JULY, 2006
Boxing’s Most Valuable Secret EXPOSED!
MON July 31, BUSTER PARIS - On behalf of the team here at TalkingBoxing.com I have breaking boxing news – I have THE inside scoop that has never before been revealed. I have four words that will surely change our beloved sport forever. Four words that will cause a domino effect from World Champions to the 8-year-old kid holding a pair of mitts ... and a dream.
>> Harris Stops Johnston in 7th Round of HBO Main Event
VIDEO: Four-Part Series with the Great Roy Jones Jr.
THU July 27 - TalkingBoxing strikes again, this time our free video is with boxing legend Roy Jones Jr. before his upcoming July 29th PPV in Boise, Idaho against Prince Badi. The three workout videos show a well prepared Jones, who is confident as ever and looks ready to move past his recent losses. At the recent press conference, Jones had this to say, "I got away from being myself.... We go through ups and downs in life and everything that happened, happened. I’m very happy to be back in the ring."
>> Jones Training Video: Shadow Boxing | Skipping Rope | Hitting the Bag | Jones Interview
Baldomir, the ONLY World Welterweight Champion
WED July 26, CLIFF ROLD - In the build to the fight, I often considered the result boxing got on Saturday a foregone conclusion, and it turned out to be the case. For most of the press and fan base, it wasn’t the win that is likely to bring the champion the respect he deserves, but perhaps it will enforce the only point that matters. Carlos Baldomir (43-9-6, 13 KOs) is THE one and only World welterweight champion.... [Links Take You To RingTalk.com]
Carlos Baldomir: Strangers With Candy
TUE July 25, BUSTER PARIS - ‘BOOM’ – and again Baldomir’s right hand crash lands on Gatti’s face – as it has for the past nine rounds, but this time Gatti’s leg buckle and for a split second his upper body collapses inward like a folding accordion.
>> Much More on Baldomir from TalkingBoxing's Resident Guru | Gonzalez: Baldomir-Gatti Post-Fight Wrap-up
Carlos Baldomir TKO’s Arturo Gatti in Nine
SUN July 23, FRANK GONZALEZ - Saturday night in Atlantic City, Arturo “Thunder” Gatti (40-7, 31 KO’s), took a beating in front of his hometown fans at the hands of WBC Welterweight Champion, Carlos Baldomir (42-9-6, 12 KO’s) of Argentina.
The fight was stopped late in the ninth round after Baldomir caught Gatti against the ropes and landed a barrage of punches, capped off by a left hook...
VIDEO: Gatti, Baldomir Weigh-In at 147
FRI July 21 - Tomorrow night on HBO [10:00PM ET], Arturo "Thunder" Gatti and WBC champion Carlos Baldomir weighed in at the welterweight limit of 147-lbs for their 12-round contest to take place in Atlantic City, NJ. In a bout Gatti has guaranteed a victory in, both fighters look ready to go in what could be the fight of the year! TalkingBoxing was there for the weigh-in and make sure to check out our two-part interview with Gatti as well.
>> GATTI Q&A: Part One | Part Two | April Press Conference
Cortez Stops Avitia at The Tank, Oslon Retains Title
FRI July 21, BRIAN BLAKE - San Jose Sports & Entertainment, Goosen-Tutor Promotions and the HP Pavilion hosted the third installment of their well known "Fight Night At The Tank" series this past Thursday night with the IBA Americas Super Middleweight king Ricardo "El Guerrero" Cortez abruptly stopping challenger Paulino Avitia, in the third round....
VIDEO: Gatti Guarantees Victory at Final Presser
THU July 20 - Just a days away from his July 22nd showdown versus Carlos Baldomir on HBO [10:00PM ET], TalkingBoxing caught up with Arturo Gatti at yesterday's final press conference. "Zab Judah is a much better fighter than I am," Gatti said, "but he doesn’t have the heart that I have. A victory is guaranteed." Take a look at our two-part interview with Gatti and refresh your memory of how it all started with the first press conference back in April.
>> GATTI Q&A: Part One | Part Two | April Press Conference
Mosley-Mayweather: Seven Years Late or Just in Time?
