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[Ric915]

Gushiken Shines In Defense

5000 screaming fans jammed into IMP Hall in Japan as Yoko Gushiken (23-0-0-19) was making his first defense of the WBA title he captured back in May with a 15 round unanimous decision over Vincenzo BelCastro. Standing in front of Gushiken was Number one ranked Jung-Koo Chang (17-1-0-2) a highly regarded boxer out of South Korea. In what many felt maybe a tough defense for Gushiken turned out to be anything but as he dominated Chang knocking him cold in the fourth round. The opening round was a sign of things to come as Gushiken rattled Chang with a solid right that caused Chang to go on the defensive. Gushiken then turned it on landing some incredible power shots that Chang was able to withstand. Chang came back in the second and fought a better round that I scored evenly. Chang was trying to stay outside in the third but Gushikens pressure was to much as he was able to get inside and do some heavy bodywork to slow the Korean foe. The fourth round was again dominated by Gushiken who hurt Chang midway thru the round with a crisp left hook. This time Gushiken would not let Chang off the hook and with :40 seconds remaining in the round Gushiken launched an uppercut that had Chang out before he hit the ground. The count was a formality as there was no sign Chang was going to beat it. Chang a very good fighter may have come along at the wrong time as all three champs Gushiken, Humberto Soto and Myung-Woo Yuh are at the top of there game and very highly regarded.

The co-feature was a 12 round WBA Title eliminator as Vincenzo BelCastro (20-2-1-1) was looking to rebound from his 15 round unanimous decision loss to Gushiken back in May. His opponent Vuyani Nene (16-0-0-12) was looking for his second victory of the year as he kayoed Javier Varguez in five back in February. In a very spirited and close contest Nene would walk away with a very close split decision. I had the bout scored 116-115 for Nene. Official scorers had it 116-113 Nene, 117-114 BelCastro and 116-113 Nene. The punch stats revealed the competitiveness as Nene out landed BelCastro by 3 punches 297-294. Nene has earned a shot against Yoko Gushiken but the way Gushiken looked tonight Nene may change his mind.

The next match pitted James Njorage (22-3-2-5) and Flywell Botha (17-1-3-1) meeting to see who would advance to a title eliminator versus Rudolfo Blanco. This match was another close contested affair. Botha looking to rebound from a ten round unanimous decision loss to Dodie Boy Penalosa while Njorage was making his 1986 debut. The pre prime Botha came to fight and took it to the prime Njorage in the opening round. And landed some impressive combos. As the bout wore on these two would take turns pasting eachother but neither man would score a knockdown. I felt Njorage earned the nod over the final two rounds that gave him a 96-94 lead on my card. While the official scoring differed slightly 96-94 Njorage and 95-95 twice. There really is no complaint with the decision.

The night started with three up and comers, Hiroki Ioka (4-0-0-0), Luis Estaba (6-1-0-3) and Katsuo Tokashiki (8-1-1-1) all won unanimous decisions over lesser opposition.

Autosimmed Bouts of Note

#78 Hermogenes Murrillo (9-6-2-3) WUD10 #29 Joey Olivo (13-5-3-2)
#63 Jose Badilla (11-5-1-2) WSD10 #23 Miguel Angel Lizarte (14-2-2-0)
#16 Rodolfo Rodriguez (15-1-0-7) WUD10 #18 Roy Thompson (16-2-1-3)
#26 Sinoy Campo (13-2-1-1) WSD10 #17 Hector Melendez (14-2-1-1)
#46 Carlos Reyes Sosa (17-5-0-4) WMD10 #24 Jorge Cano (11-2-2-2)

Jr Flyweight News July 86

August will have Myung Woo Yuh (18-0-0-4) making his first defense of his WBC Title against Reinaldo Becerra (15-1-0-4), the under card will feature Jake Matlala (18-1-0-6) and Franco Udella (15-2-3-2) meeting for the Vacant WBO title. With the draw of Njorage and Botha (winner was to face Rudolfo Blanco in an IBF title eliminator) Njorage will be given that match as it was felt by most he won the fight. Botha will be given an AABU title match against Michael Ebo Danquah (22-3-1-6) instead.


