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[TheAdmiral]

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Harry Carpenter, the BBC’s “voice of boxing”, dies at 84

Carpenter was the BBC's voice of boxing for almost half a century after joining the corporation in 1949, when he first began commentating on the sport.

Known for his double act with British boxing great Frank Bruno, Carpenter also presented Sportsnight, Grandstand and Sports Personality of the Year.

He retired in 1994 and died in his sleep at King's College Hospital in London in the early hours of Saturday.

Carpenter became closely identified with Frank Bruno, whose catchphrase "Know what I mean, 'arry?" featured in their post-fight interviews.

Carpenter was a regular Sports Personality of the Year co-host throughout the 1970s and 1980s, having first worked on the programme in 1958, and also covered a wide range of sports for the BBC, including rowing, tennis and golf.

His immediately recognisable, warm broadcasting style earned him plaudits outside the United Kingdom, too.

In 1989, he received American Sportscasters' Association and International Sportscaster of the Year awards.

 

[om3ga]

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Harry Carpenter, the BBC’s “voice of boxing”, dies at 84

Rest In Peace, 'Arry....

 

[TheAdmiral]

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Marquez vs Diaz rematch close to done for July 10

BoxingScene.com was advised by Willie Savannah, manager for Juan Diaz (35-3, 17 KOs), that a deal is almost complete for a rematch with Juan Manuel Marquez*(50-5-1, 37 KOs) for July 10 on HBO pay-per-view. The first fight, won by Marquez with a ninth round knockout last February, was awarded "fight of the year" honors from the Boxing Writers Association of America. The frontrunner venue to host*is the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Photos: Vitali Klitschko, Albert Sosnowski face to face

 

[TheAdmiral]

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Andre Dirrell beats Arthur Abraham, shocking ending

At the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan, super middleweight Andre Dirrell (19-1, 13KOs) beat previously undefeated Arthur Abraham (31-1, 25KOs) with an eleven round disqualification when Abraham hit Dirrell while he was down. Dirrell received two points for the win in the Super Six*tournament. Dirrell was knocked out from the shot and the doctors had to rush the ring. Dirrell was fine after the contest was over and was able to eventually get to his feet.

The first round was slow with both fighters feeling each other out. Abraham stayed defensive as Dirrell kept his distance and boxed. In the second, both fighters had moments but Dirrell was outworking Abraham by throwing a lot more punches. In the third, Abraham started using the jab to close the distance. Dirrell was using his jab to keep Abraham back. Abraham was putting on the pressure and started letting his hands go. Dirrell did his best to get away from the punches and started to counter.

In the fourth, Abraham's face appeared to be swelling a bit from Dirrell's jab. During an exchange of punches as Abraham charged, Dirrell dropped him for the first time in his career with a hard counter left hand. Abraham got up and Dirrell began to catch him with counters until the bell. At the start of the fifth, Dirrell began to land* Abraham landed a good right. Dirrell countered with numerous combinations to back Abraham up. During the fifth, Abraham was already starting to chase after Dirrell, who continued to outbox him.

In the sixth, Abraham picked up the pressure and was chasing after Dirrell. Dirrell stayed moving and throwing a good jab with combinations as Abraham came in. The seventh saw Dirrell continue to box from the distance and use his jab to keep Abraham at bay. A nasty cut opened up above the right eye of Abraham from a Dirrell left hand. During the ninth, Dirrell continued to stay away but let his hands go when Abraham would catch up to him and exploded with punches. Dirrell was started to take the fight to Abraham and began to unload with punches to the head and body. Abraham was confused as Dirrell was switching stances and continued to land big shots when ABraham tried to come inside. There was a long time out for the doctors to take a look at Abraham's cut. When the action restarted, Dirrell went back to work and was throwing hard shots with both hands. Abraham landed a hard right at the bell but Dirrell took it.

At the start of the tenth, Dirrell was landing shots to the head and body. Abraham continued to push forward trying to land something big. It seemed like Dirrell got dropped from a shot by Abraham but the ref called it a slip. Abraham began to work Dirrell over with shots to the head and body. Dirrell looked buzzed from the punch that caught him. Abraham was wearing him down until the bell.

