Ricky Burns vs. Kevin Mitchell on Saturday

This Saturday night WBO lightweight champion Ricky Burns (34-2, 9 KO’s) will be making his second defense of his title against fellow Brit Kevin Mitchell (33-1, 24 KO’s) at the Scottish Exhibition Centre, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom.

This is going to be hometown advantage for the 29-year-old Burns, although Mitchell fans swear up and down that Mitchell will get a fair shake when it comes to the judging in the fight.

Whatever. I’m not so worried about the judging for the fight. What I’m worried about is the referee keeping control of the action to make sure that Burns doesn’t end up clinching Mitchell into submission. The last couple of fights I’ve seen of Burns have been god awful filled with clinching and dull action. Boring stuff.

Burns’ last fight against Paulus Moses last March was one in which I thought Burns should have been penalized and/or disqualified for all the clinching he did in that fight. What I didn’t understand was why on earth did Burns waste time clinching this guy? It’s not as if Moses had huge knockout power or anything. As far as I can tell the only dangerous thing about Moses was his nice jab. That’s about it. Why clinch a guy repeatedly when the don’t have much power?

Mitchell hasn’t been looking all that great lately. He looked decent in taking out John Murray last year in July in stopping him in the 8th, but then he looked terrible against Felix Lora last February in beating him by a 10 round decision. Lora was landing his pot shots all night long, and Mitchell looked pretty helpless.

So as far as this Saturday night goes, I think Mitchell needs to have his inside fighting skills ready so that he can tag Burns in the puss each time he grabs him in a clinch and tries to smother Mitchell’s offense. That’s how you take care of Burns. You can’t just let him clinch like that without making him pay each time.

Although his record shows several loses, it is important to clarify that eight of those eleven loses came between the ages of 15 and 21. A “journeymen” for many boxing fans, Orlando Salido made his biggest statement with an impressive 8th-round knockout of former undefeated WBO champion Juan Manuel “Juanma” Lopez; proving his worth as one of the elites in the featherweight division. In 2004, Salido challenged then WBA/IBF Featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez but came up short, losing by unanimous decision. In 2006, he defeated Robert Guerrero by unanimous decision to claim the IBF Featherweight title, but Salido’s victory was later ruled a “No Contest” because Salido tested positive for steroids after the fight, therefore he was stripped from his title. His third title opportunity came against Cristobal Cruz for the vacant IBF

Featherweight title. Once again, Salido came up short, losing by split decision. But in 2010, he avenged his loss by defeating Cruz in the rematch by unanimous decision, and claimed the IBF Featherweight title. Five months later, he lost a unanimous decision against Cuban sensation Yuriorkis Gamboa, but was quickly able to bounce back by defeating Juan Manuel Lopez to claim the WBO featherweight title. After two successful title defenses, Salido once again went to Puerto Rico and defeat Juan Manuel Lopez by TKO in the tenth round in their rematch on March 10.

WORLD TITLES:

1. IBF Fetherweight Champion (twice)

2. WBO Featherweight Champion (twice)

“LA GUERRA” SERÁ ENTRE WILFREDO VÁZQUEZ JR. Y JONATHAN OQUENDO EL 6 DE OCTUBRE EN BAYAMÓN, PUERTO RICO; NO VA RAFAEL MÁRQUEZ

Finalmente habrá cambios en el cartel “La Guerra” del próximo 6 de octubre.

Y es que el ex campeón mundial supergallo Wilfredo Vázquez Jr. se medirá a su compatriota, el contendor de las 122 libras Jonathan “Polvo” Oquendo en el combate estelar del programa, que se efectuará en el coliseo Rubén Rodríguez de Bayamón, Puerto Rico, en una presentación de PR Best Boxing Promotions (PRBBP), en asociación con All Star Boxing, Top Rank y Promociones Zanfer, a ser transmitido por el sistema de “Pay Per View” para todos los sistemas de cable y satélite.

De esta manera quedó descartado el combate entre Vázquez Jr. y el también ex monarca mundial, el mexicano Rafael Márquez, quien además de confrontar problemas de salud también está lidiando con unos asuntos personales, por lo que no podrá medirse al boricua.

“Como se había indicado, Márquez ha tenido unos problemas de salud recientes, pero también está resolviendo unas cosas personales y no va a estar disponible para el 6 de octubre. Ahora, presentaremos el combate entre Vázquez Jr. y Oquendo, que es uno que se ha venido mencionando por los pasados años para llevarse a cabo y que los fanáticos en Puerto Rico están ansiosos de ver”, indicó Peter Rivera, vicepresidente de PRBBP sobre Márquez, que originalmente se iba a medir a Vázquez Jr. en agosto, pero una lesión en una mano se lo impidió.

Ahora, Vázquez Jr. (21-2-1, 18 KOs), ex campeón supergallo de la Organización Mundial de Boxeo (OMB) y octavo clasificado por esta entidad, se verá de frente con Oquendo (22-2, 15 KOs), quien está clasificado número tres por la OMB actualmente en las 122 libras y es el campeón Latino del organismo. El choque Vázquez Jr.-Oquendo será por el cetro supergallo Internacional de la OMB a 12 asaltos.

En el turno coestelar, el ex campeón mundial de la OMB en las 105 y 108 libras, Iván “Iron Boy” Calderón (35-2-1, 6 KOs), retará al mexicano Moisés Fuentes (15-1, 7 KOs) por el cetro de peso mínimo (105 libras) de la OMB.

Mientras, el cuarto clasificado en el peso ligero de la OMB, José “Chelo” González (20-0, 15 KOs), expondrá su título ligero Latino de esta entidad ante el dominicano Eudy Bernardo (13-0, 8 KOs) a 10 rounds.

También, en choque del peso completo, los ex olímpicos boricuas Víctor Bisbal (20-1, 14 KOs), de Salinas, y Álex González (20-7, 10 KOs), de Vega Baja, se enfrentarán en un choque a ocho asaltos.

Este miércoles, 19 de septiembre, en el Museo del Deporte de Puerto Rico en Guaynabo, a las 12:00 del mediodía, se llevará a cabo una conferencia de prensa en la que se presentará oficialmente el encuentro entre Vázquez Jr. y Oquendo, así como las peleas coestelares en que estarán activos Iron Boy Calderón, Chelo González, Víctor Bisbal y Álex González.

Los boletos para la cartelera “La Guerra” están a la venta en Ticketcenter, llamando al (787) 792-5000 o en la página cibernética www.tcpr.com. Los precios son de $20 Entrada General, $40 Preferencia, $75 Palcos, $125 “Ring Side” y $250 “Red Carpet”.

