Saturday, 17 October 2009
Barry McGuigan; Andre Direll is a threat to Carl Froch
By Barry McGuigan, Mirror.co.uk
Carl Froch is 32. His last two fights have been humdingers. You wonder how long he can go on at that pace.
Tonight he is up against a young, fast, flashy American who fancies his chances big time - the kind of character Froch loves to take down.
Andre Dirrell, 26, won bronze in Athens. He has fast hands and likes to switchhit. READ MORE
Carl Froch is 32. His last two fights have been humdingers. You wonder how long he can go on at that pace.
Tonight he is up against a young, fast, flashy American who fancies his chances big time - the kind of character Froch loves to take down.
Andre Dirrell, 26, won bronze in Athens. He has fast hands and likes to switchhit. READ MORE
Abraham’s goal is to book U.S. mega-fight
By George Willis, New York Post
Carl Froch of England wanted to make a name for himself by beating up Jermain Taylor last April. Arthur Abraham of Germany hopes to do the same tonight when the much-ballyhooed super middleweight tournament begins with a doubleheader on Showtime. READ MORE
Carl Froch of England wanted to make a name for himself by beating up Jermain Taylor last April. Arthur Abraham of Germany hopes to do the same tonight when the much-ballyhooed super middleweight tournament begins with a doubleheader on Showtime. READ MORE
Pacquiao close to fulfilling target
By NICK GIONGCO, October 17, 2009, Manila Bulletin
Manny Pacquiao has completed a third of the required number of sparring rounds after the Filipino pride went nine rounds on Saturday with a battery of sparring partners in his Baguio training camp, less than a month before he collides with Miguel Cotto in Las Vegas. READ MORE
Manny Pacquiao has completed a third of the required number of sparring rounds after the Filipino pride went nine rounds on Saturday with a battery of sparring partners in his Baguio training camp, less than a month before he collides with Miguel Cotto in Las Vegas. READ MORE
Abraham – Taylor: Numbers favor 'King' Arthur
By BoxingNewsWorld.blogspot.com
Before the fight starts, let’s quickly analyze Arthur’s numbers and compare them with Jermain’s:
ARTHUR ABRAHAM:
Average number of rounds boxed per fight (career) – 6
Average number of rounds boxed per fight (last six fights) - 8
KO percentage (career) – 80%
KO percentage (last six fights) – 83%
Percentage, no. of rounds boxed per fight (career) – 189/284 = 66.5%
Percentage, no. of rounds boxed per fight (last six fights) – 49/72 = 68%
Combined records of opponents (career) – 536-121-25, (Win % = 79%)
Combined records of opponents (last six fights) – 153-10-6, (Win % = 90.5)
Notable facts:
- Moves up in weight after struggling to make the middleweight limit in his last couple of fights.
- TKOd Raul Marquez in the 6th round; Taylor TKOd Marquez in the 9th.
Abraham's last six fights:
1. Against Mahir Oral – W TKO 10
BadLeftHook.com: “Arthur Abraham knocked down Mahir Oral five times, three in the tenth round, at which point the Oral corner stopped the bout. Oral fought and fought, and came forward, and never ran, but he was simply outgunned by a better, stronger fighter.”
(http://www.badlefthook.com/event/aumjsIQW)
2. Against Lajuan Simon – W Decision
EastSideBoxing.com: “…Arthur Abraham outclassed Lajuan Simon... Abraham connected with his trademark power punches throughout the entire 12 rounds and also knocked the brave challenger down in the third following a hard series.”
(http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=19083&more=1)
3. Againts Raul Marquez – W TKO 6
FightFan.com: “…Arthur Abraham scored a sixth round TKO over a very gallant Raul Marquez... Abraham started out strongly in the first round punishing Marquez with quick hard punches. Marquez had a good second round but Abraham’s speed and power was just too much for the veteran Marquez. After several rounds of punishment Marquez’s corner stopped the fight after the sixth round awarding Abraham a TKO victory.”
(http://fightfan.com/2008/11/arthur-abraham-batters-raul-marquez/)
4. Against Edison Miranda – W TKO 4
EastSideBoxing.com: “Round Four, Abraham landed a clean right, left combo that floored Miranda. Miranda got up quick enough and a left hook from Abraham put him back down. Miranda got up and beat the count. Abraham went for the kill and threw a right that missed but followed with a left hook that caught Miranda on top of his head and down he went for a third time. This time, the referee stopped it.”
(http://www.eastsideboxing.com/boxing/Miranda-Abraham.php)
5. Against Elvin Ayala – W KO 12
BadLeftHook.com: “…Arthur Abraham had little real trouble disposing of mediocre challenger Elvin Ayala…, knocking the American out in the 12th round to retain his title.”
