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World Boxing News: David Price becoming the complete package
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Behind every great fighter there's usually a great team. When British heavyweight champion David Price steps into the ring to face the challenge of Matt Skelton at the Aintree Equestrian Centre on November 30, the man in his corner will, as usual, be Franny Smith.
Thoughtful, articulate, knowledgeable and trusted by his charge, Franny (pictured) has been with David since his early amateur days and knows the big-punching sensation inside and out.
Hear from Franny and get the latest from inside the Price camp in the build up to the big fight:
How complete a fighter at the moment is David?
He's not the complete package yet. He's getting there but he just needs more experience now.
His overall improvements have accelerated over the last few months. It's getting a lot more serious now and he's definitely becoming the complete package; he's not there yet but he's on his way.
So will it all come together with more big fight experience?
Yes, definitely. His confidence has grown constantly with his performances, and also with what he's doing in the gym.
He's getting confidence from the people he spars and how dominant he is in those situations. It's all positive, and it's making him grow as an individual and a boxer.
It's also down to a lot of hard work. After the [Sam] Sexton and John McDermott fights he came into the gym and gave more, and I already thought he was giving one hundred per cent.
Everytime he's come back to the gym after a fight he's been prepared to give more.
He must be a great guy to train?
Yes. If you've got someone who's on the same page as you, and he wants the same things, then it's easy for both of us. He knows what I want, I know what he wants, so we plan it together and talk a lot.
He's not stupid and he's worked with loads of different trainers. He's been all over the world fighting and he knows what's required. He knows he has to keep working hard, keep his feet on the ground, and put the graft in in the gym.
How big a threat is Matt Skelton?
He brings a lot more to the table than a few others have, in terms of endeavour and courage. Matt's never been found wantng in those departments. He's going to try to put the pressure on David, try to get on David's chest and he's not going to be intimidated in any way.
So, we've got a man who's fought at the top level. He's fought for a world title, went 12 rounds against Ruslan Chagaev who, at that time, was a really good fighter. He's been European and British champion, so he's been there and done it.
He's definitely a credible opponent. He's probably in better shape than he was a few years ago. When he boxed Tom Dallas; he absolutely murdered Tom. He's got a good engine; he can work, and he throws non-stop punches inside and outside.
Who else is out there that's more worthy than Matt? I don't think there's anyone.
He's a fighting man and we have to be at our best to try to do a number on him. No one's ever done that. He's been stopped by Martin Rogan, and by Kubrat Pulev with a body shot but that can happen to anyone. No one's beaten Matt Skelton up.
Has David faced anyone as unconventional as Matt yet?
Not really. We thought maybe John Mcdermott might have made the fight a bit ugly but it never got that far.
We've done a lot of sparring with John and he tries to get close. We've faced Dereck Chisora who likes to get close and make things ugly. So we've had it outside the ring but not so much in terms of fights.
How do you see the fight going?
Until that first bell rings, you can only imagine the way it'll go. We've got set plans we'll try to stick to but over the course of 12 rounds anything can happen.
We're trying to prepare for a lot of different scenarios and we'll be ready for whatever Matt brings.
If David does win who would you like to see him face next?
There's not any 'after Matt Skelton'. There's Matt and that's all we're focusing on. I don't want to look past Matt because to do that would be foolish.
I've got no thought process on future opponents. The only opponent we're thinking of is Matt Skelton and he deserves that respect.
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Mariusz Wach weighed in today at 1.8 kg heavier than Wladimir Klitschko.
Мариуш Вах перевесил Владимира Кличко
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‘Nordic Nightmare’ fails to scare in Helsinki
World Boxing News: Helenius no threat to Klitschko on Williams display
Heavyweight contender Robert Helenius maintained his unbeaten record with a ten-round points win over Sherman Williams in Helsinki, although failed to set the Ice Hall alight with his performance.
Given that the 28 year-old was coming back from a serious shoulder injury after an eleven-month absence, he could then be forgiven as he struggled to make a dent in an opponent with a seven-inch height disadvantage.
Helenius improved his record to 18-0 with a 99-91, 99-93, 98-93 victory, but will need to do a lot more to convince fight fans that he is ready to be a force against Wladimir Klitschko.
A European title bout against Kubrat Pulev could be in offing for the Finn next, although it could even be argued that Helenius is not yet in a position to oppose the unbeaten Bulgarian for his old title.
Promoter faces heat for Klitschko jibe
World Boxing News: Frank Maloney makes astounding Emanuel Steward gaff on live TV
Lennox Lewis will be disappointed in former mentor Frank Maloney tonight as the boxing promoter made a below the belt comment on his late trainer Emanuel Steward live on ESPN.
Maloney was acting as a pundit on former Steward fighter Wladimir Klitschko’s one-sided win over Mariusz Wach with Steve Bunce and Tim Witherspoon, when the FM Promotions boss put his foot in his mouth.
Upon witnessing Klitschko’s defence of his four heavyweight titles, Maloney unequivocally stated that the Ukrainian ‘would be happy he doesn’t have to pay Steward his 10%’ in a bad-taste remark that he will surely now be regretting.