Jr Flyweight Rankings July 86

Yoko Gushikan (23-0-0-19) WBA
Humberto Gonzales (18-0-0-13) IBF
Vuyani Nene (16-0-0-12)
Myung-Woo Yuh (18-0-0-4) WBC
Vincenzo BelCastro (20-2-1-1)
Dodie Boy Penalosa (17-1-0-2)
Rodolfo Rodriguez (15-1-0-7)
Rodolfo Blanco (16-0-0-2)
Jung-Koo Chang (17-1-0-2)
James Njorage (22-3-2-5)

[Ric915]

Kim Dominates in First Defense

Jangchung Gymnasium was the location as 7300 screaming fans crammed in to see local Champion Tae-Shik Kim (22-0-0-12) defend his IBF Flyweight title against Australia’s Henry Nissen (15-2-0-0). Kim won the IBF title back in May with a first round disqualification victory over Guty Espades. Nissen was coming in off a ten round unanimous decision victory over Octavio Gamez back in April. Nissen’s night got off to an auspicious start as he was cut on the bridge of his nose early in the first round. Outside of the cut the round was very competitive as both men landed some nice punches. Kim would win the next two rounds as he seemed a little sharper then Nissen who could not seem to get off . Nissen’s problems got worse in the fourth as a Kim hook caused the cut on Nissen’s nose to open grotesquely and cause blood to go flying on everyone at ringside. Kim looked incredible over the next two rounds and with his pinpoint accuracy Nissen’s right eye began to swell as the sixth round came to a close. As the seventh round opened up Kim launched a right hand that landed right on Nissen’s nose that caused the blood flowing again as Nissen’s face was a mask of blood referee Allan Moore led Nissen to the ringside physician who waved the bout off. Kim looked good in his initial defense. “I knew he would come to fight and I had things go my way early” Kim explained thru a translator. Kim will now await the winner of next month’s title eliminator between Jong-Kwan Chung and Venice Borkorsor.

The co-feature was a WBC title eliminator as Leo Gamez (21-2-0-17) squared off against Gabriel Bernal (20-0-0-12). As Gamez disrobed he seemed to be a little on the soft side. Gamez started quickly in the first as a solid hook would send Bernal to the canvas for an eight count in the first. Gamez extended his points lead to three as he clearly won the second round as Bernal could not get his rhythm down. In the third Bernal started to get to Gamez with solid rights and lefts and in the fourth hurt Gamez was a sizzling right hand. Gamez would go on the defensive and survive the onslaught. Over the next three rounds Bernal would take control as he was now outlanding Gamez at a 2-1 pace. In the ninth Gamez knowing he was behind came out looking to turn the tide and man did he as the ninth round opened Gamez launched a quick uppercut that would drop Bernal for the secnd time in the fight. Gamez turned on the pressure as he sensed he could end it at any moment with :10 seconds remaining in the round a right hook would drop Bernal for the second time in the round this time for a count of one. After the ninth I had Gamez up 85-83. Bernal showed great recuperative powers as he easily won rounds ten and eleven and pulled even on my scorecard 103-103. This bout was up for grabs going into the final round. Both men came out looking to end with a splash but it would be Bernal who exploited Gamez’ lazy right jab when he launched a right hand counter that would send Gamez to the canvas for the first time in the bout. Gamez was up at the count of three on wobbly legs and managed to ride out the rest of the round. I scored 113-111 for Bernal one of the judges agreed scoring the same as I 113-111 while the other 2 scored 115-109 and 114-110 all for the winner Gabriel Bernal. Gamez did himself an injustice by coming into the bout out of shape I’m sure had he been fit this outcome may have been different. Bernal will now get to face WBC title holder Miguel Canto.

