Floyd Mayweather Jr and Miguel Cotto raised $ 94 million in PPV

LAS VEGAS - The last bout May 5 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Miguel Cotto, raised $ 94 million in Pay Per View, as reported by HBO Sports.

The "Kings of the Ring" was signed by 1.5 million households, however, Richard Sheffer, Golden Boy Promotions, said the figure could rise in coming days.

Mayweather-Cotto came in second and bought the biggest fight this battle without heavyweight, behind only Mayweather. De La Hoya, which earned $ 137 million.

"Money" has earned the nickname the hard way, in nine performances has generated 9.6 million sales, making a total of $ 563 million in PPV.

In addition, the Nevada State Athletic Commission, said Mayweather-Cotto was the ninth biggest gain in entries, generated $ 12, 000, 150 million, sold 14, 612 tickets.

Seeks rival Juan Manuel Marquez

MEXICO - The interim champion super lightweight World Boxing Association, Juan Manuel Marquez, seeks rival for the month of July at the Cowboy Stadium, Arlington, Texas.

Marquez looks for the fourth lawsuit against Manny Pacquiao, but first wants to have a bout of preparation, there are several names in the table, Marquez has until next week to decide.

"What we want now is a rival, preferably left-handed, for that would be critical because the is Pacquiao," said Ignacio Beristain the newspaper La Jornada.

In addition to seeking a boxer with left guard, they want someone to be blockbuster, so that finding a boxer with both characteristics is complicated.

Possible opponents include: Brandon Rios, Zab Judah, Mercito Gesta and Erik "Terrible" Morales.

The problem with Rios is their lack of commitment in his last two fights has not given the weight Gesta and Judah are not economically profitable, Morales would be a good option, the problem would be economic.

Brian Viloria defeated Omar Nino and retained the WBO flyweight title

PHILIPPINES - Brian Viloria (31-3, 18 KOs) retained the world title fly World Boxing Organization by knocking out Mexican Omar Nino Romero (02/05/31, 13 KOs) in nine episodes in the Sports Arena in Manila Philippines.

Viloria was finally able to take revenge of the Child, whom he had met twice, lost the first and the second was declared no contest because the Mexican tested positive for doping.

This time things were different, Brian dominated from start to finish to Mexico, he went out with a cut left eye in the fifth roll.

In the ninth assault, Viloria ended his work, I connect a right and topped with a powerful left hook to the face for cimbrar every bone in Mexico, which made the corner of the visitor climb into the ring and stopped the fight.

Juan Manuel Lopez will appeal the one-year ban imposed by the Boxing Commission

Former double world champion Juan Manuel "Juanma" Lopez will appeal the sanction imposed by the Boxing Commission of Puerto Rico (CBPPR) following the comments made against the referee Roberto Ramirez after his defeat last March 10 against Mexico's Orlando Salido .

Lopez was suspended by the CBPPR for one year (after serving time medical suspension after the knockout Salido), a $ 10,000 fine and 100 hours of community service.

"We will definitely appeal the penalty, which we believe is too much for a boxer. We are already meeting with Juanma and his entire legal team and to carry out this appeal, "said Peter Rivera, vice president of PR Best Boxing Promotions (PRBBP), a company that represents Lopez.

For the boxer, who on several occasions publicly apologized to the referee Ramirez, CBPPR and the people of Puerto Rico, the priority is to continue his career in the discipline plays, which is boxing.

"I recognize that I made a mistake and so I apologized to everyone I affected with comments, but just as I continue my career and vindicate my name at all," said Lopez.

Rivera concluded that "these are the only comments that will do about it."

Triumphant return of Fernando 'Ko-knockout vs. Angkota Chulito'Montiel

Sinaloa - Mexico's Fernando Montiel on Saturday night won by knockout in the ninth round to Indonesian Angky Angkota in the main event at the gym Germain Evers of this city.

"Kochulito" Montiel made a triumphant return after the setback suffered against Victor Terrazas and did so strongly against Angkota, in combat made in the junior featherweight.

With this result, Fernando Montiel improved to 02/04/47, with 37 knockouts and Angkota remained at 25-7, 14 ko's.

