Archive for April, 2007

The WBA suspends Parra for one year

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PANAMA, April 4, 2007 – The World Boxing Association (WBA) has decided to suspend Venezuelan fighter Lorenzo Parra and his manager Joao Santana, as a result of their flagrant conduct, totally opposed to this sanctioning body’s rules.
Parra was scheduled to […]

Holyfield Hammers Out Maddalone

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(March 17, 2007) Corpus Christi, Texas (American Bank Center)—-
Former five-time heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield was back in action in Texas and that made for a short night work against journeyman Vinny Maddalone.
The 44-year-old Holyfield (41-8-2, 27 KO’s) repeatedly ripped into the bloody Maddalone […]

Feliciano 8th Round TKO Upsets Rodriguez

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(March 24, 2007) Mashantucket, CT. (Foxwoods Casino)—-
In an excellent showdown between a stand up boxer puncher and a banger, the fight went to the guy who stayed busy and keep the pressure on his opponent. Jesse “El Rayo” Feliciano scored an […]

Kessler Whips Andrade Retains Titles

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(March 25, 2007) Copenhagen, Denmark (Parken Stadium)—-
Poised, confident and with the ability to land stinging combinations throughout the night, Mikkel “Viking Warrior” Kessler retained his WBC and WBA 168-pound belts by scoring a decisive 12 round unanimous decision over challenger Librado Andrade.
Fighting […]

Wow a Thai Inmate wins a title behind bars…

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BANGKOK, Thailand — Thai inmate Samson Sor Siriporn boosted her chances of freedom by beating Japan’s Ayaka Miyano to win the vacant women’s WBC light flyweight title at the notorious “Bangkok Hilton” prison on Tuesday.
Under the gaze of […]

Julio Whacks Out Davis In Seven

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(March 30, 2007) Detroit, Michigan (Cobo Center)—-
It wasn’t a question of if but rather of when.
Hard-hitting junior middleweight Joel Julio took his time while dismantling his opponent with stunning left hooks and riveting right hands, however, the banger from Colombia ultimately […]