Steward, much revered as one of the greatest boxing trainers of all time, passed away last week after suffering from cancer and Maloney’s comments are ill-timed and horrendously stupid.
There is no doubt that the promoter will now feel the wrath of the boxing public for his astonishing quip and could not have timed it any worse as Klitschko had dedicated his latest victory to his late coach.
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Wladimir Klitschko: "I am interested in fighting with Povetkin and Boytsov"
http://www.allboxing.ru/archives/2012-11-11_13_31.html
Vladimir Hryunov: "Talks on Klitschko-Povetkin fight will begin on Monday"
http://www.allboxing.ru/archives/2012-11-11_15_07.html
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In Germany 53.7% of the TV audience watched Klitschko-Wach yesterday. This is Wlad's 4th highest RTL rating ever.
Compare this to Wlad's all-time lowest 41.5% against Tony Thompson in July.
http://www.allboxing.ru/archives/2012-11-11_12_01.html
(an even higher percentage of people watch both Klitschkos' fights in Ukraine on IHTEP).
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Tyson Fury will be fighting Kevin Johnson on Dec 1.
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I'm going to go on record and say there's no damn way Povetkin takes the punishment Wach took and sees the end of round 12 standing up. The 8th round was brutal.
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Tyson Fury will be fighting Kevin Johnson on Dec 1.
If Kevin Johnson trains and actually throws punches that could be an upset right there. Johnson won't KO Fury, but he could outbox him, it's a tricky fight.
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I think Fury will win a somewhat one-sided decision. Kingpin's low output certainly won't do him any favors overseas.
The press conferences will be entertaining ;D probably more than the fight itself.
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I think Fury will win a somewhat one-sided decision. Kingpin's low output certainly won't do him any favors overseas.
The press conferences will be entertaining ;D probably more than the fight itself.
Very true, at points during the Vitali fight I was wondering if Johnson realized he could use both hands. I personally hope Fury gets the KO because #1 it would be exciting and people won't expect it and #2 Kevin Johnson is a prick and deserves to get KO'd
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I think Fury will win a somewhat one-sided decision. Kingpin's low output certainly won't do him any favors overseas.
The press conferences will be entertaining ;D probably more than the fight itself.
Very true, at points during the Vitali fight I was wondering if Johnson realized he could use both hands. I personally hope Fury gets the KO because #1 it would be exciting and people won't expect it and #2 Kevin Johnson is a prick and deserves to get KO'd
Agreed Fury should win and it will be good for the division.
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I think Fury will win a somewhat one-sided decision. Kingpin's low output certainly won't do him any favors overseas.
The press conferences will be entertaining ;D probably more than the fight itself.
Very true, at points during the Vitali fight I was wondering if Johnson realized he could use both hands. I personally hope Fury gets the KO because #1 it would be exciting and people won't expect it and #2 Kevin Johnson is a prick and deserves to get KO'd
Agreed Fury should win and it will be good for the division.
It should get him used to the better boxers of the division...next he'll need to face a puncher or perhaps someone who will put pressure on him.
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Fury should beat Johnson, hes a lot more active than Johnson and throws a lot more punches. I think it could go the distance because Johnson can certainly take a punch. Fury should get some good rounds here and look to impress and move on
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Sauerland's Meyer says Alexander Povetkin will fight Wlad by March:
http://www.allboxing.ru/archives/2012-11-13_13_03.html
Over half the people in Ukraine watched Klitschko-Wach, the fight had the highest possible rating:
http://www.allboxing.ru/archives/2012-11-13_07_54.html
Jonathan Banks says Alexander Povetkin is a top heavyweight and will be an interesting opponent for Wladimir:
http://www.allboxing.ru/archives/2012-11-13_05_42.html
Jonathan Banks in line for WBC title shot if he wins on Saturday
World Boxing News: Wladimir trainer Banks could face Vitali with Mitchell win
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Unified heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko’s new trainer Johnathon Banks faces Seth Mitchell this weekend, just days after coaching the Ukrainian to victory over Mariusz Wach.
The 30 year-old, who took over training the formidable WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO title holder after the passing of boxing legend Emanuel Steward, knows a win over Mitchell could put him next in line to face his fighter’s brother Vitali next year.
The WBC semi-final eliminator takes place on the DeMarco v Broner undercard this Saturday at the Boardwalk Hall and will see the victor possibly facing the elder Klitschko if a fight with David Haye fails to materialize.
It may be an awkward situation should Banks come through and whether the Detroit fighter would be willing to accept such a fight looks doubtful in the current climate. Another possibility could be a fight with Tyson Fury in March, for the right to face Haye for the vacant title towards the back end of 2013.
Unbeaten power-puncher Mitchell will undoubtedly be a stern challenge for Banks though, and could make any title talk academic if he inflicts a second defeat on the fledgling trainer in Atlantic City.
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Actually I'd rather Wlad fight someone else. Povetkin & Boytsov should fight each other for a shot vs Wladimir. I think the guys on Wlad's "Who to bea up next" list should be: Pulev, Helenius, Tyson Fury, and hell I don't know who else, Luis Ortiz is rated highly as is Fres Oquendo amazingly.
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Johnson: I'm Obama and Fury is Romney - I'm the President of this division!
