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Friday, December 14, 2007
HBO to Replay Best Fights of 2007
It’s a holiday treat for HBO Boxing fans. For five consecutive nights during the holidays, HBO Sports will replay five of the most memorable, most significant, most compelling bouts of 2007 that were broadcast on the HBO service.
The lineup includes:
Tuesday, Dec. 25 at 11:00 p.m. - Jermain Taylor vs. Kelly Pavlik
Wednesday, Dec. 26 at 11:00 p.m. - Joe Calzaghe vs. Mikkel Kessler
Thursday, Dec. 27 at 11:00 p.m. - Oscar De La Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather
Friday, Dec. 28 at 11:00 p.m. - Miguel Cotto vs. Shane Mosley
Saturday, Dec. 29 at 12 midnight - Floyd Mayweather vs. Ricky Hatton
All times are ET/PT.
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Sunday, October 28, 2007
Countdown To Cotto-Mosley Debuts November 3
HBO Sports is presenting a thirty-minute special analyzing the upcoming HBO Pay-Per-View showdown between welterweight champ Miguel Cotto and world class challenger Shane Mosley. Their eagerly anticipated title bout is set for Saturday, Nov. 10 at New York’s Madison Square Garden.
The special “Countdown To Cotto-Mosley, “ which will feature fighter profiles, expert analysis and forecasts for the 147-pound showdown, will premiere on Saturday, Nov. 3 immediately after the HBO World Championship Boxing (Joe Calzaghe vs. Mikkel Kessler) telecast from Cardiff, Wales, which airs live at 9:00 p.m. ET/ 6:00 p.m. PT.
Cotto (30-0, 25 KOs), a native of Puerto Rico, is a powerhouse in the welterweight division who is seeking to move into the superstar category as he faces his most formidable challenge. The Garden has become one of his favorite sites and he looks for strong home court support on fight night. Mosley (44-4, 37 KOs) is one of boxing’s most accomplished performers over the past decade winning titles in three weight divisions and has reinvigorated his career with a string of impressive triumphs in the past two years. His remarkable career includes two wins over both Oscar De La Hoya and Fernando Vargas.
The countdown special will also be available to HBO On Demand subscribers 24 hours a day from Monday, November 5 thru Monday, November 19.
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Thursday, August 30, 2007
Judah: “I Want a Fourth Title”
Prize Fight Promotions, Super Promotions and Bayou Promotions in association with Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi, MS. Today announced the return of Zab “Super” Judah (34-5-0 25KO’s), to the Prize Fight gym in Memphis. Judah is wrapping up his training camp, and preparing to face Edwin Vazquez (22-10-2, 8KO’s) Friday, September 7, on the season finale of ESPN’s Friday Night Fights, live from the Hard Rock Casino & Hotel in Biloxi Mississippi.
Judah’s last outing was June 9, 2007, going head to head in a highly anticipated fight against undefeated WBA Welterweight Champion Miguel Cotto before a sell out crowd at Madison Square Garden New York. He came out strong in the first round before suffering a low blow, another accidental low blow hurt him more than the first and from that point on was unable to fully recover.
“This is a must win for Zab, as he makes his way back into contention in the welterweight division. Zab is a three time world champion, on any given night at his best he can beat any of the welterweights out there today, Judah hurt Cotto in the first and third rounds and dropped Mayweather, although the ref declared it a slip. A win puts him squarely back in the game.” Said Russ Young.
“I am a three time world champion, I’m want a fourth title, I am the best out there, I have fought the best in the world, I’ve had a few diversions along the way but that’s boxing, when I am in top form no one can beat me. My camp has been very productive, I feel good.” Said Judah.
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Friday, August 17, 2007
Mayweather Picks Mosley Over Cotto
During a recent Q&A session with Yahoo! Sports fans, Floyd Mayweather Jr was asked who he thought would win November’s clash between Miguel Cotto and Shane Mosley:
Question: Keep doing what you’re doing PBF and keep it flamboyant and flashy. My question for you is, after your fight with Hatton, should you win, would you consider the winner of Mosley/Cotto as your next viable opponent?
I think whoever wins out of those two, if done in impressive fashion, would make a great superfight with you.
Mayweather: When I beat Hatton, I would consider fighting Mosley, along with a few other options to include Oscar De La Hoya. I think Mosley knocks Cotto out cold in a very exciting fight. Everyone knows that Shane has had a couple of opportunities already to fight me but chose not to. My fight with Hatton will be a very exciting fight for the fans.
