World Championships - Page 21

Crimson · 10-08-2009, 10:01 PM

Tuesday, June 2^nd, 1992
Blue Horizon; Philadelphia, PA
Nate Miller 19-3 (16) Pennsylvania
vs.
Dwight Qawi 40-9-1 (24)

- Qawi a 3-2 favorite.
- A sizzling Miller combination put Qawi on the canvas for a flash knockdown in round 5. Qawi continued undeterred with his relentless pressure and rallied to put a gash over Miller’s right eye in round 7.
- Entering round 10 Miller’s left eye was 30% closed, as was Qawi’s right eye. Ringside Expert Lee Crooks had Miller ahead 86-83. Punches landed favored the “Camden Buzzsaw” 228 to 168.
- After 10 rounds Ed Derian delivered the decision, 96-93, 96-92, and 96-92 for the winner by unanimous decision …….. Nate Miller.
Nate Miller Wu10 Dwight Qawi

Dwight Qawi vs. Mike Rossman
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcDuaQIp4L0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJNmW1FgWdE&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uls1Zh61ql8&feature=related
Dwight Qawi vs. Leon Spinks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9t8hYfkcQg&feature=related
Dwight Qawi vs. Jerry Martin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1M8i_aAl3qE&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsE_RZehKWc&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rcGvOq7QAY&feature=related
Dwight Qawi vs. Evander Holyfield
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LbX_wHrJcg&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu2Q5Imyu4c&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fv8fb9wHYOM&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tsQG4JQ4kc&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwCCRsQdhkk&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuVZOFmnAgQ&feature=related
Dwight Qawi vs. George Foreman
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRTZ6mD-2a8&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhOKUVVNKO8&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HkM1oxYCw8&feature=related

Crimson · 10-08-2009, 10:16 PM

Thursday, June 4^th, 1992
Northlands Arena; Edmonton, Canada
Donny LaLonde 36-5-2 (30) Canada
vs.
Al Cole 19-1 (10) New Jersey

LaLonde was a 3-2 favorite.
Both came out blasting at the first bell looking to decapitate the other! Cole struck first when he floored LaLonde in round 2 for a 7 count. The Canadian was on the deck again in round 3 and took the full count in round 4.

Al Cole KO4 Donny LaLonde

Donny LaLonde vs. Sugar Ray Leonard
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f68HrHza74k
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQvY0ddrORA&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxDfFpjqCJ4&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xP_1Nn_1GJE&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVIgj_k9H64&feature=related
Al Cole vs. Sultan Ibragimov
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gE-7kBVRIgE
Cole vs. Corrie Sanders
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hQtC6_XEzg&feature=related

Crimson · 10-09-2009, 08:09 PM

Saturday, June 6^th, 1992
Everton Park Sports Center; Liverpool, England
Johnny Nelson 19-6-1 (6) England
vs.

Orlin Norris 36-3-1 (15) Texas

Odd were EVEN.
A nip and tuck affair until Norris was deducted one point for using his shoulder as a weapon in round 6. When the fighting resumed Norris exploded with punches and Nelson found himself on the floor until the count of 8.
Nelson’s trainer, Brendan Ingle, urged him to take the fight inside on Norris. The Englishman did so and soon met with success, resulting in a significant gash was opened over Norris’ right eye.
When Norris’ cut was reopened in round 7, the doctor ruled him unfit to continue. The fans and Nelson rejoiced while Norris and his trainer, Joe Sayatovich, protested the call. At the time of the stoppage referee’s scorecard read 57-57.
Johnny Nelson TKO7 Orlin Norris

Crimson · 10-09-2009, 08:25 PM

Sunday, June 7^th, 1992
Rod Laver Arena; Melbourne, Australia
Dave Russell 19-10-6 (12) Australia
vs.

Tyrone Booze 15-10-2 (2) Florida

Russell was a 3-1 favorite.
In a dramatic win, Dave Russell thrilled the Australian fans. The Aussie took a beating in round 1 and looked to be outclassed. However he cut Booze badly in round 2 and continued to apply the pressure. Booze was on the retreat in round 3 when a Russell thunderbolt sent him to the floor for a full 10 count.

Dave Russell KO3 Tyrone Booze

Dave Russell vs. Dean Waters
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN4yhstTfWU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb25AOfl8ns&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXR0O9Mi3k4&feature=related

Crimson · 10-09-2009, 09:18 PM

Friday, July 3^rd, 1992
G-Mex Centre; Manchester, England
Derek Angol 25-1 (21) England WBO
vs.

Al Cole 20-1 (11) New Jersey

Cole was 5-2 favorite.
In an impressive showing the underdog Champion retained his world title. The action was good, but Angol seemed to be getting the better of it. In round 11 Cole hit the deck and after absorbing several hellacious blows upon rising the referee stopped the fight.

Derek Angol TKO11 Al Cole (retains WBO title)

Crimson · 10-09-2009, 09:29 PM

Saturday, July 11^th, 1992
Trump Plaza; Atlantic City, NJ
Bobby Czyz New Jersey WBA
vs.

Dave Russell 20-10-6 (13) Australia

Czyz was a 8-1 favorite
Who is Dave Russell?! In one of the years most shocking upsets, Dave Russell caught Bobby Czyz with a clean left hook that landed flush on the point of Bobby Czyz’ chin. The home state favorite Czyz appeared to already be unconscious as he fell to the floor. Perhaps waking up when he hit the canvas, Czyz summoned everything he had to rise before the referee’s count reached 10. On a knee at 6, Czyz fell back to the canvas when he attempted to rise fully. Russell scored a stunning KO of Tyrone Booze in his last fight, but was still lightly regarded and given little chance of upsetting Czyz.
At 50-1 odds to win the Cruiserweight World Championship, Russell backers have to be wetting their chops as the Aussie moves a step closer to the grand prize. Russell will now face Derek Angol in a WBA/WBO unification match. That will take place at “Rod Laver Arena” on September 18, in Melbourne. Dave Russell KO2 Bobby Czyz (wins WBA title)

Crimson · 10-09-2009, 10:27 PM

Saturday, July 18^th, 1992
Marcel Cerdan Sports Palace; Paris, France
Anaclet Wamba 36-3-2 (14) WBC
vs.
Johnny Nelson 20-6-1 (7)
- Odds were EVEN
- Nelson entered the ring bone dry and struggled to let his punches go. When he did, Wamba stuffed a stiff jab and right hand in his face. After 8 rounds Ringside Expert Christopher Mund had Wamba ahead 78-74. When the final bell rang, Nelson was still standing, but had clearly lost the fight. The 3 judges all had it for Wamba by wide margins.
Anaclet Wamba Wu12 Johnny Nelson (defends WBC title)

