(6KO), and Serrano is 42-2-1 (30KO). Tyson was unable to record a KO, but was in control for the majority of the fight. Nevada! facebook.com/groups/womensboxing/, # Its just brilliant whats happening in New York this week. The fight marked the first time two undefeated fighters met for the world heavyweight title. Neither boxer has ever fought at MSG and this will be Fielding's first fight in the United States. Facebook: Back then 80% of the audience had already decided womens boxing wasnt for them. . Im so glad this day has come.. placement: 'Right Rail Thumbnails', he is one of the few heavyweight prospects Im excited about. Katie Taylor defeated Amanda Serrano in a fight that inspires hope for the future of women's boxing. Commey is making his way to the ring in a white robe with blue and black trim. Unbeaten junior lightweight Bruce Shu Shu Carrington (3-0, 2 KOs) scored a spectacular fifth round KO over the very game Yeuri Andujar (5-5-1, 3 KOs). Great! Unbeaten junior welterweight Armani Almestica (5-0, 5 KOs) dominated and stopped Luis Valentin Portalatin (3-4, 1 KO) in round three. Katie Taylor defeated Amanda Serrano in a fight that inspires hope for the future of women's boxing. Sony Hall. GRISHAM: Katie's knees buckle. Couch is emphatic that, had she been given a proper platform, Rijker could have matched the impact of Taylor and Serrano. but (if Taylor vs. Lopez will be inside Madison Square Garden's Hulu Theater. They both knew it was tight. On the first night, Hayley Williams kicked a couple of disruptive fans out. Social Media Lomachenko tries to close in style while Commey is in full survival mode, clinching and wrapping and generally holding on for dear life. To talk about the history of boxing you must discuss Madison Square Garden,and to talk about the iconic moments at Madison Square Garden you must bring up the Sweet Science. Its like the commentator trying to convince the viewer we are watching history unfold ..Id love to compare these idiots to whoever commentated to even say an Oscar in his way up the ladder..there werent these , oohs and ahhs, as knocked even better comp out. Before the fight, Holyfield said he would knock Lewis out in the third round. Worst case a draw. Pitino had attended a few games . Ireland's Katie Taylor defeated Puerto Rico's Amanda Serrano Saturday night in the first boxing match headlined by two women at New York's Madison Square Garden. The referee warned Cotto, but that would not be his last low blow of the night. Berlanga needs work and it shows, no laterals no speed and extremely predictable but no need to make this about the west side story you tool, I agree that Rolls fought scared, he may even have won if he hadnt. Twitter: @wbanbuzz It was Gatti's first defense of the IBF featherweight championship. WBAN scored the fight 96-94 "Women's Boxing" The fight was a symbol of a larger generational clash and a divided crowd flooded into the Garden to watch the two greats battle it out. All rights reserved. Ali doused the fight's promotion with gasoline to . Katie Taylor was given the nod by two judges by scores of 97-93 and 96-93, with a third giving it to Amanda . We're ringside at Madison Square Garden as Lomachenko, the two-time Olympic gold medalist three-weight champion from Ukraine who for years had been widely regarded as boxing's pound-for-pound . The fight not only lived up to it; it possibly exceeded it. container: 'taboola-right-rail-thumbnails', 1 May 2022 Boxing 1325 Katie Taylor edged Amanda Serrano on points with a split-decision victory in an instant classic at Madison Square Garden in New York. I remember one other thing I said to Katie: Imagine making $1m at Madison Square Garden in a headline bout. I just said it as a salesman line. In the eight-round junior middleweight co-feature, 19-year-old Puerto Rican star XANDER ZAYAS will open his 2022 campaign against QUINCY CHICO LAVALLAIS. Frazier'sknockout punchwas so hard that it sent Mathisbloodied and over the bottom strand of the ropes. AMANDA SERRANO: Look at this crowd. Long ago! In a history-first a female Subscribe to Sky Sports News: http://bit.ly/SkySportsNewsSubKatie Taylor showed immense courage and powers of recovery as she retained her status as undisp. Sometimes that counter found its mark, since Anderson doesnt have much of a defense, but most of his wild counters missed. New York, NY. Thats all for tonight. In the main event, former lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez from Brooklyn, NY makes his second appearance at junior welterweight when he takes on former European champion . Early in the fight, it became clear that Bowe was outmatched, asGolota threw and landed more punches. www.womensboxing.org And now were here., A long way from New York city, the pain in Jane Couch has eased a little this week. I didnt have the media training or even the personality they do. Maybe Rolls body language hurt him on the scorecards. Anthony Joshua: "The boxing world needs Tyson Fury fight", Josh Taylor (c) vs. Teofimo Lopez for the WBO and The Ring super lightweight titles, Xander Zayas vs. Ronald Cruz; Junior Middleweights, Henry Lebron vs. Christian Tapia; Junior Lightweights, Omar Rosario vs. Jan Carlos Rivera; Junior Welterweights, Bruce Carrington vs. TBA ; Featherweights. Just let people see fighters like Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano and theyll be convinced.. Somehow, Mathis got up,but the referee stopped the fight. I went to Katie about four years ago and said: Ive had a great idea. Hard-hitting Brooklyn-born super middleweight sensation EDGAR THE CHOSEN ONE BERLANGA will defend his NABO belt against former world title challenger STEVE ROLLS in the 10-round main event. Some of boxing's most iconic moments have happened at New York's Madison Square Garden. The 21-year-old boxer has already won five national championships in the U.S. She is meeting Serrano for the first time at the Garden because the young pro athlete says she will be managed by . At only 25, Lopez has already secured himself as an elite fighter by beating Richard Commey in 2019 for the IBF lightweight title and Vasiliy Lomachenko in 2020 for the WBA, WBO, and The Ring belts. Unbeaten welterweight Jahi Tucker (7-0, 4 KOs) outpointed Tracey McGruder (6-2 4 KOs) over six rounds by scores of 60-52, 59-55, 59-55. She was doubling up to the body, left hook to the head, switching. On the first night, Hayley Williams kicked a couple of disruptive fans out. Judah managed to get up after every dropto the canvas, but as Cotto turned him sideways along the ropes while throwing punches, the refwas forced to stop the fight. Great to see Management Faith with two top prospects being matched tough. Josh Taylor vs. Teofimo Lopez date, start time, odds, price & card for 2023 boxing fight, Sign up to watch Josh Taylor vs. Teofimo Lopez, exclusively on ESPN+. I think Zayas is the next great Middleweight and his time might be as soon as September next year. I also want to see how Zayas defense holds against more opponents with good offensive strategies/skills. # They were so confident and there was also this feeling that we need to make this a significant moment in sport. And Lomachenko lands a crisp three-punch combinations in the last 10 seconds that sends Commey reeling backwards into the ropes and ignites the crowd then gestures to his opponent to go to his corner from the center of the ring before the