Vitali Klitschko Outworks Floyd Mayweather, Jr.

Who would have thought that a six-foot-seven, 252 pound heavyweight champ would outwork and be more aggressive than boxing’s pound-for-pound king?

That’s what happened on Saturday night at STAPLES Center , when World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko threw more punches in 10 rounds in his dominating title defense over Cris Arreola than pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather, Jr. threw in 12 rounds in his defeat of Juan Manuel Marquez on Sept. 19.

HBO showed a replay of the Mayweather-Marquez fight prior to the Klitschko-Arreola match on Sept. 26, and a comparison of the punch statistics might be surprising to fight fans who think the heavyweight division produces only slow, unexciting fights.

According to CompuBox, Klitschko threw 802 punches over 10 rounds while Mayweather threw just 493 punches over 12 rounds. Two-hundred-eighty-three of Klitschko’s blows were power punches, while Mayweather threw a mere 105 power punches.

Robert Guerreo loses court battle

DECISION RETURNS IBF SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPION’S RIGHTS TO PROMOTER

In a ruling yesterday that sent a strong message to the California State Athletic Commission (“CSAC”), Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Robert H. O’Brien, on behalf of Judge Maureen Duffy-Lewis vacated an arbitration decision by a CSAC arbitrator that voided boxer Robert Guerrero’s promotional agreement with Goossen Tutor Promotions, finding “The award was procured by corruption, fraud or other undue means.”  California Code of Civil Procedure § 1286.2(a)(1).  As a result, Goossen Tutor Promotions remains the promoter of Guerrero pursuant to its Promotional Agreement.

After changing managers in 2007, Guerrero tried to get out of his promotion agreement with Goossen Tutor, claiming the five-year term of the agreement had expired.  Goossen countered that the agreement, which was signed by Guerrero, his mangers, and a representative of CSAC, provided for extensions due to various injuries and suspensions.  According to the CSAC’s own rules, then Executive Officer Armando Garcia was to arbitrate the dispute.

Diaz-Malignaggi Rematch?

A rematch between Juan Diaz and Paulie Malignaggi has fallen apart. Over the course of the past two weeks Malignaggi’s promoter, Lou DiBella of DiBella Entertainment, and Diaz’s promoter, Richard Schaefer of Golden Boy Promotions, began hammering out the details of Malignaggi vs. Diaz 2, with both sides agreeing that everything would be split and distributed evenly, from the fighter’s purses to the percentage of profits off the event that both companies would keep. The two sides had begun reaching out to venues in Chicago due to its neutral location between Malignaggi’s hometown of Brooklyn, New York, and Diaz’s hometown of Houston, Texas (where the first fight took place). Even HBO was onboard, agreeing to pay a hefty license fee for the rights to air the bout on December 12. However Diaz and manager Willie Savannah rejected the offer Schaefer had struck on his behalf.

Pavlik-Williams presser

World middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik and Paul Williams pose with New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs during the press conference announcing their December 5, 2009 world middleweight championship fight. The two will meet at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ.

By Andreas HAle

Many boxing pundits are curious if Paul Williams can stand up to the power of Kelly Pavlik. “The Punisher” has heard the skeptics and is well prepared for what Pavlik brings to the ring.

“I expect Pavlik’s shots, I’m game for that. I’m going to weather that storm and I’m going to come back and give him some big shots. I’m going to do what I do best and that’s fight. It’s going to be an exciting fight for the fans,” Williams said.

ISRAEL VAZQUEZ WORKOUT PHOTOS AND QUOTES!

QUOTES FROM TODAY’S MEDIA WORKOUT WITH ISRAEL VAZQUEZ

ISRAEL VAZQUEZ, Two-Time Junior Featherweight World Champion

“I’m coming back because I love the sport.”

“I feel really good physically and mentally.”

“The best way I can prove to the media and my fans that I’ve recovered from my injury, is to go out and win on October 10th and that’s what I intend to do.”

“I’m in great shape, I’ve trained really hard and I’m confident that I will beat Priolo.”

“I’ve practiced a lot more defense and movement using angles and I’m ready for the 10th.”

RUDY PEREZ, Vazquez’ Trainer

“He’s really hungry and confident for this fight and that makes his whole team confident in him.”

“I’ve been with him for five weeks and we are ready to fight.”

“We have been working on his defense and you will see the new Vazquez on October 10th.”