Crimson · 10-09-2009, 10:53 PM

Sunday, July 19^th, 1992
Mahi Shrine Temple; Miami, FL
James Warring 14-1 (9) Florida IBF
vs.
Nate Miller 20-3 (16)
- Nate Miller put on a boxing clinic. Warring was floored twice in round 7. By the end of the fight Warring’s left eye was 71% closed. The decision was unanimous for Miller: 118-108, 117-108, and 118-107.
- “Mr.” Miller will next face Anaclet Wamba in a WBC/IBF unification match at the Philadelphia’s “Pennsylvania Hall Civic Center” on September 27.
Nate Miller Wu12 James Warring (wins IBF title)

James Warring martial arts fight
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86E2oawJfEk

Crimson · 10-10-2009, 10:29 AM

Friday, September 18^th, 1992
Rod Laver Arena; Melbourne, Australia
Dave Russell 21-10-6 (14) Australia WBA
vs.
Derek Angol 26-1 (22) England WBO
- Russell was a 5-2 favorite.
- 1:21 into the fight and Russell provided support to the odds being in his favor with an uppercut that lifted Angol off his feet. 10 seconds later it was over! The winner by KO DAVE RUSSELL!!
Dave Russell KO1 Derek Angol (unifies the WBA and WBO titles)

Crimson · 10-10-2009, 10:40 AM

Sunday, September 27^th, 1992
Pennsylvania Hall Civic Center; Philadelphia, PA
Nate Miller 21-3 (17) Pennsylvania IBF
vs.
Anaclet Wamba 37-3-2 (14) WBC
· Miller was a 2-1 favorite.
· Miller promised to take the fight to his more experienced foe and trained as if the fight was scheduled for 15 rounds. The 3 judges were from Arizona, Sierra Leone, and Germany. The referee was from New Jersey.
· Miller’s strategy of bull rush aggression resulted in him being out boxed in the first 3 rounds. In the fourth his tactic of forcing the fight started to show positive results. After 6 rounds Ringside Expert Andreas Raht had it 58-56 for Anaclet Wamba.
· By the start of round 9 Wamba was exhausted and carried his hands by his side to protect himself from the brutal Miller body assault. At the fights conclusion Ringside Expert Andreas Raht had it 115-113 for Nate Miller. Ed Derian delivered the official verdict. Germany judge 116-112 Miller, Arizona 114-114 EVEN. Sierre Leone judge 115-113 for the winner by majority decision….. NATE MILLER!
Nate Miller Wu12 Anaclet Wamba (unifies the WBC and IBF titles)

Crimson · 10-10-2009, 11:16 AM

[I was only vaguely aware of Dave Russell before he made it to the finals of this tournament. Looks like the "Vegas" odds of 50-1 to win the Cruiserweight World Championship were WAY off! I'm guessing that I'm not the only one who doesn't know a lot about this fighter. Below is a good article found within "Title Bout" about him along with a reposting of one of his fights.]

By Shane Macleod

DAVE RUSSELL
Dave (The Destroyer) Russell won the W.B.F World Cruiserweight title from the American titleholder “Dangerous” Dan Murphy at the ripe old age of 32 years old at the Knox Stadium in Melbourne, via point’s decision on an extremely hot night on the 11th December 1992. This win capped off a distinguished career as one of Australia’s premier Cruiserweights ever.

Russell was born on the 16th June 1960 in England, however, he moved to Australia as an infant. After an amateur career in which he represented his home state of Victoria, Russell turned professional as a heavyweight on the 23rd October 1983 in a fight against Sydney southpaw Leo Moore. Russell won within four rounds of the scheduled eight. Before long, Russell had attracted a large number of fans to his bouts. He had approximately 95 tattoos, a drooping black moustache and a shaven head (long before it became trendy in Australia). His looks however, belied the fact that he was a really good bloke and a gentleman in and out of the ring. He regularly visited prisons in Victoria, including the notorious Pentridge Prison, to give boxing exhibitions, sign autographs and give advice when needed.

He won a few more bouts before touring the United Kingdom in 1984, to gain some international experience. Russell had three fights in England, winning two points decisions against Frank Robinson and Lee White respectively and he also scored a draw against John Westgarth. While in England, Russell also sparred with future W.B.C Heavyweight Champion Frank Bruno. After returning to Australia he knocked out Mandingo in 3 rounds in Melbourne. Next up, Dave Russell hit the big time when he challenged veteran Steve Aczel for both the Australian and Orient & Pacific Boxing Federation (O.P.B.F) heavyweight titles on the 15th February 1985 in Melbourne. Russell dominated his more experienced opponent to win by a TKO in the 6th round. The OPBF title is the WBC regional title for the Asia-Pacific region.

Big Dave then won his next four bouts, before “Mean” Dean Waters challenged him for the Australian heavyweight title. They fought in the town of Swan Hill on the Murray River on the 15th March 1986. Russell was leading the fight when Waters stopped him in the 10th round, to take his crown. Russell was a small heavyweight at around 200-210 pounds, and it came as no surprise when he dropped down in weight to fight in the Cruiserweight division. His first fight at Cruiserweight was against the tough Zambian Chisanda Mutti for the Commonwealth title in Melbourne on the 9th May 1986. Before a national television audience, Russell showed immense courage before being stopped in the 11th round. In his next fight he fought for the Australian and Orient & Pacific Boxing Federation (O.P.B.F) Cruiserweight titles against Kevin Wagstaff in Melbourne on the 30th April 1987. Russell blasted Wagstaff out with a second round KO. After a few more wins he defended against Apollo Sweet. Again, Russell was leading until he run out of steam, and was stopped in the 9th round. After a few more fights, including a win over American Jack Johnson on the Fenech-Navarro undercard and two wins over South Australian “Irish” Kevin Barry, Russell had a rematch with Apollo Sweet for the Australian Cruiserweight title at Dallas Brooks Hall in Melbourne. Sweet had a cut opened up in the first round by an accidental head butt and the fight was declared a draw after one round. To say the crowd was extremely unhappy is a bit of an understatement.

In 1991, Russell challenged Briton, Derek Angol for the Commonwealth title. Angol stopped Russell in the fourth round. The year of 1992 proved to be possibly the best year of his career. After beating Jack Johnson and Ted Cofie, he again challenged for the Australian Cruiserweight title. This time he fought “Vicious” Vivian Schwalger from Queensland in front of 4,000 people at the Knox Stadium. Russell dominated the fight, eventually stopping Schwalger in the sixth round to win the Australian Cruiserweight title for the second time. His next fight was the pinnacle of his career, when he outpointed the American Dan Murphy for the W.B.F Cruiserweight title in Melbourne. There was even a brawl in the crowd that night.

