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Tosti · 09-18-2004, 08:27 AM

Hungarian 'banger' Janos Nagy sent shockwaves through the boxing world with an incredible eigth round stoppage win over previously unbeaten Julio Cesar Chavez. The reigning champion looked to be close to stopping his European challenger when Nagy unleashed a barrage of punches which left referee Roberto Ramirez with no choice but to stop the contest. Even though Chavez was helpless on the ropes the decision was met with anger by the Mexican crowd. Chavez will now have to rebuild his career and indications are that he could challenge for the LABA Title.

The main supporting bout was the Final Eliminator for the WBF crown between Alexis Arguello and Rocky Lockridge. The fight started evenly until Arguello became hampered by swelling around his right eye during the third round. Lockridge then built up a small points advantage until the seventh round when he was deducted a point for a low blow. This seemed to galavanise Arguello who took command of the fight and built up a healthy points advantage, although comfortable Arguello was constantly aware of the referees interest in his eye injury. Then unluckily for Arguello the American unleashed a wicked right cross which caused a huge gash over Arguello's left eye. The referee had only one option and paved the way for Lockridge to fight for the title.

Also on the card Joel Casamayor won the LABA Jr Lightweight title with a sixth round eye injury stoppage of holder Acelino Freitas. However there was nothing fortunate about Casamayor's win as he had shown far to much for the disappointing Freitas. Casamayor had put Freitas down in the fourth with a peach of a cross and even before the referee's intervention had looked booked for a win. This excellent result has potentially set up an intriguing fight between Casamayor and Julio Cesar Chavez for the LABA Title.

Azumah Nelson advertised his claims for a shot at the WBF crown with a hard fought split decision points win over the brave Cornelius Boza-Edwards. There were no knockdowns and only domination of the later rounds allowed Nelson to squeeze a points victory.

09-18-2004, 08:27 AM	#9 (permalink)
Tosti Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: London Posts: 6,445 Thanks: 73 Thanked 96x in 92 posts	Nagy sends tremors through world boxing Hungarian 'banger' Janos Nagy sent shockwaves through the boxing world with an incredible eigth round stoppage win over previously unbeaten Julio Cesar Chavez. The reigning champion looked to be close to stopping his European challenger when Nagy unleashed a barrage of punches which left referee Roberto Ramirez with no choice but to stop the contest. Even though Chavez was helpless on the ropes the decision was met with anger by the Mexican crowd. Chavez will now have to rebuild his career and indications are that he could challenge for the LABA Title. The main supporting bout was the Final Eliminator for the WBF crown between Alexis Arguello and Rocky Lockridge. The fight started evenly until Arguello became hampered by swelling around his right eye during the third round. Lockridge then built up a small points advantage until the seventh round when he was deducted a point for a low blow. This seemed to galavanise Arguello who took command of the fight and built up a healthy points advantage, although comfortable Arguello was constantly aware of the referees interest in his eye injury. Then unluckily for Arguello the American unleashed a wicked right cross which caused a huge gash over Arguello's left eye. The referee had only one option and paved the way for Lockridge to fight for the title. Also on the card Joel Casamayor won the LABA Jr Lightweight title with a sixth round eye injury stoppage of holder Acelino Freitas. However there was nothing fortunate about Casamayor's win as he had shown far to much for the disappointing Freitas. Casamayor had put Freitas down in the fourth with a peach of a cross and even before the referee's intervention had looked booked for a win. This excellent result has potentially set up an intriguing fight between Casamayor and Julio Cesar Chavez for the LABA Title. Azumah Nelson advertised his claims for a shot at the WBF crown with a hard fought split decision points win over the brave Cornelius Boza-Edwards. There were no knockdowns and only domination of the later rounds allowed Nelson to squeeze a points victory.