On the back, the poblano Samuel Gutierrez won a unanimous decision over Argentine Carlos Dario Ruiz to get one more win en route to the dispute of a world title in the category of Minimoscas, after having ruled for a short time in straw weight .

In another fight, the State of Mexico Juan 'churritos' Hernandez won a decision against Ulysses 'Mouse' Lara, 10 at flyweight.

Wladimir Klitschko retains world title by knocking out Mormeck

The Ukrainian Wladimir Klitschko retained today the world heavyweight title in versions of three organizations to win by ko in the fourth assault of a contest held in Düsseldorf Frenchman Jean Marc Mormeck.

Klitschko dominated the fight from the start. In the first assault, the French struggled unsuccessfully to find the melee, but Klitschko kept his distance working it with the left jab.

In the second chapter the Ukrainian rival in maintaining the distance, went on the attack and France had its first fall after a good combination of world champion.

From that moment, the outcome of the fight was already in the air. Mormeck had little objection to the superiority of Klitschko

After a pause in the third, fourth, with a new combination, Klitschko ended the fight. The Frenchman went to the canvas and the referee, before terminate the account of protection, said it was pointless to continue the fight.

Klitschko now completed 57 victories, 50 of them by KO in 60 fights while for Mormeck was the fifth loss in 41 fights.

The Ukrainian has the title of World Boxing Association (WBA), World Boxing Organization (WBO) and International Boxing Federation (IBF).

The Mexican Marquez announced his retirement at year end

The Mexican boxer Juan Manuel Marquez, super champion of the World Boxing Organization (WBO), announced his retirement later this year, is realized or not a fourth fight against Filipino Manny Pacquiao.

"We're going this year, whether or not it is the fourth fight with Pacquiao: we go. I have nothing to prove. Everyone knows what I can and I'm calm," said Marquez media. "I will continue with my schedule, in April, 14 or 21, possibly before the Argentine Cesar Cuenca in Mexico City, another fight in July and November talking about another fight, if Pacquiao, if not, no problem and we retired, "he said.

He said he put a limit this year for the Philippines to accept the fourth fight. "But to not accept it and gave the answer, if not for fear the fight would have been arranged immediately." The boxer, with 19 years as a professional boxer, said he is about to close its cycle in boxing.

"The time, the family and I, with 28 years dedicated to boxing, I ask. Also looking to start a cycle to one hundred percent, stay focused on what needs to be done," Marquez said in reference to their possible application to public office by the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI). He said that does not have a formal offer PRI for a possible candidacy in federal elections next July 1, which will renew the 500 deputies and 128 senators in Congress.

Mayweather Jr. would plead guilty to avoid longer sentences

U.S. boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. deemed to plead guilty to agree to reduce charges of judicial and having beaten his ex-girlfriend, according to court officials in Las Vegas (Nevada), where appropriate.

Mayweather, 34 years old, faces fines of $ 3,000 and could be sentenced to two days to 18 months in prison after he plead guilty to a charge of domestic violence and two counts of harassment, said Tess Driver, an aide to Clark County District Attorney David Roger.

The agreement would include that Mayweather will pay $ 1,000 in fines for hitting a security guard 21 years of age 'Homeowners Association' residence, during an argument he had for parking.

Mayweather facing the possibility of being sent to trial for the crime of grand larceny and misdemeanor domestic violence , as well as harassment of his ex-girlfriend Josie Harris.

In the event of being found guilty of these charges would have faced a sentence of 34 years in state prison.

The case stems from felony charges against him of threatening his former girlfriend, stealing her mobile phone and having threatened two of his sons, nine and 10 years of age, during a discussion held with the Women in September 2010, allegedly because she left with another man.

Tyson and Holyfield are reconciled 14 years after 'The Bite'

Always hated it. 'The Real Deal "and" The Terror of the Garden' were enemies to mid 90's for the world title in the heavyweight and his approach to life. When Tyson bit Holyfield's ear in rematch for the title , digging even deeper into the tomb, which are strung in jail, there was no space for the affection between them. In 2009, Oprah brought them together in an interview . 'Iron Mike' apologized to his rival, who accepted it , but just look at across the whole show. It was clear his antipathy.