His first defence of his new title was against the talented Englishman Johnny Nelson on the 30th April, at Melbourne’s Festival Hall, known locally as the “House Of Stoush”. After eleven hard fought rounds Nelson eventually stopped the game Australian.

Russell retired after this fight with his head held high. He was arguably the most popular Melbourne boxer of the late 1980’s and early 1990’s. He had held the Australian and O.P.B.F Heavyweight titles, the Australian (twice), and O.P.B.F Cruiserweight titles, and the W.B.F World Cruiserweight title. He was one boxer who always gave the boxing fans their money’s worth.

Dave Russell keeps in touch with the fight game by helping out at the Melbourne boxing gymnasium, The Fighters Factory. Record: Total Bouts-33, Wins-22 (13 KO), Lost-8, Draws-3.

Dave Russell vs. Dean Waters
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN4yhstTfWU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb25AOfl8ns&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXR0O9Mi3k4&feature=related

Crimson · 10-10-2009, 01:03 PM

CRUISERWEIGHT World Rankings December 20^th, 1992
WORLD CHAMPION
VACANT
1# Nate Miller Philadelphia WBC IBF
2# Dave Russell Australia WBA WBO
3# Anaclet Wamba France
4# Arthur Williams Nevada USBA
5# Akim Tafer France EBU FRA
6# Johnny Nelson England
7# Derek Angol England BRI
8# Orlin Norris California NABF
9# Marcelo Figueroa Argentina
10# Robert Daniels Florida
11# Alfred Cole New Jersey
12# Bobby Czyz New Jersey
13# James Warring Florida
14# Tyrone Booze Florida
15# Richard Mason Ohio
16# Jeff Lampkin Ohio
17# Donny LaLonde Canada
18# Norbert Ekassi France
19# Garry Wills Australia AUS
20# Dennis Andries England
21# Yuri Vaulin Russia
22# Kenny Keene Idaho
23# Uriah Grant Florida
24# Criag Bodzianowksi Illinois
25# Vincent Boulware Pennsylvania

Non-ranked cruiserweights: Ted Cofie, Joseph Chingangu, Dan Murphy, Tom Collins, Frankie Swindell, Magne Havnaa, Massimiliano Duran, Taofik Belbouli, Markus Bott, Jose Flores Burlon, Leon Taylor, James Salerno, Tee Jay, Jesse Shelby, Seamus McDonagh, Robert Folley, Bash Ali, Young Joe Louis, James Pritchard, Donnell Wingfield, Rickey Parkey, Greg Gorrell, Ric Lainhart, Johnny Held, Ralf Rocchigiani, Jason Waller, Art Jimmerson, Tony Willis, Jean-Marie Emebe, Jade Scott, Curtis Isaac, Willie Edwards, Andrei Rudenko, Carl Thompson, Ric Enis, Dave Fiddler, Grover Robinson, Mike Hunter, Dimitrij Eliseev, Michael Greer, Glen McCrory, James Heath, Lenny LaPaglia, Mark Randazzo, Tony Booth, Vivian Schwalger,

Upcoming:
Sunday, December 27^th, 1992
Melbourne Cricket Ground; Melbourne, Australia
Dave Russell 22-10-6 (15) Australia WBA WBO (post-prime)
vs. (15 rounds for the Cruiserweight World Championship)
Nate Miller 22-3 (17) Pennsylvania IBF WBC

· Miller is a 2-1 favorite
· The referee was Toby Gibson from Las Vegas, NV. The 3 judges were from Spain, South Korea, and Guatemala.
· The highly popular Dave Russell had Australian fans excited about the possibility of a second World Champion being crowned who was from Australia. Earlier in the evening Jeff Harding had claimed the Light Heavyweight World Championship when he defeated Prince Charles Williams.
· Reports out of Russell’s camp though were not good, with many saying he was looking slow and seemed to have aged overnight. Others said it didn’t matter, due to Russell’s new found power.

Crimson · 10-10-2009, 02:58 PM

Sunday, December 27^th, 1992	Melbourne Cricket Ground; Melbourne, Australia	RDS	Odds
2# Dave Russell 22-10-6 (15) WBA WBO (post) Australia	1# Nate Miller 22-3 (17) IBF WBC>> Pennsylvania	15	Miller 2-1
12# Bobby Czyz 40-8 (26) (post-prime) New Jersey	19# Gary Wills 15-2 (6) AUS Australia	10	Czyz 10-1
20# Dennis Andries 41-10-2 (26) (post-prime) England	24# Craig Bodzianowski 30-4-1 (22) Illinois	10	Andries 3-2
Kevin Wagstaff 24-14-4 (11) (end) Australia	Tony Booth 12-14-4 (3) England	8	Wagstaff 5-1
21# Yuri Vaulin 13-3 (8) (pre-prime) Russia	Vivian Schwalger 5-2-1 (2) (beginner) Australia	6	Vaulin 6-1
Andrej Rudenko 7-3-1 (6) (pre-prime) Russia	James Heath 4-0-2 (3) North Carolina	6	EVEN

>>

Crimson · 10-10-2009, 03:33 PM

Sunday, December 27^th, 1992	Melbourne Cricket Ground; Melbourne, Australia	RDS	Results
2# Dave Russell 22-10-6 (15) WBA WBO (post) Australia	1# Nate Miller 22-3 (17) IBF WBC Pennsylvania	15
12# Bobby Czyz 40-8 (26) (post-prime) New Jersey	19# Gary Wills 15-2 (6) AUS Australia	10	Wills Wdq3 Czyz disqualified after a deliberate low blow.
20# Dennis Andries 41-10-2 (26) (post-prime) England	24# Craig Bodzianowski 30-4-1 (22) Illinois	10	Bodzianowski Wu10 Andries down 3 times.
Kevin Wagstaff 24-14-4 (11) (end) Australia	Tony Booth 12-14-4 (3) England	8	Wagstaff TKO5 (due to cuts)
21# Yuri Vaulin 13-3 (8) (pre-prime) Russia	Vivian Schwalger 5-2-1 (2) (beginner) Australia	6	Vaulin KO2
Andrej Rudenko 7-3-1 (6) (pre-prime) Russia	James Heath 4-0-2 (3) (beginner) North Carolina	6	Rudenko Wm6 Lots of fouling by both fighters throughout.

