Auckland, New Zealand - David Tua (51-3-1, 43 KO) dominated Nigerian fighter Friday Ahunanya (24-6-3, 13 KO) over twelve high-tempo rounds to win a near shutout unanimous decision at the Trusts Stadium in Auckland.In front of a largely biased Tua crowd, the 'Tuamanator' controlled the proceedings against Friday 'The 13th', who talked his way into a fight with Tua by claiming he … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2010
Magno vs. Machine: The Decision
After a long-winded process that has lasted six months, we have finally come to the end of Magno vs. Machine.And after twelve rounds of evenly-fought action, we have a split decision on the cards.And the winner, of the 21st century boxing-related battle of man vs. machine, by split decision... Paul Magno!Paul Magno sneaked the victory with the last fight of the contest, … [Read more...]
Allegations of Dirrell Cheating Are Unwarranted
by Dafs117Experienced writer and analyst, T.K. Stewart, has been the first to openly criticize Andre Dirrell following his disqualification victory over Arthur Abraham at the weekend, accusing Dirrell of 'mock pain and agony' as he was laid flat on the canvas following a cheap shot from Arthur Abraham in Detroit.Stewart complains that Dirrell faked injury to claim his first … [Read more...]
Andre Dirrell Out Of Hospital
According to BoxingScene, Andre Dirrell has received the all clear from the hospital following his visit after last night's disqualification win over Arthur Abraham in Detroit. Dirrell was knocked-out on his back when Abraham landed a brutal right foul as Dirrell slipped on a canvas logo in the eleventh round. Abraham was disqualified by referee Laurence Cole.Rick Reeno also … [Read more...]
Moreno And Molitor Win In Title Fights
Ontario, Canada - Steve Molitor (32-1, 12 KO) got the better of Taklani Ndlovu (30-6, 18 KO) for the second time as he outpointed the South African over twelve rounds.The fight began at Molitor's pace; very slow and hesitant. As the rounds went by, the pace and intensity upped slightly, until the fifth, where both fighters decided to let their hands go and trade plenty of … [Read more...]