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By Katrina Walters April 25th, 2005 All Boxing Articles, Boxing Interviews
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For more than nine months, Vivian Harris has been vocalizing his views and thoughts about particular fighters, and also about the situation he has found himself in, which is that he hasn't been able to land a meaningful fight with one of the many top contenders in his weight class. Despite all the criticism he has |
faced for being vocal, Vivian is determined to be seen as well as heard. Showing up ringside, and at press conferences are some of a few things that Harris has felt he had to do in order to be recognized and noticed by these fighters, basically campaigning himself, letting it be known that he is not a runner, but ready, willing and able to fight! In speaking with Harris, I've come to the realization that this young man is not only ready, but hungry for the opportunity to showcase his talent and skill to the rest of the boxing world, for goodness sake, he is a world champion, and in his words: "I don't want to talk about it, just be about it!" More...
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By Katrina Walters March 31st, 2005 All Boxing Articles, Boxing Interviews, Boxing News, Boxing Previews
| On March 22, 2005, SaddoBoxing had the privilege of taking part in a conference call between Juan Diaz and Ebo Elder. The two fighters expressed their thoughts and concerns about their upcoming WBA title fight on April 23. But much more was said on the part |
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of Ebo Elder. It started out as your normal conference call, but if you are the type of person unfamiliar with the whole spectrum of spirituality, then Bro, Ebo would have had you scratching your head and thinking twice about his sanity. Fortunately, I am no stranger to the role spirituality can play in ones success and totally understand the level and amount of faith that allowed Ebo to exude confidently his sense of his pre-ordained destiny. More...
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By Katrina Walters March 29th, 2005 All Boxing Articles
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In light of the many events past and present that have occurred causing many fighters to put their careers as well as their lives in jeopardy, I felt it necessary to address the situation. Given the short life of a boxer's career, it's so important that they make prudent decisions that will allow them to get the most out of their career without leaving their |
professions broke, beaten and abused. Let's not get it twisted, these are human beings, not machines. We cannot just simply push a button, turn a key or flip a switch in anticipation of them performing at will and at their best. These men and women are not made of steel and computer chips devoid of emotion, but of flesh and blood that cannot simply be repaired at “Joe's machine shop.” Ask yourself these questions: how many fighters have you heard of that have ended up on the scrap pile in boxing's proverbial junkyard? How many fighter's have entered the ring well past their ability to fight an opponent who was in the prime of their boxing career, only to be humiliated, humbled and dehumanized, still holding on to a dream that has long since past? More...
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By Katrina Walters March 28th, 2005 All Boxing Articles, Boxing Interviews
“I won’t even think about quitting boxing until I’m a world champion.”-Rubin Williams.
| On March 5, 2005, Rubin Williams squared off against Jeff Lacy for the IBF super middleweight title. Although Rubin came up short, he really put up a great fight against the champion. With every opportunity, Rubin countered and jabbed, there were even times when his back was against the ropes and he went toe-to-toe |
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and slugged it out with Lacy. Here's what he had to say about that night and the future plans he has for himself.
SB: First off, I would like to commend you on a great performance against Jeff Lacy. You hit him with really good counter shots and your jab was very effective. Give me your assessment on your performance against Lacy.
RW: Obviously man, I got off the game plan.
SB: When you had Lacy in the middle of the ring, you were able to utilize your jab more, and control the tempo of the fight. Was that the plan from the start, and why was it hard to stick to that plan?
RW: He was so easy to hit that I just wanted to knock him out. Of course, that wasn't the plan going in. We knew I could outbox him and we planned to keep it in the middle of the ring. But when we'd go to the ropes, I'd roll with his punches and then unload. He was getting tired and cracked at the same time. More...
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By Katrina Walters March 7th, 2005 All Boxing Articles, Boxing News
I just received word from Wayne McCullough and his wife/manager, Cheryl. They informed SaddoBoxing that Ring Magazine (The Bible Of Boxing) has reinstated Wayne at number eight in their ratings, exciting news from the champ! Also, although he would love a rematch against Oscar Larios, Wayne states that he cannot wait on him, due to Larios being out for four months because of surgery, and also the element of the WBC and their responsibility to put the rematch together. As of yet, Wayne has no confirmed opponent for his return to the ring, but his promoter, Dan Goossen is working on things and you can expect more updates in the near future concerning the exciting return of "The Pocket Rocket" Wayne McCullough.