Crimson · 10-10-2009, 04:18 PM

Sunday, December 27^th, 1992
Melbourne Cricket Ground; Melbourne, Australia
Dave Russell 22-10-6 (15) Australia WBA WBO (post-prime)
vs. (15 rounds for the Cruiserweight World Championship)
Nate Miller 22-3 (17) Pennsylvania IBF WBC

ROUND 1: Both fighters tore into the other at the bell, intent on showing who the boss is. Russell landed first and seemed to momentarily stun and surprise Miller with his power. (Russell 24-20) (Scorecard of Ringside Expert Javier Aguirre Flores: 9-10 Miller)

ROUND 2: It was a battle of wills, with neither fighter taking a backward step while leaning into the other and letting their punches fly. (Miller 23-18) (Scorecard of Ringside Expert Javier Aguirre Flores: 10-10 EVEN; 19-20 Miller)

ROUND 3: The crowd was cheering for every punch thrown by Russell, regardless if it landed or missed. The left eye of Russell was beginning to swell and by the en d of the round was 40% closed. Miller began to target the eye and Russell was having difficulty with his vision. (Miller 29-12) (Scorecard of Ringside Expert Javier Aguirre Flores: 9-10 Miller; 28-30 Miller)

ROUND 4: Russell mixed his attack to the body and head with his best results thus far in the fight. (Russell 36-6) (Scorecard of Ringside Expert Javier Aguirre Flores: 10-9 Russell; 38-39 Miller)

ROUND 5: For the first time in the fight Miller did meet Russell at center ring and go toe to toe. The Australian continued with his aggressive attack and at 2:26 of the round walked into a left hook that put him down for the count of 5. Russell was hurt and fell into a corner where Miller proceeded to blast him. The referee wisely intervened and declared Miller the winner by TKO.

POST FIGHT: There was no protest from Russell or his corner, as the Australian was out on his feet. A gambler who had laid 10,000 AUD on Russell to win the entire tournament at 50-1 odds could be seen sprawled on the ground crying in anguish, knowing he’d just witnessed $500,000 AUD not come his way. At the time of the stoppage punches landed numbers favored Miller 122-108. The 3 official judges had it very close at 39-38 Russell, 38-38, and 38-38. The manager of Miller declared they hope to return to Australia in 1993 and make a voluntary defense against Australia’s Gary Wills, who had upset Bobby Czyz by disqualification in round 3, earlier in the evening. Or, give Russell a rematch if he was interested.
Nate Miller TKO5 Dave Russell (unifies all 4 belts and claims the Cruiserweight World Championship)

Crimson · 10-10-2009, 04:33 PM

WORLD CHAMPIONS as of January 1st, 1993

STRAW Ricardo Lopez 40-0 (26) Mexico
LIGHT FLY Michael Carbajal 34-0-1 (19) Arizona
FLY Yun-Un Chin 30-1-2 (19) Korea
Jr. BANTAM Sung-Kil Moon 21-1 (16) Korea
BANTAM Junior Jones 34-0-2 (21) New York
Jr. FEATHER Jemal Hinton 28-2-2 (20) Maryland
FEATHER Paul Hodkinson 26-2-3 (22) England
Jr. LIGHT Azumah Nelson 39-2-1 (28) Ghana
LIGHT Sergei Artemiev 22-1-1 (14) Russia
Jr. WELTER Akinobu Hiranaka 23-2 (20) Japan
WELTER Buddy McGirt 66-2-1 (45) New York
Jr. MIDDLE Terry Norris 40-3-1 (22) California
MIDDLE Bernard Hopkins 25-1-1 (16) Pennsylvania
SUPER MIDDLE Chris Eubank 38-0 (18) England
LIGHT HEAVY Jeff Harding 31-1-1 (20) Australia
CRUISER Nate Miller 25-3 (17) Pennsylvania
HEAVY

The Heavyweight division WORLD CHAMPION is still to be determined.

(The records have been adjusted to include fights that occured [for real] in 1992 and may not have previously been included.)

Crimson · 10-10-2009, 06:02 PM

[Now for the BIG one....the final tournament of 1992. I don't really care for these odds, but.....here they are base on what we knew in 1992 and what has happened so far in the "World Championships" universe. I'm going to post a poll if anyone is interested. Results will stay in this thread.]
Odds of winning the 1992 Heavyweight World Championship Tournament
2-1 Evander Holyfield Georgia WBA WBC IBF
3-1 Riddick Bowe New York
3-1 Mike Tyson New York
4-1 Lennox Lewis England
5-1 George Foreman Texas (post-prime)
5-1 Larry Holmes Pennsylvania (end)
8-1 Michael Moorer Pennsylvania WBO
10-1 Ray Mercer Florida
12-1 Razor Ruddock Canada
15-1 Tim Witherspoon Pennsylvania
20-1 Tommy Morrison Oklahoma
25-1 Trevor Berbick Canada (end)

Crimson · 10-11-2009, 01:49 AM

HEAVYWEIGHT World Rankings May 12^th, 1992

WORLD CHAMPION
EVANDER HOLYFIELD Georgia WBC IBF WBA
1# Mike Tyson Brooklyn
2# Riddick Bowe Brooklyn
3# George Foreman Texas
4# Larry Holmes Pennsylvania
5# Tim Witherspoon Pennsylvania
6# Lennox Lewis England BRI EBU
7# Michael Moorer Pennsylvania WBO
8# Ray Mercer Florida
9# Trevor Berbick Jamaica
10# Tommy Morrison Oklahoma
11# Carl Williams New York
12# Adilson Rodrigues Brazil BRA SAM
13# Michael Dokes Ohio
14# Pierre Coetzer South Africa
15# Razor Ruddock Canada
16# Tony Tucker Michigan NABF
17# James Pritchard Kentucky USBA
18# Alex Garcia California
19# Tony Tubbs Ohio
20# Corrie Sanders South Africa SAF
21# Jimmy Thunder Australia AUST OPBF
22# Francesco Damiani Italy
23# Phil Jackson Florida
24# Bert Cooper Pennsylvania
25# Alex Stewart Jamaica