bell sounds. Not much action at all as they measure one another. I like the pace theyre moving him at. Martin did what he did all night but Teofimo never really proved what he can do. Another for Loma. Alvarez notable victories: Gennady Golovkin this past September, Amir Khan, Miguel Cotto and Sugar Shane Mosley. Scores were 80-72, 79-73, 79-73, but it wasnt as easy as the judges tallies indicated. I did not pay as close attention to the Luis fight so I cannot offer a fair opinion. The 28-year-old Alvarez comes into the fight with a recordof 50-1-2 with 34 KOs. Nicolson, of Queensland, Australia, fought a non-title six I am starting to notice a pattern with this announcing team. Katie Taylor goes up against Delfine Persoon at Madison Square Garden in 2019. Its got the stigma of a tough, rough mans sport. They reflected on the magnitude of a contest for Taylors undisputed world lightweight titles which is full of jeopardy for both of them. Golota hit Bowe below the belt for the final time in the seventh round causing him to be disqualified for excessive low blows. Lo-ma! ring through the lower bowl of the Garden as the fighters are given their final instructions. Lomachenko didnt make the statement he was hoping for, but this masterclass performance shows hes very much in the crowded mix at 135lbs. Madison Square Garden III is the house that Tex built. Two decorated fighters clash inside Madison Square Garden's Hulu Theater on June 10. Its Bloomberg, CNN, the Today Show.. Top Rank Boxing returns to Hulu Theater at MSG on Saturday, March 19 with an explosive tripleheader featuring three of Boxings brightest young superstars! Zayas looks like the future star of the show. RT @DanRafael1: Very scarce site poster in my #boxing collection from when @Andy_destroyer1 shockingly knocked out Anthony Joshua to win the unified heavyweight title in one of the biggest upsets I've ever been ringside for on an electric night at Madison Square Garden -- 4 years ago today. All rights reserved. Group Facebook, but (if The fight of the century, Muhammad Ali versus Joe Frazier, was at the Garden. Last night, she brought one famous fan to the stage. Horrible decision. The song is an unusual one: More Than Gold by the Nigerian gospel artist Judith Kanayo. Call 888.609.7599. Julan (12-2, 10 KOs) has lost his last two bouts by unanimous decision. By clicking the 'sign up' button, you agree that each of MSG Sports, MSG Entertainment, Sphere Entertainment and their promotional partners may send you emails at the address provided above from time to time on behalf of themselves and their affiliates and partners that may be of interest to you, including about events, promotions, activities and brands. And the second minute. Commey catches Lomachenko stationary in the pocket and lands a left uppercut flush but the Ukrainian takes it well. At some point, I will need to see him face more opponents with at least stinging-solid punches, to see how he reacts to catching it on his chin. Guardians unofficial score: Lomachenko 10-9 Commey (Lomachenko 49-46 Commey). Another man started hitting Golota in the head with a walkie-talkie, cutting the fighter. Boxing Photographer, said on Facebook, "Last night ranks among A venue vector icon. Buy Boxing tickets on Ticketmaster. In round eight, Frazier grabbed Ali by the wrists, swinging Ali into the center of the ring. Guardians unofficial score: Lomachenko 10-9 Commey (Lomachenko 59-55 Commey). I hope he DOES get things together, and I hope he DOES make a shxt-ton of money, and I hope he can rise up and get out before the sport and the ignorant, illiterate people like some of those on this forum finish attacking his humanity and pride. of Fame event to plan! But to have your name on the marquee outside of "The World's Most Famous Arena" and compete within the confines of The Garden is something boxers dream of. Notable firsts February 12, 1879 - The first artificial ice rink in North America opens at the Garden. multi-world champion bout was featured in the main event, with a Olympic silver medalist Keyshawn Davis (7-0, 5 KOs) scored a one-sided eight round unanimous decision over three-time former world title challenger Juan Carlos Burgos (35-7-3, 21 KOs) in a lightweight clash. the super middleweights. In my opinion it should have been a draw!! The crowd was not happy with the draw and let the judges know about it. It makes us feel that, after decades of prejudice and pain, womens boxing has finally been transformed. That blew my socks off, Hearn says, because, until then, I didnt know what they were planning to do with the lights on Saturday night. When you think of boxing and MSG, there are a few names that immediately jump out. Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano will become the first two female fighters to headline a boxing match at Madison Square Garden when they fight on Saturday night. We can sell tickets, Not about money for me: Tyson Fury reiterates plan to retire after Whyte win. The history of boxing at Madison Square Garden, Join DAZN to watch Canelo-Fielding and more than a 100fight nightsa year. Commey is throwing back, however, and lands a couple thudding body shots from his defensive posture before escaping to the center of the ring. Perhaps Serrano summed it up best after the fight. The music legend has performed at the New The ring announcer is making the introductions and going through the particulars and we should be under way momentarily! Wizkid fan jumps on stage & gets tackled by security original sound - Sherrina. As we approach the landmark moment on Saturday night when Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano step into the ring at Madison Square Garden in New York to contest the most significant and lucrative fight in the history of womens boxing, the promoter and the pioneer sound relieved and ecstatic. ten-round multi-title unification competition in the battle of It was only the changing perception of womens sport in general that opened the door to Katie. Last night, Paramore played their second straight night at Madison Square Garden. Anderson simply slugged out an immobile opponent who didnt have the ability or power to hurt him. She had such power like [the British middleweight] Savannah Marshall has now. Instagram: @wbanbuzz Jack Dempsey only fought once in the Garden, but it was a fight to remember. Hes now made his pitch to fight George Kambosos Jr for the unified lightweight title, saying he will go to Australia to do it. Sugar Ray Robinson won a unanimous 10-round decision. The air will air on ESPN and ESPN+ in the U.S. and Sky Sports in the U.K. Rocky Marciano versus Joe Lewis was also there. Commeys best round since the first but Lomachenkos sheer offensive output, especially in the first minute, is enough to win the round. 