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Golovkin trainer doubts Miguel Cotto fight will ever happen

Oct 02 2014 | 0 comments

The trainer for WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin, Abel Sanchez, is not too optimistic on the prospect of his charge taking on Miguel Cotto in a high-profile bout.

The big money bout for Cotto here is a fight with Canelo Alvarez which has been proposed for May. If Golovkin defeats the WBC interim champion Marco Antonio Rubio, he will became the mandatory challenger for Cotto.

Cotto will then have to defend against Golovkin or vacate his belt (supposedly)...

“I doubt Cotto will ever fight Golovkin, but if he does more power to him,” Sanchez said to Fighthype.com. “He has to fight us because that’s his obligation. He’s supposedly the middleweight champion; he holds the WBC title. But I doubt he’ll get in the ring with us. Time will tell. The advantage for us is if we beat Rubio, we become the mandatory for the winner of the Canelo vs. Cotto. That’s supposed to happen in May. If the winner doesn’t fight is then they’re stripped of the title, so that at least clears up a pathway to a WBC title and unification. If it’s not them then it’ll be somebody else.”


Most of the articles I read about Golovkin suggest that the big money names avoid him (Kevin Iole had a ridiculous article about Mayweather “avoiding” Golovkin.)


No one avoids big money. Golovkin is not big money...Yet. But I agree that Cotto will most likely not ever face GGG. What would be the point? He can face Canelo for a huge box office take and if the bout is even remotely competitive...it could become a series.

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Gennady Golovkin vs Marco Antonio Rubio = Mexican Style War??

Oct 01 2014 | 0 comments

WBA middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin's trainer Abel Sanchez is describing his fighter's upcoming showdown with Marco Antonio Rubio (59-6-1, 51 KOs) as a “Mexican style fight”. The bout will take place on HBO on October 18th at the StubHub Center in Carson, California. For Golovkin, the showcase fight will provide another opportunity for him to build up a fanbase beyond the hardcore fan.

 

Quite frankly, I don't see any of the big names of the sport like Floyd Mayweather Jr, Miguel Cotto or Manny Pacquiao going anywhere near GGG. The size and power disparity would be too risky and it is a silly argument. Golovkin's only option appears to be to rise in weight where he can meet Andre Ward or Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.


“[Golovkin] is 100 percent [for this fight]. We have four sparring partners in camp, the weight is in check, we went to the doctors last week and [Golovkin] weighed 165 lbs,” said Abel Sanchez, the trainer of Golovkin, to Thaboxingvoice.com. “We are certainly not going to take Rubio for granted. Rubio is an experienced guy, a lot of knockouts and decent power. Golovkin may take time to feel out Rubio in the first round, but expects an action packed fight.”

There isn't a fan alive who sees Rubio as a threat. The long suffering Mexican pulled off one upset in his career (against Canadian KO artist David Lemieux) but has served primarily as cannon fodder for the divisional elite such as Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Kelly Pavlik. The only question here is how long he can survive.

“I see the fight being very explosive. I think Rubio is going to come to fight,” Sanchez said. “I think his pride and the fact that [the event is named] “Mexican style” that the Mexican fans will be in attendance [as well as] the show is sold out already. I see it being a Mexican style war.”

I see it being an early round blowout.

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Canelo vs Chavez Jr?

Sep 30 2014 | 0 comments

With Canelo Alvarez jumping ship to HBO, Golden Boy Promotions President Oscar De La Hoya is now talking about possible match-ups against Manny Pacquiao, Miguel Cotto and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

All three fights would break the box office. 

De La Hoya now says Canelo can go up a few pounds north of 159 lbs. Chavez Jr, still in a promotional imbroglio with Top Rank, insists he can fight below 168 lbs for the right opponent. 

"Canelo wants to face the best," De La Hoya said. "All three are great possibilities - Cotto, Pacquiao and Chavez Jr. But I think a fight with Julio Cesar is very probable right now at 160 or 162 pounds. I have heard that he's willing to get down there, [and if that's the case] then there is a way to make it."

 

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John Michael Johnson returns at age 46

Sep 30 2014 | 0 comments

I remember John Michael Johnson's performance against Junior Jones. He showed classic defense, blocking and parrying punches at a world class level before stopping the heavily favored "Poison" to win the WBA Bantamweight title. He lost the belt in his first defense against Daorung Chuwatana via first round stoppage. 

This was back in 1994. 

Flash forward twenty years later and he is in the second fight of his return to the ring. For 46 year old who had been out of the ring for over ten years and had to lose over 100 lbs...his performance isn't half bad for an "old man."

 

 

 

 

 

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Dan Goosen passes away at 64

Sep 29 2014 | 0 comments

Unexpectedly sad news here. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Goosen family. 

STATEMENT FROM THE GOOSSEN FAMILY

"It is with overwhelming regret that we announce the passing of Dan Goossen, 64, from complications relating to liver cancer. The sudden news of his diagnosis was very much a private matter and his final days were spent surrounded by his family and closest friends. Sadness is difficult to escape as we grieve his passing, however we are filled with pride by the fact that Dan Goossen battled this aggressive illness with boundless strength and the last days of his life were fought and lived with unflinching bravery, pure love and grace beyond measure."

Arrangements are pending and details will be announced in the next few days.

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Kell Brook vs Floyd Mayweather Jr? Uncle Jeff says no

Sep 29 2014 | 0 comments

Floyd Mayweather Jr's uncle Jeff thinks that Kell Brook is undeserving of a match against his nephew. 

Brook burst onto the world scene with a decision victory over the previously unbeaten Shawn Porter to annex the IBF welterweight title. Eddie Hearn, Brook's promoter, announced that his fighter was now a major player in the division and should be considered for a shot against "Money".