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Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Cotto Defends Against Mosley on November 10
NEW YORK – “Fast & Furious” is the only way to describe this epic rumble between two of boxing’s top pound for pound superstars—undefeated WBA world welterweight champion Miguel Cotto and four-time world champion “Sugar” Shane Mosley. Promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and Top Rank, in association with Madison Square Garden, “Fast & Furious” will take place Saturday, November 10, at the “Mecca of Boxing,” Madison Square Garden. The 12-round world welterweight title fight will be produced and distributed live on HBO Pay-Per-View, beginning at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.
Cotto (30-0, 25 KOs), of Caguas, Puerto Rico, has headlined at the ‘Mecca of Boxing’ on the eve of New York’s annual National Puerto Rican Day Parade the last three years. On June 9, in front of a capacity crowd of over 20,500, Cotto, 26, knocked out two-division world champion Zab Judah to retain his title and improve his Garden record to 3-0.
“I am very excited to be returning to Madison Square Garden and I will be completely prepared for the biggest fight of my career,” said Cotto. “Shane is a great fighter but he will not be the better fighter on November 10. I will be leaving the ring the same way I will be entering it – undefeated and still world champion.”
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Saturday, June 09, 2007
Live Blogging: Cotto vs Judah
Starting a little late here but I guess it’s better than nothing at all.
Before I begin let me point out that the Pacquiao in the title isn’t Manny; it’s his brother Bobby. However his fight against Humberto Soto is slated to be extremely entertaining. Yuri Foreman just squeaked out a split decison win over Anthony Thompson a few moments ago. Let’s get started…
Bobby Pacquiao vs Humberto Soto
Pacquiao walks to the ring with Survivor - Eye of the Tiger playing in the background. The music switches to some hip hop once he gets to the ring. Soto walks to the ring to the sound of traditional Spanish music.
Round 1: The round begins with both fighters trying to find their range. Both are throwing left and right combinations. Soto gets Pacquiao up against the ropes and lands a huge body shot. Both going at a quick pace. Soto seems to be the more aggressive fighter. Soto is also landing better. Soto knocks Pacquiao down with a left hook behind the ear but Pacquiao gets back up to his feet, being subject to a six count.
KO Corner scores the round 10-8 for Soto
Round 2: Pacquiao is the more aggressive fighter to start the round. Soto continues to be able to back Pacquiao up against the ropes with flurries. Both are going toe-to-toe with a mix of shots to the head and body. Pacquiao stuns Soto with a right cross against the ropes but Soto has already done enough to win the round.
KO Corner scores the round 10-9 for Soto
Round 3: Slow start to the round. Pacquiao is more defensive this round. Soto is missing with shots from the outside. Soto is warned for punching to the back of the head. Pacquiao is taking control until Soto starts to connect with unanswered shots. Pacquiao is nearly out on his feet to end the round.
KO Corner scores the round 10-9 for Soto
Round 4: Soto is taking it to Pacquiao once again to start the round. Pacquiao has blood coming from his right eye. The referee stops the fight to have the doctor check Pacquiao’s cut. The fight is permitted to continue and Soto continues to connect with body shots. Pacquiao lands a right hook that buckles Soto’s knees. Pacquiao continues to connect with the right hand inside.
KO Corner scores it 10-9 for Pacquiao
Round 5: Both are throwing but not landing anything of note to start the round. Soto continues to find success going against Pacquiao’s body, especially the left side. Soto receives another warning for a punch to the back of the head. Blood streams down Pacquiao’s face. The round slowly creeps to an end with the fighters each jabbing away at each other.
KO Corner scores the round 10-9 for Soto
Round 6: Soto is countering Pacquiao with left-right combinations. Soto is picking Pacquiao apart. Pacquiao’s face is covered in blood and the commentators can’t help but make “The Crimson Mask” reference. The two throw wild punches to end the round.
KO Corner scores the round 10-9 for Soto
Round 7: Lampley and Steward let the audience know that they have Pacquiao’s blood all over their clothes and papers. Pacquiao warned for pushing down on Soto’s head. Soto connects with a big right straight and then knocks Pacquiao down with a body shot. Pacquaio doesn’t get back up.
Winner: Humberto Soto - KO
Grover Wiley vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr
Wiley enters the ring to some Spanish techno music; Chavez Jr to again some traditional Spanish music. Maybe there is some kind of theme tonight that I don’t know about.
The story behind this fight: Wiley knocked out Chavez’s father. Chavez wants revenge.