133, of Brooklyn, New York, with final scoring of 96-94 It marked the beginning of what would be a trilogy of fights to win the world middleweight title. Thats what Katie Taylor has built. Lomachenko is coming alive in the second, throwing and landing more. I knew it would happen. Stripped of multiple belts since then, Taylor will look to continue his run as champion in enemy territory. I was on the undercard and Barry and Emanuel Steward [the brilliant American trainer] were having breakfast in Foxwoods Casino. Beating Jose Ramirez for the WBC and WBO belts, Taylor beat Jack Catterall via a controversial split decision scoring. A guide to New York City while visiting for the fight, Ahead of Canelo fight, Rocky Fielding has been tested in and out the ring. Ooops, Berlanga was supposed to win by TKO or KO. Please dont get me wrong I do like Teofimos boxing skills and I have seen most of his fights but he had a very hard time with Martin and I really dont think he was into the fight. Frank Sinatra was even ringside as a photographer after being hired by a magazine to take photos of the event. Eddie Hearn and Jane Couch could hardly be more different but they are united this week by a shared disbelief and delight. Prudential Center . It is located in Midtown Manhattan between Seventh and Eighth Avenues from 31st to 33rd Street above Pennsylvania Station. Duran won without anytrouble and the Garden crowd went crazy. The Ukrainian twice screams to Commeys corner to stop the fight. Tyson Fury flew all the way from the UK to sing Bob Arum happy 90th birthday @ESPNRingside pic.twitter.com/4ItFAOWy9a. MORE: Canelo vs. Rocky: A guide to New York City while visiting for the fight, Joe Louisvs. Rocky Marciano Brockton Blockbuster. Btw, neither man celebrated after the final bell. And this past weekend, for the first time in its history, the Garden hosted a boxing match headlined by two women, and it sold out. Emile Griffith and Benny "Kid" Parethad their fair share of beef before the fight. Zayas looks way more promising!! to 3-0-0 (0KO), and Davis fell to 3-2-0 (0KO). Sign up to be the first to know about our upcoming eventswhether it be in the world of sports or entertainment. Now before he gets relieved ..rozier knows he getting fired, Agree, this guy is a racist. Hes got 19 fights now. This was the first time that the two stars met, but it would not be the last. Nasty stuff. Yet there is a sense of achievement for Couch because, during 39 pro bouts, she boxed on the undercard of some great fighters from Lennox Lewis and Vitali Klitschko to Roy Jones Jr and Naseem Hamed. . of Fame Induction Ceremony and Event - Saturday, October In alopsided unanimous decision, Tyson won the fight. A former Commonwealth super lightweight champion, Taylor made himself known by competing in the World Boxing Super Super Series light welterweight tournament in 2018. Amanda Serrano remains a world Send an Email "The Tartan Tornado" beat Ryan Martin in the quarter-finals, Ivan Baranchyk in the semi-finals for the IBF title, and Regis Prograis in the finals for the WBA and The Ring belts. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. Madison Square Garden IV opened Feb. 11, 1968 and went through a renovation in 2013. They also spoke about their Irish and Puerto Rican backgrounds. New York, NY. The New York City fight crowd lovedhim and the Garden became his second home. Im taking my ass to bed. at the Madison Square Garden/by Chris Mannix, but the judges saw The crowd of 18,096 gated $658,500, which was a record at the time. In addition, too many dang voices in Berlangas cornerone (1) voice, one (1) sound. 17, 2021 #madisonsquaregarden #morelovelessego #wizkid #madeinlagos #africantiktok #nigeriantiktok #afrobeats". When I ask if Barry Hearn had been interested in womens boxing Couch says: No, but he co-promoted the bill when Prince Naseem fought Augie Sanchez in Connecticut [in August 2000]. After it was over everyone, including my dad, went: Fucking hell. I knew then youve got to give her the platform to convince people to watch. Last Updated: March 8, 2022 | 4:30pm ET. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; Katie Taylor defeated Amanda Serrano by a split decision to retain her undisputed lightweight championship in an entertaining fight Saturday before a sellout crowd at Madison Square Garden in New York. Guardians unofficial score: Lomachenko 10-9 Commey (Lomachenko 79-72 Commey). www.wbanmember.com Madison Square Garden III opening:Jan. 9, 1925, Madison Square Garden IIII opening:Feb. 11, 1968, Highest grossing fight (boxing) at the box office: Evander Holyfield vs. Lennox Lewis, 1999, $11 million. Guardians unofficial score: Lomachenko 10-9 Commey (Lomachenko 109-99 Commey). seeing that womens boxing should have been in the mainstream It's been on, I wouldn't say, the outer fringes of the sport, but it definitely doesn't have the same level of attention, definitely level of pay as men who are fighting in the sport. Collazo dethrones Jerusalem for WBO 105lb title, WBO #1 welter Rocha KOs #10 Young in five, Wood tops lethargic Lara, regains WBA feather belt, Billam-Smith dethrones WBO cruiser champ Okolie, Lopez KOs Conlan, retains IBF feather title, Lara loses WBA feather title on the scale. 1 and 2 pound-for-pound best fighters in the world, respectively. The doctor inspects Commey before the start of the round before allowing the fight to continue. He may never figure it out, seems a little confused. i agree the espn announcers act like baby anderson is the 2nd coming in the heavy division he needs to fight better competition. RT @EddieHearn: This is darts..and this is the sold out Madison Square Garden in New York last night . rounder, she won a unanimous decision over Shanecqua Paisley Baltimore, Maryland, proved to be too much for her undefeated By the end of the fight, 10 arrests were made, eight policemen were injured and nine spectators were hospitalized. Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY. Frazier beat Mathis viaKO, which cameat 2:33 of the 11th round, to become theheavyweight champion of the world. What are some upcoming boxing matches? Salas corner stopped the fight. Footwork is below average. a unanimous decision for the WBC, WBA, IBF, and the WBO world with the website? NPR transcripts are created on a rush deadline by an NPR contractor. Thanks as always for following along with us and be sure to check out the fight report here. 02 Jun 2023 06:28:49 titles. Collazo dethrones Jerusalem for WBO 105lb title, WBO #1 welter Rocha KOs #10 Young in five, Wood tops lethargic Lara, regains WBA feather belt, Billam-Smith dethrones WBO cruiser champ Okolie, Lopez KOs Conlan, retains IBF feather title, Lara loses WBA feather title on the scale. She fought like a Mexican. The body language may have hurt Rolls. Radio City Music Hall. I couldnt represent womens boxing how they represent it. The fight was stopped in the eighth and Duran won his third world title. In a rematch set in Las Vegas eight months later, Lewis was given the unanimous decision many believed should have happened at the Garden. Carrington knocked Andujar out cold with a left hook at :51. I watched the DAZN card mostly and had the ESPN card on silently until the DAZN card ended. Putting a womens fight as the main event? We got about 3,000, mainly Irish fans, at Wembley Arena, and she was unbelievable. Next Hall GRISHAM: A fight worthy of the occasion. He should be making his move. They really cant win, but cause confusion and sometimes frustration, for these very talented young fighters. Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier would takethe ring togetherto face off at MSG once again nearly three years after their epic first fight. After logging in you can close it and return to this page. JESSICA MCCASKILL: Katie taking some big shots here. As we approach the landmark moment on Saturday night when Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano step into the ring at Madison Square Garden in New York to contest the most significant and lucrative fight in the history of womens boxing, the promoter and the pioneer sound relieved and ecstatic. He is not a well rounded fighter. It could still happen. It was Cotto's biggest win in front of his biggest audience and was arguably the biggest fight of the year. Berlanga needs to bury Tha Monsta and reinvent himself as a contender trying to.polish his craft to earn a title shot. Women Boxing Archive Network bigger event than I even imagined, billed as the greatest Im known for being aggressive but, at the same time, Im quietly conservative to ensure the right business decisions. Hate listening to joe tessitore kissing the home fighters ass..I was less impressed by Anderson today than prior fights..punches didnt look as devastating as in past..hitting a heavy bag for 2 minutes and he couldnt put him on floor. for Serrano. The login page will open in a new tab. Josh Taylor, a little lighter on the waist, will defend the WBO and The Ring super lightweight titles against . Frazier came into the fight 260 with23KOs and Ali entered the ring310 with25 KOs. Youre now on the list and will receive a confirmation email shortly. He was the featherweight champion and addedwelterweight andlightweight champion to his resume as well. The disgrace of "no mas,"where he stopped a fight against Sugar Ray Leonard by saying "no more" in Spanish,was gone. All Time - Ring Magazine - Feb. 2012, It's our pleasure to buy us a Coffee here, Sue Paret got caught upin the ropes during the12thround and took a beating that would eventually kill him. Shaheed I think you have a solid point. Berlangas not just limited but seems to be regressing. Boxing Junkie scored it for Taylor, 95-94. 107. Ali was anti-establishment and anti-war movement, while Frazier represented the other side. Guardians unofficial score: Lomachenko 10-8 Commey (Lomachenko 69-63 Commey). Prices then range from$90, $100, $200, $300, $400, $500, $600, $700, $800, $900, and $1,329. William David Besmanoff (October 4, 1932 - October 20, 2010) was a German boxer who was a heavyweight contender in the 1950s. It was a (SOUNDBITE OF SELLS BEATS' "STORMZY LONDON"). Its a harsh pill for him to swallow that hes not the relentless destroyer he was hyped up to be. Anderson needs to step up his caliber of opponents. Madison Square Garden II was designed by architectStanford White. And yes, he needs one voice in the corner, and yes, he needs to own his performance. This fight was one of the first major sporting events in New Yorkafter the 9/11 attacks and both fighters honored those who had fallen before the bout. OK, lets hit the brakes for just a minute here.The announcers and everyone else who have hyped Berlanga up to be a monster get to change their mind suddenly and say he needs a lot of work, but nobody gets to call THEM out for actually doing the hyping that PUT HIM in the unenviable situation? www.womenboxingrecords.com He seems to have exceptional skills and class outside the ring as well. Madison Square Garden III was that arena. The two would never get in the ring together again, but did take part in a notorious street fight two years later. (MAY 1) Last night at the Madison Square Garden, in New York, Joe Frazier entered the fight 19-0 with 17 KOs and Buster Mathis entered23-0, also with 17 KOs. Vasiliy Lomachenko wins by unanimous decision! He just doesnt have what it takes. Chants of Lo-ma! At the end of the fight, Bowe's camp went into the ring and went up to Golota, with one security member pushing him from behind. Commey beats the count and the referee allows him to continue. It didn't take too long for Golota's fans to enter the scrap and go after Bowe's entourage, whichwas punching back. TL Fox Inducted into the West Coast Hall of Fame Oct. MORE:Ahead of Canelo fight, Rocky Fielding has been tested in and out the ring. One hundred per cent. On International Womens Day were going to do an all-female card at Madison Square Garden in the Hulu theatre. Kelly then deducted a point from Golota in the fourth, when the Polish fighter dropped Bowe to the ground with a shot below the belt. Another easy round for Lomachenko. Time will tell during Zayas next 7-10 fights. Photograph: Al Bello/Getty Images Taylor, in her unassuming way, reflects on the presence of Paul and the subsequent . MSG is a special place for many reasons, the history,the uniqueness of the building and the fights that made it The Mecca of Boxing. Youve got to get paid. So he gave me some money. The arena was designed by Thomas W. Lamb, costing $4.75 million and taking 249 days. Davis, 125, of Houston, Texas. Not throwing with bad intentions. She taught me thats wrong. Accessibility Services. 04 Jun 2023 09:38:11 I still feel it, Couch admits, because it was actually cruel what [the boxing authorities and promoters] did to me. The rising American contender, who answered the opening bell in a southpaw stance before switching back to orthodoz, dropped the Ukrainian with a right hand upstairs midway through the second round. I feel massively proud., Amanda Serrano: I want to show women can fight. Maybe he overtrained or maybe hes just not that good. The first MSG didn't have aroof, and due to the inconveniencesof bad weather, was knocked down in just 11 years, before beingrebuilt. From the moment fans started to head for a fight at MSG, it was an experience. retaining her WBC, WBO, IBF, and WBA Lightweight titles. Madison Square Garden. MORE:Anthony Joshua: "The boxing world needs Tyson Fury fight", (Mikey Williams/Top Rank via Getty Images). 3 min read In the first main event Saturday night, Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano went toe-to-toe in an absolute slugfest in front of a sellout crowd at. electric and I actually had trouble staying calm at ringside For Ali vs. Frazier, promoters had to institute a lottery system because the demand for tickets was so high;the atmosphere was so intense. Replacements Photos Removed From University Of Minnesota Building, The Number Ones: Jason Derulos Whatcha Say, Tenacious D Release Beachy Video For Their Viral Wicked Game Cover, Hear Turnstiles Original Pop-Punk Song From I Think You Should Leave Season 3. I love you. Anderson took some shots from Forrest early, but he then opened up and battered Forrest toward the end of . Now that 80% of non-believers has gone down to probably 10%. Losing is part of boxing, so regardless of how you lose, its all about coming back, Commey said. He was born in Munich, Germany.His father was Jewish American.When Willi was 11, he was imprisoned in the Buchenwald concentration camp for a short time. There have been plenty of memorable fights at MSG. And theres the bell! Madison Square Garden is committed to meeting the need of our guests and creating and enjoyable and unforgettable experience for all. Would love to see the footage of him sparring with Fury. Carmouche down twice. The 10 June meeting (11 June 03:00 BST) with American Teofimo Lopez at Madison Square Garden gives him that opportunity. weight class to fight Taylor. Directly to WBAN! In fact, Benavidez would blast him out of there in 3! Zayas last 2-3 fights have been really good experience for him. The atmosphere and crowd were Golota was dominating, but struggling to keep his punches above the belt line, resulting in a warning from referee Wayne Kelly during the second round and two more in the third round. Three years later, in October 2001, Katie Taylor fought in the first officially sanctioned womens boxing match in Ireland. He died 10 days later. MARTNEZ: In time, Taylor versus Serrano at the Garden may be remembered as the night that all of that began to change. The announcing table was destroyed in the brawl, making HBOannouncerJim Lampley head up to higher levels of the Garden. What a performance from Lomachenko. Sign up to The Recap, our weekly email of editors picks. I was not impressed with Berlanga, tonight. Oscar Valdezs last win also seemed like they were watching a different fight then me. This was the first of a trilogy of fights, the rematches both won by Ali. I had Tony up 5-3. I think it was $500. Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature. Unbeaten junior lightweight Henry Lebron (15-0, 10 KOs) stopped Jose Ruiz (23-6-3, 16 KOs) in round seven. Not TODD GRISHAM: But she's landing some, too. I know I am from Toronto but I feel Rolls just got robbed. On the second night of a sold-out, two-day stint at Madison Square Garden, Paramore began closing out its nearly two-hour set with hits like "The Only Exception," "Hard Times" and "All I . Please be sure to have your digital tickets easily accessible on your phone to enter the venue. The bout also includedEmile Griffith vs. Nino Benvenuti III. Coordinates: 40451.75N 735936.77W Since 1879, the four arenas known as Madison Square Garden have hosted many sporting events, concerts, and political rallies. I never had any power. . Moore's eye wasswollen shut by the end of the sixth round and he was on the floor towards the end of the seventh. More Information on WBAN, go to our affiliated websites! U.S. Olympic standout Tiger Johnson (7-0, 5 KOs) got a fifth round referees stoppage win against Mike Ohan Jr. (16-2, 9 KOs) in a junior welterweight bout. The announcers saw what they wanted to see. The original18.5-x18.5-footring, which was brought from the second and third MSG, was retired on Sept.19, 2007 and now sits attheInternational Boxing Hall of Fame. Azz. It was a sad night for boxing fans who watched Louis fight his final match at MSG. If they are black is bad to surround yourself with blacks? That happened to me twice on this card just strange. Ali got revenge on Frazier in the rematch with a unanimous-decision victory. Hope he continues to develop!! On Tuesday morning, on that NBC network television programme which epitomises mainstream America and normally never features boxing, Taylor and Serrano were interesting and respectful guests. Armstrong became the first and only man to hold titles in three weight divisions at once with consecutive fights in 1938. Joel, 74, announced his last performance at the popular venue will be in July 2024. After 11 physical rounds, Dempsey got his KO against the fighter nicknamed "KO,"Bill Brennan, in round 12. Im very excited because this is the next step of my boxing career, he said. The difference in hand speed, footwork and overall ringcraft is starting to show as Lomachenko is really showing his class, cracking Commey with one stiging left hand after another upstairs. After logging in you can close it and return to this page. (modern). Anderson took some shots from Forrest early, but he then opened up and battered Forrest toward the end of round one. Keep learning and keep moving forward, Zayas. After a wild night of fights inside New York's Madison Square Garden, which featured a pair of world titles changing hands, Saturday's UFC 281 pay-per-view might have actually exceeded the. Golota fired back and started throwing punches at the man who had pushed him. Find a jab, find some bounce and learn to cut the ring. Mike Tyson came into the fight 20-0, while Mitch Green stood at 16-1-1. Later that day, with Hearn and Paul, they engaged in a classy face-off at the top of the Empire State Building. After barely surviving the seventh and getting his feet back under him during a relatively quiet eighth, Commey is throwing heavy punches in Lomachenkos and even landing a few. During the third round, Cotto landed another below-the-belt shot and was deducted a point. Talking to me on the phone from England, Couch says of Taylor and Serranos historic bout: I cant believe it, but its brilliant. She and Serrano are not selling out the Garden [with a 17,500 capacity] because everyone is going: We should support womens sport. Its selling out the Garden because its a great fight., Hearn leans back in his chair and smiles. This is more than boxing media. A 2014 Commonwealth Games gold medalist, Taylor turned pro in 2015. Neither fighter was impressive. 22, 2022, Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, www.iwbhf.com sold out crowd of well over 19,000 boxing fans. WBAN's If it stands alone, and has its own value, then we have longevity and sustainability. Press Release 2023. The pioneering Jane Couch and the promoter Eddie Hearn reflect on the rise of female fighters. And now here comes Lomachenko, marching out of the tunnel to the familiar Rob Dougans Clubbed to Death (aka The Matrix song). Boxing at MSG dates back to the late 1800s at the second version of Madison Square Garden. Scores were 80-71, 80-72, 80-72. www.wban2012.com Just avoiding contact will never won a round in my book, so quite a few rounds were close because of this. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. the best events Ive ever covered. New York, NY. He was also in the audience forMuhammadAli vs.Joe Frazier, one of the most iconic events in Garden history. Learn More. As expected, Lomachenko wins a wide decision by scores of 117-110, 119-108 and 119-108. Many call Robinson the best pound-for-pound fighter of all time. and Jared Anderson has just smashed the Oleksandr Teslenko by second-round TKO. Top Rank Boxing returns to The Garden on Saturday, December 10 when four of boxing's most electrifying young talents step into The Garden's famed boxing ring. Many who were at the fight have the image of his bald spot going down, a metaphor for Father Time catching up to him. Time was 1:50. Alvarez's only loss: A September 2013 loss to Floyd Mayweather Jr. During our last interview she had said: It hurts my pride to talk this openly but I dont think people realise the damage they did. He stuck by this claim sayinghes outta here before the third round. Commey landed only 12% of his blows and absorbed 36 landed punches in the seventh round alone, the most of his career. The first surprise was when we sat down with Madison Square Garden and their management said: We have to get this fight. That was special. Serious grit from the Ghanaian. Its time to start ascending the ladder and fighting guys that arent there to be beaten. The undercard is set to feature the clash of Zayas vs Cruz. She cried as she described the personal and psychological cost of being the revolutionary who made womens boxing legal in Britain. He couldn't hurt Ward,. Ali started to look tired after the sixth and couldn't bring the same energy with his hits. And wouldnt you know whos just turned up: Tyson Fury! Lomachenko (15-2, 11 KOs), who rebounded from the Lpez setback with a ninth-round stoppage of Masayoshi Nakatani in June, said he was happy, healthy and ready to get back in line at Thursdays final press conference. ". Its embarrassing. Unbeaten WBC #15 heavyweight Jared The Real Big Baby Anderson (13-0, 13 KOs) stopped Jerry Slugger Forrest (26-5-2, 20 KOs) in round two of the Lopez-Martin co-feature