Cinco peleas titulares en Convención OMB

Además del choque por el cetro interino de las 105 libras de la Organización Mundial de Boxeo (OMB) entre Iván “Iron Boy” Calderón y Raúl “Rayito” García, otras cuatro reyertas titulares, incluyendo una mundial de damas, compondrán el “Torneo de Campeones OMB” en otra edición de la serie “Noche de Campeones DIRECTV”, que subirá a escena el sábado, 29 de octubre, en el coliseo Mario “Quijote” Morales de Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, en una presentación de PR Best Boxing Promotions (PRBBP) como parte de la 24ta Convención Anual de la OMB.

El programa, que será llevado gratis en vivo y en exclusiva desde las 9:00 de la noche a través de ON DIRECTV en el canal 161 para todos los suscriptores de DIRECTV en Puerto Rico, contará con la participación coestelar de los ex campeones mundiales Wilfredo Vázquez Jr. y Carlos “El Indio” Quintana, así como la monarca mundial minimosca femenina OMB y AMB, la argentina Yésica “ La Tuti” Bopp.

La pelea principal de la noche tendrá al doble ex campeón mundial, Calderón (34-2-1 y 6 nocauts) midiéndose al también ex titular García (30-2-1 y 18 nocauts) por la correa interina de peso mínimo de la OMB.

Mientras, la argentina Bopp (16-0 y 7 nocauts) expondrá su cinturón mimimosca de la OMB ante la estadounidense Suzane Warner (9-10-1 y 2 nocauts) a 10 asaltos.

“Tendremos estas dos peleas de título mundial, la de los ex campeones mundiales Calderón y García, y la de Bopp, y le añadimos tres de títulos regionales con Papito Vázquez y El Indio Quintana, así como tres peleas más con varios prospectos puertorriqueños”, dijo el promotor Iván Rivera, presidente de PRBBP.

En uno de los choques coestelares, el mocano Quintana (28-3 y 22 nocauts), ex monarca welter de la OMB y séptimo clasificado en estos momentos por esta entidad en las 154 libras, tendrá un importante enfrentamiento cuando se mida al fuerte pegador manatieño Jorge “Destroyer” Meléndez (20-2-1 y 20 nocauts). En este pleito estará en juego el título latino superwelter de la OMB.

Mientras, Vázquez Jr. (20-1-1 y 17 nocauts), ex campeón supergallo de la OMB, peleará por el título supergallo Intercontinental de la OMB, a 10 asaltos, frente a un rival que se anunciará próximamente.

Otro choque titular será el que escenificarán el boricua Javier Monserrate (24-1-1 y 17 nocauts) y el mexicano Javier Castro (25-4 y 20 nocauts) por el cetro latino superligero de la OMB a 10 asaltos.

El resto de la acción presenta a cuatro asaltos, a Israel “El Heredero” Vázquez (3-0-2 y 3 nocauts) midiéndose al debutante Jesús Pagán en el peso mosca; en los pluma a Kenny Rivera (1-0 y 1 nocaut) contra un rival por determinarse, y el cubano Leduan Barthelemy (2-0 y 2 nocauts) en los supergallos ante un contrario por anunciarse.

La 24ta Convención de la OMB se llevará a cabo en Puerto Rico del 24 al 29 de octubre.

Los boletos para esta cartelera están a la venta en Ticketcenter llamando al 787 792-5000 o accesando www.tcpr.com . Los precios son de $25 Entrada General, $40 Palco, $78 Palco Centro, $103 “Ring Side” y $203 “Red Carpet”.

Por Aleudi Rosario Cotto, PR Best Boxing Promotions

Juan Manuel Marquez Fight Blog – Part 1

Judging from the first two fights, what aspect of Pacquiao’s game poses you the most danger heading into the third bout?

“I believe that Manny Pacquiao has become a much complete fighter, but his speed and power are still his most dangerous attributes”

Do you really believe you won the first two fights? Are you planning anything different in your approach to Pacquiao this time, especially given your belief that you won the first two fights?

“I don’t believe I won the first fight, I am sure I won them both, I just did not get the decision. I will do the same that I have always done against him, fight with intelligence, paciencen and counterpunch. My preparation will be different because I will fight at a higher weight. I have to make some changes in my diet and make sure I can still have speed and conditioning at the higher weight”

Training in Mexico City in the renowned Romanza Gym, where so many great Mexican fighters have come from, the three-time world champion Juan Manuel Marquez is getting ready for the biggest fight of an already stellar career.