 "Why?" Uncle Jeff said in an interview with Ontheropesboxingradio. "He never done nothing. He squeaked out a decision over Porter and that really hasn't done much to raise his stock. He just beat a guy and he barely beat him."

I disagree with Jeff's thought process in dismissing the idea. He is correct in suggesting that Brook is still relatively unproven. But in defeating Porter, Brook did became a player. Who did Maidana beat to earn a shot? Adrien Broner?? "Showtime"  is light years more dangerous than "The Problem" ever could be. So using that kind of logic it isn't outside the realm of possibility to begin talking about his conqueror as a prospective opponent for Mayweather.

My knee jerk reaction to this bout was that Brook does not have the right style to defeat Mayweather. Or does he? So far the conjecture in trying to defeat Mayweather has been to copy Oscar De La Hoya's blue print of jabbing your way in. But perhaps a contrarian approach is needed to defeat Mayweather. Brook is a world class counter puncher. I am in the minority here but from a purist's standpoint I think it would be an interesting clash of styles. 

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Alexis Arguello vs Edwin Rosario Fantasy Fight

Sep 28 2014 | 0 comments

Alexis Arguello vs. Edwin Rosario

I love “fire versus ice” matchups in boxing and an Arguello versus Rosario fight would have epitomized that description. Using the simulation TITLE BOUT, I’m placing Arguello in his lightweight prime which occurred around 1980-81. I believe Rosario hit his lightweight (and career peak) in 1986 when he nearly decapitated reigning title holders Hector “Macho” Camacho and Livingstone “Pit Bull” Bramble.

Arguello and Rosario could have fought in 1983. Rosario was an up and coming lightweight by 1982 and emerged as the top contender for the throne held by Arguello. Arguello, however, elected to move up in weight and attempt to become boxing’s first four division champion by fighting Aaron Pryor. Had Arguello remained in the division, he and Rosario would have no doubt made for a classic battle. Rosario would have had an eleven year age advantage but Arguello would obviously have the experience on his side.

I would favor Arguello by the slimmest of margins in this fantasy fight. I can’t see Rosario taking him out early although Arguello was certainly vulnerable in the early rounds (Jose Luis Ramirez/Andy Ganigan). Rosario starts fast but can be outmuscled. He suffered beatdowns from Ramirez and Julio Cesar Chavez but never tasted the canvas so his toughness is underrated. I think a bout between the two would go to a decision with Arguello by a point or two.

Using strategies I believe they would employ if they had met, here is the result as simulated by TITLE BOUT.

ROUND ONE

After a brief feeling out period, Arguello surprises by opening up with power shots

early. He lands a few long left hooks which force Rosario to back off. Rosario is content to probe with the jab and dance away.

ARGUELLO’S ROUND

ROUND TWO
Arguello tries to leave off where he began in round one but Rosario returns the fire. Arguello lands some big right uppercuts which have no effect on the Puerto Rican. Rosario lands a pair of big left-rights which backs up Arguello.
ROSARIO’S ROUND

ROUND THREE
Arguello is more aggressive now and lands a three punch combination. Rosario wades in and Arguello counters well. Arguello seems to have found a home for his left hook as he lands three before the bell.
ARGUELLO’S ROUND

ROUND FOUR
Arguello is simply the more precise counter puncher. He forces Rosario to lead and replies with well timed left hooks and right crosses. This is Rosario’s worst round yet as he barely lands a punch on Arguello who is boxing on a dime.
ARGUELLO’S ROUND

ROUND FIVE
Rosario tries to make up for the last round nad lands well with left hooks and uppercuts on the inside. Arguello returns the fire and controls the majority of the round with slick counterpunching. Rosario shows some life but he’s falling behind.
ARGUELLO’S ROUND

ROUND SIX
Rosario finally lands the power shot he’s been waiting for and Arguello staggers. Rosario follows up but Arguello covers well. Rosario is the aggressor throughout the round and gains some well needed momentum.
ROSARIO’S ROUND

ROUND SEVEN
The two meet at center ring and exchange power shots. Rosario goes in and out while Arguello stands stationary. It appears that Arguello’s shots have more effect on Rosario than Rosario’s have on him.
ARGUELLO’S ROUND

ROUND EIGHT
A carbon copy of the last round. Rosario starts fast but Arguello counters and by round’s end he has Rosario backing off. His experience and counter punching appear to be too much for “El Chapo.”
ARGUELLO’S ROUND

ROUND NINE
Rosario gets on his bicycle and pumps the jab in Arguello’s face. Arguello seems content to take the round off as Rosario adjusts his strategy. Rosario lands a nice combo at the sound of the bell to annex the round.
ROSARIO’S ROUND

ROUND TEN
Rosario continues his jab and move routine. He lands with some regularity, wades in and BAM! He’s floored by a beautiful Arguello right cross. It is merely a flash knockdown at the end of the round and he is up at the count of three. Arguello comes in but cannot follow up.
ARGUELLO’S ROUND by TWO POINTS

ROUND ELEVEN
Arguello looks to finish things and comes out smoking! He lands left hooks and right hands and Rosario absorbs them all. Rosario is clearly hurt and in trouble.
ARGUELLO’S ROUND

ROUND TWELVE
Rosario grabs and holds for the majority of the round. Arguello is content to throw a power shot here and there, knowing that his aggressiveness on its own will be enough to seal the round.
ARGUELLO’S ROUND

All three judges score in favor of Arguello 117-111, 115-112, and 116-111.

RESULT: ALEXIS ARGUELLO W12 EDWIN ROSARIO

 

 

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