Non-ranked Heavyweights: Craig Peterson, Dean Waters, Rudy Darno, Tyrell Biggs, Gary Mason, Glenn McCrory, Ken Lakusta, Joe Hipp, David Bey, Oliver McCall, Bruce Seldon, Terry Davis, Tim Anderson, Greg Page, Mark Young, Mike Evans, Lasdislao Mijangos, Jimmy Ellis, Jeff Sims, Pinklon Thomas, Melton Bowen, James Tillis, Jose Ribalta, Kimuel Odum, Bobby Crabtree, Conroy Nelson, Rodolfo Marin, Henry Tillman, Johnny DuPlooy, Tim Tomashak, John Sargent, Ossie Ocasio, Mike White, Apollo Sweet, Art Tucker, Elijah Tillery, Lionel Washington, Bonecrusher Smith, Poncho Carter, Derek Williams, Rocky Sekorski, Mike Weaver, Levi Billups, Jerry Goff, Joe Hipp, Phil Brown, Wimpy Halstead, Bigfoot Martin, Kimmuel Odum, Biago Chianese, Jesse Ferguson, Garing Lane, Francois Botha, Siza Mikhatini, Marshall Tillman, Mike Evans, Rocky Pepeli, Dave Jaco, Mark Gastineau, Paul Poirer, Dan Murphy, Frank Bruno, John Emmen, Herbie Hide, Michael Murray, West Turner, Leon Spinks, Dickie Ryan, Cecil Coffee, Bobby Quarry, Danny Wofford, Mark Wills, Henry Akinwande, Lou Savarese, Alexandre Zolkin, Dr. Hackie Reitmann, Axel Schultze, Larry Donald, Tex Cobb, Dannell Nicholson, Mike Williams, Nathaniel Fitch, Ric Lainhart, Carlos DeLeon, Mike Weaver, Mitch Green, Jorge Luis Gonzales, Andrew Golota, Jeremy Williams, Shannon Briggs, Marion Wilson, Tim Morrison, Dan Dancuta, Tom Glesby, Renaldo Snipes, David Tua, Buster Mathis Jr., Michael Bentt, Gary Winmon, James Broad, Gerrie Coetzee,

Jersey-Jim · 10-11-2009, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crimson

Tuesday, June 2^nd, 1992
Blue Horizon; Philadelphia, PA
Nate Miller 19-3 (16) Pennsylvania
vs.
Dwight Qawi 40-9-1 (24)

- Qawi a 3-2 favorite.
- A sizzling Miller combination put Qawi on the canvas for a flash knockdown in round 5. Qawi continued undeterred with his relentless pressure and rallied to put a gash over Miller’s right eye in round 7.
- Entering round 10 Miller’s left eye was 30% closed, as was Qawi’s right eye. Ringside Expert Lee Crooks had Miller ahead 86-83. Punches landed favored the “Camden Buzzsaw” 228 to 168.
- After 10 rounds Ed Derian delivered the decision, 96-93, 96-92, and 96-92 for the winner by unanimous decision …….. Nate Miller.
Nate Miller Wu10 Dwight Qawi

The image of the full ring with the spectators watching is a great pic. I can picture something like that being used in future editions of title bout. It would be great to be able to have the Black, White, Hispanic and Asian fights all looking - Black, White, Hispanic and Asian!

Crimson · 10-11-2009, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jersey-Jim

The image of the full ring with the spectators watching is a great pic. I can picture something like that being used in future editions of title bout. It would be great to be able to have the Black, White, Hispanic and Asian fights all looking - Black, White, Hispanic and Asian!

YES! That would be an addition that I'd like to see happen. It's not essential, but I think it will add significantly more personal touch to the graphics and help with the imagination while watching the fights unfold on the screen.

Another option I'd like to see is that the fighters in the rings size match up with the height and weight on the fighters profile. (now I'm getting a little greedy

)

Since I'm feeling greedy....I'd also like to see the trainer/referee/doctor have the option of stopping the fight in the corner in between rounds. Also, a fighter to have the option to "no mas" during the fight. This would be based on their rating of "absorb punishment" with a higher number more likely to "no mas" after a cut/knockdown/opponent lands 40+ punches/etc.

10-08-2009, 10:01 PM	#401 (permalink)
Crimson All Star Reserve Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 996 Thanks: 682 Thanked 55x in 52 posts	Tuesday, June 2^nd, 1992 Blue Horizon; Philadelphia, PA Nate Miller 19-3 (16) Pennsylvania vs. Dwight Qawi 40-9-1 (24) - Qawi a 3-2 favorite. - A sizzling Miller combination put Qawi on the canvas for a flash knockdown in round 5. Qawi continued undeterred with his relentless pressure and rallied to put a gash over Miller’s right eye in round 7. - Entering round 10 Miller’s left eye was 30% closed, as was Qawi’s right eye. Ringside Expert Lee Crooks had Miller ahead 86-83. Punches landed favored the “Camden Buzzsaw” 228 to 168. - After 10 rounds Ed Derian delivered the decision, 96-93, 96-92, and 96-92 for the winner by unanimous decision …….. Nate Miller. Nate Miller Wu10 Dwight Qawi Dwight Qawi vs. Mike Rossman http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcDuaQIp4L0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJNmW1FgWdE&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uls1Zh61ql8&feature=related Dwight Qawi vs. Leon Spinks http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9t8hYfkcQg&feature=related Dwight Qawi vs. Jerry Martin http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1M8i_aAl3qE&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsE_RZehKWc&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rcGvOq7QAY&feature=related Dwight Qawi vs. Evander Holyfield http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LbX_wHrJcg&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu2Q5Imyu4c&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fv8fb9wHYOM&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tsQG4JQ4kc&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwCCRsQdhkk&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuVZOFmnAgQ&feature=related Dwight Qawi vs. George Foreman http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRTZ6mD-2a8&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhOKUVVNKO8&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HkM1oxYCw8&feature=related Attached Images

10-08-2009, 10:16 PM	#402 (permalink)
Crimson All Star Reserve Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 996 Thanks: 682 Thanked 55x in 52 posts	Thursday, June 4^th, 1992 Northlands Arena; Edmonton, Canada Donny LaLonde 36-5-2 (30) Canada vs. Al Cole 19-1 (10) New Jersey LaLonde was a 3-2 favorite. Both came out blasting at the first bell looking to decapitate the other! Cole struck first when he floored LaLonde in round 2 for a 7 count. The Canadian was on the deck again in round 3 and took the full count in round 4. Al Cole KO4 Donny LaLonde Donny LaLonde vs. Sugar Ray Leonard http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f68HrHza74k http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQvY0ddrORA&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxDfFpjqCJ4&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xP_1Nn_1GJE&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVIgj_k9H64&feature=related Al Cole vs. Sultan Ibragimov http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gE-7kBVRIgE Cole vs. Corrie Sanders http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hQtC6_XEzg&feature=related Attached Images

10-09-2009, 08:09 PM	#403 (permalink)
Crimson All Star Reserve Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 996 Thanks: 682 Thanked 55x in 52 posts	Cruiser Title Shot Eliminator Round Saturday, June 6^th, 1992 Everton Park Sports Center; Liverpool, England Johnny Nelson 19-6-1 (6) England vs. Orlin Norris 36-3-1 (15) Texas Odd were EVEN. A nip and tuck affair until Norris was deducted one point for using his shoulder as a weapon in round 6. When the fighting resumed Norris exploded with punches and Nelson found himself on the floor until the count of 8. Nelson’s trainer, Brendan Ingle, urged him to take the fight inside on Norris. The Englishman did so and soon met with success, resulting in a significant gash was opened over Norris’ right eye. When Norris’ cut was reopened in round 7, the doctor ruled him unfit to continue. The fans and Nelson rejoiced while Norris and his trainer, Joe Sayatovich, protested the call. At the time of the stoppage referee’s scorecard read 57-57. Johnny Nelson TKO7 Orlin Norris Johnny Nelson Interview and highlight KO’s http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=115idLNunyE Orlin Norris vs. Mike Tyson http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edlGrizK1Jo Orlin Norris vs. Vitali Klitschko http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1L7N3b1xoU Orlin Norris vs. Tony Tucker http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZX9vdKpbMw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkXUX0do98c&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyYvAewB7_U&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWr9qnyshwQ&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5EZ5313jXI&feature=related Attached Images

