SEPTEMBER, 2006
Corrales-Casamayor III Could Be a Classic
FRI Semptember 29, JULIUS STECKER - Ring Magazine Lightweight Champion Diego Corrales, 40-3, is chomping at the bit. After being denied a chance to redeem himself earlier this year against Jose Luis Castillo, because of Castillo’s mishap at the scale, Corrales will finally get his opportunity to shine...
Brewer's Contender Win Leads Where Exactly?
THU September 28, CLIFF ROLD - I wondered aloud in my preview of this bout whether we would get a traditional boring bout between counterpunchers in the ESPN Contender finale. Instead we got a rough, grappling, inside battle between seasoned pros Stevie Forbes (32-4, 9 KOs) and Grady Brewer (21-11, 12 KOs) that was interesting if not terribly thrilling. That is unless you are one Grady Brewer who holds now the thrill of a tournament victory, a new ride and $500 thousand reasons to smile. [Links Take You To RingTalk.com]
The Little Rascal is Super Fly at Superfly
TUE September 26, BUSTER PARIS - I've got to quote TalkingBoxing's Frank Gonzalez as the opener to my take on Jorge "Travieso" Arce vs. Masibulele “Hawk” Makepula for their bout that took place on Saturday, September 23, 2006 at the Dodge Arena in Hidalgo, TX. Here’s what Frank says:
“Masibulele ‘Hawk’ Makepula looked in a trance. He sang a religious song as he marched...
>> Arce Keeps His Word, Wins by KO in Four
Jorge Arce Keeps His Word, Wins by KO in Four
SUN September 24, FRANK GONZALEZ - On his way to partake in a WBC Super Flyweight Eliminator bout, Masibulele “Hawk” Makepula looked in a trance. He sang a religious song as he marched very slowly to the ring. It felt like 20 minutes. That’s a great
strategy if you aim to put the crowd to sleep. I also notice that often times when
guys sing spiritual hymns en route to the ring, they get knocked out.
Rising Mexican Star and aspiring Super Flyweight Champion Jorge Arce said before the fight that he’d move around a bit in the first couple of...
Marco De La Hopkins | Barrera Beats Juarez in Rematch
WED September 20, BUSTER PARIS - Rocky was clearly irked – he dropped his hands to his sides, somewhat shrugged his shoulders and gave an exasperated look that pleaded and begged for the man in front of him to fight – to stand still and go toe to toe – like he did with Morales – hell, like he did last fight -- c’mon already - lets go to war.
Latin Warriors Barrios, Guzman, Gonzalez, Vasquez and Barrera Shine!
MON September 18, FRANK GONZALEZ - Saturday night at the MGM in Las Vegas, the Main Event featured Marco Antonio Barrera (63-4-0-1 ND, 42 KO’s) in a rematch against Rocky Juarez (25-3-0,18 KO’s). Though Barrera won the decision in the first fight, many felt that if it had gone longer than 12 rounds, Juarez would have won, since
the momentum shifted his way late in that first fight.
VIDEO: A Rested, Focused Diego Corrales says Joel Casamayor in Trouble
THU September 14 - WBC lightweight champion Diego Corrales isn't looking past his third bout with Joel Casamayor on October 7th, live on Showtime, but he does have his eyes set on big fights as he discusses with TalkingBoxing his overall future in the sport along with the potential bouts in the coming year. Corrales, 40-3, gives his opinion on Casamayor's recent fight with Lamont Pearson and also is excited to get back into the ring. Check out the interview with one of boxing's most dynamic fighters!
Barrera v Juarez II | It’s All About The Intangibles
WED September 13, BUSTER PARIS - Round 7 – May 20th 2006 - both fighters shoulder to shoulder and slugging it out. Both crashing gloves to the others body. Marco Antonio Barrera loses his mouthpiece (he'd also lose it in the 8th round) – we found out later that it was a new one that wasn’t working out well, but at the time it had us remembering Diego Corrales and even asking questions like “broken jaw?