World Boxing News: Johnson: I'm Obama and Fury is Romney - I'm the President of this division!
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Former world heavyweight title challenger Kevin Johnson 28-2-1 (13KOs) is one of the smoothest talkers in boxing and 'Kingpin' is equally as smooth inside the ring with his all around boxing skills.
The big man has a huge opportunity to put those skills to the test and prove his credentials once again as he prepares to face undefeated heavyweight star Tyson Fury 19-0 (14 KOs) on December 1st in Belfast, Ireland.
Since his disappointing loss to Tor Hamer in the finals of last June’s Prizefighter - Heavyweight tournament, Johnson has yearned for the opportunity to erase the setback that almost halted his path towards another heavyweight title opportunity.
“As far as Prizefighter, anyone that knows Kevin Johnson knows that I start out slow and usually lose the first couple of rounds. I go in, I look, I seize and I conquer. It takes a couple of rounds for me to formulate the equations and execute.“ Johnson told World Boxing News.
“The way Prizefighter was brought up to me, I was to go in there and fight, then within seconds after that fight, I would fight again. Then instantly after that, the third guy would be in the ring, but them delays in between each fight were unbelievable.”
“It was 34 minutes after the first fight and my body was asleep and I couldn't warm up for the second fight, that’s why I struggled. And by the third fight I was cold and shot, I was asleep.
"Tor Hamer won and I can’t take nothing from him but one thing he will tell you is that you do not want to fight me in a 10 or 12 round fight.”
Kevin Johnson and Tyson Fury are no strangers to trash talking as even with less than three weeks before the fight, expect the trash talking to reach intense proportions as the fight inches closer. That is one of the reasons why this fight is so intriguing to the boxing public, as
Johnson knows heading back to the UK and beating a superstar like Tyson Fury will get him one step closer to bigger opportunities.
“We wanted this fight a long time ago. We’ve been looking for this fight for years. I wanted to a least give this kid a chance to develop and now he feels that he’s on top of the world. He wants to be the better man and I want to be heavyweight champion of the world. This fight is going to be a walk in the park for me.
“I’m coming to seek, annihilate and destroy. All I ask for is the same thing my president asked for, I just want four years to be heavyweight champion of the world. I’m Barack Obama and he’s Mitt Romney and I will be the heavyweight champion and the president of my division. I will be acknowledged throughout the world with or without this guy.
“This guy Fury is an Oak tree and at the bottom of this tree, one of the roots is broken. I am the lumberjack who will find that broken root and I will chop this tree down on December 1st.
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Sanders promises Price the fight of his life against Skelton
World Boxing News: Sanders promises Price the fight of his life against Skelton
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Kevin Sanders knows all about orchestrating boxing upsets. One of the UK's most respected trainers, Sanders has been developing fighters and producing champions for decades.
Kevin was in Nigel Benn's corner when the 'Dark Destroyer' upset the odds to beat feared American Gerald McClellan in a 1995 WBC world title defence and, more recently, was instrumental in Matt Skelton's 2008 'away from home' victory over Paolo Vidoz for the European heavyweight crown.
On November 30, at Liverpool's Aintree Equestrian Centre, Sanders will be hoping he can help Skelton (pictured) pull off another underdog coup when 'The Bedford Bear' challenges big-punching David Price, 14-0 (12), for his British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles.
With a well-earned reputation as a man that always comes to fight, Matt, 28-6 (23), a former domestic champion and world title challenger, enters the contest with nothing to lose and everything to gain, and that, Sanders believes, makes him very dangerous.
Hear from Kevin in the lead up to the fight:
You've been around boxing for decades and have seen a lot of heavyweights – how good is David Price?
He's a very good, very well-schooled fighter.
Each fight he's had as a pro he's improved and that's down to his coach. I did a bit of pad work with him last year and he's very correct and powerful with his punches. He's coming along very well.
Would you say he'll end up as one of the UK's best heavyweights?
It's a little bit too early to say. He's progressing the right way and I'm sure they'd [Price's camp] be the first to tell you that. There are too many people wanting to run away with it and say he's this, that and the other.
I think he needs to learn his trade, which he's doing.
One thing's for certain, he's in for the toughest fight of his life on the 30th, and then we'll see.
What did you make of Price's win over Audley Harrison?
I think Audley did come to fight; he didn't sit back, but David was far too sharp for him. He was very precise and accurate, and they've [his coaches] taught him that.
How hard is it to prepare Matt for someone of Price's stature, amateur pedigree, and power?
If you stand of front of him he's going to catch you. That's the key; don't stand in front of him. Matt will be on his chest, throwing punches from all over, and Matt can work for 12 rounds.
I've got a 6' 8" heavyweight in Carl Spencer from Doncaster, who beat the Canadian Olympian and had a win over Richard Towers. He's just turned pro and has had one fight and he's been sparring with Matt. He's getting that height, so it's good.
Training's good. He's in great shape and you'll see that at the weigh in.
You've known and worked with Matt for a number of years – what kind of mind-set will he be in for this fight?
He's the underdog so he's got no pressure.