10-09-2009, 08:25 PM	#404 (permalink)
Crimson All Star Reserve Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 996 Thanks: 682 Thanked 55x in 52 posts	Cruiser Title Shot Eliminator Round Sunday, June 7^th, 1992 Rod Laver Arena; Melbourne, Australia Dave Russell 19-10-6 (12) Australia vs. Tyrone Booze 15-10-2 (2) Florida Russell was a 3-1 favorite. In a dramatic win, Dave Russell thrilled the Australian fans. The Aussie took a beating in round 1 and looked to be outclassed. However he cut Booze badly in round 2 and continued to apply the pressure. Booze was on the retreat in round 3 when a Russell thunderbolt sent him to the floor for a full 10 count. Dave Russell KO3 Tyrone Booze Dave Russell vs. Dean Waters http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN4yhstTfWU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb25AOfl8ns&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXR0O9Mi3k4&feature=related Attached Images

10-09-2009, 09:18 PM	#405 (permalink)
Crimson All Star Reserve Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 996 Thanks: 682 Thanked 55x in 52 posts	Cruiser Quarter Finals Friday, July 3^rd, 1992 G-Mex Centre; Manchester, England Derek Angol 25-1 (21) England WBO vs. Al Cole 20-1 (11) New Jersey Cole was 5-2 favorite. In an impressive showing the underdog Champion retained his world title. The action was good, but Angol seemed to be getting the better of it. In round 11 Cole hit the deck and after absorbing several hellacious blows upon rising the referee stopped the fight. Derek Angol TKO11 Al Cole (retains WBO title) Attached Images

10-09-2009, 09:29 PM	#406 (permalink)
Crimson All Star Reserve Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 996 Thanks: 682 Thanked 55x in 52 posts	Cruiser Quarter Finals Saturday, July 11^th, 1992 Trump Plaza; Atlantic City, NJ Bobby Czyz New Jersey WBA vs. Dave Russell 20-10-6 (13) Australia Czyz was a 8-1 favorite Who is Dave Russell?! In one of the years most shocking upsets, Dave Russell caught Bobby Czyz with a clean left hook that landed flush on the point of Bobby Czyz’ chin. The home state favorite Czyz appeared to already be unconscious as he fell to the floor. Perhaps waking up when he hit the canvas, Czyz summoned everything he had to rise before the referee’s count reached 10. On a knee at 6, Czyz fell back to the canvas when he attempted to rise fully. Russell scored a stunning KO of Tyrone Booze in his last fight, but was still lightly regarded and given little chance of upsetting Czyz. At 50-1 odds to win the Cruiserweight World Championship, Russell backers have to be wetting their chops as the Aussie moves a step closer to the grand prize. Russell will now face Derek Angol in a WBA/WBO unification match. That will take place at “Rod Laver Arena” on September 18, in Melbourne. Dave Russell KO2 Bobby Czyz (wins WBA title) Bobby Czyz Pro Debut http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjRvKVaU_Lg&feature=related Bobby Czyz vs. Rick Noggle http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPkBRkFAqug&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2GXbTN-770&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYAsrAjWq1A&feature=related Bobby Czyz vs. Tim Broady http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pygSk162TsQ&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZsfjdqQd1U&feature=related Bobby Czyz vs. Andrew Maynard http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cr4-Z0H7uNI&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-HVNF_GAwk&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZ0IrYXBQ_A&feature=related Bobby Czyz vs. Mustafa Hamsho http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAOhWI_tQIE&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhMIPDpJwrA&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYuvYoi6jfc&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpYVN4kigyw&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73IUE7w7RXk&feature=related Bobby Czyz vs. Robbie Sims http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7c2kC3wWfE&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oa8nlbABwkY&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFzPNV6LtN8&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkr9H75tcvg&feature=related Bobby Czyz vs. Slobodan Kacar http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uc78Gk06gMc Bobby Czyz vs. David Sears http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXCzlS2rGQo&feature=related Bobby Czyz vs. Jim McDonald http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-tMnBuUOfg&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9_-kvLV-qk&feature=related Bobby Czyz vs. Willie Edwards http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6vEwq9s938&feature=related Bobby Czyz vs. Mark Frazie http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vspwwyT9Js&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwCiVllfnFQ&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_tMRgQdJFY&feature=related Bobby Czyz vs. Skipper Jones http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uYkA7nn7hw&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctoF_miYqaY&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZ5D2ddPqlg&feature=related Attached Images Last edited by Crimson; 10-09-2009 at 10:54 PM.

10-09-2009, 10:53 PM	#408 (permalink)
Crimson All Star Reserve Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 996 Thanks: 682 Thanked 55x in 52 posts	Cruiser Quarter Finals Sunday, July 19^th, 1992 Mahi Shrine Temple; Miami, FL James Warring 14-1 (9) Florida IBF vs. Nate Miller 20-3 (16) - Nate Miller put on a boxing clinic. Warring was floored twice in round 7. By the end of the fight Warring’s left eye was 71% closed. The decision was unanimous for Miller: 118-108, 117-108, and 118-107. - “Mr.” Miller will next face Anaclet Wamba in a WBC/IBF unification match at the Philadelphia’s “Pennsylvania Hall Civic Center” on September 27. Nate Miller Wu12 James Warring (wins IBF title) James Warring martial arts fight http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86E2oawJfEk Attached Images

10-10-2009, 10:29 AM	#409 (permalink)
Crimson All Star Reserve Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 996 Thanks: 682 Thanked 55x in 52 posts	Cruiser Semi-Finals Friday, September 18^th, 1992 Rod Laver Arena; Melbourne, Australia Dave Russell 21-10-6 (14) Australia WBA vs. Derek Angol 26-1 (22) England WBO - Russell was a 5-2 favorite. - 1:21 into the fight and Russell provided support to the odds being in his favor with an uppercut that lifted Angol off his feet. 10 seconds later it was over! The winner by KO DAVE RUSSELL!! Dave Russell KO1 Derek Angol (unifies the WBA and WBO titles) Attached Images