Next we had number 12 ranked Yul-Woo Lee (17-1-1-3) taking on the number 17 ranked Vicente Pool (17-0-1-10). Lee looking for his second victory of the year as he won an eight round unanimous decision over Yong-Kang Kim back in January. Lee the hometown favorite was never in this bout as he would visit the canvas four times en route to a 10 round unanimous decision loss. Pool looked fantastic in his first outing of 1986 as he dismantled Lee in front of a hostile crowd. The scores were 100-83 across the board. We then had Octavio Gomez (17-3-1-4) and Pedro Flores (16-4-1-0) coming in riding 3 bout losing streaks. Flores losing back to back contests by disqualification while Gomez suffered losses to top rated opponents Miguel Canto by split decision and unanimous decision losses to Dave McCauley and Henry Nissen. Gomez’ night started badly as he suffered a cut over the right eye early in the first but would amazingly not pose any problems over the remainder of the fight. That would be Gomez’ only concerns as he would send Flores to the canvas twice on his way to a ten round unanimous decision victory by scores of 96-91 twice and 97-90. Next we had up and comer Charlie Magri (8-0-0-4) score an incredible one punch kayo over Shintero Yamada (1-6-0-0) with :05 sconds remaining in the first.

Flyweight News July 86

In August Dave McAuley (17-0-1-3) and Yukito Tamakuma (20-0-2-5) will meet again to settle their WBA Title eliminator while Antonio Avilar (17-0-2-14) vs Betulio Gonzalez (16-0-1-9) will face eachother in a rematch of a bout that ended in a twelve round draw for the SABC Title. And finally Jong-Kwan Chung (20-0-2-6) and Venice Borkorsor (17-0-0-12) will meet in an IBF Title eliminator.

Autosimeed Bouts of Note

#21 Hi-Sup Chin(21-1-0-14) WUD10 #56 Andres Romero (15-7-0-2)
#19 Venice Borkorsor (17-0-0-12) WUD10 #28 Candido Tellez (13-2-0-11)
#16 Guty Espadas (20-1-1-13) WKO1 #27 Juan Herrera (10-1-0-4)
#45 Santos Laciar (25-2-1-3) D10 #47 Fermin Gomez (22-2-2-7)

Flyweight Rankings July 86

Ignacio Espinal (27-0-1-19) WBA
Tae-Shik Kim (22-0-0-12)IBF
Dave McCauley (17-0-1-3)
Gabriel Bernal (20-0-0-12)
Yukito Tamakuma (20-0-2-5)
Miguel Canto (15-0-0-3) WBC
Vicente Pool (17-0-1-10)
Alfonso Lopez (19-0-1-3)
Guty Espadas (20-1-1-13)
Venice Borkorsor (17-0-0-12)

[Ric915]

Castro Dominates In Rematch To Win WBC Title

La Laguna Auditorium in Mexico was the sight of last night’s vacant WBC Jr Bantamweight Championship rematch between Alberto Castro (27-0-2-16) and Jesus Rojas (14-1-3-4). Two months ago these two waged war over twelve rounds in a very exciting and competitive battle. Tonight the same could not be said as Alberto Castro completely dominated Rojas over twelve rounds winning by scores of 118-108, 117-109 and 118-108. I had it scored 119-108. Rojas would visit the canvas in rounds eleven and twelve. Many felt Rojas fought above his ability two months ago and just would not be able to reproduce that performance again and they were right. Castro will now await the winner of next month’s eliminator between Gustavo Ballas and Gilberto Roman. Whoever the opponent it should make for a great match.

The co-feature had pre prime 2/1 favorite Sugar Baby Rojas (17-1-2-8) facing a prime Edgar Omar Moonserrat (24-1-1-10) with the winner to receive a shot at current IBF Champion Khaosai Galaxy. Moonserrat was looking to rebound from an eighth round TKO loss to current WBA Champion Armando Castro, while Rojas struggled in a ten round draw against Edel Geronimo back in January. Rojas started well winning the first round but it would go down hill from there as Moonserrat took control never relinquishing it even sending Rojas to the canvas in the final round. Scores were 115-112, 117-112 and 116-111. Moonserrat out landed Rojas 326-217. With the victory Moonserrat has gotten himself back in contention and will now get to face Khaosai Galaxy in September or October

In a minor upset 6-1 favorite Sok-Chul Bae (11-3-1-2) lost a ten round split decision against William Devalos (15-3-1-1). In a fight I thought Bae won, scored 96-94 on my card showed scores all over the place. Scores read 96-93 Devalos 95-94 Bae and an inexplicable 97-92 Devalos. Devalos started well sending Bae to the canvas in the first seemed to slow down as the bout wore on and Bae finished strongly I had Bae winning three of the last four rounds. Due to the nature of the decision these two should go at it again should make for an interesting rematch.