(http://www.badlefthook.com/story/2008/3/30/55619/8200)
6. Against Wayne Elcock (18-3, 8 KOs) – W TKO 5
HyeFighters.com: “…Arthur Abraham impressively took apart Wayne Elcock round by round... Arthur dropped Elcock in round two and continued to dismantle Elcock, dropping the challenger again in round five before referee Wayne Kelly stopped the slaughter at the 1:58 mark.”
(http://www.hyefighters.com/abraham_120807.htm)
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JERMAIN TAYLOR:
Average number of rounds boxed per fight (career) – 8
Average number of rounds boxed per fight (last six fights) - 11
KO percentage (career) – 53%
KO percentage (last six fights) – 0%
Percentage, no. of rounds boxed per fight (career) – 222/298 = 74.5%
Percentage, no of rounds boxed per fight (last six fights) – 93%
Combined records of opponents (career) – 718-109-25, (Win % = 84%)
Combined records of opponents (last six fights) – 172-6-1, (Win % = 96%)
Notable Facts:
- Last KOd a single opponent since late 2004 (9 consecutive fights without a KO victory)
- Has fought better opponents (based on combined win-loss ratio) than Abraham
Taylor's last six fights:
1. Against Carl Froch – L TKO 12
TheSweetScience.com: “Trailing by four points on each of two cards going into the final three minutes, Froch staged a furious last-ditch rally, scoring a knockdown by pummelling Jermain Taylor to the floor before battering his defenseless foe into submission.”
(http://www.thesweetscience.com/boxing-article/6755/carl-froch-rallies-round-twelve-kos-jermain-taylor/)
2. Against Jeff Lacy – W Decision
Nydailynews.com: “It was a clean, efficient win for Taylor…”
(http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/more_sports/2008/11/15/2008-11%2015_jermain_taylor_pummels_olympic_teammate_-2.html)
3. Against Kelly Pavlik (Rematch) – L Decision
Nytimes.com: "He was better tonight than the first fight, (but) I was better, too," Pavlik said. "It was a more tactical fight. ... From rounds 10 through 12, I was finally landing body shots," Pavlik said. "He (Taylor) was tired. I could hear him exhaling."
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/17/sports/17iht-boxing17.10119665.html)
4. Against Kelly Pavlik (1st Fight) – L TKO 7
EastsideBoxing.com: “I wasted too much energy in that second round,” Taylor said quietly to Larry Merchant after he had left the ring. “Just too many wasted punches. I spent too much energy.”
(http://www.eastsideboxing.com/boxing/Pavlik-Taylor.php)
5. Against Cory Spinks – W Decision
Eastsideboxing.com: “Jermain Taylor won a listless 12-round split decision victory over Cory Spinks… Neither fighter did much to distinguish themselves in the bout, which featured a lot of running – as usual – by Spinks and an abnormally low punch output by both fighters with little action for long periods.”
(http://www.eastsideboxing.com/boxing-news/Taylor-Spinks.php)
6. Against Kassim Ouma – W Decision
About.com: “ Ouma did what he normally does and threw more punches than his opponent. However, Taylor was simply too big for Ouma and, despite moving backwards throughout, landed nearly all the heavy blows during the bout. Taylor - clearly aiming for his first knockout in nearly two years - was aggressive from the opening bell but Ouma, who has a great chin, was never in any danger of being stopped.”
(http://boxing.about.com/b/2006/12/10/jermain-taylor-outpoints-game-kassim-ouma.htm)
If the numbers won't convince you that Abraham is bound to win, the reports of their previous fights hopefully will.
Marshall N. B.
Boxing Fan
Before the fight starts, let’s quickly analyze Arthur’s numbers and compare them with Jermain’s:
ARTHUR ABRAHAM:
Average number of rounds boxed per fight (career) – 6
Average number of rounds boxed per fight (last six fights) - 8
KO percentage (career) – 80%
KO percentage (last six fights) – 83%
Percentage, no. of rounds boxed per fight (career) – 189/284 = 66.5%
Percentage, no. of rounds boxed per fight (last six fights) – 49/72 = 68%
Combined records of opponents (career) – 536-121-25, (Win % = 79%)
Combined records of opponents (last six fights) – 153-10-6, (Win % = 90.5)
Notable facts:
- Moves up in weight after struggling to make the middleweight limit in his last couple of fights.
- TKOd Raul Marquez in the 6th round; Taylor TKOd Marquez in the 9th.