“THE WAR” will be between Wilfredo Vazquez JR. And Jonathan Oquendo OCTOBER 6 in Bayamon, PUERTO RICO, NOT WITH RAFAEL MARQUEZ

There will be changes in the cartel “The War” on October 6.

And is that the former featherweight champion Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. will be facing, the 122-pound contender Jonathan “Polvo” Oquendo in the main event of the program, to be held at the Ruben Rodriguez Coliseum in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, in a presentation of PR Best Boxing Promotions (PRBBP), in association with All Star Boxing, Top Rank and Zanfer Promotions, to be transmitted by the system of “Pay Per View” for all cable and satellite systems.

Is been dismissed the fight between Vazquez Jr. and fellow former world champion, Rafael Marquez, who in addition to confront health problems is also dealing with some personal issues, so it can not be measured at Boricua.

“As stated, Marquez has had some recent health problems, but also working out some personal things and will not be available for the October 6. Now, we will present the fight between Vazquez Jr. and Oquendo, one that has been mentioned for the past years to be carried out and the fans in Puerto Rico are eager to see, “said Peter Rivera, vice president of PRBBP over Marquez , which originally was to measure Vazquez Jr. in August, but a hand injury prevented him.

Now, Vazquez Jr. (21-2-1, 18 KOs), former super bantamweight champion World Boxing Organization (WBO) and ranked #8, will head-Oquendo (22-2, 15 KOs), who is ranked number three by the WBO at 122 pounds now and is the WBO Latino champion. The bout-Oquendo Vazquez Jr. will be for the WBO Super Bantamweight International at 12 round.

Former WBO world champion in the 105 and 108 pounds, Ivan “Iron Boy” Calderon (35-2-1, 6 KOs) will challenge the Mexican Moises Fuentes (15-1, 7 KOs) by the scepter of minimum weight (105 pounds) of the OMB.

Meanwhile, the fourth ranked in the WBO lightweight Jose “Chelo” Gonzalez (20-0, 15 KOs), will present his Latino lightweight title of this entity to the Dominican Eudy Bernardo (13-0, 8 KOs) at 10 rounds.

Also in the heavyweight clash, former Puerto Rican Olympian Victor Bisbal (20-1, 14 KOs), of Salinas, and Alex Gonzalez (20-7, 10 KOs), of Vega Baja, will compete in a eight round clash.

This Wednesday, Sept. 19, at the Sports Museum of Puerto Rico in Guaynabo, at 12:00 noon, will be held a press conference to formally present the encounter between Vazquez Jr. and Oquendo and coestelares fights as they are active Iron Boy Calderon, Chelo Gonzalez, Victor Bisbal and Álex González.

Tickets for “The War” are on sale in Ticketcenter by calling (787) 792-5000 or on the cyber www.tcpr.com. Prices are $ 20 general admission, $ 40 Preferred, $ 75 Boxes, $ 125 “Ring Side” and $ 250 “Red Carpet”.
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On November 10th, WBO featherweight champion Orlando Salido (39-11-2, 27 KO’s) will be defending his title against #1 WBO Mikey Garcia (29-0, 25 KO’s) at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. Also on the card will be unbeaten #3 WBC junior middleweight contender Vanes Martirosyan (32-0, 20 KO’s) facing would could turn out to be his first loss of his career against #2 WBC Erislandy Lara (17-1-1, 11 KO’s) in a WBC 154 pound final eliminator bout.

Mikey Garcia, 24, is totally unproven and hasn’t looked all that great in terms of skills in his fights against mostly 3rd tier opposition. Garcia has good power, but really bad ring habits. He doesn’t really throw combinations, doesn’t throw many punches, and mostly loads up with his single shots. He’s got power but not much more than Salido, who throws a lot more punches and is much more versatile. Garcia fights like he’s so stiff, and he’s going to have big time problems against Salido when he doesn’t fall down from Garcia’s single power shots.

Garcia has beaten Juan Carlos Martinez, Bernabe Concepcion and Maurcio Pastrana in his last three fights. In other words, journeyman level opposition. He’s not fought anyone that could really test him and he’s picked up a lot of bad habits because of his weak opposition.

I’d be surprised if Garcia makes it six rounds against Salido. He’s just not in the same league as him and needs to learn how to fight the proper way. Hopefully, after Garcia gets knocked out by Salido he can get a new trainer and learn how to fight properly because he reminds me of the Tin Man in the Wizard of Oz. He’s incredibly stiff.

Martirosyan is a Freddie Roach trained fighter who hasn’t fought anyone that you could call talented. His toughest fight came against Kassim Ouma in January 2010, and he won a controversial 10 round decision in that fight. Many boxing fans still feel that Martirosyan deserved to lose that fight. He’s gone backwards from that fight facing steadily weaker and weaker opposition up until this fight with Lara.

By: Jason Kim

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A celebration breakfast took place recently following the success of Gary ‘Spike’ O’Sullivan on winning the WBO International Middleweight Boxing Title.

The breakfast was hosted by the Sub Contactors Association of Ireland at the Il Primo Restaurant at the Silver Key. Gary’s family as well as officials of the Ex-Boxers Association and representatives from various sporting and community groups were all in attendance.

The guests were warmly welcomed by Michael O’Brien,  Director of the Irish Sub Contractors Association, and in his address Mr O’Brien said the achievement of Gary ‘Spike’ O’Sullivan was both Historical and unique in that no Cork Boxer had ever won a WBO Title.

This title was won following a unanimous points victory over Mathew Hall at Upton Park London. Mr O’Brien said:  “Gary had now become a trail blazer on Lifting the WBO title and this was quickly followed by our  own Olympic boxers who succeeded in winning gold, silver and bronze medals.”

Pointing to the World Boxing Association Belt, Mr O’Brien said: “Gary is an inspiration to all and has become a role model and  many youngsters  can  now attempt to emulate his success.”

Receiving a standing ovation the new WBO International Champion approached the podium where Mr Willie O’Leary, President of the Ex-Boxers Association made a presentation to Spike.

Former Lord Mayor of Cork Brian Bermingham who is also Vice President of the Ex Boxers congratulated Gary before announcing details of the various sporting grants being allocated to Cork boxing clubs from the Sports Council of Ireland.

To mark the occasion and as a fitting tribute Gary was presented with a specially commissioned Medal which detailed the historic success.

WBO flyweight champion Brian Viloria says the postponement of his planned unification title fight with WBA champion Hernan “Tyson” Marquez from September 29 to November 10 is hard on him.

The postponement was announced by Paolo Diaz, Events & Operations Manager of Solar TV’s sports networks.