Autosimmed Bouts Of Note

#25 Rafael Pedroza (16-2-0-10) WKO7 #28 Laislao Vazquez (12-6-5-3)
#20 Kongtoranee Payakaroon (15-2-1-9) WUD10 #38 Robinson Quiroz (12-9-0-3)
$18 Roberto Ramirez (15-3-1-10) D10 #31 Jackal Maruyama (14-3-2-4)
#16 Cobra Ari Blanca (14-1-3-2) WUD10 #35 Edel Geronimo (12-9-3-5)

Jr Bantamweight News July 86

In August Armando Castro (25-0-2-20) will make his first defense of the WBA title taking on Willie Jensen (22-1-1-2). Also Gustavao Ballas (14-0-0-2) and Gilberto Roman (11-0-0-3) will meet in a WBC Title eliminator. And finally Ellyas Pical (19-1-0-9) will take on Jiro Wantanabe (22-1-0-18) as both men look to climb up in the rankings.

Jr Bantamweight Rankings July 86

Armando Castro (25-0-2-20) WBA
Alberto Castro (26-0-2-16) WBC
Edgar Omar Monserrat (24-1-1-10)
Khaosai Galaxy (19-0-0-19) IBF
Willie Jensen (22-1-1-2)
Thanomsak Sithbaoboy (23-1-0-5)
Mike Phelps (15-1-0-1)
Gustavo Ballas (14-0-0-2)
Sugar Baby Rojas (17-1-2-3)

[Ric915]

Sandoval Victorious in Split Decision

The Chevrolet Center in Youngstown Ohio was the venue as hometown hero Greg Richardson (17-1-0-1) and Richie Sandoval (22-0-0-13) squared off in an IBF title eliminator. Richardson making his second appearance of 1986 was coming in off an eighth round tko victory over Cardenio Ulloa back in January, while Sandoval was making his first appearance of the year. Sandoval would start quickly as he easily won rounds one and two. Richardson bounced back in the third and was able to land some quick combos to the jaw of Sandoval. Sandoval was back in control in the fourth and fifth round as his pressure was getting to Richardson. After five I had Sandoval up 49-46. Both men swapped rounds in the sixth and seventh as both men looked impressive. At this point Richardson started to climb back into the fight as he swept all three rounds on my scorecard pulling even 95-95. As the ninth round closed Sandoval had noticeable swelling under his left eye. Sandoval showed his grit as he stormed out in the championship rounds and totally out hustled Richardson. I had the bout scored 115-113 Sandoval. The officials agreed scoring 115-113 twice for Sandoval while the third judge scored the bout 114-114.

The co-feature was a twelve round contest with the winner to face current WBC Champion Khaokor Galaxy. We had Raul Perez (22-0-0-20) facing Augustin Senin (16-1-0-6). Perez started quickly winning the first and sending Senin to the canvas in the second. Senin was up at the count of nine just barely beating the count. Senin’s night got worse as Perez landed a sizzling hook that opened a nasty cut above Senin’s left eye. Senin unfortunately was never able to get into a rhythm as he seemed to get things going something else would go wrong. In the eighth round Senin’s right eye began to swell and that would be his doom. Early in the tenth Perez landed a left hook that Senin did not see coming and sent Senin to the canvas for the second time in the bout. As Senin climbed to his feet at eight his left eye was gushing. Referee Ernest Magana immediately called time and escorted Senin to the ringside physician who called a halt to the bout at 1:22 of the tenth round.

