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Sunday, April 08, 2007
Clottey Scores Two Late Knockdowns in Decision Over Corrales
Lethal with both hands throughout, Joshua Clottey lands a solid right en route to winning an impressive 10-round decision over Diego Corrales. Photo: Tom Casino/Showtime
SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI – It was too much, too soon for Diego “Chico” Corrales Saturday on Showtime.
Attempting to move up two weight classes against a dangerous, world-ranked, full-fledged welterweight, the three-time world champion was battered and beaten up by Joshua Clottey, who scored two knockdowns en route to registering a clear-cut, dominant 10-round unanimous decision.
Gary Shaw Productions and Tony Holden Promotions co-promoted the hard-fought match before a near-capacity crowd of 2,300 at The Shrine Mosque. The crowd-pleasing bout aired on Showtime Championship Boxing at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the west coast).
It was an exciting, albeit one-sided slugfest from the outset. As expected, there was little dancing or posing and the boxers performed with as much determination and courageousness as any one could expect. Both stood their ground on the inside and connected with their best shots.
But the naturally bigger Clottey (31-2, 1 NC, 20 KOs), of Bronx, N.Y., by way of Accra, Ghana, was always a tad faster, quicker—and especially—stronger than Corrales (40-5, 33 KOs), of Las Vegas, Nev., by way of Sacramento, Calif., who suffered his third consecutive defeat.
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Saturday, April 07, 2007
Diego Corrales-Joshua Clottey Weigh-In Pics
Three-time world champion Diego “Chico” Corrales and world-ranked welterweight contender Joshua Clottey each weighed in officially Friday at 149 pounds for their 10-round fight Saturday on Showtime (9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast) from Springfield, Missouri. Photos: Tom Casino/Showtime
Thursday, April 05, 2007
Chico Corrales and Joshua Clottey Quotes
Diego “Chico” Corrales and Joshua Clottey. Photo: Tom Casino/Showtime
Three-time world champion Diego “Chico” Corrales (40-4, 33 KOs) will move up two weight classes when he returns to Showtime Championship Boxing on Saturday, April 7, 2007, to take on world-ranked challenger Joshua Clottey (30-2, 1 NC, 20 KOs).
Showtime will televise the 10-round welterweight bout at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the west coast). Gary Shaw Productions and Tony Holden Promotions will promote an event sponsored by the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, Oklahoma, from The Shrine Mosque in Springfield, Missouri.
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Corrales Ready For War With Clottey
NEW YORK - As three-time world champion Diego Corrales prepares for the fight of his life, how does he remain calm? How does one of the most recognizable figures in boxing today cope with the lofty expectations that come with being such a talented boxer?
Determined to go down as one of the best prizefighters in history, how does Corrales relieve the tension?
“I try to keep busy with a lot of activity, and just do things constantly,” he said. “I love outdoor stuff.’’
The aggressive, crowd-pleasing, offensive-minded Corrales has never been known to get on his bicycle (take a backward-step) in the ring. Ironically, one of Corrales’ most pleasurable pastimes is riding a bike.
“It is a great way for me to escape everything that is going on,” Corrales said. “One thing about being on my bike is that I am there by myself, where I don’t have anything to worry about. It is my solace. It is quiet. The only thing I hear, I hear in my helmet.
“I can sit back and think. No matter how long I ride, if I don’t want to answer my phone, or I don’t want to be connected to anything else, I don’t have to be.’’
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Sunday, December 03, 2006
Cotto Stops Quintana, Margarito Wins Decision
In an incredibly brutal battle, the unbeaten Cotto captured the vacant WBA welterweight title with a spectacular fifth-round TKO over Carlos Quintana. Photo: Tom Casino/Showtime
ATLANTIC CITY – Showtime Championship Boxing closed out its 20th anniversary year with a brilliant welterweight doubleheader Saturday from Boardwalk Hall. In the main event, Miguel Cotto won the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA) 147-pound crown by disposing of fellow Puerto Rican Carlos Quintana by technical knockout at the end of the fifth round. In the co-main event, dynamic power puncher Antonio Margarito retained his World Boxing Organization (WBO) title with a unanimous decision over Joshua Clottey.
Bob Arum’s Top Rank, Inc., in association with Northeast Promotions and Caesars Atlantic City, promoted the stellar night of boxing on Showtime. The bouts aired at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the west coast).
Cotto and Quintana, both Puerto Rican, both unbeaten and ranked No. 1 and 2 respectively by the WBA, engaged in a fierce battle right from the opening bell. The opening rounds featured numerous, fast-paced exchanges with both fighters doing effective work.