Abraham's last six fights:
1. Against Mahir Oral – W TKO 10
BadLeftHook.com: “Arthur Abraham knocked down Mahir Oral five times, three in the tenth round, at which point the Oral corner stopped the bout. Oral fought and fought, and came forward, and never ran, but he was simply outgunned by a better, stronger fighter.”
(http://www.badlefthook.com/event/aumjsIQW)
2. Against Lajuan Simon – W Decision
EastSideBoxing.com: “…Arthur Abraham outclassed Lajuan Simon... Abraham connected with his trademark power punches throughout the entire 12 rounds and also knocked the brave challenger down in the third following a hard series.”
(http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=19083&more=1)
3. Againts Raul Marquez – W TKO 6
FightFan.com: “…Arthur Abraham scored a sixth round TKO over a very gallant Raul Marquez... Abraham started out strongly in the first round punishing Marquez with quick hard punches. Marquez had a good second round but Abraham’s speed and power was just too much for the veteran Marquez. After several rounds of punishment Marquez’s corner stopped the fight after the sixth round awarding Abraham a TKO victory.”
(http://fightfan.com/2008/11/arthur-abraham-batters-raul-marquez/)
4. Against Edison Miranda – W TKO 4
EastSideBoxing.com: “Round Four, Abraham landed a clean right, left combo that floored Miranda. Miranda got up quick enough and a left hook from Abraham put him back down. Miranda got up and beat the count. Abraham went for the kill and threw a right that missed but followed with a left hook that caught Miranda on top of his head and down he went for a third time. This time, the referee stopped it.”
(http://www.eastsideboxing.com/boxing/Miranda-Abraham.php)
5. Against Elvin Ayala – W KO 12
BadLeftHook.com: “…Arthur Abraham had little real trouble disposing of mediocre challenger Elvin Ayala…, knocking the American out in the 12th round to retain his title.”
(http://www.badlefthook.com/story/2008/3/30/55619/8200)
6. Against Wayne Elcock (18-3, 8 KOs) – W TKO 5
HyeFighters.com: “…Arthur Abraham impressively took apart Wayne Elcock round by round... Arthur dropped Elcock in round two and continued to dismantle Elcock, dropping the challenger again in round five before referee Wayne Kelly stopped the slaughter at the 1:58 mark.”
(http://www.hyefighters.com/abraham_120807.htm)
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JERMAIN TAYLOR:
Average number of rounds boxed per fight (career) – 8
Average number of rounds boxed per fight (last six fights) - 11
KO percentage (career) – 53%
KO percentage (last six fights) – 0%
Percentage, no. of rounds boxed per fight (career) – 222/298 = 74.5%
Percentage, no of rounds boxed per fight (last six fights) – 93%
Combined records of opponents (career) – 718-109-25, (Win % = 84%)
Combined records of opponents (last six fights) – 172-6-1, (Win % = 96%)
Notable Facts:
- Last KOd a single opponent since late 2004 (9 consecutive fights without a KO victory)
- Has fought better opponents (based on combined win-loss ratio) than Abraham
Taylor's last six fights:
1. Against Carl Froch – L TKO 12
TheSweetScience.com: “Trailing by four points on each of two cards going into the final three minutes, Froch staged a furious last-ditch rally, scoring a knockdown by pummelling Jermain Taylor to the floor before battering his defenseless foe into submission.”
(http://www.thesweetscience.com/boxing-article/6755/carl-froch-rallies-round-twelve-kos-jermain-taylor/)
2. Against Jeff Lacy – W Decision
Nydailynews.com: “It was a clean, efficient win for Taylor…”
(http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/more_sports/2008/11/15/2008-11%2015_jermain_taylor_pummels_olympic_teammate_-2.html)
3. Against Kelly Pavlik (Rematch) – L Decision
Nytimes.com: "He was better tonight than the first fight, (but) I was better, too," Pavlik said. "It was a more tactical fight. ... From rounds 10 through 12, I was finally landing body shots," Pavlik said. "He (Taylor) was tired. I could hear him exhaling."
(http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/17/sports/17iht-boxing17.10119665.html)
4. Against Kelly Pavlik (1st Fight) – L TKO 7
EastsideBoxing.com: “I wasted too much energy in that second round,” Taylor said quietly to Larry Merchant after he had left the ring. “Just too many wasted punches. I spent too much energy.”
(http://www.eastsideboxing.com/boxing/Pavlik-Taylor.php)
5. Against Cory Spinks – W Decision
Eastsideboxing.com: “Jermain Taylor won a listless 12-round split decision victory over Cory Spinks… Neither fighter did much to distinguish themselves in the bout, which featured a lot of running – as usual – by Spinks and an abnormally low punch output by both fighters with little action for long periods.”