We next had Dadoy Andujar (18-1-0-14) and Bernardo Pinango (17-3-0-12) meeting in a ten round bout. Andujar was looking to rebound from a ten round unanimous decision loss to Julian Solis back in March, while Pinango was stopped in five by Khaokor Galaxy also in March. Andujar jumped on Pinango quickly taking control as he was able to land some incredible power punches. Pinango was quickly put on the defensive when early in the second an Andujar hook had Pinango on shaky ground. Andujar would control the next round as well as he just seemed sharper then Pinango. Pinango finally came to life in the fourth and was actually landing some nice combos until he walked into a solid uppercut that dropped him for a count of three. Pinango got on his horse but was not able to stay away from Andujar who was just lighting Pinango up. It didn’t take long for Richard Steele to jump in and save Pinango from further punishment.

And finally in a minor upset Ramon Bravo (11-3-0-6) stopped up and coming Israel Contreras (8-1-0-5) in one round. Contreras and Bravo exchanged bombs as soon as the bell rang to start the first. Contreras was ripping into Bravo when Bravo connected on a right hand counter that sent Contreras to the canvas for a nine count. As Contreras rose you could see he was unsteady. Bravo came forward and was teeing off on Contreras when another right hook sent Contreras crashing to the canvas in a heap. Contreras was counted out at 2:34 of the first.

Bantamweight News July 86

August will have WBA Champ Johnny Carter (26-0-0-11) defend his title against Franco Zurlo (22-0-0-4). While the under card will feature Thanomchit Sukothai (15-0-0-15) taking on Harold Petty (16-0-0-6) in a WBA title eliminator

Autosimmed Bouts of Note

#17 Alberto Sandoval (18-1-0-13) WKO3 #25 Ernest Koffi (13-2-0-10)
#37 Enriique Pinder (13-1-0-1) WUD10 #43 Hurricane Teru (15-2-3-2)
#20 Eijiro Murata (19-0-1-7) WUD10 #38 Neptali Alamag (21-3-0-7)
#18 Chan-Yong Park (27-1-0-11) WTKO7 #35 Lupe Pintor (14-2-0-12)
#27 Satoshi Shingaki (19-1-0-16) WUD10 #48 Orlando Canizales (15-3-0-11)
#26 Miguel Lora (15-0-1-2) WMD10 #42 Johnny Owen (11-2-2-2)
#24 DAORUNG CHUVATANA WTKO9 #32 Frankie Duarte (14-2-1-4)

Bantamweight Rankings July 86

Johnny Carter (26-0-0-11) WBA
Franco Zurlo (22-0-0-4)
Carlos Zarate (23-0-0-23) IBF
Khaokor Galaxy (21-0-0-19) WBC
Roberto Rubaldano (27-1-0-25)
Raul Perez (22-0-0-20)
Richie Sandoval (22-0-0-13)
Chan-Yang Park (27-1-0-11)
Alberto Sandoval (18-1-0-13)
Nana Konadu (18-1-0-12)

[Lee]

Close win for Richie, does that earn him a title shot?

[Ric915]

Originally Posted by Lee

Close win for Richie, does that earn him a title shot?

It does he now get's to face Carlos Zarate

[Ric915]

Gomez Wins In Stunning Fashion

Coliseo Mario Morales was the venue as hometown hero Wilfredo Gomez (16-0-0-15) scored an incredible one punch knockout over previously unbeaten Loris Stecca (14-1-0-10). The bout started with Gomez winning the first as both men thru caution to the wind and were throwing haymakers. Stecca landed as good as he got but you could see the power difference in the shots Gomez was landing. In the second round Stecca just dominated Gomez as he started landing powerful combos that started swelling under the left eye of Gomez. The round was so one sided I scored it 10-8. The third proceeded a lot like the second with Stecca out landing Gomez at a 2-1 clip. And with :05 seconds remaining in the round Gomez launched a right hook that caught Stecca right on the chin and Stecca went down in a heap. He gallantly tried to rise but could not beat referee Roberto Ramirez’ count.. This now sets up a great match between Gomez and current WBC Champion Jeff Fenech.

