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BOXING COUNTDOWN TO HOLYFIELD V OQUENDO…
Holyfield won via UD report below
Evander HolyfieldRecord: 39 Wins 8 Losses 2 Draws |
Fres OquendoRecord: 26 Wins 3 Losses |
Common Opponent 1: Chris Byrd
Holyfield Won UD – Oquendo Lost UD
Common Opponent 2: John Ruiz
Holyfield Won 1 UD lost 1 UD 1 Draw – Oquendo Lost TK0 RD 11
Holyfield-Oquendo Fight Promoters: Real Deal Events & M&M Sports
Tickets: Ticketmasters
Venue: San Antonio’s Alamodome
TV: Fox Sports
Holyfield – Oquendo
Ex-world heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield meet opponent Fres Oquendo at a press conference in Carson, California as “The Real Deal” continues his quest to regain the world title. The two will clash on Friday night, November 10th at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, as announced by Murad Muhammad, promoter of M&M Sports, and Real Deal Events.
“The Final Chapter Continued: Holyfield V” will be presented by M&M Sports and Real Deal Events. Fox Sports Net (FSN) will provide and distribute the pay per view extravaganza in the United States and Canada under its Special Order Sports pay-television arm. Contact your local cable operators or satellite providers for details. Suggested price is $44.95.
Holyfield, one of the great heavyweight champions of the modern era, has put forth a stellar ring record of 39-8-2 with 26 victories coming by way of knockout during an illustrious career spanning three decades. A four-time world champion in both the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions, the proud native of Atlanta, Georgia, has turned back the challenges of such boxing greats as Mike Tyson, Riddick Bowe, Larry Holmes, Michael Moorer and George Foreman.
Now Holyfield is on a campaign to return the heavyweight championship to the United States, and Oquendo represents a stiff challenge for the former champion. A native of Chicago of Puerto Rican heritage, Oquendo is the WBO Latino Heavyweight champion, and has captured two straight in his comeback bid. Fres has posted an excellent career slate of 26-3, including 16 knockout wins, defeating the likes of David Izon and Obed Sullivan before losing a controversial decision to then-champion Chris Byrd.
“Many have said that Evander Holyfield is stepping out too strong, and he should take his time in his comeback the way George Foreman did,” said Muhammad. “But Evander said all along that it was injury and not age that had derailed him.
“The American people believe that the heavyweight belt belongs here, and I believe that Evander is the only bona fide heavyweight who can make that a reality in his quest to become a five time champion.”
Evander Holyfield v Fres Oquendo
Four-time world heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield and his November 10 PPV opponent, Fast Fres Oquendo, held a Thursday morning press conference to publicize their November 10 12-round bout at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Here are some “flash quotes” from the press conference of the big show being co-promoted by Murad Muhammad’s M & M Sports and by Holyfield manager George Hutson, Real Deal Events, LLC.
EVANDER HOLYFIELD (on his quest to become history’s first five-time world heavyweight champion):
“When things don’t go your way, that is a setback. When things don’t go your way and you quit, then you’re a loser. I am not a quitter. This is America and part of America is about letting people do what they want to do. I want to fight. I will become the undisputed champion and then I will retire and be happy and satisfied.”
CO-PROMOTER MURAD MUHAMMAD:
“This show will only been seen on PPV so call your local cable operators. The price is $44.95 and we have a great undercard. It truly is an affordable pleasure at the Alamodome also. Ticket prices, which go on sale October 6, range from $300 down to $25. So it is an affordable pleasure at the affordable Alamodome and one you won’t want to miss. When you’re a grandfather or a grandmother, your kids and your grandkids will ask, ‘Were you there? Did you see the legend Evander Holyfield? You want to be able to look at them and say, “Yes, I was.'” It’s only PPV. We could not get HBO or Showtime because their schedules were filled up. But Fox stepped up to the plate.”
GEORGE HUTSON, CO-PROMOTER:
“San Antonio is a great city, the Alamodome is a great facility and we are bringing a great fight show to the city. This show will add to the city’s great history.”