He's been a multiple champion and won everything in the game. He's been the distance with, at the time, one of the recognised, proper heavyweight champions in Ruslan Chagaev. He bashed up Vidoz, who was a great amateur, and stopped him in nine rounds. He's beaten [Michael] Sprott and Danny Williams. He came unstuck against Martin Rogan, but that fight was against our recommendations; his mother passed away and we told him not to take it.
He's coming to fight, no doubt about that. He's not coming to dance around.
Matt's a huge underdog - what makes you confident that he can cause an upset?
One thing about Frank Maloney, he knows how to manoeuvre fighters, but he's never manoeuvred him [Price] into a tank; he [Price] has been well manoeuvred.
If Matt's an underdog then he's got nothing to lose and he'll just go out there and have a row; and that's what he wants to do, completely spoil him for 12 rounds.
It'll be a similar job to [Tom] Dallas and Vidoz, who he beat like that. He was the underdog in those fights, he's got no pressure and he'll just go out and jump on him.
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Johnson: Fight with Tyson Fury will be a cakewalk for me
Джонсон: Бой с Фьюри станет для меня легкой прогулкой
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Johnson is in for a big surprise and beating.
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Peter Fury says Alexander Dimitrenko, Tor Hamer and Michael Grant turned down the fight with Tyson Fury:
World Boxing News: Peter Fury names the fighters who turned town Tyson
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Trainer reveals battle to fill December 1 date
Tyson Fury announced his opponent for what will be his 20th professional contest on December 1 in Belfast recently, with just under three weeks to go until the fight after struggling to find an opponent.
Now the number three ranked WBC title challenger’s trainer and uncle Peter has listed the names to WBN of the fighters who refused to oppose the 6ft 9ins man mountain and attempt to end his heavyweight run.
Rumours had spread and been confirmed that Prizefighter champion Tor Hamer, who beat Fury’s eventual opponent Kevin Johnson in the final, was offered the contest and rejected it, which was first to be rubberstamped by Peter.
“It’s true that Tor Hamer was offered the fight, but obviously he turned it down,” Fury confirmed to World Boxing News.
“(Former Lennox Lewis foe) Michael Grant got in touch with Mick Hennessy (Fury’s promoter). We accepted it and then he backed out.
“(One-time European title holder) Alexander Dimitrenko, American Eddie Chambers were both offered and Denis Boytsov, who has now postponed on us.
“Some people are now slating Johnson, but he has been offering Seth Mitchell and Deontay Wilder out for a year and they are avoiding him. This needs to be said and Tyson should get credit for the opponent’s he wants to fight.”
Johnson, 33, once went the distance with Vitali Klitschko, losing via a wide points margin, but not embarrassing himself by any means and ‘Kingpin’ has already begun his customary verbal assault, which Tyson Fury has brushed off.
“I know the guy can sell a fight for sure. But Johnson can have the war of words because in the ring it's entirely another situation when he faces me,” The former Irish champion stated bluntly.
Tyson Fury and Kevin Johnson will square off at the Odyssey Arena next month in what has been billed as a WBC semi-final eliminator, with a shot at Vitali Klitschko one step closer for the winner.
Jonathan Banks and Seth Mitchell will fight for the vacant WBC Intercontinental title vacated by Mariusz Wach.
Тренер Кличко сразится за пояс, оставленный Вахом
Tomasz Adamek says he wants to become the IBF mandatory and fight Wladimir Klitschko in 2013.
Адамек планирует выйти на бой с Кличко через восемь месяцев
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Seth Mitchell says he respects the Klitschkos, they are "committed professionals"
Митчелл: Братья Кличко - совершенные профессионалы
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The WBO rankings were updated today:
http://www.wboboxing.com/wp-content/...f_Nov_2012.pdf
Wladimir Klitschko (Super Champion)
1. Robert Helenius
2. Denis Boytsov
3. Seth Mitchell (NABO)
4. David Haye (International)
5. Chris Arreola
6. Luis Ortiz (Latino)
7. Carlos Takam (WBO Africa)
8. Tyson Fury (Int-Cont)
9. Francesco Pianeta
10. Shane Cameron (Asia-Pac.) (Oriental)
11. Kubrat Pulev
12. Christian Hammer (WBO Europe)
13. Joe Hanks
14. Andriy Rudenko
15. David Price
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1960s Birmingham heavyweight Johnny Prescott passed away on Sunday 11th November following a long illness. He was 74.
Midlands great Johnny Prescott dies - funeral details | BoxRecNews
Prescott, a Midlands Area champion, boxed between 1961 and 1970 and ended with a very respectable record of 34-11-4. He fought some well-known people like Joe Bugner and Henry Cooper.
Here is his record:
Johnny Prescott : Boxer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=RDXZYeFnd88
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Peter Fury: Johnson is the best Tyson has fought
World Boxing News: Peter Fury: Johnson is the best Tyson has fought
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Big-punching Tyson Fury is in the hunt for his 20th professional victory on December 1st when the number three ranked WBC title challenger meets Amercian veteran Kevin Johnson at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast.
Trainer and uncle Peter Fury has spoken to WBN to dismiss any criticism of the choice of opponent as Fury replaces undefeated Russian Denis Boytsov with the former Vitali Klitschko victim for his semi-final eliminator.