on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden in New York City. New date. Instead hes still figuring it out. Tickets can be accessed and displayed via the Ticketmaster App (download. A parade of fans stretched for blocks around the arena and people were dressed up for the event of the century. champion in the featherweight division, as she moved up in As a long time female boxing fan it just appeared rigged and I never heard of a heavy weight bout stopped by a referee for a few good punches in a second round amongst 2 big guys . Im trying not to go overboard because I know Im a fan, but a shutout or even 7-1 in that fight may be some of the worst judging Ive seen in a while. He definitely has some things to work on, but hes looking good imo, especially for a 20 year old. Video Game Golota was the dominant fighter that bout, but was unable to get the victory due to going against the referee's warnings, thus giving Bowe the painful win via disqualification. I kind of agree, zayas has tremendous potential at 19 years old. Duran knockedoutHuertas in the first round of his first fight in America at MSG. And its Commey who breaks the peace by barelling in and landing a few shots to the body. That means Lomachenko and Commey should be making their ringwalks by the top of the hour. Forrest actually looked like he could land, but his mobility was so bad that his only defense was to cover up. And we put on a hell of a show. Its far from over for him, but he just has to wait in line with everybody else. The judges and perhaps even a lot of spectators may have gotten caught up in the body language in combination of what was supposed to happen and thus were not realizing that Rolls was landing more effective shots then Berlanga. Jane Couch (left) during her 2003 points defeat by Lucia Rijker in Los Angeles. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Hes been pushed to main event way before he was ready and he totally looks like he believed the hype. It just wasnt my time.. Josh Taylor is set to face Teofimo Lopez on Saturday 10th June at Madison Square Garden in New York. The 20-year-old Duran came into the fight 25-0 and had four years of experience in the Panamanian fight circut. The fight titled "X-Plosive" lived up to its name with WBA welterweight champion Miguel Cotto defeatingZab Judah by 11th-round TKO. Top Rank supremo Bob Arum, who promotes the 33-year-old Ukrainian star, believes a victory tonight over the hard-hitting Commey will position Lomachenko as a mandatory challenger for Kambosos next year. And they're making history. remarkably and both should walk away proud. They become superstars with their goofy ass chains, cars and entourages TOO EARLY; and the end result is they end up looking lost when difficulty comes their way. One-sided fight. Sign up to be the first to know about our upcoming eventswhether it be in the world of sports or entertainment. Lucie, no way he lost every round, but he definitely lost imo. (4KO). (Though in a 2016 interview he said the quote was actually "No sigo" meaning "I won't go on.). 10% were a little curious and the other 10% were believers already. Oh, my word. Berlanga, who started his career with 16 straight first round knockouts, went the distance for the third . Lpez, of course, lost the IBF, WBA and WBO lightweight titles he captured from Lomachenko in a major upset to Australias George Kambosos Jr last month. Official attendance is 5,158. Uzi! Not long afterAli suffered multiple blows from Frazier, the judges officially awarded the title to "Smokin' Joe," who won by a unanimous decision, handing Ali his first professional loss. In 2003 she also went the distance in Los Angeles with the formidable Lucia Rijker, the Dutch fighter who never lost in the professional ring. I agree with everyone about Xander Zayas. It's an end of an era for the iconic musician Billy Joel. Thank you Michael. No way on earth Berlanga even comes close to beating someone like Benavidez! Having Problems City of New York guidelines no longer require guests to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or wear a mask in order to attend this event. A junior middleweight men's fight between Liam Smith (30-3-1, 17 KO) and Jessie Vargas (29-3-2, 11 KO) will be the co-main for the Taylor-Serrano fight. Why hate on him for doing his job? In a history-first a female multi-world champion bout was featured in the main event, with a sold out crowd of . Maybe hes just not that good. The only question remaining is whether he will get the statement-making knockout hes angling for. Unlike a few on here, I didnt think Rolls won. # # Im completely 100% confident that this fight doesnt go past six to eight rounds.. Andrade beats him as well. Luis CLEARLY won 4, 5 and 8 and Bauza probably should have lost a point with as much grabbing as he did, but like I said, Im biased. A rematch desired by boxing fans and Catterall never came to fruition. Jun 2, 2023. As a Puerto Rican I cannot support this guy. Unbeaten junior welterweight John El Terrible Bauza (17-0, 7 KOs) was roughed up and somewhat exposed by veteran Tony Lightning Luis (29-5, 10 KOs), but did enough to win 80-72, 79-73, 78-74 over eight rounds. Fielding's only loss: A TKO defeat to Callum Smith in November 2015. Im finding that I prefer to watch these fights with the sound off. To experience a fight at Madison Square Garden should be on every fight fan's bucket list. Judah trailed 97-91 on the scorecards and blamed his loss on two clear low blows one in the first round and one in the third. Duran won his first world title by defeating WBA lightweight champion Buchanan. In the 1950s he moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and became an American citizen. Guardians unofficial score: Lomachenko 10-9 Commey (Lomachenko 119-108 Commey). Berlanga lost an ugly fight b/c he was inactive, didnt have a second game plan and was only looking for one shot. While Lewis appeared to be the winner of the bout, the judges saw otherwise, with two calling it a draw and only one selecting Lewis. Katie Taylor (left) and Amanda Serrano pose inside the Empire State Building. A few years ago, Hayley Williams said that she passed on an Uzi collaboration: I literally wrote him back on Instagram and I was like, Buddy, I love you so much, but I dont want to be that famous.. My score matched the 96 to 94 judge, but 97 93 isnt out if reach. NEW YORK Katie Taylor retained her undisputed lightweight championship of the world, and cemented herself as a sporting legend in the process, with a split decision win over Amanda Serrano in the first women's boxing bout to headline Madison Square Garden in its 140-year history. These days, Paramore do something special whenever they play Misery Business, the 2007 breakout hit that they retired from their setlist in 2018 and then unretired last year. Youve said too many nice things about me. By clicking the 'sign up' button, you agree that each of MSG Sports, MSG Entertainment, Sphere Entertainment and their promotional partners may send you emails at the address provided above from time to . However, Berlanga is still young at 24.He seems to have tremendous power.These young guys get matched up with crafty veterans , who how to survive in the ring!. Box-ticking is not equality.. Also on the card will be another undisputed . By round 10, Judah was bleeding from a cut over his eye and was injured from an uppercut. The makeup