However, during the convention of the World Boxing Council held these days in Las Vegas, finally forgave truth. Tyson, 45, and Holyfield, 49 and still active, smiling and talking like old friends . For better or for worse, the name of one is unthinkable without the other. However, the earlier days of the convention had met several times without speaking to each other. The 'trap' was prepared by Jose Sulaiman, president of the Council.

I wanted to give a tribute to Tyson giving him a title belt, because when Brooklyn won the world title for the first time, someone stole it. 's surprise came when Evander Holyfield asked to wear it . The Alabama accepted. Tyson Embarrassed, he said, "Hey, man, this is crazy. Do you you believe it?" , and hugged. 14 years later.

'Julito' Chávez in the sight of Miguel Cotto

After the triumph of Puerto Rican boxer Miguel Cotto over Mexican Antonio Margarito speculation about who would be the next Puerto Rican rivals among likely emerge and the prospects would also Mexican Julio Cesar Chavez Jr . From August 2010 it began to consider the possibility that Mexicans will face the Puerto Rican but for the time Chavez Jr. barely campaigning at 154 pounds, now those days are past and would be very likely that both fighters will face.

'Julito' as it is called the son of so-called 'great Mexican champion', Julio Cesar Chavez Sr., is currently the WBC middleweight champion so the possibility is open for more than a Mexican, especially when the promoter Top Rank Bob Arum, announced on the morning of Sunday, at a press conference that his plan was to fight Cotto-Chavez. It is known that more than matches are determined by Top Rank's Bob Arum, so if the developer already has decided not to be doubted that soon would be facing the tough Mexican Miguel Cotto fist marking another chapter in the history of Mexican boxing rivalries and Puerto Rico. For many boxing experts to fight 'Julito' against Cotto represent a direct ticket to the Mexican defeat it, although it is well managed by his father, still believe that it is 'very green' to face more experienced fighters 'skill' as the Puerto Rican.

A Mexican more sounds from the crowd and face the possibility of Caguas, Saul "Canelo" Alvarez , who is new at 154 pounds. El Tapatio is a good option for him to fight Cotto the point almost completely rule out the promoter, Oscar de la Hoya, who has a hunted war with Bob Arum, which makes it almost impossible for this meeting in Truly, the lover of boxing hobby, pull out sparks. Cotto would undoubtedly face his executioner, Manny Pacquiao, but still the possibilities being considered Mayweather Jr. and expectations are high but the second option would be U.S. because he is on the Filipino Pacquiao. In fact De La Hoya and Arum, through their respective companies, Golden Boy Promotions and Top Rank, are negotiating meeting Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao.

I find that others would be one of the most lucrative, to take place next year, 2012. Another name that sounds, Latino of course, is the Argentine Sergio 'Maravilla' Martinez , who is currently considered the third best fighter in the world pound for pound, unfortunately, the boxer has not been able to take advantage of this position he has held since his spectacular victory last year over Paul Williams. Argentina's rivals have fought against rivals unknown faces in the middle. Finally, two internationally renowned fighters that can be rivals are American Puerto Rican and Mexican-American Andre Berto Victor Ortiz, who will have a lucrative rematch princes of 2012. The second chapter of the fight between them will be for the IBF welterweight title held by Berto. The winner would be in a position to go to Cotto certainly.

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Juan Manuel Marquez still feel angry about the 'theft'

Juan Manuel Marquez not help but feel anger and helplessness at what happened with the judges after his fight with Manny Pacquiao . The 38-year capital said to be near the ring makes you feel bad, because "everyone knows we won the fight unless the judges. " "Being near a ring again, even if at this stage as ESPN commentator, wakes me great anger," he said to fans 'Dynamite' Marquez.