“I will tell you that this is a fight where Tyson arrives on the world scene as the opponent Kevin Johnson is a world class fighter,” Fury told World Boxing News.
We want to show people and bring something else to the heavyweights by taking on all comers and doing a job on them. We want to earn a world title shot by beating top fighters and not padding records, and this Includes December.
“This fight with Johnson is no warm up. it’s the best fighter Tyson has faced as he's fought twelve hard rounds with Vitali Klitschko, he’s a dangerous opponent.”
Peter Fury has been openly disappointed with some of the reaction to last week’s announcement, claiming that: ‘anyone who knew anything about heavyweight boxing would know what this fight means.’
If Tyson Fury can now go on and do what Vitali failed to and become the first to stop Johnson, that certainly would have some critics eating their words next month.
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Oleg Platov returns with a KO win
(from Boxing News & Results updated 24/7 | Fightnews)
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Ukrainian heavyweight contender Oleg Patov (29-1, 23 KOs) scored a second round KO over Harold Sconiers (18-25-2, 11 KOs). Time was 1:46. “It was great to be back after two years,” said Platov afterward. “I had promotional problems but that is over now and I thank Don King for becoming my new promoter. It was beautiful to fight outdoors in Florida. Harold Sconiers was good tonight. We had an accidental clash of head that caused the gash outside my left eye. But he gave me good work. My coach told me between the first and second round that I should throw the uppercut. I was throwing too wide. I threw the uppercut in the second round and my opponent walked right into it. It was great to come back with a knockout. Tell everyone Oleg Platov is back.”
Jonathan Banks weighed in at 23 pounds (10.6 kg) less than Seth Mitchell.
Митчелл перевесил Бэнкса на 10 кг
Deontay Wilder says both Wladimir Klitschko and Mariusz Wach showed character in their fight.
Деонтей Уайлдер: Кличко и Вах показали характер
Francesco Pianeta (WBO #9) won today by KO 1 over Nelson Dario Dominguez.
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World Boxing News: Banks exposes Mitchell vulnerability to score TKO
Kronk fighter elevates status with shock win
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Johnathon Banks is in line for some huge heavyweight fights in the near future after dropping highly regarded Seth Mitchell three times on the way to stunning upset win at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.
‘Mr. Banks’ began the contest sluggishly and looked shaky early on as Mitchell loaded up with bombs from the off. The 30 year-old managed to get through with one of his own as a reminder to Mitchell though, and came out in the second with meaner intentions.
A clean uppercut early in the round had Mitchell in trouble, before Banks jumped all over him to score a first knockdown. ‘Mayhem’ looked far from ready to continue as referee Eddie Cotton waved Banks to fight on and he duly dropped Mitchell for a second time.
Cotton then warned Mitchell that if he hit the canvas again he would call it off and within seconds, Banks had put him down again, this time even heavier than previously and the fight was over.
Banks dedicated his victory to his former trainer Emanuel Steward who passed away late last month and now moves on to the unthinkable possibility of him facing world champion Wladimir Klitschko, whom Banks recently trained to a win over Mariusz Wach in the absence of Steward.
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How the hell does hellinus get No.1 contender spot after that performance.
I like the guy and root for him, but fucking hell.
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Banks heard Steward's voice say 'be first' against Mitchell
Q&A: Banks heard Steward's voice say 'be first' against Mitchell | RingTV
RingTV: What was this like for you?
Johnathon Banks: It was really emotional. A lot of people didn’t think I could win this fight, My mom is crying, she was really emotional. This time last week, I was working Wladimir Klitschko’s corner this time last week in Hamburg, Germany.
I heard Emanuel’s voice every second, same as last week in Hamburg, I heard his voice last week. Emanuel introduced me to all of this. I can’t help but to hear his voice.
RingTV: How old were you when you first walked into Kronk?
JB: I was 15 when I first walked into Kronk. When I first saw Emanuel, I remember I first walked up to him to say something and just kept walking (laughs.) The next time I saw him, I was in the ring sparring. Emanuel stopped the sparring and said, 'Come over here for a minute.'
He told me what to do, '"Put the right here, put the left hand here," and then sent me back out to do it. I did it and I dropped the guy, and Emanuel turned around and said, "See."
RingTV: How tough was this night for you?
JB: It was very tough. We were all representing Emanuel and keeping the Kronk legacy alive. We all had to keep our emotions bottled up until after the fight. It wasn't easy. But myself, my trainer, Sugar Hill, we had a job to do.
RingTV: What did you hurt Mitchell with?
JB: I hit him with a right hand. I was shocked that I hurt him. I didn’t think it hurt him because he was ducking under. I saw his feet wobble, and I was trying to do what Witherspoon didn’t do.
I wanted to keep touching him, keep touching him. He was hurt real bad the first time. I wanted the fight to continue. I wanted to stretch him out.
RingTV: Were you thinking of Emanuel?
JB: I was thinking of Emanuel all through the fight. I wouldn’t be where I am, right here, and in Hamburg, Germany, thanks to him. I’m showing my appreciation by working hard so I can continue in his name. I can still hear his words, "You can’t win unless you let your hands go. Be first. Be in control."