Viloria told the Manila Standard  “its kind of  hard for me to keep going at it for four or five months but the break could perhaps help me relax a little bit and not overtrain.”

Viloria who trains at the Wild Card Gym appeared disappointed over the postponement because “training was excellent, was great. I didn’t take that much time off because I ran everyday and did so this morning. My trainer told me do not do anything but why stop and get myself out of shape. I kept myself busy and sneak into the gym.”

Among his strength and conditioning coaches is Marvin Somodio who was recruited from the training camnp of Manny Pacquiao in Baguio City.

The two division world champion said that taking a break “gets monotonous and you get really drained. Its like going to work every day and then getting out of it.”

However, Viloria said “I still feel refreshed and really want to get back to training camp.”

The postponement sits in well with the fact that Freddie Roach has been training Julio Cesar Chavez for his showdown on Saturday against Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez and although Roach “merely put in his two cents worth once in a while” it would help.

Viloria has been sparring with an opponent who “is a bigger guy and a left hander and I’m getting solid work in there.”

He said WBA champion “Tyson” Marquez is tough but that he is “confident about this fight. I feel good, feel great. This is a fight I’ve been wanting to happen for a while now and now that its taking shape I’m kind of happy for it.”

Viloria added “I think I have what it takes to beat Marquez.”

By: Ronnie Nathanielsz

http://www.boxingscene.com/viloria-not-pleased-with-tyson-marquez-postponement–56985

La Organización Mundial de Boxeo (OMB) anuncia los oficiales que estarán trabajando en el combate por el vacante título mundial junior ligero entre el puertorriqueño Román “Rocky” Martínez y el mexicano Miguel Beltrán Jr., que se efectuará en el Thomas & Mack Center de la UNLV en Las Vegas, Nevada, en una presentación de Top Rank.

El presidente de la OMB, Francisco “Paco” Valcárcel, informó que para el choque entre el octavo clasificado en las 130 libras, Martínez (25-1-1, 16 KOs) y el sexto clasificado Beltrán Jr. (27-1, 17 KOs), el árbitro será el estadounidense Russel Mora.

Mientras, los jueces que trabajarán en el encuentro entre Martínez y Beltrán Jr. serán los también estadounidenses Clark Sammartino, Duane Ford y Lisa Giampa. El supervisor de la OMB para esta reyerta será el puertorriqueño Luis Pérez. Presidente del Comité de Clasificaciones de la OMB.

El combate entre Martínez, un ex monarca junior ligero de la OMB, y Beltrán Jr. será transmitido por HBO Pay Per View, que tendrá otras peleas y que comenzará su emisión a las 9:00 de la noche.

Recuerden la 25ta Convención Anual y Elecciones de la Organización Mundial de Boxeo (OMB), que se efectuará del 22 al 26 de octubre de 2012 en el Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino de Hollywood, Florida.

          Para reservaciones en el Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino de Hollywood, Florida, pueden llamar al teléfono 1 800 937-0010 ó verificar en la página del hotel a la dirección www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com, así como la página cibernética   www.wboboxing.com.

World Boxing Organization (WBO) announces the referee and judges who will work Saturday, September 15,  for the vacant junior lightweight title between the Puerto Rican  Roman “Rocky” Martinez and Miguel Beltran Jr. Mexican, to be held at the Thomas & Mack Center UNLV in Las Vegas, Nevada, in a presentation of Top Rank.

WBO President, Francisco “Paco” Valcarcel reported that for the fight between the #8 ranked at 130 pounds, Martinez (25-1-1, 16 KOs) and #6 ranked Beltran Jr. (27-1, 17 KOs), the referee will be Russel Mora, from United States.

Meanwhile, the judges for fight will be Clark Sammartino, Duane Ford and Lisa Giampa, all three from United States. WBO supervisor for this bout will be the Puerto Rican Luis Perez,  the Chairman of the Ratings Committee.

The fight between Martinez, a former junior lightweight of the WBO, and Beltran Jr. will be broadcast on HBO Pay Per View, and its broadcast starts at 9:00 pm.

Remember the 25th Annual Convention WBO Silver Jubilee and Election to be held at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino from October 22 to October 26, 2012. For reservations at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, you can call 1 800 937-0010 or access www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com. More information at www.wboboxing.com.

Por: Aleudi Rosario

Date: September 15, 2012

WBO Jr. Lightweight Championship Title Bout

Location: Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Promoter: Top Rank, Lou DiBella Entertainment, PR Best Boxing

Result: Martinez won by split decision.

Referee: Russell Mora

Judges: Clark Sammartino (114-113), Duane Ford (114-113), Lisa Giampa (111-116).

Supervisor: Luis Perez

BAYAMÓN, PUERTO RICO– Los cinco contendores puertorriqueños que pelearán en los turnos principales de la cartelera “La Guerra, Puerto Rico vs México” se mostraron hoy en buen peso a poco menos de un mes de sus compromisos del 6 de octubre en el coliseo Rubén Rodríguez de Bayamón, Puerto Rico, en el programa presentado por PR Best Boxing Promotions (PRBBP), en asociación con All Star Boxing, Top Rank y Promociones Zanfer, que será transmitido por el sistema de “Pay Per View” para todos los sistemas de cable y satélite.

Según el prepesaje de la Comisión de Boxeo Profesional de Puerto Rico (CBPPR), los púgiles debían marcar en esta fecha no más del 15% por encima de sus respectivos pesos.

Uno de los encargados del combate estelar de la velada, el ex campeón supergallo de la Organización Mundial de Boxeo (OMB) y octavo clasificado de este organismo en esa división, Wilfredo Vázquez Jr. (21-2-1, 18 KOs), marcó 138 libras de un máximo de 140.3 exigido por la CBPPR. Vázquez Jr. se medirá al ex monarca mundial gallo y supergallo y clasificado número seis en la OMB, Rafael Márquez (41-7, 37 KOs), por el cetro Internacional de las 122 libras de la OMB, en pleito a 12 asaltos.

“Seguimos trabajando a conciencia para hacer una buena pelea. Cuidándonos, aprendiendo y haciendo las cosas que hay que hacer”, expresó Vázquez Jr., quien es entrenado por su padre Wilfredo Vázquez, un ex triple campeón mundial.

Mientras, el campeón mundial de la OMB en las 105 y 108 libras, Iván “Iron Boy” Calderón (35-2-1, 6 KOs), quien retará al mexicano Moisés Fuentes (15-1, 7 KOs) por el cetro de peso mínimo (105 libras) de la OMB, pesó 112 libras de un máximo permitido de 120.75. Calderón está clasificado número tres por la OMB en las 105 libras.