10-10-2009, 11:16 AM	#411 (permalink)
Crimson All Star Reserve Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 996 Thanks: 682 Thanked 55x in 52 posts	[I was only vaguely aware of Dave Russell before he made it to the finals of this tournament. Looks like the "Vegas" odds of 50-1 to win the Cruiserweight World Championship were WAY off! I'm guessing that I'm not the only one who doesn't know a lot about this fighter. Below is a good article found within "Title Bout" about him along with a reposting of one of his fights.] By Shane Macleod DAVE RUSSELL Dave (The Destroyer) Russell won the W.B.F World Cruiserweight title from the American titleholder “Dangerous” Dan Murphy at the ripe old age of 32 years old at the Knox Stadium in Melbourne, via point’s decision on an extremely hot night on the 11th December 1992. This win capped off a distinguished career as one of Australia’s premier Cruiserweights ever. Russell was born on the 16th June 1960 in England, however, he moved to Australia as an infant. After an amateur career in which he represented his home state of Victoria, Russell turned professional as a heavyweight on the 23rd October 1983 in a fight against Sydney southpaw Leo Moore. Russell won within four rounds of the scheduled eight. Before long, Russell had attracted a large number of fans to his bouts. He had approximately 95 tattoos, a drooping black moustache and a shaven head (long before it became trendy in Australia). His looks however, belied the fact that he was a really good bloke and a gentleman in and out of the ring. He regularly visited prisons in Victoria, including the notorious Pentridge Prison, to give boxing exhibitions, sign autographs and give advice when needed. He won a few more bouts before touring the United Kingdom in 1984, to gain some international experience. Russell had three fights in England, winning two points decisions against Frank Robinson and Lee White respectively and he also scored a draw against John Westgarth. While in England, Russell also sparred with future W.B.C Heavyweight Champion Frank Bruno. After returning to Australia he knocked out Mandingo in 3 rounds in Melbourne. Next up, Dave Russell hit the big time when he challenged veteran Steve Aczel for both the Australian and Orient & Pacific Boxing Federation (O.P.B.F) heavyweight titles on the 15th February 1985 in Melbourne. Russell dominated his more experienced opponent to win by a TKO in the 6th round. The OPBF title is the WBC regional title for the Asia-Pacific region. Big Dave then won his next four bouts, before “Mean” Dean Waters challenged him for the Australian heavyweight title. They fought in the town of Swan Hill on the Murray River on the 15th March 1986. Russell was leading the fight when Waters stopped him in the 10th round, to take his crown. Russell was a small heavyweight at around 200-210 pounds, and it came as no surprise when he dropped down in weight to fight in the Cruiserweight division. His first fight at Cruiserweight was against the tough Zambian Chisanda Mutti for the Commonwealth title in Melbourne on the 9th May 1986. Before a national television audience, Russell showed immense courage before being stopped in the 11th round. In his next fight he fought for the Australian and Orient & Pacific Boxing Federation (O.P.B.F) Cruiserweight titles against Kevin Wagstaff in Melbourne on the 30th April 1987. Russell blasted Wagstaff out with a second round KO. After a few more wins he defended against Apollo Sweet. Again, Russell was leading until he run out of steam, and was stopped in the 9th round. After a few more fights, including a win over American Jack Johnson on the Fenech-Navarro undercard and two wins over South Australian “Irish” Kevin Barry, Russell had a rematch with Apollo Sweet for the Australian Cruiserweight title at Dallas Brooks Hall in Melbourne. Sweet had a cut opened up in the first round by an accidental head butt and the fight was declared a draw after one round. To say the crowd was extremely unhappy is a bit of an understatement. In 1991, Russell challenged Briton, Derek Angol for the Commonwealth title. Angol stopped Russell in the fourth round. The year of 1992 proved to be possibly the best year of his career. After beating Jack Johnson and Ted Cofie, he again challenged for the Australian Cruiserweight title. This time he fought “Vicious” Vivian Schwalger from Queensland in front of 4,000 people at the Knox Stadium. Russell dominated the fight, eventually stopping Schwalger in the sixth round to win the Australian Cruiserweight title for the second time. His next fight was the pinnacle of his career, when he outpointed the American Dan Murphy for the W.B.F Cruiserweight title in Melbourne. There was even a brawl in the crowd that night. His first defence of his new title was against the talented Englishman Johnny Nelson on the 30th April, at Melbourne’s Festival Hall, known locally as the “House Of Stoush”. After eleven hard fought rounds Nelson eventually stopped the game Australian. Russell retired after this fight with his head held high. He was arguably the most popular Melbourne boxer of the late 1980’s and early 1990’s. He had held the Australian and O.P.B.F Heavyweight titles, the Australian (twice), and O.P.B.F Cruiserweight titles, and the W.B.F World Cruiserweight title. He was one boxer who always gave the boxing fans their money’s worth. Dave Russell keeps in touch with the fight game by helping out at the Melbourne boxing gymnasium, The Fighters Factory. Record: Total Bouts-33, Wins-22 (13 KO), Lost-8, Draws-3. Dave Russell vs. Dean Waters http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN4yhstTfWU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb25AOfl8ns&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXR0O9Mi3k4&feature=related

10-10-2009, 01:03 PM	#412 (permalink)
Crimson All Star Reserve Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 996 Thanks: 682 Thanked 55x in 52 posts	CRUISERWEIGHT World Rankings December 20^th, 1992 WORLD CHAMPION VACANT 1# Nate Miller Philadelphia WBC IBF 2# Dave Russell Australia WBA WBO 3# Anaclet Wamba France 4# Arthur Williams Nevada USBA 5# Akim Tafer France EBU FRA 6# Johnny Nelson England 7# Derek Angol England BRI 8# Orlin Norris California NABF 9# Marcelo Figueroa Argentina 10# Robert Daniels Florida 11# Alfred Cole New Jersey 12# Bobby Czyz New Jersey 13# James Warring Florida 14# Tyrone Booze Florida 15# Richard Mason Ohio 16# Jeff Lampkin Ohio 17# Donny LaLonde Canada 18# Norbert Ekassi France 19# Garry Wills Australia AUS 20# Dennis Andries England 21# Yuri Vaulin Russia 22# Kenny Keene Idaho 23# Uriah Grant Florida 24# Criag Bodzianowksi Illinois 25# Vincent Boulware Pennsylvania Non-ranked cruiserweights: Ted Cofie, Joseph Chingangu, Dan Murphy, Tom Collins, Frankie Swindell, Magne Havnaa, Massimiliano Duran, Taofik Belbouli, Markus Bott, Jose Flores Burlon, Leon Taylor, James Salerno, Tee Jay, Jesse Shelby, Seamus McDonagh, Robert Folley, Bash Ali, Young Joe Louis, James Pritchard, Donnell Wingfield, Rickey Parkey, Greg Gorrell, Ric Lainhart, Johnny Held, Ralf Rocchigiani, Jason Waller, Art Jimmerson, Tony Willis, Jean-Marie Emebe, Jade Scott, Curtis Isaac, Willie Edwards, Andrei Rudenko, Carl Thompson, Ric Enis, Dave Fiddler, Grover Robinson, Mike Hunter, Dimitrij Eliseev, Michael Greer, Glen McCrory, James Heath, Lenny LaPaglia, Mark Randazzo, Tony Booth, Vivian Schwalger, Upcoming: Sunday, December 27^th, 1992 Melbourne Cricket Ground; Melbourne, Australia Dave Russell 22-10-6 (15) Australia WBA WBO (post-prime) vs. (15 rounds for the Cruiserweight World Championship) Nate Miller 22-3 (17) Pennsylvania IBF WBC · Miller is a 2-1 favorite · The referee was Toby Gibson from Las Vegas, NV. The 3 judges were from Spain, South Korea, and Guatemala. · The highly popular Dave Russell had Australian fans excited about the possibility of a second World Champion being crowned who was from Australia. Earlier in the evening Jeff Harding had claimed the Light Heavyweight World Championship when he defeated Prince Charles Williams. · Reports out of Russell’s camp though were not good, with many saying he was looking slow and seemed to have aged overnight. Others said it didn’t matter, due to Russell’s new found power. Attached Images