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Nice to see Platov back in action. It's been over two years since his last fight. I noticed his comeback fight was on a Don King card. Did he sign with King?
I've read Oleg Maskaev is planning to return in late December. Hopefully it's just a farewell fight in Moscow.
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The Stiverne vs. Arreola WBC final eliminator has been moved to Jan 26.
Ward-Pavlik, Arreola-Stiverne Double at Galen Center - Boxing News
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Johnson: I’ll beat Fury so bad he’ll want to retire
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Tyson Fury vs. Kevin Johnson, December 1st on Wealth TV and WealthTV.com
Heavyweight Kevin “Kingpin” Johnson says former world heavyweight champion Larry Holmes will inspire him to defeat Tyson Fury in their 12-round showdown at Belfast’s Odyssey Arena on December 1st. The 33-year-old Johnson started his professional career with the legendary heavyweight and is confident that the knowledge he gained from Holmes will give him the advantage over unbeaten Fury in the fight that can be seen on Wealth TV and WealthTV.com. Johnson, previously went the distance with WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko in 2009, insists that his all round experience will be too much for 24-year-old world title prospect Fury.
“I learned from the best working with Larry Holmes at the start of my career,” said Johnson. “He’s a boxing legend and he taught me everything I know – he taught me all the things that Fury wishes he knew. It was a real boxing education working with Larry, he did it all in the ring. So I know that I have the tools to beat Fury, no doubt. I’ll beat Fury so bad he’ll want to retire, everyone will see that on December 1 in Belfast. Fury’s just not in my class.”
Johnson is determined to get back on the road to another world title fight and that is why he has taken the opportunity of facing Fury in Belfast.
“I have learned a lot from the Klitschko fight, there were mistakes I made in that fight but I am the better man for it and I will get another world title fight. When I beat Fury that should put me back in the frame for another world title shot. I’ve been like a lot of American fighters recently who have been on the outside of the world heavyweight scene but when I beat Fury that will change. Fury’s a good fighter, he’s done well but I’ll take him to school in Belfast.”
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K2 Promotions signs Wladimir Tereshkin
World Boxing News: K2 Promotions sign-up Klitschko sparring partner
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Now it's official! The young Russian heavyweight prospect Wladimir Tereshkin (14-0-1,7) has signed the contract with Klitschko brothers’ K2 Promotions, Ukraine.
He is 198 cm (6’6’’) tall, his weight is about 240 lbs. He feels comfortably in both orthodox and southpaw stances.
“Wladimir Tereshkin is the future World heavyweight champion. Being only 24 he has 14 victories with 7 kos and one draw in 15 bouts. Our plan is very simple – we tune him up after a long break and proceed with facing the best heavyweights in the world. I anticipate that within the next couple of years Wladimir will get his chance to fight for the world title” – said K2 General Manager Alexander A. Krassyuk.
In 2007 Wladimir signed with Universum Box Promotions. His pro debut happened in the Luan Krasniqi vs Tony Thompson undercard when the 19-year old boxer knocked out his opponent in the first round. He won 7 more bouts within next 10 months. This series of victories was broken in April 2008 when judges scored the draw with the Turkish Adnan Serin.
He won two more bouts with Universum and afterwards being already the free agent he had two more successful fights in Finland and Russia. Then he left for Los Angeles where he trained at Freddie Roach’s Wild Card Gym. On April 4th 2010 in Las Vegas he gained a convincing unanimous decision over the American Joseph Rabotte. In January 2012 he came back to the ring winning the Russian giant Eugeniy Orlov despite the long break in fighting practice and considerable weight difference (Orlov was 6’9”, 330 lbs).
In July 2012 Wladimir Tereshkin was invited to WBO, WBA, IBF and IBO heavyweight Champion Wladimir Klitschko’s training camp as the southpaw sparring partner (Klitschko was getting prepared for Tony Thompson). He impressed Klitschko with his skills and again was invited to the camp this fall, then Tereshkin helped Wladimir (as the orthodox) to prepare for Wach.
“Wladimir is a very gifted sportsman he is one of my best sparring partners. He has a very precious talent – he fights both in Orthodox and Southpaw stances. I truly consider him to be one of the biggest Russian heavyweight prospects” – noted Wladimir Klitschko.
“If you want to be the best – work with the bests! I kept this idea in mind when taking the decision about my professional career. While working with Klitschko I made sure that talent is 1 per cent of inspiration and 99 of perspiration. I was inspired by Klitschko brothers and now ready to work hard to overcome all the obstacles on my way to the World Championship. I want my homeland (Republic of Mordovia in Russian Federation) to be proud of me!” – said Wladimir Tereshkin.
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The best heavyweight from the US
World Boxing News: Johnathon Banks: 'The Best Heavyweight in the US'
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In less than two rounds this past Saturday night, the global landscape of the heavyweight boxing division was given a much-needed shot in the arm. World ranked heavyweight Johnathon Banks proved himself to be “The Best Heavyweight From The United States” with a devastating second round knockout of undefeated and highly regarded Seth Mitchell at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Broadcast LIVE on HBO’s World Championship Boxing, the replay will be shown Tonight at 12:15AM ET/PT and Tomorrow night, Tuesday, NOVEMBER 20 on HBO2 at 11:00PM ET/PT.