“Pensaba que iba a pesar menos porque estamos trabajando duro, pero estamos muy bien y entrenando para esta importante pelea en mi carrera”, manifestó Calderón, quien tuvo la correa de las 105 libras de la OMB por varios años y la defendió 12 veces.

Los protagonistas de otra de las peleas principales, Jonathan “Polvo” Oquendo (22-2, 15 KOs) y José “Miau” Nieves (20-2-3, 9 KOs), también estuvieron por debajo de lo requerido. Oquendo, de Vega Alta, pesó 130 libras, mientras que Nieves, de Carolina, se pesó con pantalones y zapatos y marcó 135. Éstos disputarán el título supergallo Latino de la OMB, que está en poder de Oquendo, a 10 asaltos. Actualmente, Oquendo es el tercer clasificado de la OMB en las 122 libras, mientras que Nieves está décimo en el peso gallo.

“Estamos recuperados y entrenando a todo vapor, ya que este combate es el que me acerca a la oportunidad de título mundial que tanto quiero”, sostuvo Oquendo, quien sufrió un accidente a principios de año y no combate desde octubre de 2011.

Entretanto, el invicto José “Chelo” González (20-0, 15 KOs), quien defenderá su título ligero Latino de la OMB ante el dominicano Eudy Bernardo (13-0, 8 KOs) a 10 rounds, marcó 152 de un máximo de 155.25. González está ranqueado en este momento número cuatro mundialmente por la OMB en las 135 libras.

Próximamente se brindarán más detalles de este programa.

Los boletos para la cartelera “La Guerra” están a la venta en Ticketcenter, llamando al (787) 792-5000 o en la página cibernética www.tcpr.com. Los precios son de $20 Entrada General, $40 Preferencia, $75 Palcos, $125 “Ring Side” y $250 “Red Carpet”.

Por: Aleudi Rosario

Fotos: Joel Ortiz

CEBU – Rey “BoomBoom” Bautista is not looking past Daniel Ruiz. But he is very much aware that there is something more important at stake besides the vacant WBO International featherweight title. If he wins this fight on October 20, he will get a high world ranking and inch closer towards challenging WBO featherweight world champion Orlando Salido.

“Salido is the champion I would like to face. We are both aggressive fighters and it will be a very exciting match-up.” Bautista told this writer during an informal gathering with Cebu sportswriters Thursday evening.

The 26 year old Bautista (33-2, 25 KO’s) knows he needs to take care of the business at hand. He has studied a fight video of Ruiz and is working hard trying to shake off the ring rust at the ALA gym. Bautista has not had a tough fight since December 10, 2011, when he beat Miguel Mendoza of Mexico at the Hoops Dome. Last March, he fought a patsy when ALA Promotions was duped by their contact in Mexico, Hugo Correa, who sent the fake Genaro Garcia.

Bautista is working on his conditioning and has started light sparring with up and coming boxers at the ALA gym. This October at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, he will be on the undercard of the WBO world bantamweight title fight between his stablemate AJ Banal and Pungluang Sor Singyu of Thailand.

“I don’t mind fighting as an undercard,” Bautista said, “That will be less pressure on my part that I won’t have to carry the entire card.”

When it comes to his personal finances, Bautista is one of Philippine boxing’s success stories. He now owns a fleet of vans and jeepneys and has purchased land in his native Bohol. But he realizes that he still needs to redeem himself. He has avenged his loss to Heriberto Ruiz but he still thinks about the loss to Daniel Ponce de Leon.

Bautista even said that beating De Leon in a rematch would mean more to him compared to winning a world title. De Leon will be challenging WBC featherweight champion Jhonny Gonzales this September 15 and the outcome will surely interest BoomBoom.

Bautista has won seven straight, six by knockout, since recovering from wrist surgery. He remains one of the Philippines’ more popular boxers but has more than his share of critics.

“I started boxing at nine years old and I thought boxing was just about fighting another guy. I never realized that I would get to talk on the radio and on television and I was required to greet fans and talk to them.” Bautista said, “I was never used to that growing up. Because of that, people misinterpret my actions and accuse me of being boastful.”

For the meantime Bautista will devote his energies to his training. Ruiz (27-5-1, 19 KO’s), from Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico, lost by 8th round technical decision to Will Tomlinson in an IBO superfeatherweight title bout in Australia in his last fight.

“I noticed he (Daniel Ruiz) counterpunches well,” Bautista said, “But Heriberto Ruiz was better and a more difficult opponent.”

Bautista has always stated his preference for a good old fashioned brawl. This has endeared him to his fans who know they will always get their money’s worth when he fights.

By: Rene Bonsubre, Jr.

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Touch Gloves Stable’s undefeated knockout sensation Jun “Hercules” Doliguez has been training intensively in Agoncillo, Batangas in preparation for his WBO Oriental Title bout with Ciso “Kid Terrible” Morales. In as much as Batangas City is very excited for this major boxing event in their home, Doliguez is much more excited about getting a belt for his own and in putting Morales to sleep.

“When I started my boxing career, I only wanted to gather more wins for my record and just keep on winning every fight placed in front of me. I never thought about having a KO victory as a requirement in every fight. But as I worked harder in the gym, I have seen my power immensely improving. I was knocking out opponents left and right and it gave me more confidence. I want to be an exciting fighter just like my idol Manny Pacquiao. For me being a boxer is all about entertainment and I know the fans always want a knockout as much as possible. I know that Ciso Morales is a skilled fighter but I guarantee the fans, Ciso will just be another victim on my knockout list”, Doliguez told philboxing.com.

Saved by the Bell Promotions President Elmer Anuran also expressed his excitement of staging this important event in Batangas City. “I want to give this as a treat to the good people of Batangas City. They love boxing. Our new organization ALA EH (Association of Local Athletics Entrepreneurs and Hobbyists) is also supporting this event for the advancement of local boxing in the province of Batangas. I hope boxing fans will support this fight. Al Sabaupan will also be co-headlining this event. This will be a total sell-out”, Anuran stated.

The Doliguez-Morales WBO Oriental Featherweight match up will be held on October 13, 2012 at the Batangas City Coliseum.

HIGHLIGHT … Namibian boxing promoter Nestor Tobias with Luis Singo (left) from Ecuador and Namibia’s WBO Interim bantamweight African champion Immanuel Naidjala. Photo: Helge Schutz

IMMANUEL ‘Prince’ Naidjala has vowed to knock out Ecuador’s Luis ‘El Gallo’ Singo when they meet in an international non-title bantamweight fight on Saturday night.

