-Photo Credit: Tom Casino/Showtime-
MARQUEZ WIN LOST IN
WEEKEND SHUFFLE OF RING ACTION... by George Elsasser
With a past weekend of hot Friday and Saturday ring action, that included
age 36 veteran middleweight Raul Marquez nipping a previously
undefeated Giovanni Lorenzo on the undercard of the Abraham
stoppage of Edison Miranda, my cluttered mind somehow lost the
details in the shuffle.
Somewhat understandable considering the marquee features captured the most
attention - undefeated Abraham handicapping Edison Miranda the opening three
stanzas before disabling the aggressive Colombian courtesy three knockdowns in
numero cuatro - then over HBO, it was young Andre Berto displaying superb
technical skills, coupled with mega punching power in stopping Miguel Angel
Rodriguez in seven candles for a share of the welter title.
ABRAHAM AMBUSH SURPRISES MIRANDA... by George Elsasser
Last noche’s Showtime Saturday special main event with
undefeated IBF middleweight champion Arthur Abraham facing WBA
#2 S/middleweight Edison Miranda at catch weights delivered the
goods for those big on surprises.
It’s history now that Abraham had won the first meeting while
battling through adversity that saw him severely wounded with
broken jaw that would result in surgery - increasing the drama
in this return, was the first battle saw Miranda debited for
numerous violations that hinted of hometown officiating.
ABRAHAM STOMPS MIRANDA; MARQUEZ DECISIONS LORENZO
With three well-timed
power punches, “King” Arthur Abraham blasted his was to a definitive
fourth-round TKO over nemesis Edison Miranda in a thrilling rematch Saturday on
SHOWTIME. In a terrific co-feature, an IBF middleweight eliminator,
veteran Raul Marquez won a close unanimous 12-round decision over Dominican
upstart Giovanni Lorenzo. All three judges scored the bout 114-113.
ARTHUR ABRAHAM KO'S MIRANDA
FASTER THAN PAVLIK!
IBF middleweight champion Arthur Abraham (27-0, 22 KOs) impressively knocked out
Edison Miranda (30-3, 26 KOs) in round four of a hotly anticipated rematch on
Saturday night at the Hard Rock LIVE Arena in Hollywood, Florida. Early on,
Miranda outworked Abraham who mostly covered up. Abraham started to open up in
round three landing some clean shots. Abraham explosively dropped Miranda three
times in round four and the bout was stopped. Time was 1:13.
Anyone up for Abraham-Pavlik?
ABRAHAM AMBUSH SURPRISES MIRANDA... by George Elsasser
Last noche’s Showtime Saturday special main event with
undefeated IBF middleweight champion Arthur Abraham facing WBA
#2 S/middleweight Edison Miranda at catch weights delivered the
goods for those big on surprises.
It’s history now that Abraham had won the first meeting while
battling through adversity that saw him severely wounded with
broken jaw that would result in surgery - increasing the drama
in this return, was the first battle saw Miranda debited for
numerous violations that hinted of hometown officiating.
WELCOME TO
AMERICA, 'KING' ARTHUR... by Bill Stephens
King Abraham looked impressive and one has to be wondering
what Pavlik's thoughts are. Pavlik vs. Abraham would be
another great fight to look forward to in what is turning out
to be an exciting year for boxing.
Does a King rule over a Ghost?
ARTHUR STILL KING AS HE KO'S MIRANDA IN
REMATCH... by Frank Gonzalez Jr.
Congratulations to Arthur Abraham, who showed disciplined
boxing skills complimented by solid power in both hands. He and Kelly Pavlik are
arguably the best fighters in the Middleweight division and as such, should
fight each other. Now that Abraham has come and won here in the USA, fight fans
will be eager to see the best against the best. For the promoters, this is a
win-win situation.
ARTHUR ABRAHAM AND EDISON MIRANDA CAMP
QUOTES...
Abraham:
“In the first meeting the broken jaw kept me from showing my
true potential. I will make up for that on June 21.”
Miranda:
“Abraham made me wait almost two years for my rematch and on
Saturday I will make him pay for every minute I waited."
GIOVANNI LORENZO READY TO
BREAK OUT AGAINST RAUL MARQUEZ JUNE 21 ON SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP
BOXING
Unbeaten Dominican
middleweight sensation Giovanni “Chico Malo” Lorenzo has
planned a breakout party Saturday night when he fights former world
champion Raul “El Diamante” Marquez in the 12-round co-feature on
Showtime Championship Boxing, live from Seminole Hard Rock Hotel
and Casino in Hollywood, Florida.
ABRAHAM - MIRANDA REMATCH SET
FOR JUNE 21...
Their
first fight played out like a Hollywood script: rife with
drama, incredible two-way exchanges, a broken jaw, multiple
head butts, low blows and controversy.
On Saturday, June 21, undefeated middleweight champion Arthur Abraham, and
the explosive, hard-hitting Edison Miranda will co-star in the emotionally
charged sequel, live on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed
on the West Coast). Abraham won the first fight on a hotly disputed unanimous
decision in a scintillating affair on September 23, 2006.
PANTERA MIRANDA: "PEOPLE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER ABRAHAM AS THE GUY
ON MY HIGHLIGHT REEL"
“I’ve never been this focused for a fight,” said
Miranda. “My only concern is that because this is Abraham’s first fight in
the US, after I knock him out people will think I just took out a nobody.
That’s okay though, people will always remember him as the guy on my
highlight reel.”
MIRANDA VS. ABRAHAM: “THE BATTLE CONTINUES…”
It may only
be the first full day of summer, but June 21st will also be
the hottest night of the year for fight fans as super
middleweight bomber Edison ‘Pantera’ Miranda gets his shot at
revenge against the first man to beat him, ‘King’ Arthur
Abraham, in a highly anticipated war at Hard Rock Live in
Hollywood, Florida.
ABRAHAM vs MIRANDA II TO TAKE PLACE ON JUNE 21 - SHOWTIME WILL TELEVISE
The controversy over their 2006
bout has subsided some, but when it comes to their competitive
fires, Edison Miranda and Arthur Abraham still believe they
have some unfinished business to resolve. On Saturday, June
21st, in the US, these two world-class fighters
will settle the score once and for all in a 166-pound special
attraction that is destined to produce fistic fireworks.
Abraham vs Miranda II headlines a night of
professional boxing presented by Seminole Warriors Boxing and Sauerland Event.
Showtime World Championship Boxing will televise this highly-anticipated rematch
beginning at 9pm ET / PT.
GIOVANNI
LORENZO - RAUL MARQUEZ TO BATTLE IN IBF VOLUNTARY ELIMINATOR ON JUNE 21
LIVE ON SHOWTIME
Undefeated IBF #4 ranked middleweight contender Giovanni Lorenzo has
accepted an offer to challenge former world champion and current IBF
#12 ranked contender Raul Marquez in a 12 round IBF Voluntary
Eliminator on June 21, 2008, it was announced by Main Events CEO Kathy
Duva. The bout will serve as the co-feature to the rematch
between IBF middleweight champion Arthur Abraham and Edison Miranda.
Both bouts will be broadcast live on Showtime beginning at 9pm ET / PT.
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5-13-2008