HBO®’s Emmy® Award-winning all-access series “24/7” premieres an all new edition when “24/7 Pacquiao/Marquez” debuts Saturday, Oct. 22 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. The four-part series will air for three consecutive Saturday nights before the finale airs the night before the championship showdown in Las Vegas.

The Pacquiao-Marquez III world championship telecast, which begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT, will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View and will be available to more than 92 million pay-per-view homes. The telecast will be available in HD-TV for those viewers who can receive HD. HBO Pay-Per-View, a division of Home Box Office, Inc., is the leading supplier of event programming to the pay-per-view industry. For Pacquiao-Marquez III fight week updates, log on to www.hbo.com

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Manny Pacquiao Fight Blog – Part 1

Judging from the first two fights, what aspect of Marquez’s game poses you the most danger heading into the third bout?

I know what Juan Manuel Marquez is capable of. He is one of the toughest opponents I have ever fought and I have a great deal of respect for his abilities. He is always in shape and very strong. He is the only fighter who has ever figured out my style of fighting

I cannot worry about his preparation or what he brings to the fight though I do study his fight films and do my homework on him. My main concern is how I prepare for this fight. How I can be better and different from my previous fights with him. In that respect the biggest danger I face is not doing everything I can do to win this fight.

Do you like to be called the Mexican Executioner?
I do not like the name Mexicutioner. I love the Mexican boxing fans and that name does not reflect my true feelings about Mexico and its people.

Are you planning anything different in your approach to Marquez this time, especially given how close the decisions were in the first two fights?

I am planning to be different for this third fight because I am a different fighter from our two previous fights. I move better laterally in both directions than before. I am more comfortable using my right hand. Before I was left-hand happy. Now I am more confident in using my right hand as an effective weapon. It’s a lot stronger then the last times we fought. I am so focused for this fight. I will bring a lot more intensity to this battle.

HBO®’s Emmy® Award-winning all-access series “24/7” premieres an all new edition when “24/7 Pacquiao/Marquez” debuts Saturday, Oct. 22 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. The four-part series will air for three consecutive Saturday nights before the finale airs the night before the championship showdown in Las Vegas.

The Pacquiao-Marquez III world championship telecast, which begins at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT, will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View and will be available to more than 92 million pay-per-view homes. The telecast will be available in HD-TV for those viewers who can receive HD. HBO Pay-Per-View, a division of Home Box Office, Inc., is the leading supplier of event programming to the pay-per-view industry. For Pacquiao-Marquez III fight week updates, log on to www.hbo.com

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WBO junior welterweight champion Timothy Bradley recently appeared on the latest edition of ‘The Boxing Lab,’ BoxingScene.com’s official audio show. Bradley debuts under the Top Rank banner on the Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez undercard on November 12th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. He faces former champion Joel Casamayor.

Bradley on his upcoming fight versus Joel Casamayor:

“Casamayor is still strong. He may be older but power is the last thing to go. He has a reason to get up for this fight. I have everything to lose and he has everything to gain. He is a dirty fighter and knows the tricks of the trade. I am going to have a talk with the ref before the fight. if Casamayor gets dirty with me then you know I will get him back eventually. The ref better do what he is supposed to do because I am going to do what I have to do. I am going to shine on the 12th. He can bring his momma in the ring and I will get her too. It doesn’t matter.”

Bradley on when he knew it was time to change promoters:

“When I fought in Silverdome (in Pontiac, MI) it was the last draw. That fight should have been in LA, Vegas or NY. That is when I knew it was time to make a move. The Bradley brand will be built by Top Rank. I have 3 belts and no one knows who I am. I can walk down the street and people don’t know who I am. My former promoters did all that they good and I am thankful for that but Top Rank will take me to the next level.”

Bradley’s thoughts on Manny Pacquiao’s upcoming fight versus Juan Manuel Marquez:

“To be honest with you I think Marquez will hang with him early but if Manny doesn’t cramp up I think he will get him out of there. Marquez seems to have his number but it has been some years since they last fought. Manny is a different beast now.”

Bradley’s thoughts on the ending of the Floyd Mayweather-Victor Ortiz fight:

“No disrespect to Ortiz but he made a rookie mistake. You live and you learn. To me… apologizing….come on man. One time is good. You learn in the amateurs that one apology from a distance is fine. Floyd did sneak him but you know what, after getting headbutted in the mouth who wouldn’t do that?