The co-feature was a match for the vacant NABF title. We had Mike Ayala (19-2-0-11) and Derrick Holmes (12-5-0-4) squaring off in a twelve round bout. Both men were coming in off eight round unanimous decision victories in there last bout. Holmes beating Nick Apong and Ayala beating Ruben Palacios. Holmes was never really in this match winning only one round and that was the third. Ayala completely outclassed Holmes hurting him badly in the fifth before ending the bout in the sixth with a picture perfect uppercut. The previous two bouts saw youngsters Jai-Won Choi (3-1-0-2) and Freddy Cruz (2-0-1-0) winning there bouts. Choi by impressive first round knockout over Masuhiro Okamoto (2-4-1-1) who beat Choi by split decision back in March. Cruz won by unanimous decision over Jose Cruz (0-7-0-0).

Autosimmed Fights Of Note

#46 Ruben Palacios (10-3-0-3) WSD10 #17 Daniel Blanco (15-2-0-13)
#21 Samart Payakaroon (13-0-0-7) WUD10 #21 Leo Randolph (12-2-0-1)
#19 Dong-Kyun Yum (15-0-0-6) WDQ7 #23 Ruben Valdez (19-4-0-5)
#16 Jesus Salud (23-1-2-18) WTKO4 #Jose Cervantes (14-5-1-1)
#25 Ricardo Cardona (18-2-0-5) WSD10 #20 Carlos Mendoza (22-3-1-12)
#22 Pedro Decima (20-1-0-13) WTKO1 #31 Bunji Ando (14-3-0-11)
#29 Daniel Zaragoza (19-3-0-7) WTKO8 #26 Juan Antonio Lopez (12-2-1-6)

Jr Feartherweight News July 86

Next Month Sergio Palma (19-0-0-2) and Jaime Garza (23-0-0-21) in a WBA Title clash, while Nicky Perez (19-0-2-14) will face Samart Payakaroon (13-0-0-7) in an IBF Title eliminator

Jr Featherweight Rankings July 86

Jaime Garza (23-0-0-21) WBA
Jeff Fenech (18-0-0-16) WBC
Fabrice Benichou (21-1-0-12)
Hiroaki Yokota (21-1-1-5)
Wilfredo Gomez (16-0-0-15)
Jesse Benavides (21-0-1-15) IBF
Soo-Hwan Hong (18-2-0-0)
Sergio Palma (19-0-0-2)
Victor Callajes (18-1-0-17)
Jesus Salud (23-1-2-18)

[PWillisTheMan]

Without going back and checking, is a Hearns/Brown rematch in the cards? I'm pretty sure this is the right uni for that heart breaker.

[Ric915]

Originally Posted by PWillisTheMan

Without going back and checking, is a Hearns/Brown rematch in the cards? I'm pretty sure this is the right uni for that heart breaker.

It is in the works but Thomas just needs to get one more win under his belt I like fighters to get a bounce back win before getting another title shot unless it was controversial or the such. Thanks for following along

Plus might I add Hell of an Avatar

[Ric915]

Pat Cowdell Captures WBO Title with KO

Englishman Pat Cowdell (21-0-0-17) captured the vacant WBO Featherweight title last night in stunning fashion as he stopped Spider Nemeto (17-1-1-5) with one punch in the fourth round. Cowdell took control in the first round and systematically broke Nemeto down until the overhand right put Nemeto to sleep in the fourth. Nemeto’s troubles began in the second round as a Cowdell hook started swelling under the left eye. Cowdell put together some heavy combos and Nemeto was just never able to get into a rhythm. With :05 seconds to go in the fourth Cowdell launched an overhand right that caught Nemeto right on the chin which sent him crashing to the canvas. The count was a formality. This is Cowdell’s second KO victory of the year he earned the title shot with a ninth round TKO over Min-Keun Oh back in April, while Nemeto had won an eight round majority decision over Chander Sen. Cowdell was ecstatic with the victory and looks forward to making his first defense.

The Co-Feature had two undefeated featherweights vying for a shot at WBA Champion Antonio Gomez. Juan Domingo Malvarez (20-1-0-17) lost his unbeaten record with one punch in the sixth round as Cruz Mercano (20-0-0-9) easily dispatched of Malvarez when he launched an uppercut that caught Malvarez cleanly and dropped him face first to the canvas. Mercano controlled all six rounds of this bout as he stayed outside and just countered everything Malvarez attempted. Mercano’s counters were so pinpoint it did not take long for Malvarez’ left eye to start showing the effects as the eye was swelling badly as the second round came to a close. This is Mercano’s second kayo this year and he is looking forward to the opportunity to dethrone Gomez in September.