VIDEO: Up Close and in the Gym with Franciso Bojado
MON September 11 - After a two year hiatus, Franciso Bojado is ready to return to the ring. The 23-year old top-prospect left the game in 2004 with a record of 16-2 and after some rest, Bojado is back in the gym focused on reaching the top. TalkingBoxing caught up with 'Panchito' for an interview and also shot video of him hammering the heavy bag and working out with trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. You can either stream this video or 'right-click' and download it. Check out the Bojado Workout Photo Gallery!
Franciso Bojado is Back, TalkingBoxing was there
SAT September 9, DERRICK HAMILTON - Having last fought back in July of 2004, a 10-round decision loss to Jesse James Leija on HBO, Francisco Bojado hasn't been heard from since. Until now. TalkingBoxing caught up with the 23-year old prospect working out with his trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. Next week look for a high quality video of Bojado working out in the gym! For now, you'll find a huge photo gallery inside!
Talking Boxing with ISRAEL VAZQUEZ
FRI September 8, PHILLIP DIAZ - World Boxing Council super bantamweight champion Israel Vazquez has been hard at work preparing for World Boxing Organization bantamweight champion Jhonny Gonzalez, September 16th at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas and live on HBO Pay-Per-View. "I really want to win this fight for my family and for Mexico," said Vazquez at a recent open workout. "When I beat Gonzalez, I’m looking at Manny Pacquiao and Marco Antonio Barerra in the future."
Simply put, James Toney won the fight
WED September 6, BUSTER PARIS - James Toney won the fight. I know what the scorecards said – both Judge Dick Flaherty and Judge Alejandro Rochin had it 116-111 for Samuel Peter and Judge Gale Van Hoy had it 115-112 for James Toney --- yes, I know that, it's in the record books now, but it's wrong...
Talking Boxing with JOAN GUZMAN
WED September 6, PHILLIP DIAZ - Never one to back down for a challenge, former 122-lb champ Joan Guzman made a quick stop at featherweight last year and now finds himself ready to take on WBO super featherweight champion Jorge Barrios on September 16th, live on HBO. Coming off an easy decision win over former champ Javier Jauregui in May, Guzman is ready for this shot and focused on Barrios. “I eat, run, lift weights, spar, go shopping - whatever I’m doing, I’m thinking about Barrios and that title of his," said Guzman at a recent workout...
Nigerian a dream, but officials prove to be the nightmare
TUE September 5, ROGER GORDILLO - The consensus was split on who would emerge victorious in the days leading into the nights main event, a WBC title eliminator between James “Lights Out” Toney 69-5-3, 43 KO’s and “The Nigerian Nightmare” Samuel Peter 27-1, 22 KO’s. One side viewed the young challenger as too raw while the other side viewed the veteran as over the hill and out of shape.
>> Dino Duva: Peter wants Maskaev Now!
Toney Bests Peter But Gets Robbed!
SUN September 3, FRANK GONZALEZ - In a WBC Heavyweight Eliminator bout Saturday night at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, 233-pound James Toney (69-5-3-1, 43 KO’s) faced 257-pound power puncher, Samuel Peter (27-1, 22 KO’s).
>> Guerrero Dominates Aiken to Win IBF Title
VIDEO: Up Close with Toney, Farhood's Analysis and Predictions
FRI September 1 - James "Lights Out" Toney, who weighed in at 233 at today's weigh-in, and Samuel "The Nigerian Nightmare" Peter, 
257, are ready to go at it over 12-rounds this Saturday night at 9PM/EST, live on SHOWTIME. Toney, along with his top trainer Freddie Roach, go on the record about James' upcoming showdown in part one of this three part series. Part two is a breakdown of the fight by Showtime's Steve Farhood and the third part is filled with expert predictions from boxing's biggest media outlets.
>> VIDEOS: Toney Up Close | Farhood's Breakdown | Expert Predictions
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