Bradley on Ortiz’s reaction to the first punch that ultimately led to him being knockout out:

I don’t get this part. If you get hit by a hook like Floyd hit him with wouldn’t your first instinct be to put your hands up or duck? if I went up to you and popped you in the mouth wouldn’t you put your hands up? Just like in a street fight your natural instinct would be to protect yourself. If he would have put his hands up he would have never got knocked out. He would have just got staggered (by the first punch) but instead he just looked over at the ref. He made a rookie mistake. He is young and strong but like Floyd said he had experience. If it was me I wouldn’t even have apologized. He had just gotten Floyd flustered. Isn’t that what he wanted?

Bradley on his preference in facing Pacquiao or Mayweather:

I would prefer to fight Pacquiao than Mayweather. Stylistically he fits to my game. His speed and quickness I can match up with. Mayweather is more of a defensive fighter. I think a fight with Pacquiao would be more exciting.

By Ryan Burton
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FRANKIE GAVIN will return to the ring on October 28 against Frenchman Frank Haroche Horta.

The fight is Gavin’s first since leaving trainer Anthony Farnell and relocating to East London to work with brothers Jimmy and Mark Tibbs.

And the WBO Intercontinental welterweight champion is determined to make it a night to remember at Manchester’s Bowlers Exhibition Centre.

Funtime Frankie, who is undefeated in 11 bouts, said: “I’ve been working on new and different things in the gym with Jimmy and Mark and I’m looking forward to putting on a great show.

“This will also be my debut on new fight channel BoxNation so I’m looking to make a big impression with the viewers as well.

“My trainers have been working me hard in the gym and now it’s up to me to perform on the night and show that I’m the best young talent out there.”

Gavin, 26, added: “Horta looks likes a tough fighter. I’ve seen some clips of him on the internet but I think I’ll have his measure after a few rounds and take him out.

“He’s never been stopped in 39 fights so it’s a massive incentive for me, but I won’t be rushing in and being careless.”

Southpaw Horta, 31, is a former French welterweight champion and IBF International light-middleweight champion

By GAVIN GLICKSMAN
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WBO, WBC & WBA female welterweight champion Cecilia Braekhus (18-0, 4 KOs) will defend her title collection on November 5 at Copenhagen’s PARKEN Stadium when she takes on Hawaiian Kuulei Kupihea (7-0, 2 KOs). It will be Braekhus’ third fight in Denmark this year after defeating Jill Emery in Herning (April) and Chevelle Hallback at the DR Koncerthuset (May). “I look forward to fighting in front of 20,000 fans at PARKEN,” she said. “The support in Denmark has always been fantastic but this will be the first time I step into the ring in a big football stadium. It will be a great experience.”

Braekhus promised Kupihea a night to remember. “I am the world champion and I am happy to prove myself against every contender out there,” she stated. “But whoever wants to take away my titles will get punished.”

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Mexican challenger Juan Marquez told your returning Counterman he’ll go for a knockout against defending champ Manny Pacquiao in their Nov. 12th titular World Boxing Organization showdown at MGM’s Grand Arena in Las Vegas Nevada.

“Nothing like beating Marquez decisively with Pacquiao’s speed,” said trainer Freddie Roach.

“This is to settle what’s bugging Juan Manuel after failing to beat the Pacman twice,” the American trainer stressed.

Speed has been Manny’s chief asset as we’ve repeatedly noted.

A calculating puncher like Manny will be in his usual side-to-side movements, unloading neat yet deadly combos when needed and

always looking for openings to drop his bombs.

Expect a hell of a brawl as the long-running telenovela winds up

in climactic finish at the Grand.

To clarify contrasting claims on “D’ Brawl,” I sought and got, the Mexican’s thoughts on the Filipino idol.

C: If a knockout of Manny Pacquiao is being worked out ‘fast and furious’ by Team Marquez, isn’t that limiting your chances of beating the pound-for-pound champ, since he can get you in more ways than the one you have in mind?

JMM: I am not sure I understand the question, but yes I will seek a knockout in this fight.

C: Without revealing plans for Pacman’s KO, what can the fans expect in this fight?

JMM: This third fight is just like the first two–closely-fought and very much a war.

C: Pacquiao is seen as the fighter gaining a knockout coup since the agreed catch-weight (144lbs) tips the balance in his favor being a natural welterweight, right?