Along with training for his own heavyweight showdown with Mitchell, the 30-year-old Emanuel Steward Protégé was preparing World Heavyweight Champion Wladimir Klitschko in Austria for his defense against world ranked challenger Mariusz Wach. Klitschko’s fight took place on NOVEMBER 10 in Hamburg, Germany where won a dominant twelve round decision with Banks in his corner.
“My training schedule was hard but I’ve been a boxing person my whole life. I trained twice each day for my fight with my trainer Javan ‘Sugar” Hill (Steward’s nephew) and I trained Wladimir twice each day for his fight” said the Detroit native.
“Having Wladimir win his fight and then beating Mitchell on HBO a week later made it completely worthwhile” said the classy and humble Banks who was tabbed by Klitschko to lead his training camp and work his corner upon the untimely passing of Hall of Fame trainer Steward.
“Emanuel was my trainer, friend and mentor since I was 15. All the time I spent with him over the years in and out of the Kronk Gym prepared me for this time. I’m glad it worked out so well for Wlad and myself, just as Emanuel said it would go. We both felt his spirit in our fights and he was definitely still giving instructions from above.”
Added Tom Loeffler of K2 Promotions, “For a long time fans and media have looked for the next great heavyweight from the United States. Johnathon decisively added his name to the top of the list with his devastating stoppage of Mitchell. He had a terrific camp with the team in Austria and he was fully prepared for this fight.”
“This win opens a lot of doors now for Johnathon and there are many great matches for him in the heavyweight division. It’s a true testament to him as a person and his talents in the ring that he could overcome the adversity he’s faced over the last two months and put on such a great performance.
“Never before has a fighter trained and worked the corner of the World Heavyweight Champion and then won his own highly significant title fight the following week. “
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World Boxing News: David Price auctions off ring walk belt duties and VIP pass
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David Price is giving fans the chance to lead his ring walk when he defends his British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles against Matt Skelton next week.
The unbeaten scouser faces Skelton at Aintree Equestrian Centre on Friday 30th November and is holding a charity auction to carry his belts to the ring.
Price will give all the money raised for holding his Lonsdale belt to the Alder Hay Imagine appeal and the Hillsborough Justice Campaign for the Commonwealth belt.
The winner will also get two VIP tickets including full hospitality and also an invite to an exclusive VIP after show party.
Price said: “The reason I support Alder Hay is because both of my kids were treated there and were so well looked after.
“I will support the hospital for the rest of my career. They do amazing work
“The Hillsborough Campaign is very close to my heart. I am a proud Liverpool fan, but Hillsborough is something that even non-Liverpool fans are behind.”
There is a top class undercard including Darren Hamilton’s British light-welterweight title defence against local boxer Steve Williams.
Other boxers in action include Joe Selkirk, Danny Price, Tony Dodson, Mike Stafford, Andy Colquahoun, Wayne Adeniyi, Neil Perkins and Tommy Carrus.
World Boxing News: Skelton: Price fight is must win
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Matt Skelton would never claim to be the second coming of Ali. A mauler and a brawler, the 'Bedford Bear' has earned his moniker for obvious reasons.
Get in the ring with Skelton and you'll know you're in a fight – expect to have everything, including the kitchen sink, thrown at you!
The former British and European heavyweight champion – and world title challenger – may not be easy on the eye, but he's a man you'd want alongside you in the trenches.
Matt, 45, is never afraid of walking into oncoming fire if it means landing his own shots – just ask Tom Dallas.
In March 2012, with the Chatham prospect looking for a morale-boosting win after suffering a KO defeat to David Price in his previous outing, Skelton, inactive for over a year, was offered up as the sacrificial lamb ... but didn't read the script.
Matt, 28-6 (23), walked through everything Tom threw at him before eventually pummelling Dallas to defeat in five rounds to prove that he still had the desire, and the ability, to make waves in the domestic heavyweight scene.
Next up, Skelton faces the man at the pinnacle of the British heavyweight pile, Liverpool's huge-punching David Price.
The pair will clash for Price's domestic and Commonwealth titles at the Aintree Equestrian Centre on November 30 in a contest where most people only see one outcome – another Price KO.
Matt, however, has other ideas. Hear more from him ahead of the contest:
How are you feeling and how's training going?
Training's been going well. The initial issue before my previous fights was sparring but we've sorted that out. [Trainer] Kevin [Sanders] is working with a couple of heavyweights of David's height, and there are a couple of guys from my gym who are about 6'7". But I'm not in any doubt this is what it'll be like in a fight situation because sparring's totally different.
You've been in with some good fighters over the years like Danny Williams, Michael Sprott, Kubrat Pulev, Martin Rogan, Paolo Vidoz and Ruslan Chagaev. Is David Price the best you've faced?
Obviously at the moment he's the best around, but I look back when I fought Danny Williams and people said I shouldn't have been fighting him. I had people who had known Sprott from his amateur career who said I shouldn't be fighting him because of his pedigree.
I think the best I've fought to date, technically wise, was Chagaev who was unbeaten at the time.
