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09 FEBRUARY 2010

USA Headlines

Notes and Nuggets Notes and Nuggets
By Thomas Hauser: Don Elbaum telephoned last week to spread a message: Boxing fans should no longer be depressed about the demise of Pacquiao-Mayweather. A new mega-fight is on the horizon. Notes and Nuggets

Guerrero Withdraws From Katsidis Fight Guerrero Withdraws From Katsidis Fight
IBF super –featherweight champion Robert Guerrero has withdrawn from his March 27 title defence against Australian Michael Katsidis. Guerrero Withdraws From Katsidis Fight



Roy Jones' Inspirational Speech Roy Jones' Inspirational Speech
Pensacola, FL, February 8, 2010 -- One day after the New Orleans Saints historic Super Bowl victory over the heavily favored Indianapolis Colts, Roy Jones Jr. reflected back to that August day he was invited to the Saints’ training camp by Head Coach Sean Payton and delivered a speech to the team, which turned into a pep talk for the upcoming season. Roy Jones' Inspirational Speech



The Model The Model
By John Lumpkin: The other day there was an article published by Allan Scotto entitled “Boxing Sucks” where the author concluded that we should blame Bob Arum. The article attributed a quote to Arum that plainly stated Arum’s lack of interest in serving the boxing consumer as perfect evidence of why the young consumer is turning to MMA instead of boxing. Whether Arum said it or not, the premise is correct. If one does not serve the customers, the business will die. The Model



Jason Estrada: "I Wuz Robbed!” (FULL REPORT) Jason Estrada: "I Wuz Robbed!” (FULL REPORT)
Jerry Glick reporting: Heavyweight Jason Estrada held very little back at the post fight press conference after dropping a unanimous decision to former IBF Cruiserweight Champion turned heavyweight, Tomasz Adamek. He was angry, not so much for losing the decision, but more because of the scoring of the judges, one of which gave the Polish Adamek as much as ten of the twelve rounds contested. Jason Estrada: "I Wuz Robbed!” (FULL REPORT)



Rios Breaks Down Teron In Three Rios Breaks Down Teron In Three
lightweight Brandon Rios broke down Jorge Luis Teron inside three rounds to remain unbeaten at the Convention Center in McAllen, Texas Saturday night. Rios Breaks Down Teron In Three



Adamek outpoints Estrada Adamek outpoints Estrada
Jerry Glick reporting: It was closer than Tomasz Adamek’s fans thought and hoped it would be but the Polish favorite who holds the IBF International Heavyweight Champion won a unanimous decision over Jason Estrada after twelve hard fought round before 10,123 screaming fans at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ on Main Event’s exciting seven fight show. Adamek outpoints Estrada



Abregu Defeats Gutierrez on Points Abregu Defeats Gutierrez on Points
By Michael Norby: In a clash of welterweight crowd pleasers, undefeated Argentinean Carlos Abregu piled further misery onto the career of Richard Gutierrez on Saturday night with a clear but exciting ten round unanimous decision victory at the Monterrey Arena in Monterrey, Mexico. Abregu Defeats Gutierrez on Points

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Tremendous Valero Batters DeMarco Tremendous Valero Batters DeMarco
By Michael Norby: Undefeated WBC lightweight world champion Edwin Valero has made a career out of demolishing opponents inside the distance. The Venezuelan possesses freakish power and on Saturday night, his fiery fists were out in full force as he thumped Mexican boxer-puncher Antonio DeMarco for nine full rounds, forcing the beaten fighter’s corner to stop contest before the tenth could get underway at the Monterrey Arena in Monterrey, Mexico. Tremendous Valero Batters DeMarco



 The Adamek - Estrada fight is on! The Adamek - Estrada fight is on!
The Adamek - Estrada fight is on! There was barely a dusting of snow in Newark, NJ, the streets are clear. Tickets in the lower bowl have completely sold out, but Prudential Center will continue to open up sections of seats as long as there is a demand.  The Adamek - Estrada fight is on!



Maurice Harris  Going back to the future Maurice Harris Going back to the future
NEW YORK (Feb. 5, 2010) – Veteran heavyweight Maurice “Sugar Moe” Harris, inactive for the previous 26 months, recently returned to the ring (Jan. 29) in Albuquerque, impressively winning a 6-round unanimous decision (60-54, 60-54, 58-56) against battle-tested Billy “The Kid” Zumbrun. Maurice Harris  Going back to the future



Hernandez And Contreras Register KO Wins Hernandez And Contreras Register KO Wins
With one sudden, dramatic right hand Freddy “El Riel’’ Hernandez broke open an entertaining, dead-even fight to brutally knock out former world champion DeMarcus “Chop Chop’’ Corley at 1:48 of the fifth round Friday night. Hernandez And Contreras Register KO Wins



