TV and Internet Fight Schedule - Weekend of April 2
by Brickhaus on Mar 30, 2010 10:10 AM EDT
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Wednesday, March 31
Main Event PPV (Australia), Maori TV (New Zealand), 3:00 a.m. Eastern, David Tua vs. Friday Ahunanya. Friday is 24-5 and his best win came over the guy Tua just demolished. Still, it's one of the best opponents Tua has fought in nearly a decade. The fact that anyone cares about this fight at all is just a testament to how desperate some people are to see a moderately exciting heavyweight rise to the top again. A decade past his prime, it's unlikely that Tua will get there, but Friday just doesn't have the style, workrate or chin to be the guy to upset Tua.
Friday, April 2
Gofightlive.tv, 8:00 p.m. ($6.99), Derek Ennis vs. Jose Gonzalez, Farah Ennis vs. Frankie Santos. This one will come live from Philadelphia's legendary Blue Horizon.
ESPN2, 9:00 p.m., Mike Arnaoutis vs. Delvin Rodriguez. Both of these fighters have been New York area draws for a while, briefly got to the world level, and now are fighting each other in an effort to get back. Rodriguez is 1-2-1 in his last four, including a close win over Shamone Alvarez, a disputed draw with then-titlist Isaac Hlatswayo, a clear loss to Hlathswayo in the rematch and a close loss to Rafal Jackiewicz in a title eliminator. Arnaoutis is moving up from 140, where he's 1-2 in his last three, including a decimation at the hands of Victor Ortiz and a loss (that most called a robbery) against Tim Coleman. The undercard features a number of New England prospects, including Demetrius Andrade, Joe Greene and Yathomas Riley, so we'll see which of those fights ESPN will air.
Showtime, Super Channel 2 (Canada), 11:00 p.m. Eastern, Erislandy Lara vs. Danny Perez, Carlos Velasquez vs. Alejandro Perez. This is the first Golden Boy card on Showtime in a long time (and possibly ever). Perez is probably a small step back from Grady Brewer, if anything, but he's a former title challenger who's never been knocked down. Velasquez is one of two twins who fought for Puerto Rico in the Olympics.
Saturday, April 3
Sky Box Office, 4:00 p.m. Eastern, David Haye vs. John Ruiz, George Groves vs. Charles Adamu, Ajose Olusegan vs. Colin Lynes, Jamie Moore vs. Sergey Khomitski. It's a damn shame they couldn't figure out how to get this one to American audiences, because quite frankly this card blows HBO's out of the water. Haye makes his first defense against Ruiz, who somehow is still in the title picture despite going 3-3 in his last six fights. Ruiz has fought with a much less boring style for the last few years, so it's probably not as bad of a fight as the image of John Ruiz may conjure. Groves is one of the U.K.'s best prospects and is getting a very aggressive title shot against Adamu, the reigning super middleweight Commonwealth titlist. Olusegan will defend his light welterweight Commonwealth belt against Lynes, who's had some tough luck lately, and is right on the fringe between domestic level and world level. Bad Left Hook will be providing live round by round coverage.
Golden Boy/Square Ring PPV, 9:00 p.m. ($49.95), Bernard Hopkins vs. Roy Jones Jr., Rocky Juarez vs. Jason Litzau, Sergio Mora vs. Calvin Green, Ismayl Sillakh vs. Daniel Judah. HBO seems to be turning back the clock to 2008, when it had seven pay per views, not all of which were actually significant. However, since this is only being distributed by HBO, there will not be a free replay on HBO the next week, in case that affects your decision about whether to buy the card. Check Yahoo to see if they're airing the untelevised undercard, as that includes some better prospects than the ones actually fighting on the air. Bad Left Hook will be providing live round by round coverage.
Fox Sports Espanol, 10:00 p.m., Mikey Garcia vs. Tomas Villa, Mike Alvarado vs. Lenin Arroyo. Garcia is the featherweight Top Rank prospect. Villa is a scrapper who's been involved in some really good fights, so it could be entertaining if Garcia isn't able to simply outclass Villa. Alvarado makes his return to the ring after an extended involuntary absence.
Elsewhere in the world of boxing...
- On Wednesday night, Lou DiBella will be hosting a Broadway Boxing card at the BB King Blues Club in Times Square. The card will be headlined by Tor Hamer and Gabriel Bracero, and will end up being syndicated.
- Starting on Tuesday, GoFightLive.tv will be airing a card for free featuring undefeated Ronson Frank fighting for the New York Light Heavyweight title. Once upon a time, the New York state title was one of the most important titles in the world, but that day is long gone, unfortunately.
- In Quebec, David Lemieux will face Walid Smichet. Lemieux went to a decision for the first time in his career in his last fight, and slowly but surely his managers are stepping up his level of competition. If he can get to a world level eventually, don't be surprised if he becomes Montreal's next huge draw.
- Also fighting in smaller bouts - Sharif Bogere, Ray Narh, Craig McEwan, Yaundale Evans, Frankie Gomez (Golden Boy's latest touted prospect, who is making his pro debut on the Hopkins-Jones undercard), Ran Nakash, Andy Kolle, Carl Dilks and William Gare.