The native of Mexico City said still do not know that his career as it has an eye to realize a fourth fight with its biggest rival Manny Pacquiao. "The bottom line for me is to make the fourth fight, if there is not then I think my resignation would be close "said the fighter who was beaten by Manny Pacquiao in November. Márquez said that for fourth place before the idol contest filipino seek the fight is done on neutral ground before judges not to impose the local commission. "You can filipino being a judge, a Mexican and a neutral or it could be a fourth judge. For the first time in history, there is a fourth judge to qualify what you are seeing, "he proposed. For other names have designed for their return to Stringers, Juan Manuel ruled to be interested. "Well, Erik Morales and Brandon sounds Rivers. I know are great fighters, but do not want to step on anyone ... If Erik Morales wants the fight to follow her when she finds there looking," finalized.

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A Russian boxer dies under the blows of a fight

Russian boxer heavyweight Roman Simakov died today after being admitted in a coma for two days due to blows received during a fight for the title of World Boxing Council (WBC) Asia.

"Today at 8:45 local time Simakov died without regaining consciousness," reported the Committee on Instruction (CI) of the Sverdlovsk region (Urals).

According to preliminary data, he added, "the reason for man's death was a severe cranial trauma and a concussion."

In a desperate attempt to save the life of the boxer, the doctors gave her a burr to Simákov, 27, who died in hospital last number 24 of Yekaterinburg regional capital, where he had placed on Monday.

The CI has opened an investigation into the death of the athlete, because according to some sources, the referee should stop fighting long before Sergei Kovalyov, 28.

According to the online newspaper Gazeta.ru, Simakov collapsed in the seventh assault after receiving countless blows to the head of his opponent, before which the deceased just rightly fought for several minutes.

"I'm having a hard time. I am very sorry. I pray for him. I apologize to their families. God knows I would not wish that. Román, resist," said Kovalev, who said that after what happened it will take two months off.

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When Amir Khan came to the nation's capital this week after two months of training in Los Angeles, it was raining, dark and cold - really not the best climate, especially compared to Southern California.

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But Khan was like coming home in Bolton, England, where such weather is normal.

The weather will be one of the things familiar to Khan, who came for the sixth defense of his title in the junior welterweight challenger's hometown Lamont Peterson on Saturday (HBO, 9:45 pm ET) at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, where you expect a full house of 9,100 spectators.

In the co main, former Michigan State linebacker and now heavy prospect Seth Mitchell (23-0-1, 17 KOs) of Bandywine, MD, will make its debit on HBO against Timur Ibragimov (1/3/30, 16 KOs). The HBO telecast begins with a repeat PPV fight last week between junior middleweight champion Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito.

This Saturday December 10 from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center Golden Boy Promotions and Promotions Khan presented a billboard full of explosives and convincing evidence that will lead to the expected fighting championship match Welterweight World Boxing Association (WBA) and International Boxing Federation (IBF), between champion Amir " King "Khan and challenger Lamont "Havoc" Peterson.

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Cotto successfully defended title

Miguel Cotto the boxer lived in Madison Square Garden, New York, Sundown for three years to win by TKO in the ninth assault on Antonio Margarito to win the title of champion of the junior middleweight version of World Association Boxing (AMB).

The win not only the prize was for Cotto to remain champion but also managed to avenge their defeat in July 2008 to Margarito in Las Vegas, when he took the undefeated, and left him in the eleventh knockout assault.

This time, Cotto came with the lesson and gave a boxing exhibition to also harshly punish Mexican fighter.

So when the referee of the bout, Steve Smoger, decided to stop before the tenth assault began, by the doctor responsible for the ring, Anthony Curreri, not follow, approached Cotto Margarito's corner to stare at him, his tone derogatory.

"I just look and enjoy the victory he had achieved," said Cotto. "He means nothing to me. I am here with my people, my family. He is not nothing to me," he repeated.

Cotto, 31, also said he never felt Margarito's punishment had not thought anything about their future, and now what we would do was to rest a couple of weeks with his family and then could talk about the next fight.

The Puerto Rican champion, was superior in the ring to his old acquaintance, the "Tijuana Tornado," which received a harsh punishment to face, though he spent the entire fight with a smile each time I received the heaviest blows and criticized the decision the doctor and the referee stopped the fight.