TUE July 18, CLIFF ROLD - It was one of my favorite magazine covers and questions to ponder in 1999. Ring Magazine laid the faces of Floyd Mayweather and Shane Mosley side by side, questioning whether the then-undefeated duo were on a collision course. At the time, Mayweather was the king at 130 lbs... [Links Take You To RingTalk.com]
>> VIDEO: Arturo Gatti One-on-One | Johnston Fills in for Injured Arnaoutis
THAT Punch is Why Our Sport is Called The Sweet Science
TUE July 18, BUSTER PARIS - The boxing world is exploding with speculation and delight about "Sugar" Shane Mosley winning the rematch between himself and Fernando "El Feroz" Vargas via a merciful TKO in the 6th round (Saturday night - July 15th in Las Vegas) - BUT - I can't stop thinking about Daniel Ponce De Leon.
Spain's Conquistador Dethrones Sturm, Wins Title
TUE July 18, ROGER GORDILLO - It was just another stay busy fight for a young Champion building up his record against a former titlist with a known name but little in the way of threat as he awaits a big money unification match.
VIDEO: Mosley, Vargas Set for Rematch - Press Conference Staredown
THU July 13 - Back with his hard-working father/trainer Jack Mosley, "Sugar" Shane Mosley wants to knock out "Ferocious" Fernando Vargas, predicting a great fight come this Saturday night, July 15th on HBO PPV. Vargas has a different idea and feels very strong and wants to get revenge over his loss to Mosley on February 25th.
>> Quick VIDEO Q&A's: Mosley | Vargas | The Staredown
VIDEO: One-on-One with Fernando Vargas - Part I | Part II | Part III | Part IV
THU July 13 - There's another chapter to be written in this saga as "Ferocious" Fernando Vargas meets Shane Mosley this Saturday, July 15th at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, live on HBO Pay-Per-View at 9:00 PM ET. Vargas, who lost the first bout via controversial TKO, but was coming on strong late, is confident in a victory this time around. TalkingBoxing caught up with Fernando for a 4-part interview. The entire interview is now up for your viewing pleasure!
>> HBO Boxing: More on Vargas-Mosley II
Cory Spinks Victorious, Not There Yet, But On His Way
WED July 12, BUSTER PARIS - The final scores were 114-114, 115-113 and again 115-113 -- giving a majority decision to the NEW IBF Light Middleweight Champion of the World - Cory "Next Generation" Spinks (34 wins - 21 via knockout, 2 losses and 1 draw)...
Spinks Earns Redemption with Quick and Slick Fighting Style
SUN July 9 - Cory Spinks used lateral speed and quick hands to narrowly outpoint game, hard-working Roman Karmazin Saturday on SHOWTIME. A slick and savvy Spinks won the International Boxing Federation (IBF) junior middleweight title with a majority 12-round decision by the scores of 115-113 twice and 114-114. [Photos by UPI's Bill Greenblatt.]
519 Days Later, Spinks Battles Karmazin
FRI July 7, BRIAN BLAKE - 519 days can seem like an eternity, especially if you are former unified welterweight champion Cory Spinks.
Come Saturday night, July 8th, live on Showtime Championship Boxing at 10PM/ET, it'll be 519 days since he last stepped into the squared circle for a professional prizefight...
VIDEO: One-on-One with Arturo "Thunder" Gatti
WED July 5 - Just a couple weeks away from the WBC welterweight showdown on July 22nd live on HBO [10:00PM ET], TalkingBoxing caught up with one of the sport's most popular and engaging stars, Arturo "Thunder" Gatti. Even with a decisive homecourt advantage at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, Gatti will have to pull out all the stops to win the lineal title against champion Carlos Baldomir.
>> HBO Boxing: More on Gatti-Baldomir
Manny Strengthens Claim as Best Fighter Alive!
WED July 5, CLIFF ROLD - You've got to wonder if, after a while, Mexico might offer him honorary citizenship. After watching Manny Pacquiao win a twelve round unanimous decision over former 122-lb. titlist Oscar Larios, it might not be a bad idea. The fourth of the four best Mexican fighters of this decade (along with Marco Antonio Barerra, Erik Morales, and Juan Manuel Marquez), Larios now joins them as the fourth to also do some canvas kissing... [Links Take You To RingTalk.com]
Pac Man Got His Groove On In Quezon
TUE July 4, BUSTER PARIS - Honestly – not that easy a fight for Manny Pacquiao, not what you’d expect 4 months before one of the biggest fights of his life - and for the love of everything holy PLEASE, everyone – stop calling any fight in the Philippines a “thrilla” – there’s only one so PLEASE stop...
Toney, Peter Battle for WBC #1 Spot on Showtime
SUN July 2 - The 20-year anniversary celebration of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING continues in spectacular fashion on Saturday, Sept. 2, when James "Lights Out" Toney faces Samuel "The Nigerian Nightmare" Peter on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast)....
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