FAST FRES OQUENDO:
“I am the Latino heavyweight champion and I am the Uncrowned Champion. Everyone knows I got robbed when I fought and beat Chris Byrd. I had a promoter then who didn’t vouch for me. This is an honor for me, this an historic fight and this is a real dream. This is a Cinderella story for me. This is the fight of my life and I will win it. I’ve got seven mouths to feed, including my wife and five kids. I am dedicating this fight to my late mother-in-law. I promised her I would take of my wife and the five kids and I will do that.”
HOLYFIELD TRAINER RONNIE SHIELDS:
“God did not tell Evander, ‘You’re 43 so it’s time to retire from boxing. God did not tell Evander to give up his goals because of his age. I saw him (in the gym). I saw he still had it in him. I know he can and will be heavyweight champion of the world.”
MURAD MUHAMMAD:
“Evander picked this tough opponent, Fres Oquendo. It wasn’t George Hutson and I. We knew nothing about it. That was Evander’s choice. People should know that Evander did not come back because he’s broke. He did not come back because of his pride. Ronnie Shields came to me and said, ‘Evander has turned the clock back 10 years.’
BILL KUNTZ, EXEC. DIRECTOR TEXAS BOXING COMMISSION:
“We are happy to have you fighting in Texas. You passed all the (medical) tests that we gave you. So who are we not to license Evander Holyfield?”
LOU DUVA, LEGENDARY MANAGER-TRAINER:
“Evander is a champion inside and outside the ring. Evander wants to bring the heavyweight championship back to the USA. These champions we have now…you can’t pronounce their names or the places they come from. Evander puts on great fights, exciting fights…that is the tag that Evander has. Deep down in my heart, he has always been the best. This fight with Fres is going to be exciting. It’s going to be a war. Murad is a very good promoter. I want everyone in San Antonio to come out also to see my talented welterweight Oscar Diaz, a future champion. I love it down here. Only problem I’ve had in San Antonio is I yelled at the referee in Italian and they threw me out in Spanish (laughs)…”
MURAD MUHAMMAD:
“We emphasize that this is only on PPV. This is so unique. We are delighted to have Fox working with us now. Fox brought new excitement and drama to the NFL and they will do the same for boxing. Fox brought us ‘American Idol.’ Fox brings excitement, drama ands creativity. Now they will be putting all that into boxing.”
DOUG LEVY, VICE PRESIDENT, FOX SPORTS NET:
“We knew that Evander’s comeback would be exciting so that is why we got involved in it. Evander is fighting a very worthy opponent in Oquendo. We look forward to carrying what should be a dramatic fight. And Murad is right, it will only be available on PPV so call your local cable operator, indeed.”
Holyfield on Oquendo
in a recent exclusive interview with saddoboxing
SB: In discussing possible opponents for your next bout, why Fres Oquendo?
EH: Oquendo just happened to be a replacement for the ranked number five guy so I made up my mind after that I was going to fight a ranked fighter. I wanted to raise the level. Risk is worth the reward. I felt my mind and body has to go through the same preparation for a “D” fighter vs. an “A” fighter.
SB: Oquendo is a big step up from Bates. What will be your plan going into the fight?
EH: Be the very best that I can be and be happy doing it.
SB: The fight is taking place in TX once again. Are you currently licensed to fight anywhere else in the US?
EH: I can fight anywhere else I just need a license to fight in each state.
Full Evander Holyfield Interview
Holyfield Wins Via UD
44 year old heavyweight Evander Holyfield continues to defy the odds and took another step on his quest to regain a world title as the living legend topped Fres Oquendo last night at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.
The bout was almost over before it started as Holyfield canvassed Oquendo with the first right hand he threw but couldn’t finish off his rival. From that point on the bout became a cautious affair with Oquendo looking to keep Holyfield at a distance.
In the sixth the former four time world champ caught up with Oquendo again and shook the younger man with a spearing body shot but again the Chicago man escaped further harm.
Both fighters finished the bout and in the end, Evander Holyfield, 40-8-2 (26), was awarded a unanimous decision via scores of 116-11, 114-113 (twice). Fres Oquendo falls to 26-4 (16).
Evander Holyfield Vs Fres Oquendo Boxing Undercard
correct at time of publish
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