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Frankie Gomez is a hell of a prospect. I just wish he had hung around till after the 2012 games before jumping to the paid ranks
Him and Benavidez are a hell of a pair
Bad Left Hook - The SB Nation boxing blog
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I wouldn’t be surprised if David Lemieux becomes a star one day. There is much to like about him, and like Brick says he is a really well-managed fighter. And by that I mean he is not being protected (which will ruin a guy eventually) but rather gradually stepped up.
I want Tor Hammer to fight Rich Power in an eliminator. Winner gets to fight Piston Hurricane.
"Boxing is the only sport you can get your brain shook, your money took and your name in the undertaker book"
-- Joe Frazier
WHAT TIME IS THAT TUA FIGHT???!!!!
Sorry, little bit excited. :)
I don’t honestly understand different time refs, so could you tell me what time that is in GMT?
Many thanks…. :)
Now, Tweek, boxing is a Man sport. There is nothing in the world more Man than boxing. It is Man at his most Man. So when you spar with Ned here, just dig deep into that most Man part of you. (Uncle Jimbo, South Park: Tweek vs Craig)
And, come on....
David Tua? Moderately exciting heavyweight?
Now, Tweek, boxing is a Man sport. There is nothing in the world more Man than boxing. It is Man at his most Man. So when you spar with Ned here, just dig deep into that most Man part of you. (Uncle Jimbo, South Park: Tweek vs Craig)
His finishes are exciting. The rest of his fights aren't.
This isn’t 12 years ago David Tua who could bang back and forth. These days, he throws 40 punches a round, and they all come in flurries.
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He's dropped weight though. And against Cameron he was banging him all over the place the whole time.
I’m not saying Cameron is anything to be proud of, but since all we can really go on is that fight right now, I’m prepared to give Tua the benefit of the doubt….
Mind you, if Tua comes back at 55 and weighs less than 350, I’ll still give him the benefit of the doubt. I make no secret of my boxer-man-crush on David Tua. :)
Now, Tweek, boxing is a Man sport. There is nothing in the world more Man than boxing. It is Man at his most Man. So when you spar with Ned here, just dig deep into that most Man part of you. (Uncle Jimbo, South Park: Tweek vs Craig)
8:00 am GMT
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"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
Might be hard to find a stream though
Because it’s a PPV in Australia
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Cheers. I'm actually going to get up and watch that, if I can find a stream.
Now, Tweek, boxing is a Man sport. There is nothing in the world more Man than boxing. It is Man at his most Man. So when you spar with Ned here, just dig deep into that most Man part of you. (Uncle Jimbo, South Park: Tweek vs Craig)
Legal stream, of course. ;)
Now, Tweek, boxing is a Man sport. There is nothing in the world more Man than boxing. It is Man at his most Man. So when you spar with Ned here, just dig deep into that most Man part of you. (Uncle Jimbo, South Park: Tweek vs Craig)
It’s HIGHLY unlikely. Australian/New Zealand internet just isn’t fast enough to hold a streamer streaming a fight. (This is what I’ve heard from people anyway.)
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by Scott Christ on Mar 30, 2010 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Tua
Anyway to catch the Tua fight?
Cleveland Boxing Examiner
by Cleveland Boxing Examiner on Mar 30, 2010 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions
heaven help anyone who would pay 50 DOLLARS for RJJ and BHOP at this stage in their careers. just lining their pockets with a scripted fight. wow. ballsy.
Gatti. Dekkers. Pele. Aoki. Kang. Vanderlei. Basillio. Harry Greb.
by theworldsoldestsport on Mar 30, 2010 12:24 PM EDT reply actions
On first glance...
I honestly thought that was a picture of Rio and Glen Johnson:
I was wrong!
"Chris Eubank lost his recent comeback fight on points ... the main one being that he's a total git."
Ruiz vs. Haye
I think Haye handles Ruiz rather easily. But Ruiz is tough to knockout. Haye will cruise on points, and perhaps a late stoppage. Haye is just too big and strong. Ruiz, may have a new approach, but still has no shot. I am curious, once David Haye wins will Bernard Hopkins challenge him again?
Personally, I would love to see Haye take on the winner of Arreola-Adamek. I am not sure what the mandatory opponent picture looks like. But that fight would definetly need to happen.
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by Cleveland Boxing Examiner on Mar 30, 2010 1:47 PM EDT reply actions
I’m looking for Haye to make a big statement to the Klitschko’s in this fight.A 38 year old Ruiz will be there for the taking,imo,though i am not saying it will automatically be easy.
I was thinking Haye late stoppage but i would not be suprised if he did what Freddie Roach has said he should and storm out of the gate to take Ruiz out early.
Haye by KO,early or late.
Even if he makes a statement
He still needs to rematch Valuev next, and then he’ll need to either vacate or fight the Chagaev-Meehan winner. Unless the Klitschkos make him an offer that doesn’t involve options or rematch clauses, I don’t see a Haye-Klitschko fight happening anytime soon.
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I think Valuev might take some step aside money as there will be plenty to be made in a Haye v either Klit fight.I don’t know what the WBA would say but usually if a fight is big enough and both parties really want to make it happen,it gets made.