JMM: Again, it is not about the size, it is about the mind and style. I have also knocked out bigger guys at 135 pounds. The smarter, best-conditioned fighter will win this fight.

C: You’ve had that problem when you first ventured into

the welterweight class against Floyd Mayweather Jr?

JMM: I think everyone has problems with FMJr. He is a very defensive fighter and will not engage. This makes for boring fights.

C: In your twin failures with the boxing congressman, you went down four times. What’s your take on claims that Manny will put you to bed early, what with his power-bombs as a full-sized welterweight?

JMM: We will both find out on Nov. 12 on how easy or how hard it will be for him to beat me or even try to beat me. We both know who won the first two fights and who got the decision. This third fight is a whole new chapter. The first two fights are history, let’s see what happens in the present.”

So there!

We’ll feature Manny’s side next week, assuming he ain’t that busy attending to the needs of his Canadian advisor on hygienic concerns.

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WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao is promising a more serious approach to his trilogy bout with Juan Manuel Marquez on November 12th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. After going to a controversial draw in 2004, and winning a controversial split decision in 2008, Pacquiao wants to erase any possible doubts.

His trainer, Freddie Roach, is advising him to leave compassion at the door. Roach wasn’t happy with Pacquiao’s “good guy” approach in his recent fights with Antonio Margarito and Shane Mosley. For the last few years, Marquez led a widespread campaign with claims of being robbed by the judges in their two previous fights. Pacquiao wants to shut Marquez’s mouth for good.

“This time I have less compassion for my opponent. Yeah this is a kind of personal,” Pacquiao said to the New York Daily News. “But you still have to do your job. I have to prove that I’m doing right in my job.”

One of the main differences in their fight is not the higher weight limit of 144-pounds. The right hand, says Pacquiao, is the big difference. In their two prior meetings, Pacquiao was left-hand happy and rarely used the right.

“After the Marquez fight I fought with [David] Diaz,” Pacquiao said. “After the Diaz fight we planned to fight in another weight division and moving up. We began to think about how to improve my style and improve my power. So we developed the right hand so we can use it against a big opponent.”

By Edward Chaykovsky
http://www.boxingscene.com/pacquiao-less-compassion-marquez-its-personal–45003

Manny Pacquiao is an eight-division world champion, the first boxer in history to win ten world titles in eight different weight divisions. He is also the first boxer in history to win the lineal championship in four different weight classes. He was named “Fighter of the Decade” for the 2000’s by the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA). He is also a three-time The Ring “Fighter of the Year”, winning the award in 2006, 2008, and 2009. At the age of 14, Pacquiao moved to Manila and lived, for a time, on the streets. He started boxing and made the Philippine national amateur boxing team where his room and board were paid for by the government. Pacquiao reportedly had an amateur record of 64 fights (60–4). After two years, Pacquiao made his pro boxing debut at the age of 16. At the age of 32, Manny is a 16-year pro – he made his debut at 16. Boxing’s biggest and brightest star, he has been fighting at the top levels of competition and given some of the most

sensational performances in the ring in recent years. He has won world titles at 112, 122, 126, 130, 135, 140, 147, and 154 pounds. Not only has Manny won against bigger men, but he has defeated the very best of each division such as: Marco Anonio Barrera, Juan Manuel Marquez, Erik Morales, Oscar De La Hoya, Ricky Hatton, Miguel Cotto, and Antonio Margarito. Manny is not only recognized by most observers as the best fighter at any weight in the ring today – the best “Pound for Pound” – but is also considered one of the sport’s all-time greats. He is the national hero of his native Philippines – the entire country of over 96 million people comes to a virtual standstill to watch whenever he fights. He was elected last year as a Congressman in the Sarangani province in the Philippines. He is also a recording artist and an action-movie star in his home country.

REGIONAL TITLES:

1. OPBF Flyweight Champion

2. WBC International Jr. Featherweight Champion

3. WBC International Jr. Lightweight Champion

WORLD TITLES:

1. WBC Flyweight Champion

2. IBF Jr. Featherweight Champion

3. The Ring Featherweight World Champion

4. WBC Jr. Lightweight Champion

5. The Ring Jr. Lightweight Champion

6. WBC Lightweight Champion

7. The Ring Junior Welterweight World Champion

8. WBO Welterweight Champion

9. WBC Jr. Middleweight Champion