Naidjala and Singo came face to face for the first time at a press conference in Windhoek yesterday where Naidjala confidently predicted a knockout.
“I want to welcome my opponent here in Namibia. I’m so grateful that he at least landed here because that was the worry [that he wouldn’t arrive]. I respect him as a man because of his record but as a boxer I don’t respect him at all,” he said.
“One thing I can promise him is that this will be one of his hardest defeats in one of his hardest fights because that day he will have to fall and he will have to fall hard,” he added.
Singo has a lot of experience with a record of 15 wins, 10 defeats and 2 draws, although he is probably past his prime at the age of 37. He has lost his last five fights while his last victory came nearly two years ago in October 2010.
Naidjala is one of Namibia’s hottest boxing prospects and at age 27, will have youth on his side. He is still undefeated after 14 fights and is currently the interim WBO African bantamweight champion, while he is also ranked seventh in the world by the WBO.
Naidjala said he had trained hard for the fight and had worked on some new tactics that he would display in the ring.
“My preparations have gone well. When my promoter told me about this fight I was very excited. It’s one of my biggest fights against a fighter from outside Africa and that alone encouraged me to train harder. The things that we put into this preparation, we haven’t done before and I promise you I’ll be able to show that on Saturday night,” he said.
“I’m just concentrating on the future and him (Singo) being in front of me. I hope he’s fast enough because looking at his age, I don’t know, and I’ll make him a punching bag that day,” he added.
Speaking through an interpreter, Singo thanked Namibian boxing promoter Nestor Tobias and the Namibian people for inviting him to Namibia.
“He has trained very hard and he has already been overseas a couple of times in Europe as well as Latin America where he has fought some good boxers. He will do his best on Saturday night to win the fight so that he can take the victory back to his country,” he’s interpreter said.

SHIHEPO’S TIME

In the main curtain-raiser, Wilbeforce Shihepo will defend his WBO Africa Super Middleweight title against compatriot Johannes Mwetupunga. Shihepo called on his fans to arrive early because he said the fight could be over quickly.
“This is my time to get back on the map again and I’m ready for Saturday. The fans better come in early because whenever I get a chance to catch him, he’ll be gone,” he said.
In another exciting match up, Tommy Hango will face Sackey Shikukutu in a rematch. Hango beat Shikukutu on a split decision on June 9 to win the Namibian welterweight title and this time the two boxers will fight it out for the vacant interim WBO Africa welterweight title over 12 rounds.
“I lost to this guy [Hango] last time, so he was the winner and I want him to prove himself again that he is the real man. Since I made my comeback I have not won a fight. I drew one fight and then lost a fight, so this is my time to mark a win on my record,” Shikukutu said.
There will be four other fights on the undercard. Peter Malakia and Samuel Kapapu will fight for the vacant Namibian lightweight title over 10 rounds, while Sakaria Lukas will fight David Egumbo in a 58kg catchweight fight over four rounds.
Immanuel Andeleki will fight Leonard Shemuvalula in a lightweight fight over four rounds, while Toivo Mukwendje will fight Mathias Johannes in a junior lightweight fight over four rounds.
Tickets cost N$100 per person or N$10 000 per table and are available at Computicket at Shoprite Checkers, at the Namibian Boxing Control Board or at the Windhoek Country Club.

http://www.namibian.com.na/sport/local/full-story/archive/2012/september/article/prince-promises-singo-ko/

MANILA, Philippines – Miguel Cotto has chosen WBA super-welterweight champion Austin Trout, and not Manny Pacquiao, as his opponent on Dec. 1 at the Madison Square Garden.

This leaves Pacquiao with lesser options – a rematch with WBO welterweight champion Timothy Bradley or a fourth fight with WBO junior welter king Juan Manuel Marquez.

Since Cotto is fighting on Dec. 1, Pacquiao cannot afford to go head-on with the heavy-handed Puerto Rican who has a very solid fan base and a great pay-per-view history.

Bob Arum, having a real hard time making Pacquiao decide on his next fight, has come up with a new date for the Filipino superstar’s return to the ring. It’s Dec. 8.

Arum had originally penciled Nov. 10 for Pacquiao. But it’s not going to happen. Then came Dec. 1, and it’s not going to happen either because of the Cotto decision.

With Cotto fading out of the picture, Pacquiao is back with two choices.

He can fight Bradley and try to regain the title that was snatched from him via a highly controversial and highly questionable decision by the judges at the MGM Grand.

But if Pacquiao takes on Bradley, he will have to settle for less, especially in the pay-per-view side. Bradley has very little following, even if he is now the champion.

Marquez, on the other hand, offers everything Pacquiao wants – a fighter who doesn’t back out, and one that can provide the pay-per-view numbers.

A fourth fight between Marquez and Pacquiao could easily fetch 1.3 million pay-per-view buys. But it’s a risky one.

In all their three fights, Marquez came close to beating Pacquiao, during a draw in 2004 and two razor-sharp decisions in 2008 and 2011. The law of averages may finally catch up on Pacquiao.

By facing Marquez, Pacquiao will also put his dream of finally facing Floyd Mayweather Jr. at risk. If he fails to impress against Marquez, or worse, if he loses to Marquez, the super-fight may go down the drain.

Former two-time world champion Gerry Peñalosa said Pacquiao will be better off facing Bradley.

“Less risk, easy fight but less money,” said Peñalosa.

“Pacquiao can earn more against Marquez but it’s risky. If he really wants to fight Mayweather next year, he should pick Bradley. Go for the easy fight,” Peñalosa added.

By: Abac Cordero

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/09/02/12/cotto-drops-pacquiao-fights-trout-dec-1

As though the battle for the vacant WBO bantamweight title between No.1 ranked AJ “Bazooka” Banal and No.2 ranked Pungluang Sor Singyu of Thailand isn’t attractive enough, famed ALA Promotions has put together a blockbuster undercard for the October 20 “Pinoy Pride XVII” at the MOA Arena on Roxas Boulevard.

ALA Promotions president Michael Aldeguer told the Manila Standard that popular Rey “Boom Boom” Bautista will clash with Mexico’s Latino super featherweight champion Daniel Ruiz for the WBO International featherweight title while promising Jason Pagara will face off against Commonwealth Zonal champion Miguel “Hands of Stone” Antoine of Barbados for the WBO International junior welterweight crown.

Banal and Pungluang both promised fireworks on fight night with the tough Thai fighter who has disposed of 16 Filipino opponents including such talented boxers as Eden Sonsona and Marvin Tampus predicting he would knock out Banal in four rounds.

Appearing on a pre-fight special taped at the studios of ABS-CBN, Banal shot back that he will KO Pungluang in three rounds before both protagonists agreed to let their fists do the talking in the ring on October 20 and allow the predictions to stand until then.