Dirrell was on his bike in the eleventh round. Abraham was pressuring hard. During the action, Dirrell appeared to slip down and he was drilled with a massive shot from Abraham while he was down. Dirrell was knocked out cold and the ref quickly disqualified Abraham.

Maidana knocks out Cayo, Guzman beats Funeka

At the Hard Rock in Las Vegas, Nevada,*WBA-interim junior welterweight champion Marcos Maidana (28-1, 27 KOs) knocked out Victor Cayo (24-1, 16 KOS) in six rounds.

In the co-feature, Joan Guzman (30-0, 17 KOs) won a very close split decision over Ali Funeka*(30-3-3, 25 KOs) in a rematch of last year's controversial draw. The scores were 114-113 for Funeka, 114-113 for Guzman and 116-111 for Guzman. The vacant IBF lightweight title remains vacant because Guzman was nine-pounds above the weight at Friday's weigh-in.

Yuriorkis Gamboa decisions Jonathan Barros over twelve

At the Sporthalle in Alsterdorf, Hamburg, Germany, WBA "regular" featherweight champion Yuriorkis Gamboa (18-0, 15KOs)*won a twelve round unanimous decision over previously*undefeated Jonathan Barros (28-1-1, 16KOs).*The scores were 118-109, 118-109 and*116-111.

Joe Calzaghe in cocaine scandal, trashes Khan, Hatton

In a breaking scandal over in England, retired super middleweight king Joe Calzaghe has admitted to using cocaine and living the party lifestyle*to undercover reporters who were posing as would-be sponsors. The Telegraph and News of The World have both jumped on the story.

Calzaghe then badmouthed close friends Ricky Hatton and Amir Khan during certain points of the meeting.

He said: "The main thing is your health. Look at Ricky Hatton for instance. You know he was knocked out really badly the last fight, knocked out two fights ago, and the reality is he's done himself a lot of damage.

"Regardless of when he fights again, and he says he's going to fight, he's been knocked out by a nobody hasn't he, because his punch resistance has gone as far as I'm concerned."

And for Khan he said: "He's not exceptional. If he fights against a tall guy he'll be knocked out again. He can't fight a puncher. He's been down like six times in his career. It's early times and he's been down six times. In 26 years of boxing I went down four times."

 

[BDwestcoast]

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Even though it was a cheap shot worthy of a DQ, I agree with Abraham.
Dirrell was acting.
Cant wait for the next fight. This super six is a damn good idea. This will definitely get me watching boxing a lot more.

 

[jumbo_jim]

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I don't see the issue with Calzaghe. He has retired so if he want's to do a bit of coke and can affrod it what is the problem.

The comments about Khan I agree with.

As for Hatton, I agree that Hatton's punch resistance is shot and if he keeps going he will get knocked out by a nobody which will tarnish his legacy as a great fighter. Which is what I believe Calzaghe meant as nobody in there right mind can claim Mayweather or Manny are nobodies.

 

[ed007]

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Harry Carpenter, the BBC’s “voice of boxing”, dies at 84

He did Britain proud. RIP. :hatsoff::hatsoff:
:sing::sing: Someone sing the nation anthem. I can't remember the words....

 

[TheAdmiral]

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Photos: Andre Dirrell vs. Arthur Abraham mega gallery

BD, the next tournament fight is Froch vs. Kessler on April 24

 

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[TheAdmiral]

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Thirty years later: Weaver vs Tate remembered

Thirty years ago today, a single left hook from Mike Weaver rewrote history in ways that couldn’t have been fathomed at the time.

It turned Weaver from no-hope challenger to instant champion and separated John Tate not only from his senses but also from potential superfight riches.

The dramatic finish that occurred at 2:15 of the 15th round produced shock waves that continue to ripple throughout boxing history. It serves as a definitive example of how a fighter can rescue himself from a seemingly hopeless situation and achieve the ultimate dream.

