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Most Read Most Recent. History How much did Jackie know about John F. History Ancient secrets of the Hill of Tara revealed. History This is why the Irish no longer mark Remembrance Day. Micky won the first 14 bouts, showing stunning discipline and a powerful left hook to the liver. But over time, the career of the successful boxer began to decline. Due to a long-term injury, Ward could no longer use his right hand in fights. Moreover, Eklund, who started to abuse drugs, did not support the boxer.
Micky needed money for the operation. He decided to quit the sport and found a job as a road worker, and later he worked as a sub warden in the local prison. Meanwhile, his brother was under investigation for the sale of drugs. However, it did not prevent the fighter from saving money for the long-awaited operation. But it took him a year to rehabilitate. Nine consecutive victories made the return memorable; his opponents included such boxers as Alfonso Sanchez, Louis Veader, etc.
And then he participated in the title fight with Vince Phillips, which he lost due to a severe cut. He fought with the latter for the champion title, which he finally won. He lost two out of the three fights.
His boxing career has been over for 17 years, but Ward continues feeling the pain that a life of fighting caused him to this day. Now in his 50s, Ward is learning what so many learn after careers predicated on violent sports. His years in the ring have left him a shell of his former self as he begins to feel the damage that they caused to his brain.
CTE is nothing new to people who have paid attention over the last few years. In a time before this, however, hits to the head and the ensuing symptoms were just part of the game. He was the first and only inductee into the inaugural class of the Texas Boxing Hall of Fame, an organization founded by El Paso promoter Lester Bedford in From an administrative standpoint, boxing in Texas during the reign of Dickie Cole was frequently described in terms befitting a banana republic.
Whenever there was a big fight in the Lone Star State, his son was the favorite to draw the coveted refereeing assignment. Boxing is a sideline for Laurence Cole who runs an independent insurance agency in Dallas.
By law in Texas and in most other states , a boxing promoter must purchase insurance to cover medical costs in the event that one or more of the fighters on his show is seriously injured. Make of that what you will.
Rival boxing shows compete this Saturday as light heavyweight world titlists are featured in New Jersey while former world champion welterweights and middleweights tangle in New York. Bivol, 27, has slowly, almost glacier-like slow, picked up fans along the way by training in Southern California.
The quiet unassuming fighter with a conservative style and cobra-like quickness appeals to the fans. That, of course, would mean a date with Kovalev should both fighters win on Saturday. Nothing is certain. Kovalev, now 35, has lost some of that fear factor aura since losing back-to-back fights to now retired Andre Ward. FOX will televise the main event and others at 4 p. When he knocked out Victor Ortiz in a rematch two years ago Berto looked sharp and dangerous.
But against Shawn Porter a year ago, the crispness seemed gone and he quickly lost by knockout. Alexander, 31, has the advantage of being a southpaw.
But he always seems to do the minimum when he fights. Last February he slowed down and allowed Victor Ortiz to steal the fight. All the commotion by the announcers was for naught. Defense does not win fights, it allows you to win fights. The lack of offense in the latter rounds cost Alexander a win in a match that entered the books as a majority draw. Quillin, 35, was ambushed by Daniel Jacobs in the first round a year ago in losing the title. Was it bad luck, age or both?
As a fighter the Brooklyn-based prizefighter has a ton of followers who like him as a person. Few are as classy as Quillin. Love, 30, has long been a mainstay in Las Vegas and since his amateur days his abilities have been touted. Throughout the years Love has shown that charm and friendliness can go a long ways, even in the bitter wars of prizefighting. But the time has come to see if he belongs in the prizefighting world.
Quillin will present an immense challenge for Love. A number of other interesting fights are slated to take place among former world champions including Sergey Lipinets who lost the super lightweight title to Mikey Garcia this past winter.
First, on Wednesday Aug. You read that correctly. The year-old now returns to California against another Californian in Lopez. Ceballo, who is promoted by Promotions, looked good in his last appearance.
The amateurish punches seen in his first two bouts were gone by his third pro fight. His opponent Teague has ability and can give problems if Ceballo takes his foot off the pedal. Female super lightweight Elvina White is also slated to compete. The entire fight card will be streamed at www. First bell rings at p. Belasco Theater in downtown L. A pair of young prospects will be severely tested. Five of his last fights have ended in knockout wins or losses.
Gamez, 23, seems to thrive under pressure and broke down two veterans in back-to-back fights at Fantasy Springs Casino. Now he returns to the Belasco, a venue where he has struggled in the past. Sanchez, 24, lost by knockout in his last fight this past March. Martin also has experience against world champions. Rojas, 31, is one tough customer. When he took the interim title against Claudia Marrero last year he chased down the speedy southpaw Dominican and blasted him out in the seventh round.
Several months earlier he obliterated another Golden Boy prospect, Abraham Lopez not the same Abraham Lopez that is fighting on the Promotions card , in eight rounds. Now he has the title and defends against the speedy southpaw Diaz.
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