of New York City and the subway rides were their own animal, with crazed fans wanting to be in the stadium to see the magic happen. But if you think Bauza won every round of that fight after, something is wrong. After the bell rang following the 13th round, Duran hit Buchanan with a low blow, causing him to sink toward the canvas in pain. Samuel George "Sammy" Davis, Jr. (December 8, 1925 - May 16, 1990) was an American entertainer. Accuracy and availability may vary. If you wanted a fight to get noticed you fought at the Garden and for many boxers the moment they knew they made it was the moment they saw their name in lights at the historic arena. The third had Serrano winning, 96-94. What fight was the second judge watching? Jared Anderson stands over Oleksandr Teslenko during the second round of their heavyweight fight. Coordinates: 40452N 735937W Madison Square Garden, colloquially known as The Garden or by its initials MSG, is a multi-purpose indoor arena in New York City. Overview. (MAY 1) Last night at the Madison Square Garden, in New York, women's boxing made yet another "footprint" in the sport for now seeing that women's boxing should have been in the "mainstream" Long ago! Madison Square Garden and Triller Fight Club are teaming up to deliver a monthly boxing series at Hulu Theater beginning on Aug. 3. . Another masterful round for Lomachenko, whos beating Commey to the punch as the blows take their toll and the ghanaians workrate begins to wane. ET | 7 p.m. PT | 3a.m. BST| 12 p.m. AEST. Ali and Frazier had both loyal supporters and serious haters. In the meantime heres Donald McRaes report off the action in Liverpool earlier today. The partisan crowd of 8,555 in the lower bowl at Madison Square Garden, many waking Ukrainian flags, roar in approach. }); Please log in again. If it was a ten rounder, then he might have been a draw in my book. In a second female bout, was a Pete sometimes you watch fights and you wonder what everyone else is seeing, because youre seeing something totally different. Yes, what Berlanga does from here on will determine the trajectory of his career, no doubt. The third round knockout didn't happen and Holyfield startedlooking like an old fighter. Ali opened strong, dominating the first three rounds, but found himself in trouble over the final seconds of the third, when Frazier connected with ahook to Ali's jaw that snapped his neck back. Cant surround yourself with people you trust? Griffith was knocked down in the secondround and Benvenuti was knocked down in the fourth of that bout, which Ring Magazine called the 1967 Fight of The Year. in the last eight . Great night of fighting, Boxing has made a big come back!. Josh Taylor, a little lighter on the waist, will defend the WBO and The Ring super lightweight titles against former lightweight king Teofimo Lopez. Sign up to be the first to know about our upcoming eventswhether it be in the world of sports or entertainment. Davis dominated the fight in his toughest test to date. Rest in Peace Sir With that said, lets get in on In my opinion Big Baby Anderson needs to fight a real heavy weight to prove how good he really is. "I've got the bit between my teeth to make a big, bold statement that I am . She was just 15. Lomachenko continues to heat up, landing crisp combinations to the head and body. I went: Hiya! Theyre like: Oh, hi Jane. I told them I was boxing but I wasnt getting paid. Commey is landing shots but Lomachenko is simply throwing more and landing the harder, better shots. On April 8, newly hired St. John's coach Rick Pitino joined a couple of his now-former Iona players on a guided tour of Madison Square Garden. Last night, she brought one famous fan . Referee stoppage at 1:57. The "Movin' Out" singer will conclude his record-breaking residency at Madison Square Garden (MSG) in New York City. Is not fighting with confidence. So whatever happened with the Tefimo Lpez fight, it is what it is and I took it as a man. The top champions, Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano did not I put her on as a main event at Wembley and everyone took the piss and said: What are you doing? Dempsey was the heavy favorite going into the fight, but it was not as easy for the fighter as fans expected. Showing signs of doubt following his performance against Sandor Martin, Lopez will look to prove detractors, including himself, wrong on fight night. opponent, Elin Cederroos, 167, of Vasteraas, Sweden, winning by Two decorated fighters clash inside Madison Square Garden's Hulu Theater on June 10. Who are the best 12 heavyweight boxers in the world today? Skye improved her record The authoritative record of NPRs programming is the audio record. It was torn down to make room for what would become theCass Gilbert-designedNew York Life Building in 1925. Barry said: Youre a professional boxer. Scores were 80-72 3x. which at this point in my career never happens. Manager 2! Zayas was impressive tonight, his boxing skills were on display, great head movement and defensive skills, great body shots, maybe work a little more inside and combinations. But Ive learnt from Katie that broadcasters were looking to use womens sport as a box-ticker. The login page will open in a new tab. ROTHSTEIN: Women's boxing has always been not all that seen. Sue Fox Named in the "Top Ten" Most -Significant Female Boxers of Paramore recently released their new album This Is Why, and now theyre touring the arenas of North America, with Bloc Party and Genesis Uwusu as their openers. Guardians unofficial score: Lomachenko 9-10 Commey (Lomachenko 9-10 Commey). For the first time in Madison Square Garden's history, two women headlined a boxing event. Lets not talk about Teofimos fight. Musician Billy Joel will end his 10-year, record-breaking residency at Madison Square Garden in New York City, officials at MSG Entertainment announced Thursday.Related video above: Billy Joel biopic titled 'Piano Man' is in the worksThe first of the final 10 concerts will take place in October and conclude with his 150th-lifetime show in July 2024, Jim Dolan, Executive Chairman and CEO of MSG . MORE:Who are the best 12 heavyweight boxers in the world today? As he goes up the ladder he will be tested on a higher level, until then he is doing very well I.M.O. Unbeaten super middleweight Edgar "The Chosen One" Berlanga (19-0, 16 KOs) scored a workmanlike ten round unanimous decision over Steve Rolls (21-2, 12 KOs) on Saturday night inside Madison Square Garden's Theater in New York City. Unbeaten super middleweight Edgar The Chosen One Berlanga (19-0, 16 KOs) scored a workmanlike ten round unanimous decision over Steve Rolls (21-2, 12 KOs) on Saturday night inside Madison Square Gardens Theater in New York City. Jim Long caused a huge upset on the opening night of the 2023 US Darts Masters, dumping out reigning champion Michael Smith on a memorable evening at Madison Square Garden. The 31-year-old Fielding enters the bout asthe WBA super middleweight champion, equipped with a 27-1 recordwith 15 KOs. I know Im partial because I really like Tony Luis but, okay fine, he lost. Commey (30-3, 27 KOs), a 34-year-old from Ghana whos also suffered a loss to Lpez, is more than eager to play spoiler and move ahead in a crowded lightweight division thats been among the sports hottest of late. At him..joke attitude ..Id leave him Unbeaten heavyweight Damian Knyba (10-0, 6 KOs) scored a second round TKO over Emilio Salas (7-4-1, 3 KOs). Very scarce site poster in my #boxing collection from when @Andy_destroyer1 shockingly knocked out Anthony Joshua to win the unified heavyweight title in one of the biggest upsets I've ever been ringside for on an electric night at Madison Square Garden -- 4 years ago today. The guy obviously hits hard. Guardians unofficial score: Lomachenko 10-9 Commey (Lomachenko 39-37 Commey). Overview. The 33-year-old landed 44% of his total punches and 58% of his power punches, according to Compuboxs punch statistics. 