"I could have gone perfectly, was in full form, and said he saw the fingers to show me," said Margarito, 33. "I knew they were going to protect him when I was again won the time to have overcome."

Margarito also scoffed at the blows of Cotto to say I never hurt him and that the eye is closed by contacts with the head, although he acknowledged that only a knockout blow could have won the fight.

For his part, Dr. Curreri, explained that when examined Margarito for the first time in the eighth assault was no longer a complete and reiterated that it would have been dangerous for the Mexican fighter in the tenth assault leave without seeing the right eye.

Cotto, who made that filled Madison Square Garden to see it, put an end to speculation about the rivalry with the Mexican fighter, which always spoke contemptuously since he was a prohibited substance found in the dressing of your hands.

After a number of drawbacks to celebrate the battle, which included the possibility that New York State Athletic Commission denied the license of Margarito, the Puerto Rican made it clear that the ring was over practically the nine episodes that lasted the race.

Cotto began to be imposed from the first assault with right hand blows, speed and power, to which Margarito responded with his boxing always go forward without giving rest to the rival, this time, unlike the battle of Las Vegas for three years, if well prepared and came with the lesson learned.

The boricua got good combinations and good management assumed direct left, without ever standing against the ropes and run all the time on the figure of Margarito, who was ahead, but could not attack or do damage with his punches open.

In the second assault, Cotto was in control of the fight and Margarito smiled but could not override the Puerto Rican attack. The Mexican looked connect combinations but always had the quick response of its rival.

Both are engaged in intense exchanges of blows two, in which Cotto was faster and stronger.

The third was intense with Cotto throwing heavy blows that caused a wound on his right eyebrow Mexico, for which he would eventually win.

In the following, Cotto landed a strong left, but the Mexican in their attempt to get scores of tactics tried to change the Puerto Rican press.

Margarito's attempt to match the score was nullified by the power of fists of Puerto Rican, who had opened the road to victory and revenge.

All that was missing his shots Margarito's right eye to let him complete the work without a vision for the doctor's decision to stop the fight and could win the title of champion.

Cotto made his mark at 37-2 with 30 victories achieved in the fast lane, while Margarito fell to 39-8 with 27 knockouts.

Suspended and Mormeck fight between Klischko

The fight for the heavyweight crown in three associations and federations between reigning champion Vladimir Klitschko Ukrainian, and Frenchman Jean Marc Mormeck no date has been postponed due to illness of Slavic fighter.

Klitschko underwent emergency surgery on Saturday at the University Clinic of Düsseldorf to remove a kidney stone and is recovering from emergency to Klischko entoncesOperación suspension force fighting Mormeck, event organizers announced.

The fight between Klitschko, who holds the crown of the WBA, IBF and WBO, was played on Saturday, December 8, Hall Esprit Arena in the German city of Dusseldorf, west of the country.

The sponsors of the youngest of the brothers Klitschko, 35 years old, initially told the fighter to recover within a week, but doctors have ruled you can be ready for combat.

Cotto vs Margarito 2

In order to get revenge for the defeat suffered against Antonio Margarito , the mocarca Puerto Rican Miguel Angel Cotto decided to end the relationship with trainer Emanuel Stewerd. Yesterday through its official website the Puerto Rican multichampion announced that its corner is a member of the Cuban Pedro Luis Diaz, whom he met when he was an amateur and has a deep knowledge of the sport.

Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito will meet on December 3 in the second edition a lawsuit high voltage and resentment alive. The first match ended with a landslide victory of the Mexican who was surprised, but then fell under the shadow of the suspicion by the controversial use of gypsum in which he was involved. face to face Cotto Margarito and accused him of cheating in the first fight.

'Junito' Cotto began training with a view to arrive in excellent condition for the December 3 where he will do with the fighter who not only took away his world championship but his undefeated record. The fight between Cotto and Margarito rematch will be at Madison Square Garden in New York. "Pedro Luis knew when I was an amateur boxer many years ago and had the opportunity to share time with him in many international competitions. I was instantly impressed with the deep knowledge of boxing techniques and conditioning that taught his boxers. I am sure that along with Phil (Landman, trainer), Pedro Luis is the perfect combination to bring the best of my abilities for my fight in December and lead to Victory ", released Cotto. Cotto said that there was friction with his former coach and noted that the friendship will continue, despite not stay together.