On the flip side, it also serves as a cautionary tale for those who think they have a fight in his hip pocket and the sports world by the tail.

That wondrous hook changed the lives of two men in triumphant and tragic ways and the following is a look back at the event that started it all.

David Tua decisions Friday Ahunanya over twelve

At the Trusts Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand, David Tua (51-3, 43KOs) won a*twelve round unanimous decision over Friday Ahunanya*(24-6-3, 13KOs) to*retain the WBO Asia Pacific and WBO Oriental heavyweight titles. The scores were 119-109, 117-109 and 120-108.

Tua came running out in the first round. Tua was stalking forward and looking to work his way in for some power shots. Friday was pawing with a jab. Tua presses him against the ropes and lets a few punches go. The round ended the same way but Tua landed next to nothing. In the second, Friday was working the jab. Friday was grabbing on when Tua would trap him against the ropes. Friday was moving, blocking and taunting Tua. FRiday was started to get brave by throwing some punches but most of them did not land. During the third, Tua tried to switch it up by throwing his right hand instead of his famous left. Friday was being cautious but getting in his punches* during openings. Tua cotinued to press and bully him to the ropes.

In the fourth, Tua started unloading on Friday and had him buckle for a second. After Tua was done throwing, Friday let his guard down and began to throw his own punches and started to push Tua back. Tua went back to pressing and Friday stayed away and went back to boxing. In the fifth, Tua stated to target the body to slow Friday down. Friday was moving and trying to stay away from Tua's power. During the sixth, Friday was trying to keep the fight in the center of the ring. Tua would press him against the ropes often. He wouldn't stay there long. He moved and got away. Tua landed less but his punches were stronger.

Tua started picking up the pace in the seventh. Friday landed two good left hooks. Friday has a good chin. He was caught with Tua's famous left hook. He took it and contued to fight. The remainder of the contest went the same, with Tua on the hunt and the challenger moving in circles to avoid getting damaged.

 

[prof_porn]

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Just cant wait for Bhop-RJJ 2 in a few days.

Dirrel was schooling AA who is a punk bitch cheat.

 

[TheAdmiral]

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Dio, are you ordering the PPV or are you watching àt the theater?

 

[prof_porn]

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Probably streamed.

 

[TheAdmiral]

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I had planned to watch it at the theater, but I really wasn't up for paying $20

 

[TheAdmiral]

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Ward vs. Dirrell on September 25: Pact won't prevent war

The battle of close friends, Andre Ward and Andre Dirrell, has been given a tentative date of September 25, according to Michigan's Flint Journal. The two fighters were teammates on the 2004 Olympic team, where Ward won a gold medal. Ward even helped Dirrell prepare for last Saturday's DQ win over Arthur Abraham.

“He was getting me ready, helping me get my mind right,” said Dirrell. “He told me to just fight my fight, do what I do best, and don’t worry about what (Abraham) tries to do to get me off of my game.”

Dirrell said the two of them made an agreement. Once they step in the ring in the third stage of the Super Six tournament, their friendship will take a backseat because both of them will go for the win. Ward defends his WBA super middleweight title against Allan Green on June 19 in Oakland as part of the second stage in the Super Six.

The venue is up in the air. As previously reported on BoxingScene.com, Dirrell's promoter Gary Shaw and Ward's promoter Dan Goossen are fighting over the venue. Goossen wants the fight in Ward's hometown of Oakland and Shaw wants the fight in Dirrell's hometown of Detroit, Michigan.

Haye-Ruiz Presser: Both predict big wins in a great fight

Manchester City town hall witnessed the final press conference before WBA heavyweight champion David Haye faces off against challenger and former two time world heavyweight champion John Ruiz which BoxingScene.com was present at. Both fighters where true to form with Haye promising a spectacular knock out whereas the fighter known as “The Quietman” was more reflective on what he needed to do.

 

[TheAdmiral]

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David Haye batters John Ruiz with punishment, KO win

At the MEN Arena in Manchester, England, WBA heavyweight champion David Haye (24-1, 22 KOs) retained his title with a ninth-round stoppage over former two-time champion John Ruiz (44-9-1, 30 KOs). Haye scored four knockdowns during the contest.

