Showing posts with label Boxing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Boxing. Show all posts

Thursday, 1 December 2011

Chris John Still WBA Featherweight Champion

Chris 'The Dragon' John
For the 15th time Chris John successfully defended his WBA featherweight champion (57.1 kg). 'The Dragon', is still predicated super champion, won the absolute numbers of the challenger, Stanyslav Merdov.

At Challenge Stadium, Perth, Australia, Chris John had to undergo 12 rounds of counter Merdov that appear persistent, despite falling in the early rounds.

In the end Chris John declared winning numbers from Merdov, the Ukraine, by the three judges with the 116-111, 116-111 and 115-112.

With that result, Chris John polishing match record with 46 wins (22 KOs) and two draws, from a total of 48 duels. To Merdov, this is the eighth defeat of the total 40 games he already did.

Monday, 14 November 2011

Vitali Klitschko: World Champion Fights for Power in Ukraine

Vitali Klitschko
Not satisfied to be followers of the opposition led by former President of Ukraine, Yulia Tymoschenko. Vitali Klitschko now has the desire to occupy the position of the Presidency of Ukraine.

The statement, expressed "Dr. Iron Fist" when interviewed TVi Channel. Vitali said, wanted to climb the highest in Ukraine's political career, after he'd decided to retire soon.

Whereas, in order to continue the big names in the world of boxing Klitschko, Vitali will entrust the reputation of his family name to his younger brother, Wladimir Klitschko. Whereas, Vitali will be sitting for his political career with the full, to the party is (Ukrainian Democratic Alliance for Reform), in order to return control of the Government, and won presidential elections in the coming period.

"For the fans, do not be upset to be my decision. My sister will continue the name of the family. He still will (Wladimir) fight in a long time. At least for the next five years, "said Vitali, as reported by Korrespondent.net.

First foray into politics Vitali, is in 2005 ago. Had a chance to compete to occupy the position of Mayor of Kiev on 2010, Vitali failed to sound results in excess of its rival, Leonid Chernovetskyi, with only 26% of the vote.

However, the holder of a PhD in the field of Sport Science, does not give up. Join the opposition party is, Vitali could occupy a seat in the House of representatives, the city of Kiev.

Tuesday, 8 November 2011

Joe Frazier Dies Aged 67

Joe Frazier
Former heavyweight boxing champion, Joe Frazier, died at the age of 67. Frazier died in Philadelphia, a month after being diagnosed with cancer.

As reported in Reuters, Frazier was known as smokin' Joe, died on November 7, 2011 local time. The news of his death is confirmed directly by Leslie Wolff, his personal coach.

Frazier, who was born on January 12, 1944 in Beaufort, South Carolina, best known as the biggest rival of Muhammad Ali. He also gave to Ali's defeat when they fight on March 8, 1971.

The fight took place at Madison Square Garden, New York, it was known as "The Fight of the Century". Ali himself could respond to these new defeat three years ago in the same place.

He lost the title winner in 1973 when it lost to George Foreman. In the end, Frazier decided to retire in 1976.

Frazier, who had won the Olympic gold medal at Tokyo in 1964, had a chance to back up the ring in 1981. However, his comeback was less successful.

Throughout his professional career, Frazier posted a record of 32-4-1 with 27 KNOCKOUTS.

Thursday, 27 October 2011

Manny Pacquiao Buy Ferrari Cars

Manny Pacquiao
Manny Pacquiao will fight Juan Manuel Marquez in Las Vegas on November 12. Before the match, Pacquiao bought a new Ferrari 458 Italy.

Perhaps, this is a way to boost confidence, before confronting match trilogy against Marquez in Las Vegas, United States.

Some local media had indeed preach that Pacman experiencing financial difficulties. However, community pride that Filipino Boxer wants to prove that there is no problem with its financial management.

Preached eastsideboxing.com, Wednesday (26/10/2011), Pacman had just bought a Ferrari 458 Italy. This car had a 570 horsepower power and valuable about USD225,000.

Thursday, 30 June 2011

Haye Would Win by KO Against Klitschko

David Haye
 
Towards the great heavyweight unification fight world between David Haye and Wladimir Klitschko were whose protest of a jury selection because Haye judged controversial and are considered to be auspicious Klitschko.

But it was not concerned about Adam Booth, coach David Haye who state the results of the fight later on would not be determined by the jury, because the Booth was sure would beat KO the Ukraine boxer. So Booth will not play against a matter of the selection jury, because his opinion would not affect the Haye.

Booth also has doubled in length appealed a world belt holder for the WBA version is not affected and remain focused on the fight to be held on Saturday (2/7/2011) local time.

"It is dismaying that controversy I at all. The bout would later determined by earnings numbers, "said Booth such as reported by Boxingscene, Friday (30/6/2011).

Booth also affected on the betting exchanges put students as underdog. Since Booth confident with the training of speed and power punches which lived during the training will make Klitschko KO as soon as possible.

"David Haye would later be Haye. Now he's got speed and power punch more than usual. I also can't think of betting exchanges. He would rise to the ring and memenagkan battles, "close the Booth with optimistic.