(http://www.eastsideboxing.com/boxing-news/Taylor-Spinks.php)
6. Against Kassim Ouma – W Decision
About.com: “ Ouma did what he normally does and threw more punches than his opponent. However, Taylor was simply too big for Ouma and, despite moving backwards throughout, landed nearly all the heavy blows during the bout. Taylor - clearly aiming for his first knockout in nearly two years - was aggressive from the opening bell but Ouma, who has a great chin, was never in any danger of being stopped.”
(http://boxing.about.com/b/2006/12/10/jermain-taylor-outpoints-game-kassim-ouma.htm)
If the numbers won't convince you that Abraham is bound to win, the reports of their previous fights hopefully will.
Marshall N. B.
Boxing Fan
Abraham – Taylor: Columnist David Mayo goes against the majority, predicts a KO victory for Jermain
By BoxingNewsWorld.blogspot.com
Another boxing expert in the person of David Mayo who writes for Grand Rapids Press shared his valuable opinion on who will win between American Jermain Taylor and German citizen Arthur Abraham in Berlin, Germany. The fight is scheduled just a few hours from now.
In his email to me, he stated:
“Taylor by KO 5. I'm suspicious of both of them and don't like Taylor as much the longer the fight goes, for obvious reasons, but I think he can get Abraham out of there if the fight goes short, which I think it will.”
A bold prediction from a reputable, but one-time controversial, boxing journalist. Majority of boxing experts predict a win for King Arthur.
Marshall N. B.
Boxing Fan
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David Mayo has covered boxing for two decades at The Grand Rapids Press, where he is the lead sports columnist. He has covered every major U.S. sporting event, but his affinity for boxing keeps him closely identified with the sport. Mayo also works as a regular correspondent for The Ring magazine and its sister publications. He has been Michigan's journalistic leader in the difficult effort to pass boxing reform in that state. The native of Kirby, Ark. is a member of the Boxing Writers Association of America, and is listed in Who's Who in America.
Another boxing expert in the person of David Mayo who writes for Grand Rapids Press shared his valuable opinion on who will win between American Jermain Taylor and German citizen Arthur Abraham in Berlin, Germany. The fight is scheduled just a few hours from now.
In his email to me, he stated:
“Taylor by KO 5. I'm suspicious of both of them and don't like Taylor as much the longer the fight goes, for obvious reasons, but I think he can get Abraham out of there if the fight goes short, which I think it will.”
A bold prediction from a reputable, but one-time controversial, boxing journalist. Majority of boxing experts predict a win for King Arthur.
Marshall N. B.
Boxing Fan
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David Mayo has covered boxing for two decades at The Grand Rapids Press, where he is the lead sports columnist. He has covered every major U.S. sporting event, but his affinity for boxing keeps him closely identified with the sport. Mayo also works as a regular correspondent for The Ring magazine and its sister publications. He has been Michigan's journalistic leader in the difficult effort to pass boxing reform in that state. The native of Kirby, Ark. is a member of the Boxing Writers Association of America, and is listed in Who's Who in America.
Showtime Super Six World Boxing Classic: Opening Night Preview
By Mark Pickering, Eastside Boxing
There’s three Americans, a Dane, a German and an Englishman. Two are recognised world champions, two previously held such titles and the remainder are Olympic medalists. Each man gives up something in order to make the best series of matches possible in a talent-rich division.
It’s not a fanciful daydream, it’s actually happening..
The highly-anticipated Super Six World Boxing Classic will see the top six super-middleweights in the world collide in 12 intriguing fights, over the next two years. READ MORE
There’s three Americans, a Dane, a German and an Englishman. Two are recognised world champions, two previously held such titles and the remainder are Olympic medalists. Each man gives up something in order to make the best series of matches possible in a talent-rich division.
It’s not a fanciful daydream, it’s actually happening..
The highly-anticipated Super Six World Boxing Classic will see the top six super-middleweights in the world collide in 12 intriguing fights, over the next two years. READ MORE
Unbeaten WBC 'King' Arthur ready to slay Taylor
by Ryland James, Yahoo! News
BERLIN (AFP) – 'King' Arthur Abraham is relishing putting his unbeaten record on the line when he takes on Jermain Taylor as the Super Six tournament begins in Berlin on Saturday.
Abraham, 29, returned his IBF middleweight belt after ten defences to step up to super-middleweight. READ MORE
BERLIN (AFP) – 'King' Arthur Abraham is relishing putting his unbeaten record on the line when he takes on Jermain Taylor as the Super Six tournament begins in Berlin on Saturday.