Bautista (33-2, 25 KO’s) who is coming off a farce of a fight against a fake Genaro Garcia whom he knocked out in the 2nd round last March 3 is the reigning IBF International 126 pound champion having won nthe title with a 6th round knockout of Miguel Angel Mendoza on December 10, 2011.

Ruiz (27-5-1, 19 KO’s) on the other hand, won the vacant WBC Latino super featherweight title with a 2nd round knockout of Ricardo Castillo on December 10, 2011.

In his last fight on May 18 this year Ruiz lost a bizarre 8th round technical decision in an IBO super featherweight title fight to Australia’s Will Tomlinson when the lights went out at the Melbourne Pavilion and since power was not restored, officials decided to award the fight to the Aussie on the basis of the scorecards at the end of the 8th round.

Pagara (29-2, 18 KO’s) is coming off a crushing 6th round TKO victory in a rematch with rugged Mexican veteran Rosbel Montoya last August 18 to win the vacant WBO International title in which he dropped Montoya three times, the last a devastating shot to his upper arm which didn’t allow the Mexican to continue because of severe pain.

Pagara will go up against the undefeated Antoine (17-0-1, 9 KO’s) who won the vacant Commonwealth Zonal title with a ten round unanimous decision over undefeated Mark Austin on February 25, 2011 after which he won the vacant WBC Caribbean Boxing Federation lightweight title with a twelve round unanimous decision over Revlon Lake on February 25, 2012.

By: Ronnie Nathanielsz

http://philboxing.com/news/story-74488.html

This past Sunday, WBO junior welterweight world champion Juan Manuel Marquez (54-6-1, 39KOs) held a meeting in Tijuana with promoter Fernando Beltran of Zanfer Promotions. They discussed Marquez’s next ring return in 2012.

The two options include November 10th in a fourth showdown with Manny Pacquiao, either at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas or a venue in Texas. If Pacquiao goes in another direction, then Marquez will make the first defense of his WBO title in early December. Beltran promised Marquez that he would fight before the end of the year. whether it’s against Pacquiao or someone else.

Marquez is waiting for Pacquiao to make a final decision on his next opponent. A decision was expected on Monday, but nothing was finalized.

Later this week, the Mexican champion plans to meet with his coach Nacho Beristain to work out the schedule for their next training camp

By: Ernesto Castellanos

http://www.boxingscene.com/marquez-waits-on-pacquiaos-decision-december-defense–56475

When Nonito Donaire defends his IBF and WBO junior featherweight belts in an HBO-televised clash against Japanese southpaw veteran Toshiaki Nishioka, he will be facing a legend.

And Donaire knows full well what is at stake.

“To me, Nishioka is the best. If you want to be the best, you’ve got face the best and try to make the big fights happen. If it doesn’t happen because of money or negotiations, then there’s nothing you can do. But if you’re a fighter, then, to me, you have to find the fighters who can challenge you and who will put you at risk,” said Donaire.

“You put yourself at risk of losing, at risk of getting hurt, at risk of losing your life. That’s all part of boxing and that’s all a part of challenging yourself. It makes you or breaks you. That’s the kind of mentality that you need and the kind of mentality that I try to have.”

A Tokyo resident who turned 36 in July, Nishioka (39-4-3, 24 knockouts) has not lost since falling by unanimous decision to long-reigning WBC bantamweight titleholder and Thai legend Veeraphol Sahaprom in March of 2004 — a span of eight years and five months.

During that time, Nishioka is riding a 16-bout winning streak that includes 10 knockouts and a 12th-round stoppage of Genaro Garcia in January of 2009. The win over Garcia was the first defense of the belt Nishioka earned with a unanimous decision over Napapol Sor Rungvisai in September of 2008.

Although he will be making only his fourth appearance in the United States when he meets Donaire, 29, at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., on Oct. 13, Nishioka’s skills and familarity with longevity and durability rank him with dignitaries such as 35-year-old Floyd Mayweather Jr., 37-year-old Sergio Martinez and 47-year-old Bernard Hopkins.

“Not only does he have speed, power and experience, but he’s also a southpaw. So there are a lot of factors as far as his style that I have not seen in other opposition,” said Donaire.

“With his being a southpaw, I’ve not seen this much of a combination of that and other things about his skills all in one fighter and who is a left-hander like Nishioka. I mean, he’s strong and he’s fast and he hits hard.”

But Nishioka will be ending a nearly year-long absence from competition against Donaire (29-1, 18 KOs), having last been in the ring for a unanimous decision over ex-beltholder Rafael Marquez in defense of his WBC belt on Oct. 1 of last year.

Nishioka made history by defeating Marquez (41-7, 37 KOs), becoming the first man from Japan to successfully defend his crown on American soil in what was his seventh defense at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Nishioka has since vacated his crown that is now worn by Abner Mares (24-0-1, 13 KOs), who rose into the 122-pound divisionn to vanquish Eric Morel  by unanimous decision in April for that title.

Nishioka is the last man to defeat WBC featherweight titleholder Jhonny Gonzalez (52-7, 45 KOs), of Mexico City, who will pursue his 13th straight win and his 12th knockout during that run in his fifth defense against former 122-pound titleholder Daniel Ponce de Leon (43-4, 35 KOs) on Sept. 15.

In order to defeat the hard-punching Gonzalez, Nishioka rose from a first-round knockdown to both drop and stop him in the third round of their fight in May of 2009.

Nishioka was equally impressive during two other appearances in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino respectively, where he stopped Evangelio Perez in the first round in December of 2002, and Jose Alonso in the fourth round in November of 2006.

“Nishioka has beaten other guys in their territory and on their home turf,” said Donaire. “He’s defeated some good people by knockout, so I know that he’s very, very dangerous.”

Donaire, meawhile, has not ended a fight within the 12-round distance since February of last year, when his second-round knockout dethroned Fernando Montiel as WBO and WBC bantamweight titleholder.

The win over Montiel was the second for Donaire as a bantamweight, following a fourth-round knockout of Volodymyr Sydorenko in December of 2010. Sydorenko’s nose was broken during a bout in which he was dropped once each in the first, third and fourth rounds.

Donaire dropped Montiel, meanwhile, with a stunning left hook, followed by a short right uppercut that left the loser’s arms outstretched over his head and both legs twitching. Montiel rose on unsteady legs, fell back down, and then rose yet again and stumbled into referee Russell Mora, who waved an end to the fight.

Donaire’s win over Montiel was his fourth straight by stoppage and his 10th in 25 consecutive triumphs. Since then, however, Donaire has not looked as menacing, having to grind out three straight decision victories.