At the start of the first, Ruiz came out jabbing and started to take the fight to Haye. Haye stepped back and decked Ruiz down with a huge right hand. Ruiz was in trouble as he beat the count. Haye went on the attack. When Ruiz was against the ropes, Haye nailed him to the back of the head and sent Ruiz down hard. The ref called time and then took a point from Haye for the illegal shot. Ruiz tried to charge Haye but held him to hang on. Haye was outfighting him with quicker punches. Ruiz landed a good combination at the end.

Ruiz came out with the jab in the second round. Haye landed a good counter right hand to push Ruiz back. Haye started moving and using a jab. Ruiz got off with a good glancing combo. He started walking Haye down by moving forward and using a jab to come inside.

Ruiz came out in the third pushing forward. A three punch combo by Ruiz as he pressed Haye against the ropes. Ruiz's nose began to bleed from a Haye right hand. Ruiz still pressed forward and walked right into a Haye combo. Ruiz was pushing Haye back with glancing punches. Haye countered back with a hard three punch combo.

In the fourth, Ruiz came back to pushing the fight. Haye was picking his shots while moving around. Ruiz tried jabbing to the body and landed two right hands. Ruiz started to land his jab and began to outwork Haye in the final minute.

At the start of the fifth, Haye landed two big punches and then got off with some more hard shots when he trapped Ruiz against the ropes. Ruiz fought his way off and went back to the jab. Ruiz continued to come forward, using the jab to set up other punches. Ruiz was jabbing to the head and body. Haye was moving backwards and tried to land counters. Near the end of the round, Haye landed two punches and one of them appeared hit Ruiz right to the back of the head and sent him down. The ref ruled it as another knockdown.

In the sixth, Ruiz came right out pressing with punches and throwing the jab. Haye started using his own jab to battle. When they were tangled up against the ropes, Haye hit Ruiz several times and sent him down for the fourth time in the contest. Ruiz was again complaining the punches hit him to the back of the head. They began to go to war with hard shots being thrown by both. Haye began to target the body and started to use combos on Ruiz against the ropes when the bell rang to end it.

The seventh was slower at the start. Ruiz's face was swelling up bad. Haye stayed on the backfoot, throwing the jab and looking for something big. Ruiz was jabbing and jabbing to send Haye back. Haye countered big with his own hard jab to set up a good right hand. Ruiz landed a good two punch combo to the body and head to push Haye back to the ropes.

Ruiz came out with the jab in the eight. Haye pushed forward with a four punch combo. They were exchanging jabs from the distance. Haye with a big right hand. Haye landed a big left and then a big right to stun Ruiz. Haye was picking his shots in the final minute.

In the ninth, Ruiz was moving forward and Haye was started to land his own jab often. A three punch combo stunned Ruiz again and Ruiz's trainer Miguel Diaz threw in the towel to stop the fight.

Photos: David Haye hands Ruiz a beating in Manchester

 

[maildude]

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I'd like to box Tom Izzo's ears.

 

[TheAdmiral]

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Bernard Hopkins decisions Roy Jones in a big stinker

After*17-years of waiting, Bernard Hopkins (51-5-1, 32KOs) won a twelve round lopsided decision over Roy Jones Jr. (54-7, 40KOs) at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. The scores were 117-110, 117-110 and 118-109 for Hopkins. Jones won a twelve round decision over Hopkins in 1993. The live crowd booed often at the lack of action in the ring.

David Lemieux destroys Walid Smichet in two rounds

At the Montreal Casino in*Montreal, Quebec, Canada,*rising super middleweight star*David Lemieux (22-0, 21KOs)*destroyed*Walid Smichet (20-7-3) in two rounds. Lemieux landed a three punch combination to end the fight at 57-seconds of the second. Smichet was able to get up after the count but he was stumbling about and far from being in any condition to continue.

 

[TheAdmiral]

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Weekend Recap

 

[prof_porn]

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Bhop needs to retire.