WBA Middleweight Champion Gennady Golovkin Arrives in New York City
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It has been Golovkin's dream to fight in Madison Square Garden and he has been invited to attend the NY Rangers game at The Garden tonight. Golovkin: "This is my first time in New York and it is a great city. I love the energy of the people and I can help them celebrate the Super Bowl victory of the New York Giants. There are great boxing fans in New York - at the airport people were already asking for my autograph."
The Middleweight champion has a full schedule this week. In addition to the Rangers game tonight he has meetings with the major US television companies. On Wednesday morning he will meet with the Ambassador from Kazakhstan and will then attend a special event planned for him at the Consul General office later in the afternoon.
To Felix Sturm: I want a rematch
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After recently hearing that Felix has announced the date of his next fight (April 13th) in Germany, I would like to make it known that I have still not heard anything of a rematch. I don’t know whether their team have discussed opponents but I am here Felix – ready and waiting. Felix has been a great champion, but both me and him know that night in Mannheim he did not beat me. Felix cannot beat me. He knows I am the better fighter and so I am not expecting him to offer me a rematch. You offered Randy Griffin one and the same to Matthew Macklin, so you have proved that you try and correct close fights (or losses) but I don’t think that the Sturm team are confident that you can win this one and as a result they and you will avoid me.
Kell Brook: I'm on The Right Pace To a Title Shot in 2012
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And while Galarza showed good heart to survive as long as he did, he finally crumpled under the sheer volume and variety of Brook's punches. Promoter Eddie Hearn said Brook would fight for a world title in 2012. However, the welterweight division is brimming with world-class talent, with Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao in possession of two of the four major titles. The 25-year-old Brook, a former stable-mate of Naseem Hamed, is also keen on a match with former light-welterweight world champion Amir Khan, who has spoken of moving up a division.
"I've always boxed in Britain so to be have been here [in the United States] on a massive show is a great feeling," said Brook, who is now unbeaten in 26 fights.
"You'll be seeing me here again and there will be an even better performance. Boxing fans all round the world were watching this, I've hit a new audience now. There's no rush to go for a world title, it's about being brought on at the right pace and I trust Eddie Hearn and the team to get me there in the right way. It's only a matter of time but I'm not panicking."
Hernandez-Cunningham rematch February 4
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IBF cruiserweight champion Yoan Pablo Hernandez (25-1, 13 KOs) meets ex-champion Steve “USS” Cunningham (24-3, 12 KOs) in a rematch on February 4 at the Fraport Arena in Frankfurt, Germany. Hernandez won a split technical decision over Cunningham after the ring doctor incorrectly called for a stoppage due to a cut suffered by Hernandez and the IBF ordered a rematch after a Cunningham protest.
Tomasz Adamek Reportedly Parting From Main Events
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Video+Roy Jones Jr. vs. Max Alexander
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In a cruiserweight clash, four division world champion Roy Jones Jr. (55-8, 40 KOs) outclassed former “Contender” participant Max Alexander (14-6-2, 2 KOs) over ten rounds on Saturday night at the Civic Center in Atlanta, Georgia. The 42-year-old Jones rebounded from three straight losses, taking a ten round unanimous decision by scores of 100-90, 99-91, 100-90. Alexander’s last win was in 2007. Jones claimed the UBO Intercontinental belt with the win.
Lamont Peterson Unseats Amir Khan, Wins The Titles
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Khan came out fast and his hand speed was doing damage. He dropped Peterson with a solid right hand and followed up with several good punches. Peterson found his tempo in the second, with Khan still controlling the action.
In the third, it was all Peterson, who rocked Khan and had him on shaky legs after landing a hard shot to the body and then multiple crisp shots to the head. Khan held and stayed on his feet to get out of trouble.
Photos: Hopkins, Mitchell, HBO Welcomed By DC Mayor
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(From Left to Right) HBO Sports Senior Vice President Kery Davis, Golden Boy Promotions Chief Operating Officer David Itskowitch, undefeated heavyweight contender Seth Mitchell, Light Heavyweight World Champion and Golden Boy Promotions Partner Bernard Hopkins, Washington, DC Council Chairman Kwame R. Brown, D.C. Washington, DC Council member Vincent Orange (D-At Large) and Washington, DC Mayor Vincent C. Gray pose at a press conference on December 7, 2011 at the John A. Wilson Building in Washington, DC where Mayor Gray and Council Chairman Brown welcomed big time boxing’s return to Washington, DC where unified Super Lightweight World Champion Amir Khan will defend his world titles against number one rated super lightweight contender Lamont Peterson and undefeated heavyweight contender Seth Mitchell will face heavyweight contender Timur Ibragimov on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at The Walter E. Washington Convention Center in fights televised live on HBO’s World Championship Boxing in the United States and on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom. Photos by Delane Rouse - Hoganphotos.
Arthur Abraham To Face Farias in January 14th Return
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“I want to put on a good fight for my fans,” King Arthur said. “Of course I have learned from my defeats. But now is the time to look ahead and get ready to fight again. I want to win back the hearts of my fans, and in order to do so, I need a convincing victory. January 14 will be the start of something new for me. I want to begin the new year with an exciting victory and then set my sights on a world title again.”
Farias (19-1, 11 KOs) has never been beaten by knockout or decision. His only loss was a disqualification when he punched after the “break”-command.
“We have analysed him on tape,” coach Ulli Wegner said. “He´s a tough guy with a lot of fighting spirit. He will be difficult to beat. But Arthur knows that he needs to put on a convincing performance. It will be an interesting encounter.” The fight will be contested above the middleweight limit.
Tickets are available at www.boxen.com .
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