Round 1: Chavez is throwing and landing more to start the fight. Wiley is trying to get the fight in close and land power shots. Wiley seems to be taking control towards the end of the round. Chavez lands a left hook to the body that hurts Wiley. Chavez lands another and Wiley goes down to his knees. Wiley gets up after an 8 count.
KO Corner scores the round 10-8 for Chavez
Round 2: Chavez continues to go to Wiley’s body with success. Chavez stays on the outside, letting Wiley inside every once in a while only to counter with a left hook to the body. Wiley backs Chavez up against the ropes and lets a nice flurry go before the end of the round.
KO Corner scores the round 10-9 for Chavez
Round 3: Chavez constantly using his jab to start the round. Both are landing solid combos. Chavez connects with another shot to the left side of Wiley’s body. Wiley covers up and Chavez knocks him down with another. Wiley gets back up and takes yet another left hook to the body which knocks him down for good.
Winner: Julio Cesar Chavez Jr - KO
Miguel Cotto vs Zab Judah
I’m thinking that Cotto is going to come out of this fight victorious. I think that Judah may take the lead in the early rounds with his speed but eventually Cotto’s power and the wear and tear Judah’s ribs will take provided Cotto chooses to go to his patented left hook to the body throughout the fight will make the difference in this bout.
The backstage camera shows Zab Judah and his camp wearing Affliction, the new line of sports wear made popular by fighters in the UFC. Sorry, that’s the MMA on Tap in me…
Judah comes out to a nice little custom DJ entrance and a good ovation. However Judah’s walk to the ring is marred by Cotto chants along the way. Cotto walks to the ring with what kind of music playing? Traditional Spanish music, of course…
The judges for this bout are Nelson Vazquez, Tom Schreck, and John McKaie. The referee will be Arthur Mercanti.
Round 1: Cotto is aggressive from the start. Judah’s shots mostly miss during the middle of the round. Judah catches Cotto with a big uppercut. Judah continues to hammer away at Cotto along the ropes. Cotto knocks Judah down with a low blow and Cotto receives a warning from Mercanti. Judah uses his speed to dodge Cotto’s punches and throw his jab for the rest of the round.
KO Corner scores the round 10-9 for Judah
Round 2: Each landing shots to start the round. Judah is staying on the outside while Cotto is trying to work his way in. Cotto connects with two hard body shots to Judah and backs him up. Judah counters with a straight right that stuns Cotto for a moment.
KO Corner scores the round 10-9 for Cotto
Round 3: The two pick their shots to begin the round, each staying away. Cotto puts Judah down again with a low blow. Mercanti takes a point away from Cotto. Cotto has blood on his chest from his lip. Judah eventually gets back up and pushes the action with counter punches. The pace is really picking up. Judah connects with another big uppercut. The two exchange shots to end the round.
KO Corner scores the round 10-8 for Judah
Round 4: They connect with simultaneous shots to start the round. Seems like both are trying to counter each other and show off their power. Cotto picks up the pace and starts to hammer away at Judah against the ropes. Cotto is picking Judah apart. Judah has nothing to answer the relentless attack with. Big round for Cotto.
KO Corner scores the round 10-9 for Cotto
Round 5: The two are more content to hold onto each other this round compared to earlier. Judah is really staying on the outside now. Cotto is really bringing it with the body punches. Cotto lands a right cross while Judah holds on to him. Mercanti tells Judah that he’s holding and to stop. Cotto continues the pressure. Blood is coming from Judah’s nose now.
KO Corner scores the round 10-9 for Cotto
Round 6: Cotto is continuing to land harder and more frequently. Cotto stuns Judah with a right hand in the corner. Cotto continues to go to the body. Judah shows that he is still the faster fighter but is unable to get away from Cotto’s power shots.
KO Corner scores the round 10-9 for Cotto
Round 7: Cotto still landing shots and Judah paws away with the jab. Judah is wiping away blood from his eye an awful lot. Judah throws a nice flurry that Cotto ducks away from. Cotto catches Judah with a right. Judah responds by connecting with a big flurry of lefts and rights that hurts Cotto for a moment. Judah just can’t take control of the fight with Cotto’s pressure.
KO Corner scores the round 10-9 for Cotto
Round 8: Cotto still connecting with power shots. Judah isn’t listening to his corner, he has to start throwing more. Judah pumps away with the jab. Judah gets scolded by Mercanti for taunting Cotto. Cotto connects with three straight lefts. Cotto hammering Judah with hooks. They tie up to end the round.