It's hard to say [whether Price is the best]. Price is a good fighter; he's got good natural attributes for a heavyweight; he's got height, and he's well-schooled.
I expect a tough fight and I always go into fights expecting that, and I think if you don't then you're in for a bit of a shock. I always think anyone in the fight game wants to fight hard and that's what's going to come at you.
What will David Price face from you that he hasn't from anybody else yet?
I'm not throwing stones by any means, but he fought Sam Sexton and I sparred with Sam before that fight and Sam was working on a few things and [during the fight] I thought 'Sam's standing off him and letting him dictate what he wanted to do'.
I think there comes a time in a fight when you've got to just throw caution to the wind; you think 'this man's beating me to the jab' and you've got to go and have a fight and dig deep and that's what I've always done.
I've come into the game with no amateur pedigree; I just come to have a fight and people know that about me. I'm not trying to make out over the years I've learnt to shuffle like Ali. I go in there to have a fight and I don't think he's had that with anyone else. Obviously he knows what I bring and he'll be working to counteract that.
Isn't part of the problem though that to have a fight with him you've got to get close and he's good at not letting opponents do that?
Yes, absolutely, but I don't think he's fought a fighter who fights on your chest. He fought Audley [Harrison] and Sexton and knocked them out, but they're boxers and I think that plays into his hands.
John McDermott did try to rush him and get close but he came unstuck in a round.
Yes, but let's be fair, that isn't John McDermott's game from what we've seen over the years. He probably just thought 'this is a tactic I need to employ to win this fight' and it didn't work for him.
I'm not trying to dress it up; I just come and have a row.
A lot of punters see this fight as a mismatch and a formality – do you understand that?
Absolutely. I'm 45; I've been fighting for 10 years; I've been inactive for 18 months of the last three years, and I've had three fights this year and the only one I think that has any recognition is Tom Dallas. That's me being truthful.
I can understand people's views and they're entitled to them, but I'm not going in there with that opinion or I wouldn't have taken the fight. I'm going in there with a strong belief, and I do believe he's very beatable. Althugh I'm not saying it's going to be an easy fight.
He knows as a fighter that anything can happen, and I'm confident in my ability and what I'm going to do in the fight and how I'm going to take the fight to him.
I understand people's scepticism but there's nothing I can do to change that apart from on the night.
Is this a must-win fight? Is there anywhere for you to go if you lose?
To me it's must win fight not because there's nowhere else to go but because I want to win. Every fight's like that.
I'm here thinking 'I'm still fighting and I'm enjoying it'. I'm staying fit, and I'm training as hard as I have for any fight.
How confident are you of causing an upset?
I am confident. I've trained hard and I'm not one to brag or make predictions but I just feel that I'm going to win.
I've put the work in; I'm not taking anything away from him. He's a good fighter but I feel I've got what it takes on the night to beat him.
There's no pressure on me and I'm going out there to enjoy it.
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World Boxing News: Klitschko v Povetkin next, then Helenius or Pulev await
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Exciting news for Robert Helenius (18-0, 11 KOs) and Kubrat Pulev (17-0, 9 KOs). Both top heavyweight contenders currently hold the number one spot in their respective rankings.
After beating former world champions Lamon Brewster, Samuel Peter and Siarhei Liakhovich, the WBO (World Boxing Organization) already instated Helenius as their number one fighter back in September of last year.
However, after the fight for the European Championship against Dereck Chisora in December 2011, the Finn had to take a longer break due to a serious shoulder injury. On November 10, Helenius gave his successful comeback in Helsinki. After ten rounds, the "Nordic Nightmare" won a unanimous points decision against Sherman "The Tank" Williams - the WBO's previous number ten. In their latest Rankings, 28-year-old Helenius is back as the number one ranked boxer.
Kubrat Pulev has also been enjoying some very successful months. The prodigy of coach Otto Ramin first laced his gloves as a professional back in
September of 2009. In his debut fight as a pro, he beat Romanian Florian
Benche on points. Since then, the 31-year-old has won every single one of
his 17 fights and boasts a perfect record. The big break came this year
after beating Alexander Dimitrenko to claim the European Championship on May 5 in Erfurt, Germany. Another victory followed on September 29, when the Bulgarian took on the 140-Kilo colossus Alexander Ustinov in Hamburg.
Hence, the move up to first place of the official IBF (International Boxing
Federation) rankings was just a matter of time.
The current WBO and IBF Champion is Wladimir Klitschko. The Ukrainian also
holds the WBA (World Boxing Association) Super Champion status. The regular WBA Champion is Alexander Povetkin (25-0, 17 Kos), who is signed to Team Sauerland just like Helenius and Pulev. "The hunt for Wladimir Klitschko is on. First, he will have to face mandatory challenger Alexander Povetkin.
Once that fight has happened, we will see if Klitschko is still the
champion," said a confident Kalle Sauerland. "We already have one
heavyweight world champion in Povetkin. With Robert Helenius and Kubrat
Pulev we have two more fighters who capable of taking the belts of
Klitschko. Added to that, we also have 24-year-old heavyweight hopeful
Edmund Gerber in our ranks. But before we can start thinking of anything
else, Klitschko has to face Povetkin."