Abraham, 29, returned his IBF middleweight belt after ten defences to step up to super-middleweight. READ MORE
Video: People want to see Mayweather-Pacquiao says Dana White
By BoxingNewsWorld.blogspot.com
Some good points made by Dana White in this video (video was taken before the Mayweather-Marquez fight):
About Floyd Mayweather, Dana White said:
“Floyd Mayweather keeps talking about MMA because he feels threatened by MMA.”
He seems right here. In the recent interview with Bloomberg, Floyd Mayweather said that he is talking with Dana White to "get along and hopefully work together someday."
About boxing, Dana said:
“They’re giving the fight that you don’t want.”
“Boxing is trying to sell you the fight that nobody cares about. People want to see Mayweather-Pacquiao. But they’re not giving you that fight.”
Guess what. He might be correct here again. Recent reports said that Bob Arum expressed doubt on the possibility of Manny Pacquiao facing Floyd Mayweather Jr. next year. If that is the case, the fight probably won’t happen at all as Manny reportedly plans to retire in 2010.
Some good points made by Dana White in this video (video was taken before the Mayweather-Marquez fight):
About Floyd Mayweather, Dana White said:
“Floyd Mayweather keeps talking about MMA because he feels threatened by MMA.”
He seems right here. In the recent interview with Bloomberg, Floyd Mayweather said that he is talking with Dana White to "get along and hopefully work together someday."
About boxing, Dana said:
“They’re giving the fight that you don’t want.”
“Boxing is trying to sell you the fight that nobody cares about. People want to see Mayweather-Pacquiao. But they’re not giving you that fight.”
Guess what. He might be correct here again. Recent reports said that Bob Arum expressed doubt on the possibility of Manny Pacquiao facing Floyd Mayweather Jr. next year. If that is the case, the fight probably won’t happen at all as Manny reportedly plans to retire in 2010.
Video: Michael Koncz gets booed during Cotto-Pacquaio press conference
By BoxingNewsWorld.blogspot.com
Just how disliked Michael Koncz is by Manny Pacquiao's fans, check this out:
Just how disliked Michael Koncz is by Manny Pacquiao's fans, check this out:
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Boxing: Froch aiming to complete hat-trick of great wins
By Steve Bunce, Saturday, 17 October 2009, The Independent
Carl Froch knows that there are fights that change your life forever and tonight at the Trent FM Arena, in his hometown of Nottingham, he will walk from the shadows at the back to the bright lights aware that he needs a spectacular win.
Froch is one fight away from completing arguably the finest consecutive hat-trick of wins by a British world champion, and he is just as close to becoming a victim of his own pride because he has insisted on real fights and no phoney defences. READ MORE
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Carl Froch knows that there are fights that change your life forever and tonight at the Trent FM Arena, in his hometown of Nottingham, he will walk from the shadows at the back to the bright lights aware that he needs a spectacular win.
Froch is one fight away from completing arguably the finest consecutive hat-trick of wins by a British world champion, and he is just as close to becoming a victim of his own pride because he has insisted on real fights and no phoney defences. READ MORE
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Carl Froch
'Boom Boom' stops Marbun in Round 7
abs-cbnNEWS.com | 10/16/2009
MANILA -- Rey “Boom Boom” Bautista crushed Indonesian Marangin Marbun with a 7th round technical knockout to capture the World Boxing International featherweight belt at the Waterfront Hotel in Cebu Friday night. READ MORE
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MANILA -- Rey “Boom Boom” Bautista crushed Indonesian Marangin Marbun with a 7th round technical knockout to capture the World Boxing International featherweight belt at the Waterfront Hotel in Cebu Friday night. READ MORE
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Rey 'Boom Boom' Baustista
Pacquiao decks burly sparring mate
abs-cbnNEWS.com | 10/17/2009
MANILA – Looks like boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao is getting stronger by the day as he knocked down his junior middleweight sparring partner Shawn Porter.
He did this not once but twice on Thursday according to a report by Philstar.com.
“It only means that he’s ready for the fight and that he’s doing very well,” coach Freddie Roach told The Philippine Star’s Abac Cordero. READ MORE
MANILA – Looks like boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao is getting stronger by the day as he knocked down his junior middleweight sparring partner Shawn Porter.
He did this not once but twice on Thursday according to a report by Philstar.com.
“It only means that he’s ready for the fight and that he’s doing very well,” coach Freddie Roach told The Philippine Star’s Abac Cordero. READ MORE
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