Miguel Cotto is already one of the greatest fighters in the rich history of Puerto Rican boxing. His name has an assured place among the historic, yet there is a pending and is called Antonio Margarito . The Mexican not only represented the end of their unbeaten status, also sullied your pride with a beat that has been heavily disputed. Look at the human part of Miguel Cotto, a different way that will understand his reasons and motives for giving everything this coming December 3 at Madison Square Garden in New York with the 'Tournament of Tijuana.

The Australian Shannan Taylor in critical condition from an overdose

The Australian boxer Shannan Taylor, the reigning middleweight World Boxing Federation (WBF), is hospitalized with serious prognosis after an overdose.

The athlete, 39 years and whose most famous fight was the challenge to American boxer Shane Mosley welterweight belt in 2001, where he lost by KO in the sixth assault, a decade ago admitted his drug problems and was under treatment several times during his career.

Last October, Taylor was measured at Thai Sintung Kietbusaba, before it became the middleweight belt of the WBF, vacant until then. Taylor, known for their early days by his aggressive fighting style, was also holder of the scepter super middleweight in 2004 and the middleweight belt in 2007 of the WBF.

He resigned 'Maravilla' Martinez Chavez Jr. will not face

Since many signals were received by the Argentine Sergio Martinez and is more than convinced that the world champion Middle World Boxing Council, Mexico's Julio Cesar Chavez , do not face. "It's amazing how things take. Now (Bob) Arum speech that the next opponent of Julius Caesar could be the winner of Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito , frankly it's disappointing, "he told fans Sergio Martinez, who expected the weekend announcement that the Mexican monarch keep his word and would face in March.

The 'Maravilla' Martinez explained that due to circumstances could focus on looking for a fight against the undefeated American Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2012. "It's a very interesting fight and I think it is more realistic than a fight with Manny Pacquaio . It is a clash that frankly means a major challenge for my career, "said the South American, who hopes to return to the roped for 17 March.

Broner gets knocked out in three rounds Rodriguez

The American boxer Adrien Broner put out of action in just three rounds to Argentine Vicente Rodriguez to win the super heavyweight title vacant World Boxing Organization.

In combat, held in the "U.S. Bank Arena" in Cincinnati (Ohio, USA), Broner conditions imposed on the ring since the first bell rang. Although the judges were as Broner winner in the standings, it imposed its power fists to connect a combination of punches and a left hook to the jaw of Argentina to keep him out of combat.

The fight was stopped at the 1.43 minutes of the third assault and U.S. champion to win the title was vacant. Broner made his record 22-0, with 18 out of combat, while Rodriguez was dropped their record to 01.03.34, with 18 'knockout'.

Ron Lyle dies, former heavyweight rival Muhammad Ali

Former boxedor Ron Lyle has died at age 70 at a clinic in Denver, leaving behind his career as a competitor of the heavyweight category where he became a title fight against Muhammad Ali.

Lyle Porter Adventist Hospital arrived last Friday suffering from a stomach ailment, where he died after a septic shock after the operation, as stated by Ron McKinney, U.S. Army and former partner in a fighter's boxing program young people.

"Talk to him yesterday, has been a terrible shock to everyone. He was a giant, but a quiet giant. I have lost a great friend," said McKinney.

A difficult life
native of Dayton, Ohio, but raised in Denver with his 18 brothers, Lyle had a difficult adolescence, coming to be in jail for second-degree murder, where he learned to box.

In 1969 he was put on probation and continued his training as a fighter, to achieve its peak in 1975 when he fought for the title against the mighty Muhammad Ali. In combat, Lyle was winning the points until Ali gave him a flurry of different blows that cornered him in the eleventh assault.

The fight ended with the referee awarding a victory for those shots that was three times world champion heavyweight, never shared decision Lyde, to whom this match ended prematurely.