Now that Haye has shown he is capable of winning a belt at heavy and if he has to give up his title to ,ake the fight,the Klits would likely fight him anyway,with or without a belt.
Personally i put very little empahsis on these alphabet titles.People who follow boxing closely know who the best men at each weight are.
I doubt Nick would take step aside money, considering he beat David the first time around. If he wins, he’s right back on the WBA gravy train for another couple of years. I don’t think Valuev has much boxing career in him left to be waiting around for title shots.
"Boxing is the only sport you can get your brain shook, your money took and your name in the undertaker book"
-- Joe Frazier
He landed some punches
Very little that Valuev throws looks “decent.” He did land some okay jabs on David, I thought. the fight was a snoozer that could’ve gone either way, but I think the Powers that Be were good and ready to cash Valuev in. I mean, Haye will draw more money, and frankly we’ve all had enough of Valuev and his MDs.
"Boxing is the only sport you can get your brain shook, your money took and your name in the undertaker book"
-- Joe Frazier
Hmmm
Nah. Valuev actually lost a fight he won for once, as far as I could see. Haye ran and barely punch until that stunner he landed near the end. Or maybe it was such a miserable fight that it was tough to score… but no way Haye was pitching a shutout. I can’t see how that would possibly be.
"Boxing is the only sport you can get your brain shook, your money took and your name in the undertaker book"
-- Joe Frazier
I’m just saying, that title has seen better runs. There’s been a lot of mischief going on with it over teh past couple of years. And I think people smell money on Haye. I don’t know what they smell on Nicky Valuev and I don’t WANT to know.
"Boxing is the only sport you can get your brain shook, your money took and your name in the undertaker book"
-- Joe Frazier
LOL
Yeah i’ve heard he lets off a powerful stench.Known to of stunned some opponents with it in the past.
Matt.. The fight was sh*te!!
We all lost out that night mate. So many times lately have I been looking forward to a HW fight and a few beers.. then usually dozed off midway!!
by Phill on Mar 31, 2010 1:52 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I'm with you
I know I’m in the majority, but I had Valuev winnint 116-112. I think compubox undercounted Valuev’s landed punches, and in most of the rounds Valuev’s volume gave him the round over the one or two decent punches that Haye landed.
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I'm in the minority rather
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I sort of reluctantly, half-heartedly scored it a draw when I watched it live, with the Sky commentary on.
I watched it again a few days later, with no sound, because I just wanted to know why I felt uneasy saying I scored it a draw.
No sound = no Sky hyperbole about Haye, and just judging on my own eyesight, rather than being told what to see.
I scored it 116-112 Valuev too.
Now, Tweek, boxing is a Man sport. There is nothing in the world more Man than boxing. It is Man at his most Man. So when you spar with Ned here, just dig deep into that most Man part of you. (Uncle Jimbo, South Park: Tweek vs Craig)
I had it 115-113 Haye with Col. Bob Sheridan and former NFL placekicker Benny Ricardo calling the action.
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by Scott Christ on Mar 31, 2010 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Or maybe it was such a miserable fight that it was tough to score
This.
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by Scott Christ on Mar 30, 2010 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m not sure whether to buy the Haye PPV yet.Usually the Sky shows start at 8pm and run until 11pm.This starts at 9pm so i’m hoping it isn’t just a 2 hour show and that it runs till 12.
My main reason for not buying it is Ruiz as ‘snoozefest’ should be his middle name.
There are three televised 12 round fights
So it can’t be too short. I’m not sure whether the Moore fight is televised, but the Groves and Olusegan fights definitely are.
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actually Hopkins-Jones isn't HBO PPV
It’s Golden Boy/Square Ring and I think distributed by HBO. So everyone get ready for Dougie Fischer.
Bad Left Hook
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By which I mean, I think it’s hard to blame HBO at all for the card, really. They’re just helping out some business partners with distribution.
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by Scott Christ on Mar 30, 2010 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I can understand it
But I wish they would just refuse, and tell them that if they want the HBO name attached, they need either a servicable main event or a servicable undercard, one or the other.
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The HBO name isn’t properly attached as far as I can tell. It’s nowhere on the poster and their boxing page has absolutely nothing about the fight.
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by Scott Christ on Mar 30, 2010 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Still, if they're distributing, then they're associated. I'm with Brick on this.
Now, Tweek, boxing is a Man sport. There is nothing in the world more Man than boxing. It is Man at his most Man. So when you spar with Ned here, just dig deep into that most Man part of you. (Uncle Jimbo, South Park: Tweek vs Craig)
And yet you could never tell they’re associated if nobody said anything about them being the “distributor.” They distributed Casamayor-Marquez, too. Does anyone consider that “an HBO card”?
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by Scott Christ on Mar 31, 2010 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions
The day that I registered on SB nation to talk about the epicness of that PPV…
God Bless the Cuban National Anthem. … I am sure that the 2 or 3 people in Cuba loved hearing it.
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
and
The only other Golden Boy card I can remember on Showtime is the Juan Manuel Marquez-Rocky Juarez fight.
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