In his final bout in defense of his WBC and WBO bantamweight titles in October, Donaire was frustrated by a defensive-minded Omar Narvaez, a previously unbeaten WBO junior bantamweight titleholder.

In February, Donaire earned his WBO 122-pound belt by split-decision over Wifredo Vazquez Jr., and followed that up by dethroning Jeffrey Mathebula for the IBF title in July.

“Nishioka is the most complete fighter I’ve faced other than, maybe, Montiel. Montiel was a complete fighter and stuff like that, but this guy is even more of a veteran. Like I have said, Nishioka has been a good fighter all around. But I am a fighter who seeks challenges and who seeks to fight the best out there,” said Donaire.

“The only reason some of the other fights didn’t come through were because of negotiations. I try to fight the best out there, even with this opportunity that I’ve got against Nishioka. He’s a tough opponent. You don’t become a better fighter by not stepping up and challenging other people out there, and to me, Nishioka is the best guy out there.”

Donaire-Nishioka will be part of a double-header to include lightweight beltholder Brandon Rios making his junior welterweight debut against Mike Alvarado on the undercard.

By: Lem Satterfield

http://ringtv.craveonline.com/blog/174455-qaa-donaire

La Organización Mundial de Boxeo (OMB) anuncia los oficiales que estarán trabajando en el combate por el título mundial de las 168 libras entre el campeón, Robert Stieglitz y el ex monarca mundial Arthur Abraham este sábado, 25 de agosto, en el O2 World Arena en Kreuzberg, Berlín, Alemania, en una presentación de Sport Events Steinforth y Sauerland Events.

El presidente de la OMB, Francisco “Paco” Valcárcel, informó que para la séptima defensa de Stieglitz (42-2, 23 KOs) del cetro supermediano de esta entidad, ante Abraham (34-3, 27 KOs), quien es el primer clasificado al título, el árbitro será Joe Cortez, de Estados Unidos.

Mientras tanto, los jueces que trabajarán en el combate Stieglitz-Abraham serán el francés Noel Monnet, el estadounidense Roark Young y  el puertorriqueño César Ramos.

El supervisor de la OMB para esta reyerta será el propio presidente de la OMB, Valcárcel.

Recuerden la 25ta Convención Anual y Elecciones de la Organización Mundial de Boxeo (OMB), que se efectuará del 22 al 26 de octubre de 2012 en el Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino de Hollywood, Florida.

          Para reservaciones en el Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino de Hollywood, Florida, pueden llamar al teléfono 1 800 937-0010 ó verificar en la página del hotel a la dirección www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com, así como la página cibernética   www.wboboxing.com.

Por: Aleudi Rosario Cotto

OMB y su programa “KIDS DRUG FREE” llevan equipo y materiales de boxeo a gimnasio de Álex “El Nene” Sánchez en Ponce

PONCE, PUERTO RICO- La Organización Mundial de Boxeo (OMB), su presidente Francisco “Paco” Valcárcel, junto a un grupo de boxeadores, entregaron equipo y materiales de boxeo al gimnasio del Centro Deportivo de Los Caobos, administrado por el ex campeón mundial Álex “El Nene” Sánchez, en presencia de la alcaldesa de la ciudad María “Mayita” Meléndez y niños y jóvenes del área, como parte de su exitoso programa “Kids Drug Free”.

“Queremos agradecer a las gestiones que hizo la alcaldesa y El Nene Sánchez para que tuviéramos esta actividad aquí en Ponce. Le trajimos de todo tipo de equipo como guantes, sacos, peras, guanteletas, protectores y más al gimnasio para que El Nene pueda seguir con su trabajo”, dijo Valcárcel. “(El equipo) Esto no es lo que cuesta, es lo que vale tener este equipo aquí”.

Valcárcel exhortó a Sánchez a que se mantenga entrenando y trabajando con la juventud de su pueblo, Ponce indicándole que “tú tienes un gran futuro como entrenador, ayuda estos niños para que tengan un buen futuro”.

La Primera Ejecutiva de Ponce, por su parte, se mostró agradecida por “esta gran obra de la OMB, brindando este equipo al gimnasio, uno que vamos a estar remodelando junto a todo el Complejo próximamente. Pero queremos agradecer también porque la OMB nos incluyó (a Ponce) en ese gran programa (Kids Drug Free) que llevan a sobre 25 países en el mundo”.

Mientras, El Nene Sánchez, quien brindó una especie de clínicas con varios boxeadores profesionales y aficionados en el gimnasio, manifestó que “me siento orgulloso de poder enseñarle a los niños lo que he aprendido en el boxeo. Gracias a Paco y a la OMB, organismo en el que fui campeón (de las 105 libras). Lo que queremos es decirle no a las drogas, no al alcohol y no a los vicios”.

Sánchez, quien es natural de Ponce, informó que el gimnasio está abierto para todo el público de lunes a viernes de 9:00 a.m. a 6:00 p.m.

Además de Sánchez, que reinó en las 105 libras, estuvo el ex monarca mundial junior ligero Alfredo “Salsero” Escalera, los olímpicos Víctor Bisbal y Félix Verdejo, así como los prospectos Abner “Pin” Cotto y Giovanni “Tarántula” Rodríguez, y otros púgiles aficionados como la peleadora Mercedes Alicea.

También estuvieron presentes los jueces internacionales César Ramos, Nelson Vázquez, Carlos Colón y Hernando Steidel, y los árbitros José H. Rivera, Roberto Ramírez Jr. y Ramón Peña.

De parte del Comité Ejecutivo de la OMB, además de Valcárcel, participaron el presidente del Comité de Clasificaciones Luis Pérez, el tesorero de la entidad Adolfo Flores Monge y Manuel Marrero Hueca. Adicional, participaron en el evento,  Rubén de Jesús de la compañía All Star Boxing, que preside el puertorriqueño Félix “Tutico” Zabala, y Tony González, manejador de Yuriorkis Gamboa y Ricardo Mayorga, entre otros púgiles.

Recuerden la 25ta Convención Anual y Elecciones de la Organización Mundial de Boxeo (OMB), que se efectuará del 22 al 26 de octubre de 2012 en el Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino de Hollywood, Florida.

          Para reservaciones en el Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino de Hollywood, Florida, pueden llamar al teléfono 1 800 937-0010 ó verificar en la página del hotel a la dirección www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com, así como la página cibernética   www.wboboxing.com.