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By Katrina Walters March 1st, 2005 All Boxing Articles, Boxing Interviews, Boxing Previews
Jeff Lacy
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After two months of intense training, in his hometown of Florida, “Left-hook” Lacy proclaims he’s "ready and tired of waiting." On Saturday, March 5, 2005, Lacy is set to defend his IBF super middleweight title against Rubin "Mr. Hollywood" Williams. Although Lacy does not underestimate any opponent he faces, he is ready and up for the task at hand in facing Williams. He states: "I like to fight often and win." His goal is to fight at least three to four times this year, hopefully landing that big fight with Joe Calzaghe, but not looking past any opponent. |
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By Katrina Walters January 13th, 2005 All Boxing Articles, Boxing Interviews
The Destined Warrior: A One Man Army.
| What comes to mind when you think of the word "warrior?” A fighting man, an experienced soldier, one that, despite all obstacles, marches on until victories are won? Not just laying down at the hands of defeat, but rising above all that is in his path, and becoming superior. All these sayings are true of a warrior, but what |
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happens when this word takes shape and form? You have something phenomenal; You have Zab Judah! This Brooklyn born, Brownsville native has done exactly what it takes and what is expected from a warrior. You get up, dust off, and live to fight another day. And with his upcoming rematch with welterweight champion Cory Spinks, on Feb 5.2005, this is definitely the plan. When asked "how much this rematch means to him," he simply replied the words of a true soldier: "Fight or die!" Even with his loss to Kostya Tszyu, he was able to pick up and keep it moving saying, "adversity makes a champ." Which is why he is in the position to fight for the recognition of becoming the undisputed welterweight champion of the world. I had the privilege of speaking with Zab personally, the determination and focus of this young man is remarkable. When I asked him about this fight, he stated: "I'm in the best shape of my life, I'm feeling good, and I really, really want this for myself." More...
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By Katrina Walters December 27th, 2004 All Boxing Articles
The Best to Come in Boxing's Rising Stars.
As the saying goes "out with the old and in with the new," so applies this saying to boxing. But let's not get it twisted, this year alone, we have witnessed some of the most exciting and upsetting moments in boxing. Changing of titles and dramatic twelve round knockouts were just some of the events boxing fans were treated to. Boxing has become increasingly exciting with every fight in almost every weight class. From the lightweights to the heavyweights, fighters are coming out with something to prove. Just take Ebo Elder and his dramatic twelve round KO over Courtney Burton. Ebo was all but counted out, but a straight left that landed flush on Burton's face marked the beginning of the end for Burton. But the best is yet to come. 2005 will prove to be an exciting year, and the proof is in some of boxing's talented stars. This years Olympics in Athens produced talented fighters well beyond their years. Amir Khan is one to watch. Gifted and talented can be used to describe this young phenomenon. Although it is not clear whether or not this eighteen year old Pakistani born, Bolton, England resident will turn professional or try out for the Olympics when he turns twenty-two in four years, one thing is certain and that is that this lightweight fighter came out in impressive fashion to capture the silver medal. More...
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By Katrina Walters December 22nd, 2004 All Boxing Articles
The Three D's of Boxing: What it Takes to Succeed.
What does it take to become the best? Is it the strength, the heart, a perfectly chiseled frame, the hand speed, the stamina or that devastating left hook? Or just the will to be the best? There are many possible answers, but what it really takes is the dedication to the sport, the determination to be the best, and the discipline to maintain at all levels. This brings me to Muhammad Ali, the greatest of all times. Despite all that was brought before him, Ali excelled in his craft, and was determined to let nothing stop him and get in the way of his destiny. George Foreman also, in spite of his age, defied the odds by returning and beating one booing’s strongest heavyweights at that time in Michael Moorer. He was dedicated to the sport, thus allowing him to return as a winner. Even today, with Trinidad, in his come back, after a twenty-nine month layoff, returned to systematically dismantle Ricardo Mayorga in impressive fashion, without discipline he most certainly could have not returned successfully. More...
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By Katrina Walters December 20th, 2004 All Boxing Articles
As Boxing Turns Another Page Into the New Year.
What has been a year of ups and downs and highs and lows, boxing nonetheless, has remained unstable, inconsistent, and yet exhilarating. For fighters and fans, so much has transpired this year: from stunning one-punch knockouts to major upsets from the most unexpected prospects. The complete demise of Roy Jones, Jr., shocked everyone. Not once, but twice being knocked out in consecutive fights, reducing the once invincible superman of boxing to a mere common mortal. For years, Jones could not be stopped, at least, that's what a lot of us thought, until a man name Antonio Tarver exposed superman's deadly foe, a counter punch! Who would have thought? More...
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By Katrina Walters December 10th, 2004 All Boxing Articles
Lately, there has been much talk about the declining state of boxing, and why it's losing the popularity it once held for decades, but whatever the case maybe, there are many reasons to keep watching. For one, the heavyweight shuffle. Who will ultimately be the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world? Will Roy Jones, Jr. again come back and stake his claim as the light heavyweight champion? And we cannot forget the comeback kids in Kostya Tszyu and Felix "Tito" Trinidad, both coming off extended layoffs; dominating their opponents with relative ease, how long will their stars shine? Well, if that's not enough reason to stay tuned, let's take a look into the future with Jermain Taylor and his impressive win over veteran William Joppy. Also, we have super middleweight champion, Jeff Lacy, the first of his 2000 Olympic team to fight for and win a major title in four years, with only nineteen pro fights. More...
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