SecondsOut Team Pick Valero vs. DeMarco SecondsOut Team Pick Valero vs. DeMarco
The champion has had irresistible and perfect punching power so far while the challenger not only wants to win but create a reputation for himself under fire, but that hasn’t stopped SecondsOut’s team of fearless writers from making their confident picks for Saturday’s WBC lightweight world title between belt holder Edwin Valero and Antonio DeMarco at the Arena Monterrey in Nuevo León, Mexico on Showtime Championship Boxing. SecondsOut Team Pick Valero vs. DeMarco



Ennis and Cruz Impress at Blue Horizon Ennis and Cruz Impress at Blue Horizon
By Jason Pribila: a Winter Storm bearing down on the East Coast, Philadelphia fight fans found shelter at the Legendary Blue Horizon friday night. Ennis and Cruz Impress at Blue Horizon



Johnson Stops Mack on Friday Night Fights Johnson Stops Mack on Friday Night Fights
By Michael Norby: Former world champion Glen Johnson maneuvered his way into position for another shot at light heavyweight glory on Friday night with an impressive sixth round stoppage victory over Yusaf Mack at the NSU Arena at Don Taft University Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA. Johnson Stops Mack on Friday Night Fights



Mayweather to Dictate Drug Testing Terms for Mosley Fight Mayweather to Dictate Drug Testing Terms for Mosley Fight
By Paul Upham: Now that the contracts for the May 1 Floyd Mayweather Jr-Shane Mosley welterweight boxing match have been signed, SecondsOut can reveal a stunning component of their agreement. In signing off on the deal, Mosley has given Mayweather complete control over the drug testing to be implemented, apart from any testing that is required by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Mayweather to Dictate Drug Testing Terms for Mosley Fight



Star Boxing Postpones Saturday's Show Until Saturday March 6th Star Boxing Postpones Saturday's Show Until Saturday March 6th
In light of the major snow storm expected to hit the Atlantic City area, Tropicana Casino and Resort and Star Boxing have decided to postpone Saturday night’s boxing show until Saturday March 6th, noting major concern for the safety of traveling fans, fight participants and the general public welfare. Star Boxing Postpones Saturday's Show Until Saturday March 6th



Yathomas Riley will be Looking to Stay Unbeaten Yathomas Riley will be Looking to Stay Unbeaten
This Saturday night Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing presents an exciting six bout card at the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City. Fighting on the card is one of Star Boxing’s brightest up and coming stars, Yathomas Riley Yathomas Riley will be Looking to Stay Unbeaten

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Results

Date February 8 Location Tokyo, Japan Japanese flyweight title Tomonobu Shimizu w tko 7 Takayasu Kobayashi super flyweight Junichiro Sugita w pts 8 Yuki Fukumoto lightweight Kenta Kato w tko 2 Shinya Yoroizuka super featherweight Daisuke Yokoyama w pts 6 Tomoyuki Fukaya

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USA Features

Mayweather-Pacquiao, PEDs, and Boxing Mayweather-Pacquiao, PEDs, and Boxing
By Thomas Hauser: Two days before Manny Pacquiao fought Miguel Cotto, I talked with Alex Ariza, who has been Pacquiao’s strength and conditioning coach since early 2008. When I asked what it was like to work with an athlete of Manny’s caliber, Ariza shook his head in wonder. Mayweather-Pacquiao, PEDs, and Boxing



A Round Of Applause For Jermain Taylor A Round Of Applause For Jermain Taylor
By Matthew Hurley: Jermain Taylor’s announcement that he would bow out of Showtime’s Super Six Word Boxing Classic in the wake of his vicious knockout loss to Arthur Abraham came as a relief. A Round Of Applause For Jermain Taylor



"Did Barbra Streisand Whup Sonny Liston?" "Did Barbra Streisand Whup Sonny Liston?"
By Thomas Hauser: Late last year, the Secret Service was embarrassed by the revelation that an uninvited couple had worked their way past security checkpoints and been photographed with Barack Obama at a White House state dinner honoring the Prime Minister of India. Been there, done that. Sort of. "Did Barbra Streisand Whup Sonny Liston?"



Notes and Nuggets Notes and Nuggets
By Thomas Hauser: A tip of the hat to two men who deserve it. Whenever there’s a big fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nathan Lee and La Mont Starks can be found sitting at a desk outside the media center. Notes and Nuggets



Art Hafey: Too Nice A Guy To Fight For The Title Art Hafey: Too Nice A Guy To Fight For The Title
By Clive Bernath: Art Hafey is one of life’s nice people. In fact being such a nice down to earth humble guy may have cost him a shot at the world featherweight title. Art Hafey: Too Nice A Guy To Fight For The Title

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