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bigMatt · 06-26-2006, 12:53 PM

Teofilo Stevenson 13-2-1 (6) has already earned a reputation as one of the top guys in the PBF. He hasn't had an easy time of it, with closely fought losses to PBF belt holder Muhammad Ali and top ranked challenger Dick Matthews. His #9 ranking understates his potential as one of the 4-5 top fighters in the PBF.

Again this month, Stevenson takes on a top fighter, as this month's feature event pairs the Cuban against top ring star James Corbett 16-1-0. Gentleman Jim is currently ranked 5th in the PBF, his only blemish thus far a narrow 12 round loss to Dominic McCaffrey.

On the undercard, fans will be treated to a matchup of 31st ranked James Figg 9-5-1 (3) against the surprising #17 Charlie Norkus 8-6-3 (2). Figg is still considered one of the dozen best fighters in the PBF, despite his slow start coming into the PBF, and his current lowly ranking. Despite Norkus' recent showing, this is considered Figg's best opportunity to date to break into the top 20 ranks. Norkus has been solid this year, but the jury is still out on his true abilities. Many experts predict his momentum will be stalled against the hard-hitting Figg.

At the top of the second of three fight cards this month is another exceptional matchup. Dominic McCaffrey 16-2-0 (3), the 3rd ranked fighter in the PBF, will lace it up against 8th ranked Joe Choynski 13-2-1 (6). McCaffrey is undoubtedly the favorite going into the contest, but Choynski has the skills to upset.

The third fight card of the month features the top ranked challenger, Dick Matthews 17-1-0 (10), in the first match since his disappointing loss to Muhammad Ali last July in the championship bout of the PBF tournament. Matthews return is against tough slugger #18 Herbert Slade 13-4-0 (3), a match custom made to rebuild his confidence. For Slade, one has to wonder what his promoter is thinking, pitting the Maori against 3 of the top fighters in the PBF over the space of three months. After his loss to Jason Estrada in August, Slade was thrown in against James Corbett last month, suffering another loss. It seems almost unfair that he now must face Dick Matthews, the #2 fighter in the PBF. Slade, who once enjoyed top 10 status in the PBF, now appears on the brink of dropping out of sight altogether. But Matthews must not take this match too lightly, as Slade packs a wallop.

06-26-2006, 12:53 PM	#71 (permalink)
bigMatt Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 2,353 Thanks: 13 Thanked 11x in 5 posts	October 1890 fight cards announced Teofilo Stevenson 13-2-1 (6) has already earned a reputation as one of the top guys in the PBF. He hasn't had an easy time of it, with closely fought losses to PBF belt holder Muhammad Ali and top ranked challenger Dick Matthews. His #9 ranking understates his potential as one of the 4-5 top fighters in the PBF. Again this month, Stevenson takes on a top fighter, as this month's feature event pairs the Cuban against top ring star James Corbett 16-1-0. Gentleman Jim is currently ranked 5th in the PBF, his only blemish thus far a narrow 12 round loss to Dominic McCaffrey. On the undercard, fans will be treated to a matchup of 31st ranked James Figg 9-5-1 (3) against the surprising #17 Charlie Norkus 8-6-3 (2). Figg is still considered one of the dozen best fighters in the PBF, despite his slow start coming into the PBF, and his current lowly ranking. Despite Norkus' recent showing, this is considered Figg's best opportunity to date to break into the top 20 ranks. Norkus has been solid this year, but the jury is still out on his true abilities. Many experts predict his momentum will be stalled against the hard-hitting Figg. At the top of the second of three fight cards this month is another exceptional matchup. Dominic McCaffrey 16-2-0 (3), the 3rd ranked fighter in the PBF, will lace it up against 8th ranked Joe Choynski 13-2-1 (6). McCaffrey is undoubtedly the favorite going into the contest, but Choynski has the skills to upset. The third fight card of the month features the top ranked challenger, Dick Matthews 17-1-0 (10), in the first match since his disappointing loss to Muhammad Ali last July in the championship bout of the PBF tournament. Matthews return is against tough slugger #18 Herbert Slade 13-4-0 (3), a match custom made to rebuild his confidence. For Slade, one has to wonder what his promoter is thinking, pitting the Maori against 3 of the top fighters in the PBF over the space of three months. After his loss to Jason Estrada in August, Slade was thrown in against James Corbett last month, suffering another loss. It seems almost unfair that he now must face Dick Matthews, the #2 fighter in the PBF. Slade, who once enjoyed top 10 status in the PBF, now appears on the brink of dropping out of sight altogether. But Matthews must not take this match too lightly, as Slade packs a wallop.