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Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Cotto-Quintana and Margarito-Clottey Quotes
Four of the world’s most talented welterweights (left to right) Antonio Margarito, Miguel Cotto, Carlos Quintana and Joshua Clottey pose after Tuesday’s press conference in New York. Photo: Tom Casino/Showtime
In 2006, Showtime continues to live up to its billing as America’s No. 1 Boxing Network by televising the most compelling championship fights on the first Saturday of every month. The memorable 20th anniversary year of Showtime Championship Boxing will conclude in sensational style on Saturday, Dec. 2, with an outstanding world championship doubleheader featuring two of boxing’s most dynamic performers, Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito, live at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City (9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast).
In the first of the two co-featured main events on Showtime, Margarito (33-4, 1 NC, 24 KOs), the exciting, hard-hitting, World Boxing Organization (WBO) 147-pound champion will defend his crown against WBO No. 5 contender Joshua Clottey (30-1, 1 NC, 20 KOs).
The second championship bout of the night will pit undefeated Cotto (27-0, 22 KOs) against fellow undefeated Puerto Rican, southpaw Carlos Quintana (23-0, 18 KOs), for the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA) welterweight title. Bob Arum’s Top Rank, Inc., in association with Northeast Promotions and Caesars Atlantic City, will promote the twin bill.
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Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Antonio Margarito: “Everything Is Great”
In 2006, Showtime continued to live up to its billing as America’s No. 1 Boxing Network by televising the most compelling championship fights on the first Saturday of every month. The memorable 20th anniversary year of Showtime Championship Boxing will conclude in sensational style on Saturday, Dec. 2, with an outstanding world championship doubleheader.
The telecast’s opening bout on Showtime (9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast) will feature exciting, hard-hitting Antonio Margarito (33-4, 1 NC, 24 KOs) defending his WBO welterweight title against dangerous WBO No. 5 contender Joshua Clottey (30-1, 1 NC, 20 KOs). In the second half of the co-featured main events, Puerto Ricans Miguel Cotto (27-0, 22 KOs) and southpaw Carlos Quintana (23-0, 18 KOs) collide for the vacant WBA 147-pound crown.
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Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Margarito-Clottey Quotes
WBO Welterweight Champion Antonio Margarito (left) poses with WBO No. 5 contender Joshua Clottey (right) during a press conference Saturday at Trattoria Del Lupo Restaurant in Las Vegas, Nev. Photo: Tom Casino/Showtime
The memorable 20th anniversary year of Showtime Championship Boxing will conclude in sensational style on Saturday, Dec. 2, with an outstanding world championship doubleheader featuring two of boxing’s most dynamic performers, Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito, live at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City (9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast).
In the first of the two co-featured main events on Showtime, Margarito, the exciting, hard-hitting, World Boxing Organization (WBO) 147-pound champion will defend his crown against WBO No. 5 contender Joshua Clottey.
The second championship bout of the night will pit undefeated Cotto (27-0, 22 KOs) against fellow undefeated Puerto Rican, southpaw Carlos Quintana (23-0, 18 KOs ), for the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA) welterweight title.
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Monday, October 09, 2006
Cotto and Margarito to Headline Final Showtime Boxing Telecast of Year
NEW YORK - In 2006, Showtime continues to live up to its billing as America’s No. 1 Boxing Network by televising the most compelling championship fights on the first Saturday of every month. The memorable 20th anniversary year of Showtime Championship Boxing will conclude in sensational style on Saturday, Dec. 2, with an outstanding world championship doubleheader featuring two of boxing’s most dynamic performers, Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito, live at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City (9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast).
In the first of the two co-featured main events on SHOWTIME, Margarito (33-4, 1 NC, 24 KOs), the exciting, hard-hitting, World Boxing Organization (WBO) 147-pound champion will defend his crown against WBO No. 5 contender Joshua Clottey (30-1, 1 NC, 20 KOs).
The second championship bout of the night will pit undefeated Cotto (27-0, 22 KOs) against fellow undefeated Puerto Rican, southpaw Carlos Quintana (23-0, 18 KOs ), for the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA) welterweight title.
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Thursday, October 05, 2006
Cotto Moves Up in Weight; Will Take on Quintana for Vacant WBA Welterweight Strap
WBO Junior Welterweight Champion Miguel Cotto will be moving up to 147 lbs and will be taking on Carlos Quintana for the vacant WBA Welterweight title on December 2nd in Atlantic City, NJ.
What makes it even better is the fact that Antonion Margarito will be in action that same night, defending his WBO Welterweight belt against Joshua Clottey.
Paulie Malignaggi has already said that Cotto is one of the hardest punchers in boxing today. What does Quintana think about that?
“First of all, I’m not Paulie Malignaggi,” Quintana said. “I’m stronger. I’m a better puncher, I’m a left-hander and superior in terms of boxing skills. I hope to do that to Miguel, instead of him doing that to me.
The difference between Malignaggi and myself is I have fought against stronger boxers,” Quintana said. “So I can deal with that.”
It’s going to be fun to watch Cotto have the chance to display his power on such a big stage…