WBO junior featherweight titlist Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. (19-0, 16 KO) recorded a tenth-round technical knockout win over Zsolt Bedak (15-1, 5 KO) in his native Puerto Rico, defending his title with predictable ease. It was Vazquez' first defense, following his four-round blowout of previously undefeated Filipino Marvin Sonsona back in February. Bedak was Vazquez' number one … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2010
Shocker: Vitali Scores Tenth Round Stoppage
Vitali Klitschko (40-2, 38 KO) took his time to take out a resilient Albert Sosnowski (45-3-1, 27 KO) in the tenth round in his fourth defense of his WBC heavyweight title in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Klitschko won every round on The Boxing Tribune's unofficial scorecard, and although Sosnowski did some good work in the third and fourth, Klitschko dominated the entire fight. … [Read more...]
What A Difference A Game Makes
by Chris Milton UFC 2010 Undisputed was released to widespread critical acclaim and fanfare from fans and journalists alike this week. Is it a coincidence that it has been released just a few days before the biggest grudge match in UFC history airs on PPV? Of course not. Fight Night Round 4 was to be the jewel of the boxing series, the first fight night in three years. … [Read more...]
Let’s Stop Playing The Bob Arum Game
by Paul Magno“Yesterday I was lying, but today I’m telling the truth.” -- Bob ArumIt's become an inside joke among boxing fans. "There goes Arum again...he's up to his old shenanigans." This is usually accompanied by a shrug of the shoulders and a knowing smirk.Bob Arum is definitely another colorful character in a long line of shady boxing personalities, but it's time we start … [Read more...]
Marquez and Vazquez End One Story; Perez and Mares Start Another
Los Angeles, CA- Fans in The Staples Center in LA witnessed the possible (some say hopeful) end of Israel Vazquez's (44-5, 33 KOs) long, accomplished career as heated rival, Rafael Marquez (39-5, 35 KOs), stopped him in three exciting rounds. The bout was hardly dull, but it was a bit of a let-down as Vazquez seemed to be a step behind Marquez and appeared to be sporting … [Read more...]