Next we had up and comer Eusabio Pedroza (17-1-0-11) scoring a come from behind kayo over Pedro Gomez (14-4-2-4). I thought the fight was closer on the scorecards then did the judges as two of them had Gomez ahead of Pedroza. while I had the bout scored 77-77. Midway thru the ninth Pedroza landed a hook that sent Gomez sprawling where he was counted out at 2:34. Next Danny ”Little Red” Lopez (23-1-1-23) scored an eighth round kayo over undefeated Frankie Crawford (20-1-1-2). This was a rematch of a bout that ended in a draw back in January. This time around it was not very competitive as Lopez easily won every round the only thing I was impressed with was the jaw of Crawford who took sopme incredible blows before it finally gave way. The undercard also featured Paul Hodkinson (3-0-0-3) who scored his third straight knockout since turning pro back in January. And Yong-Kyun Park (1-0-2-0) was held to a draw for the second time in as many fights. He did have to contend with a cut in the second round but bounced back nicely in the third and fourth to pull even on the scorecards.

Featherweight News

Jim McDonnell (15-1-0-5) and Roberto Castanon (27-1-0-22) will meet in a WBC eliminator, while Min-Keun Oh (25-1-0-7) looks to rebound from the loss to Cowdell which seems unlikely as he will meet Salvador Sanchez (20-0-0-16) in an IBF eliminator. Finally in September WBA Champion Antonio Gomez (34-0-0-8) looks to make the first defense of his WBA title against Cruz Mercano (20-0-0-9)

Autosimmed Bouts Of Note

#29 Bernard Taylor (13-2-0-12) WKO9 #21 Rigoberto Riasco (17-2-1-7)
#56 Rafael Ortega (15-3-0-4) WSD10 #30 Alan Richardson (15-3-2-4)
#27 Wilfredo Vasquez (14-1-0-9) WUD10 #17 Felipe Orozco (18-1-2-6)
#31 Calvin Grove (13-2-2-5) WUD10 #54 Marcos Vilasana (18-4-0-14)
#25 Barry McGuigan (17-1-1-15) WUD10 #41 Manuel Medina (17-3-0-3)
#37 Steve Cruz (16-1-0-6) WTKO8 #34 Hilbert Aragon (15-6-0-2)


Featherweight Rankings July 86

Antonio Gomez (34-0-0-8) WBA
Juan Laporte (20-0-0-19) WBC
Pat Cowdell (21-0-0-17) WBO
Cruz Mercano (20-0-0-9)
Bobby Chacon (20-0-0-18) IBF
Daniel Vermandere (22-1-0-2)
Jim McDonnell (15-1-0-5)
Antonio Esparragoza (26-1-0-23)
Davey Kotay (20-1-1-14)
Roberto Castanon (27-1-0-22)

[Ric915]

Beard Stops Navarrete In 4

A crowd of 17,500 gathered into Allstate Arena to watch 5/2 favorite Jackie Beard (23-0-0-12) capture the WBO Jr. Lightweight Championship with a stunning one punch knockout over previously unbeaten Rolando Navarrete (16-1-0-12). Both men came into the bout having won previous bouts this year, Beard a ten round unanimous decision over Frankie Otero in April while Navarrete stopped Charles Juretti in four back in February. The bout started quickly as both men traded powerful blows in the first with Beard clearly getting the better of the exchanges. In the second and third Navarette took over and completely outclassed Beard. I was surprised at how one sided the rounds where. In the fourth things appeared to be going as well for Navarette as they had gone in the previous two rounds when Beard launched a right hook that caught Navarette flush on the jaw and dropped him where he stood. Navarette tried to get to his feet but could not beat the count. Beard leaped into the air as he captured his first world title. “It’s amazing, a dream come true” Beard claimed afterwards. The Jr. Lightweight division is loaded with talent how long Beards title reign will last only time will tell.

