EEC - February 16, 2007
Here comes the weekend…
News, Notes, and Rumors:
- Famed boxing manager Bob Botto passed away in his home early yesterday morning. Botto managed many former contenders including Randy Mack, Johnny Carter, Mike Mungin, and current supper middleweight star Omar Pittman.
Weekend Fights:
Friday -
Verno Phillips vs Eddie Sanchez - Las Vegas, Nevada - Junior Middleweight (ESPN 2)
Gary Stark Jr vs Mike Oliver - Miami, Oklahoma - Junior Featherweight (Showtime)
Derek Ennis vs Allen Conyers - Miami, Oklahoma - Junior Middlweight (Showtime)
Tony Thompson vs Timor Ibragimov - Beverly Hills, California - Heavyweight (FSN)
Andre Dirrell vs Kenny Kost - Beverly Hills, California - Super Middleweight (FSN)
Jorge Paez Jr vs Jaime Alvarado - Beverly Hills - California - Welterweight (FSN)
Saturday -
Paulie Malignaggi vs Edner Cherry - New York City, New York - Junior Welterweight (HBO)
Ishe Smith vs Sechew Powell - New York City, New York - Junior Middleweight (HBO)
Andre Berto vs Norberto Bravo - New York City, New York - Welterweight (HBO)
Audley Harrison vs Michael Sprott - London, England - Heavyweight
Michael Katsidis vs Graham Earl - London, England - WBO Lightweight Title
Amir Khan vs Mohammed Medjadji - London, England - Lightweight
Some Good Reads:
ESPN: Malignaggi still has moxie after loss to Cotto
Features • Early Eight Count • Personalities • Bob Botto • Miguel Cotto • Paulie Malignaggi
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