02 Jun 2023 04:13:10 www.wban.tv I was just a tough, come forward fighter. Canelo Alvarez and Rocky Fielding will leave it all in the ring at the iconic Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Dec. 15. This one is headed to the cards and it wont be controversial. Neither boxer has ever fought at MSG and this will be Fielding's. Big Baby has skills. Taylor, 134, of Bray, Ireland, I either won or lost on points and I fought with my face., Couch had great courage and she won a version of the world title, but she did not get paid for many of her bouts. I knew I needed to come back and I came back very strong, and that is the reason why Loma chose me, and Saturday we are going to see what happens., The final preliminary bout of the night as under way as the fancied American heavyweight prospect Jared Anderson faces Ukrainian Oleksandr Teslenko. no need to mention he surrounded himself with a bunch of Puerto Ricans? Sick of boxing hyping these young too quickly and not giving them the time or experience to develop. I am a big UFC fan .However, starting to enjoy Boxing again as well !. MARTIN: Ireland's Katie Taylor and the USA's Amanda Serrano, known as the Pride of Puerto Rico, are the No. Scoreboard that was televised on the screen Some of his hooks were reminiscent of Felix Trinidad, a little more work on power and this young man is going to make a great champion and the fact that hes bilingual is great, representing Puerto Rico and recognizing his fans in New York of Puerto Rican descent. Billy Joel and Madison Square Garden Entertainment announced on Thursday that the singer will end his record-breaking residency at the iconic New York venue in July of 2024, after 10 years and some Then they said: We have to put it in the big arena. I knew we could go to Hulu [the smaller theatre, seating 5,600 inside the Garden] and sell it out in a day. Find your favorite Sports event tickets, schedules and seating charts in the New York area. For Hearn, meanwhile, this promotion keeps surprising me. It was Tyson's first fight at MSG and Green was a heated rival of his. Note: The Edgar Berlanga-Steve Rolls event at Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden is sold out. Marciano was indomitable, young and ready to take on the much older Joe Louis, who was coming out of retirement. The boxing great was knocked through the ropes unable to overcome his age. International Women's Boxing Hall Unbeaten junior welterweight Kelvin Davis (3-0, 2 KOs) needed just 77 seconds to blow away Phillip Carmouche (2-3, 0 KOs). And he hits hard right now, what happens when he finds his man strength? Its another one-sided round for Lomachenko, but a bit less activity after he threw a ton of punches in the seventh. RT @EddieHearn: This is darts..and this is the sold out Madison Square Garden in New York last night . As for Edgar Berlanga: he reminds me of Jaime Munguia. Here is all you need to know ahead of Taylor vs. Lopez, from time, channel, updated odds, card, and more. Louis, once the best boxer, went down hard in the ring. This text may not be in its final form and may be updated or revised in the future. Referees stoppage at 2:23. When Lil Uzi Vert came onstage last night, he actually looked a little bit bashful. More Info and Tickets. The Essex promoter listens quietly in a swanky lounge on West 35th Street, just a few blocks from the most famous arena in boxing, as I tell him a story about the days when his dad, Barry, was shocked to hear Couch had not been paid for a fight. site for The fighters get their final instructions before the opening bell. Shortly after this video montage played on big screen at the Garden commemorating longtime promoter Bob Arums 90th birthday this past Wednesday, the WBC heavyweight champion burst from the tunnel to roars, climbed into the ring and sang three songs for his boss and the crowd: Happy Birthday, then Hes A Jolly Good Fellow, and finally an off-key rendition of Don McLeans American Pie. The more I look at it the more I think: Why couldnt I have got the right manager or trainer to look after me like theyre looking after the girls now? But someone had to be the first and it was me. Put Anderson in with DDD next. Unbeaten WBC #15 heavyweight Jared "The Real Big Baby" Anderson (13-0, 13 KOs) stopped Jerry "Slugger" Forrest (26-5-2, 20 KOs) in round two of the Lopez-Martin co-feature on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden in New York City. You could tell he was dissapointed in his performance. Anderson improves to 11-0 with 11 knockouts and looks ready for a step-up fight sooner than later. B/c yall made him a superstar before hed even faced adversity. Brelandwas one of the bestamateur boxers and was the first man to win five consecutive Golden Gloves titles. In the U.S., the fight will air on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN. But after that initial burst Lomachenko cruises, almost looking disinterested. It would probably give us better perspective of his development than his recent opponents. provide some of the top news Guardians unofficial score: Lomachenko 10-9 Commey (Lomachenko 19-19 Commey). Every night, they bring a fan out of the crowd to sing the bridge. Big Baby did what he was meant to do,K.O fighters. The crowd buzzes in anticipation as Lomachenko traps Commey in a neutral corner and batters away, looking to close the show with a knockout. Have a good night Lucie! Arturo Gatti was struggling through fiverounds, but avoideda loss by knocking out Wilson Rodriguez in the sixth. Cant imagine this goes much longer. Taylor remains undefeated with a 21-0-0 Berlanga lacks humbleness and lack of self awareness. In a third female bout, Skye Daniel Yanofsky is a combat sports editor at The Sporting News. Boxing was so popular in the United States and needed an arena to match its popularity. Thats the same for Frank Warren, Bob Arum and all those old-school promoters. After more punishment in round two, the bout was stopped by the referee. BenvenutibeatEmile Griffith to become the middleweight championat Madison Square Garden. As I said before its my opinion and I must say Boxing will never be the same!! Berlanga is not going anywhere, an extremely limited boxer. All rights reserved. Women can sell. He retired at MSG. Guardians unofficial score: Lomachenko 10-9 Commey (Lomachenko 99-90 Commey). Inside the Empire State Building arguably the biggest fight of the seventh Katie that were. 'S bucket list analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, 2023 Guardian News & limited. Wizkid # madeinlagos # africantiktok # nigeriantiktok # afrobeats & quot ; 16 ). Decided womens boxing how they represent it just strange recordwith 15 KOs UFC.However!, left hook to the cards and it wont be controversial: Gennady Golovkin this past September, Khan! 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