Por: Aleudi Rosario

Fotos por: José Pérez

Click on the link below:

https://www.wboboxing.com/wp-content/pdf/WBO_Ranking_as_of_Aug_2012.pdf

LA ORGANIZACIÓN MUNDIAL DE BOXEO (OMB) Y SU PRESIDENTE FRANCISCO “PACO” VALCÁRCEL INVITA A:

ENTREGA DE MATERIALES Y EQUIPO DE BOXEO AL GIMNASIO QUE ADMINISTRA EL EX CAMPEÓN PESO MÍNIMO DE LA OMB, ÁLEX “EL NENE” SÁNCHEZ EN EL COMPLEJO DEL POLIDEPORTIVO LOS CAOBOS EN PONCE. SÁNCCHEZ TRABAJA CON LOS NIÑOS Y JÓVENES DEL ÁREA DE PONCE COMO ENTRENADOR Y LÍDER RECREATIVO. 

MAÑANA, JUEVES, 16 DE AGOSTO DE 2012 DESDE LAS 11:00 DE LA MAÑANA, EN EL GIMNASIO DEL POLIDEPORTIVO LOS CAOBOS EN PONCE.

ESTARÁN PRESENTES VARIOS EX CAMPEONES MUNDIALES PUERTORRIQUEÑOS COMO ÁLEX “EL NENE” SÁNCHEZ, ASÍ COMO LOS CLASIFICADOS MUNDIALES JONATHAN “POLVO” OQUENDO, JORGE “DESTROYER” MELÉNDEZ, EL OLÍMPICO FÉLIX VERDEJO, Y OTROS PROSPECTOS. TAMBIÉN ESTARÁN PROMOTORES, OFICIALES, Y MIEMBROS DE LA OMB. 

Contacto e información: José H. Rivera, OMB, (787) 461-6485

El ex campéon del peso mínimo, Iván ‘Iron’ Calderón va camino a nueva oportunidad titular el próximo 6 de octubre, cuando se enfrente al mexicano Moisés Fuentes por el cinturón que defendió por unas 18 ocasiones consecutivas en el pasado: la correa de las 105 libras de la Organización Mundial de Boxeo (OMB).

Calderón formará parte del manjar boxístico que presentará la Puerto Rico Best Boxing en colaboración con la empresa Top Rank y All Star Boxing, en el mes de octubre en el Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez de Bayamón.

El peleador de 37 años, busca un último cinturón antes de acogerse al retiro. En el 2010, Giovanni Segura detuvo la racha de cinco defensas seguidas de Calderón en las 108 libras.

“Espero tener un buen regreso y conquistar el título mundial. Ya son cinco defensas de titulo en las 108 libras y 18 defensas en las 105 libras. Creo que he dejado grandes logros y cómo supercampeón pues no tengo que estar esperando por estar en el ranking”, dijo Calderón, quien inicialmente estaba pautado para pelear el pasado mes de abril.

“Hubo una fecha para abril, luego para el 25 de este mes, pero decidimos aceptar el 6 de octubre ya que venimos suspendiendo dese abril. Me sentía que estaba entrenando a ciegas y cuando me dieron la opción pues no lo pensé dos veces. Ahora me preparo bien tanto física como mentalmente. Me siento bien motivado. Es un evento grande, con buenos prospectos y una gran promoción. Eso motiva mucho”, indicó. Casa de apuestas 1xbet

Por: Carlos Narvaez Rosario

http://www.vocero.com/motivado-el-iron-boy-calderon/

En septiembre, precisamente cumplirá dos años de haber sido desbancado por el británico Ricky Burns. Ahora el ex campeón de las 130 libras de la Organización Mundial de Boxeo, el vegabajeño Román ‘Rocky’ Martínez ha vuelto a ver el cielo abierto de par en par.

Martínez enfrentará oficialmente al mexicano Miguel Beltrán Jr. el próximo 15 de septiembre en Las Vegas, en un choque en que estará en juego el cinturón que perdió ante Burns, durante una de las peleas que compondrán el cartel a ser estelarizado por el choque entre el argentino Sergio ‘La Maravilla’Martínez y Julio César Chávez Jr.

“Para mí es una emoción bien grande. Es otra oportunidad de coronarme como campeón mundial y estoy trabajando fuerte para llevarme la victoria”, dijo Martínez. “Beltrán Jr. es un peleador peligroso, pero estamos haciendo los ajustes para obtener la victoria. Estoy casi, casi, en un cien por ciento”, agregó Martínez.

El púgil de 29 años tiene marca de 25-1-1 y 16 nocáuts. Perdió contra Burns en septiembre de 2010 y su último combate fue ante Daniel Attah en octubre de 2011.

Como parte de su preparación ha realizado guanteos con el cotizado prospecto José Pedraza.

Por: Carlos Narvaez Rosario

http://www.vocero.com/enfocado-rocky-martinez/

El excampeón supergallo Wilfredo Vázquez, Jr. tendrá una motivación extra cuando enfrente al mexicano Rafael Márquez el próximo 6 de octubre en el coliseo Rubén Rodríguez de Bayamón.

El presidente de la Organización Mundial de Boxeo, Francisco ‘Paco’ Valcárcel, le garantizó que de obtener una victoria ante Márquez podría estar asegurando una revancha ante el monarca filipino Nonito Donaire entre los meses de abril y marzo del 2013.

“Si Wilfredo Vázquez, Jr. gana su pelea de octubre 6 ante Márquez, yo les aseguró que para marzo o abril deberá tener una revancha con Donaire”, dijo Valcárcel. “Si no es Donaire, será con el campeón que esté en la división”, sostuvo.

Vázquez Jr. retomó ayer su preparación de cara a su combate con Márquez que resultó pospuesto recientemente por una lesión en la mano del mexicano.

“Fue un comentario muy motivador”, comentó Vázquez, Jr. sobre lo ofrecido por Valcárcel. “Para eso es que uno trabaja, para esas oportunidades. Pero todo el mundo sabe que lo que tengo de frente ahora es la pelea de Márquez. Primero lo tengo a él y después veremos. Eso me motiva para salir por la puerta ancha”, agregó.

Vázquez, Jr. tiene marca de 21-2-1 y 18 nocaúts. En su último combate fue derrotado por decisión dividida por Donaire en un pleito celebrado el pasado mes de febrero en San Antonio, Texas.

El hijo del extriple campeón mundial de igual nombre, perdió su corona de las 122 libras de la OMB en el 2011 ante el también mexicano Jorge ‘El Travieso’ Arce.

“La posposición del combate no me ha afectado en nada. Ha sido un buen factor, porque me ha permitido mantenerme en mejor condición. Estoy tranquilo y preparándome”, apuntó.

Por: Carlos Narvaez Rosario

http://www.vocero.com/oferta-de-oro-para-papito/