KO Corner scores the round 10-9 for Cotto
Round 9: Judah picking up the pace to start the round. Cotto connecting to the body at will. Judah’s right eye is swelling very badly. Cotto landing multiple left hands in a row. Cotto relentless to the body. Judah takes a knee and gets up at the count of 8. Cotto is dominating. Judah lands a hard left in the closing seconds.
KO Corner scores the round 10-8 for Cotto
Round 10: Judah mounting a mini comeback to start the round. Judah’s right eye is nearly closed. Cotto continuing to work the body. Judah returns the favor with a body shot of his own. Cotto picking up the punishment towards the end of the round. It was the last sequence that gave Cotto this round.
KO Corner scores the round 10-9 for Cotto
Round 11: Cotto knocks Judah down with a right hand to start the round. Judah gets back up at a count of 8. Cotto continues to land at will and Mercanti is forced to stop the fight and save Judah from any more punishment.
Winner: Miguel Cotto - TKO
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Friday, June 08, 2007
Margarito, Williams Predict Cotto-Judah
LOS ANGELES - In a highly anticipated match and can’t miss candidate for Fight of the Year, WBO welterweight champion Antonio Margarito will defend his belt against undefeated, No. 1-ranked and mandatory boxing challenger, Paul “The Punisher” Williams in the main event of “Pride N’ Punishment’’ on Saturday, July 14, in the outdoor tennis stadium at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. The 12-round bout, presented by Goossen Tutor Promotions, will be televised on HBO “World Championship Boxing.
At a press conference earlier this week, promoter Dan Goossen said, “The winner of this fight is the preeminent welterweight in the boxing world—and that includes (Miguel) Cotto or anyone else in the 147-pound division.”
Given the significance of Saturday’s world welterweight boxing title fight, Margarito and Williams were asked to “weigh in” with their opinions on Miguel Cotto versus Zab Judah.
Here is what they had to say:
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Cotto, Judah Both Make Weight
Zab Judah and WBA Welterweight Champion Miguel Cotto have both officially made weight for their scheduled bout tomorrow night at Madison Square Garden on HBO.
Judah weighed in at 145 lbs; Cotto 146 lbs.
Friday, May 25, 2007
Countdown to Cotto-Judah Airs June 2 On HBO
HBO Sports is presenting a thirty-minute special analyzing the upcoming HBO pay-per-view welterweight title fight between Miguel Cotto (29-0, 24 KOs) and Zab Judah (34-4, 25 KOs). This intriguing 147-pound matchup features an undefeated world champion from Puerto Rico confronting the challenge of a New York product on his home turf at boxing’s most revered venue.
The special “Countdown to Cotto-Judah,” which will feature fighter profiles, expert analysis and forecasts for the pay-per-view showdown, will premiere Saturday night, June 2 at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT on HBO.
Additional HBO replay dates: Monday, June 4 at 12:15 AM ET; Tuesday, June 5 at 9:30 PM ET
The countdown special will also be available to HBO on Demand subscribers 24 hours a day from Monday, June 4 through Monday, June 11.
Cotto vs. Judah will take place on Saturday, June 9 from New York’s Madison Square Garden and will be televised by HBO Pay-Per-View at 9:00 p.m. ET/ 6:00 p.m. PT.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
EEC - May 24, 2007
Just to let everyone know, this me blogging and not my father…
News, Notes, and Rumors:
- Zab Judah is a sly fox…
Judah fooled promoters and media alike yesterday when he allowed his father, Yoel, to replace him on a scheduled conference call. Moments after the 30 minute session was over, multiple writers contacted Top Rank’s Lee Samuels and said that they didn’t think it was Zab on the phone.
“We don’t promote Zab, we promote Cotto,” Samuels said. “So I immediately checked with Judah’s camp and they said it was his father on the conference call.”
“Mea culpa,” Samuels said. “I called Zab’s number 10 minutes ahead to make sure he would be ready and I assumed the person I was talking to was Zab. I’ve been doing conference calls for Top Rank since 1982 and I’ve never been snookered like this before. I would have made a lousy contestant on the game show ‘To Tell The Truth.’ But I do apologize to the media for this.”
Samuels said that he will attempt to schedule a new conference call with Zab before the fight…
- Former WBA Light Middleweight and Middleweight Champion Julian Jackson will be presented with a permanent Middleweight Title on June 18th by the WBC.
- According to a recent interview ITV did with Bob Arum, Kelly Pavlik is going to be bigger than Oscar De La Hoya:
“It is hard for you to envision now, but he will be much bigger than Oscar De La Hoya ever was. I’m telling you. That is my goal,’’ Arum said.