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WBC: Martinez-Chavez Jr., Hopkins-Dawson II, Pascal-Sillakh Must Happen
The 49th annual WBC convention in Las Vegas, Nevada saved the biggest news for its last day as it settled many unresolved issues regarding mandatory title fights. Here’s a look at the biggest decisions handed down by the sanctioning body:
WBC Orders Light Heavyweight Tournament for Title Shot
Today, the WBC ordered a mini-tournament in the light heavyweight division, with the winner getting a shot at the WBC title, currently held by Bernard Hopkins. The four-fighter tournament will feature a first bracket of Chris Henry (25-2, 20 KOs) vs. Ismayl Sillakh (16-0, 13 KOs) and Jean Pascal (26-2-1, 16 KOs) vs. Zsolt Erdei [...]
Hopkins Makes History, Takes Pascal to School
(Photo: AP) Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada– 46-year-old Bernard Hopkins (52-5-2, 32 KOs) made history in enemy territory by taking the WBC light heavyweight title from Jean Pascal (26-2-1, 16 KOs) and becoming the oldest fighter to ever win a world title. Unlike their first encounter, a controversial draw last December, Hopkins came out fairly [...]
Fine Wine And Vinegar: Jones, Hopkins, and the Over-40 Fighter
The title says it all…Fox Doucette is a staff writer for the best collection of no-nonsense, uncompromised boxing scribes on the ‘net– The Boxing Tribune.
36 Days of Glory: Light Heavyweights on Main Stage
Starting May 21st, just about every top light heavyweight will see action in a 36-day period that will shake the division and the sport.
A Matter of Opinion – Bernard Hopkins vs Jean Pascal II
Hopkins, Pascal, and the fans disagree about what they saw in the first fight…Part 2 in the saga should resolve all disagreements.
These Guys Can’t Fight Anymore! Magno’s Monday Rant
Magno’s Monday Rant causes pancreatic cancer in lab rats. Do not read this column.
Pascal to Hopkins at Press Conference: “You’re a Cheater!”
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Dawson-Diaconu on Pascal-Hopkins Undercard, May 21
Former Light Heavyweight champ, Chad Dawson (29-1, 17 KOs), brings new trainer, Emanuel Steward, into somewhat of a title elimination match against Romanian fringe contender, Adrian Diaconu (27-2, 15 KOs) on the May 21st Jean Pascal-Bernard Hopkins II undercard. Dawson, who dropped a technical decision to Pascal in August of last year, is temporarily stepping [...]
The Weekly Weigh-In
From the UK with love (and sarcasm), Chris Milton brings us his weekly take on boxing and what’s on deck for the week.
WBC Orders Immediate Rematch of Pascal-Hopkins
Following a controversial December draw in Quebec, the WBC has ordered for light heavyweight champ, Jean Pascal, to give an immediate rematch to challenger, Bernard Hopkins. The details must be worked out between both camps within 30 days or the fight will go up to purse bid. If Pascal refuses the order, he will be [...]
Chad Dawson Brings in Emanuel Steward for Pascal Rematch
After a mostly lackluster, apathetic August performance against Jean Pascal which cost him his WBC light heavyweight title as well as a spot on the mythical pound-for-pound list, Chad Dawson has decided to bring in hired gun, Emanuel Steward, for his scheduled 2011 rematch with Pascal. Steward has trained 41 world champions, including Tommy Hearns, [...]
The Boxing Tribune Year-End Awards: 2010
The awesome, bizarre, and downright stupid of boxing in 2010…These aren’t your father’s year-end awards!
Le Screw! Hopkins-Pascal Fight to Controversial Draw
Hopkins and Pascal Fight to Controversial Draw in Quebec
Pascal:174.1, Hopkins:174.6; Other weights from Montreal
From Montreal, Quebec, Canada Bernard Hopkins 174.6 vs. Jean Pascal 174.1 (WBC light heavyweight championship) Paul Malignaggi 148.8 vs. Michael Lozada 148.6 Peter Quillin 164.14 vs. Martin Desjardins 164.5 Tyson Fury 268.14 vs. Zack Page 212.3 Daniel Jacobs 164.12 vs. Jesse Orta 164.10 Related Posts:The Weekly Weigh-InHuck Retains, Morales Wins, Arce Destroys; The Rest of [...]