LUPE PINTOR

WHY ISN’T LUPE PINTOR IN THE INTERNATIONAL BOXING HALL OF FAME?

This is a story that you may say is regrettable. You may say it is sad or that it is a simple oversight. Or you may call it what it is, a travesty! If you look at the credentials of Lupe Pintor it is plain to see that they far exceed those of some that are enshrined in the I.B.H.O.F. This is a proud warrior who should have been inducted years ago but sadly he sits on the outside looking in.

ARCHIE MOORE

He was possibly the greatest light heavyweight of all time, the wily “Old Mongoose” Archie Moore. The man who scored 140 knockouts in a career that spanned from 1936 to 1963 never lost his crown in the ring. Although he unsuccessfully challenged twice for the heavyweight title, he did campaign successfully among the “Big Boys” throughout his tenure as a professional boxer. His record reads lay “Who’s Who” of boxing history.

In 228-recorded bouts, Archie was only stopped seven times, a testimony to his courage and uncanny defensive ability.
Born on December 13, 1913, ( or 1916 to Archie) Moore boxed for years without due recognition. He fought all over the country. He even traveled to Australia and Argentina in search of fame and fortune. After six years on the circuit, Archie began to make his move toward the big time. In 1942, he knocked out Shortly Hogue in two rounds. Hogue had decision Archie no less than three times earlier in his career. He also beat rugged Jack Chase and drew with Ed Booker. In 1943, he won two out of three against Chase. In 1944, Moore lost by a knockout to Booker and also dropped a decision to the great Charley Burley. 1945 was a good year for Archie as he lost only two of fourteen fights. He beat Clevelander Lloyd Marshall twice. Another Clevelander, the outstanding Jimmy Bivins, stopped him. He lost a decision to Holman Williams but kayoed Holman in a rematch.

Kermit Cintron – Carlos Quintana

Former welterweight world champions Kermit “Killer” Cintron (31-2-1, 27 KOs) will take on Juliano Ramos (15-2, 12 KOs) of Brazil in a 10 round main event and Carlos “El Indio” Quintana (26-2, 20 KOs) will take on former world title challenger and fellow Puerto Rican Jesse Feliciano (15-7-3, 9 KOs).

Cintron shocked many with his upset of highly touted and then unbeaten contender Alfredo Angulo in his last bout which was a WBC light middleweight title eliminator. Cintron will drop back down to welterweight for his bout with Ramos.

Quintana pulled of a monumental upset of then unbeaten WBO welterweight champion Paul “The Punisher” Williams in 2008. Feliciano ironically was defeated by Cintron in his only world title opportunity. He also has pulled off some upset victories of his own over former world champion Vince Phillips and former world title challengers Alfonso Gomez and Delvin Rodriguez.

The Arreola Aftermath

Heavyweight’s team already targeting David Haye!

Two days after Vitali Klitschko’s convincing victory over Mexican-American challenger Chris Arreola, much has been said and a lot has been written about last Saturday’s bout at the Staples Center in L.A.

For many Southland residents, Arreola (whose nickname is “The Nightmare) presented hope to not just the boxing community but to the Latino community as well. The heavyweight’s mug appeared on T-shirts touting him as “America’s Hope” with the colors of the Mexican flag’s green, white and red in the background. There was a ton of hope (and pressure) that the Riverside resident could bring back the WBC Heavyweight title from the “Tower of Power” Klitschko.

While critics, and trash talkers and haters all pounced on Arreola for his weight, his workout regime (or lack of it), his perceived lack of discipline, the 28-year-old slugger insisted to everyone he was ready for this fight, promoted by K2 Promotions in association with Goossen Tutor Promotions.

Toy Tiger the movie

In September of 1973 Art Hafey knocked out Mexico’s greatest prizefighter and by 1976 he was the #1 rated featherweight in the world but he never got his shot at the title.

Art Hafey was one of the most feared fighters during the west Coast featherweight wars until he was diagnosed with Myotonia congenita; Myotonia congenita is an inherited condition that affects muscle relaxation. It is congenital, meaning that it is present from birth. One thing is for certain, had Arthur been privy to the massive amount of information that is available today, his opponents most likely would have received an even more painful prognosis.

Brad Little director of Toy Tiger brings the story of Canada’s greatest unknown athlete.

Toy Tiger is premiering at the El Portal Theatre October 3rd @ 3:30 pm ( 5269 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91601 )

For more details and to watch a cool trailer of the movie visit ToyTigermovie.com.

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