The co-feature pitted undefeated Hector “Macho” Camacho (18-0-0-11) against Johnny Verderosa (19-1-0-12) in a WBA title eliminator. Camacho completely dominated Verderosa from the onset. Camacho’s speed was to much for Verderosa to compete with. Camacho would stagger Verderosa early in the fourth round with a blazing combination. As the round came to a close Verderosa’s left eye was showing some swelling. Camacho would then open a cut above Verderosa’s right eye as he continually pumped his jab into the face of Verderosa. After ten rounds I had Camacho pitching a shut out Verderosa came out in the eleventh knowing he needed to land something big to end this fight but it was Camacho who landed another lightening fast combo that would leave Verderosa face first on the canvas as he was counted out :46 seconds into the eleventh. The pre-prime Camacho will now have his hands full as he will battle a prime Julio Cesar Chavez.

Frankie Baltazar (19-1-0-9) got back in the win column with a seventh round knockout over Rod Sequenen (16-3-0-7). The bout was pretty competitive until the seventh when Baltazar landed a crushing uppercut that dropped Sequenen for the full ten count at 2:30 of the seventh. Youngster Mario Martinez (10-0-0-2) won a six round unanimous decision over Evans Gwiji (10-7-2-2), while John John Molina (3-0-0-1) scored an impressive first round knockout over TC John Gray (0-5-0-0). Italian Domenico Chiloiro (2-0-2-0) had to win the final two rounds to secure a draw versus TC John Smith (0-6-1-0).

Jr Lightweight News July 86

Next month Thongberm Lukmatulee (18-1-1-14) and Jin-Shik Choi (17-0-0-10) will meet in an IBF Elimination bout while Saleman Itti-Aanuchit (22-1-0-13) and Apollo Yoshio (19-0-3-5) will meet in a APBC title affair and finally in September Alexis Arguello (22-0-0-20) will make his first defense of the WBC title when he faces Svein Erik Paulsen (22-0-0-4).

Autosimmed Bouts Of Note

#26 Kuniaki Shibata (18-1-0-7) WUD10 #73 Blazer Okubu (12-3-0-3)
#31 Alfredo Escalera (13-1-0-7) WKO8 #58 Barry Michael (11-3-3-1)
#49 Rafael Limon (12-2-1- 9) WUD10 #78 Catlos Hernandez (13-4-1-3)
#42 Rodolfo Sanchez (15-2-0-1) WUD10 #74 Jorge Paez (9-4-1-4)
#48 Leonel Hernandez (16-1-0-9) WUD10 #16 Yasutsune Uehara (18-1-1-13)
#17 Kamel Bou Ali (19-1-2-11) WKO6 #61 Sam Akromah (11-4-1-2)
#18 Rocky Lockridge (22-1-0-20) WKO6 #56 Jean-Marc Renard (15-4-0-4)

Jr Lightweight Rankings July 86

Julio Cesar Chavez (28-0-0-28) WBA
Alexis Arguello (22-0-0-20) WBC
Ben Villaflor (28-1-0-21)
Johnny Sato (27-0-0-7) IBF
Jackie Beard (23-0-0-12) WBO
Svein Erik Paulsen (22-0-0-4)
Azumah Nelson (21-1-0-20)
Carmelo Negron (23-1-0-20)
Hector Camacho (18-0-0-11)
Tony Lopez (19-0-0-17)

[PWillisTheMan]

130 may be your most loaded division. There should be some big ones down the line. JCC, ETM, Villaflor, Camacho, Nelson, Lopez, Escalera, Limon, Lockridge. Ant combination there would be awesome.

[Ric915]

Originally Posted by PWillisTheMan

130 may be your most loaded division. There should be some big ones down the line. JCC, ETM, Villaflor, Camacho, Nelson, Lopez, Escalera, Limon, Lockridge. Ant combination there would be awesome.

The Camacho Chavez showdown should be interesting even at pre prime Camacho is rated a 9 will definately have his hands full with the 13 rated Prime Chavez.