...New week, new Grind... * Just when you thought the confirmation of the Manny Pacquiao-Antonio Margarito bout for November 13th was rock-bottom, we learned this weekend that this macabre exhibition will be at a catchweight of 150 lbs....Surprise, surprise. It just keeps getting better: Two fighters with ONE jr. middleweight fight between them in over six years will be … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2010
Gonzalez Stops Perez; Saturday’s Mexican Wrap-up
Campeche, Mexico-- Former world champion, Jhonny Perez (45-7, 39 KOs), continued his five fight winning streak by stopping Colombian, Aristides Perez (17-3, 10 KOs) in the second round of their scheduled twelve. Gonzalez looked well-prepared and was using his legs throughout the short-lived bout, connecting with a sharp jab and straight right hand. Perez had a point … [Read more...]
Paul Magno’s Daily Grind: Saturday, July 24th
...Special Video Grind... * The announcement that Pacquiao-Margarito is pretty much a done deal has me sick to my stomach...makes me kinda sour on boxing. The only thing that can bring me back to normal is a dip into the great fight archive. So...From May 19th, 2001, for the vacant NABA Super Middleweight title: Antwun Echols vs. Charles Brewer Enjoy. … [Read more...]
Pacquiao to fight Margarito, November 13th
According to Kevin Iole of Yahoo sports, Bob Arum has decided to select Antonio Margarito for the November 13th date with Manny Pacquiao. The fight will be for the vacant WBC jr. middleweight title, making it a chance for Pacquiao to capture an eighth title at eight different weight classes over the course of his career. For Margarito, this represents a return to the … [Read more...]
Shumenov Impresses, Dominates Uzelkov
Despite being floored in the first round by a solid left hook from Ukrainian challenger Viacheslav Uzelkov (22-1, 14 KO), Beibut Shumenov (10-1, 6 KO) managed to climb up from the canvas and cruise his way to a comprehensive unanimous decision victory in 110 degree heat at the Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, California. In his first defense of the WBA light … [Read more...]