10-10-2009, 04:18 PM	#415 (permalink)
Crimson All Star Reserve Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 996 Thanks: 682 Thanked 55x in 52 posts	Cruiserweight world championship 1992 Sunday, December 27^th, 1992 Melbourne Cricket Ground; Melbourne, Australia Dave Russell 22-10-6 (15) Australia WBA WBO (post-prime) vs. (15 rounds for the Cruiserweight World Championship) Nate Miller 22-3 (17) Pennsylvania IBF WBC ROUND 1: Both fighters tore into the other at the bell, intent on showing who the boss is. Russell landed first and seemed to momentarily stun and surprise Miller with his power. (Russell 24-20) (Scorecard of Ringside Expert Javier Aguirre Flores: 9-10 Miller) ROUND 2: It was a battle of wills, with neither fighter taking a backward step while leaning into the other and letting their punches fly. (Miller 23-18) (Scorecard of Ringside Expert Javier Aguirre Flores: 10-10 EVEN; 19-20 Miller) ROUND 3: The crowd was cheering for every punch thrown by Russell, regardless if it landed or missed. The left eye of Russell was beginning to swell and by the en d of the round was 40% closed. Miller began to target the eye and Russell was having difficulty with his vision. (Miller 29-12) (Scorecard of Ringside Expert Javier Aguirre Flores: 9-10 Miller; 28-30 Miller) ROUND 4: Russell mixed his attack to the body and head with his best results thus far in the fight. (Russell 36-6) (Scorecard of Ringside Expert Javier Aguirre Flores: 10-9 Russell; 38-39 Miller) ROUND 5: For the first time in the fight Miller did meet Russell at center ring and go toe to toe. The Australian continued with his aggressive attack and at 2:26 of the round walked into a left hook that put him down for the count of 5. Russell was hurt and fell into a corner where Miller proceeded to blast him. The referee wisely intervened and declared Miller the winner by TKO. POST FIGHT: There was no protest from Russell or his corner, as the Australian was out on his feet. A gambler who had laid 10,000 AUD on Russell to win the entire tournament at 50-1 odds could be seen sprawled on the ground crying in anguish, knowing he’d just witnessed $500,000 AUD not come his way. At the time of the stoppage punches landed numbers favored Miller 122-108. The 3 official judges had it very close at 39-38 Russell, 38-38, and 38-38. The manager of Miller declared they hope to return to Australia in 1993 and make a voluntary defense against Australia’s Gary Wills, who had upset Bobby Czyz by disqualification in round 3, earlier in the evening. Or, give Russell a rematch if he was interested. Nate Miller TKO5 Dave Russell (unifies all 4 belts and claims the Cruiserweight World Championship) Attached Images

10-11-2009, 01:49 AM	#418 (permalink)
Crimson All Star Reserve Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 996 Thanks: 682 Thanked 55x in 52 posts	Heavyweight World Rankings May 1992 HEAVYWEIGHT World Rankings May 12^th, 1992 WORLD CHAMPION EVANDER HOLYFIELD Georgia WBC IBF WBA 1# Mike Tyson Brooklyn 2# Riddick Bowe Brooklyn 3# George Foreman Texas 4# Larry Holmes Pennsylvania 5# Tim Witherspoon Pennsylvania 6# Lennox Lewis England BRI EBU 7# Michael Moorer Pennsylvania WBO 8# Ray Mercer Florida 9# Trevor Berbick Jamaica 10# Tommy Morrison Oklahoma 11# Carl Williams New York 12# Adilson Rodrigues Brazil BRA SAM 13# Michael Dokes Ohio 14# Pierre Coetzer South Africa 15# Razor Ruddock Canada 16# Tony Tucker Michigan NABF 17# James Pritchard Kentucky USBA 18# Alex Garcia California 19# Tony Tubbs Ohio 20# Corrie Sanders South Africa SAF 21# Jimmy Thunder Australia AUST OPBF 22# Francesco Damiani Italy 23# Phil Jackson Florida 24# Bert Cooper Pennsylvania 25# Alex Stewart Jamaica Non-ranked Heavyweights: Craig Peterson, Dean Waters, Rudy Darno, Tyrell Biggs, Gary Mason, Glenn McCrory, Ken Lakusta, Joe Hipp, David Bey, Oliver McCall, Bruce Seldon, Terry Davis, Tim Anderson, Greg Page, Mark Young, Mike Evans, Lasdislao Mijangos, Jimmy Ellis, Jeff Sims, Pinklon Thomas, Melton Bowen, James Tillis, Jose Ribalta, Kimuel Odum, Bobby Crabtree, Conroy Nelson, Rodolfo Marin, Henry Tillman, Johnny DuPlooy, Tim Tomashak, John Sargent, Ossie Ocasio, Mike White, Apollo Sweet, Art Tucker, Elijah Tillery, Lionel Washington, Bonecrusher Smith, Poncho Carter, Derek Williams, Rocky Sekorski, Mike Weaver, Levi Billups, Jerry Goff, Joe Hipp, Phil Brown, Wimpy Halstead, Bigfoot Martin, Kimmuel Odum, Biago Chianese, Jesse Ferguson, Garing Lane, Francois Botha, Siza Mikhatini, Marshall Tillman, Mike Evans, Rocky Pepeli, Dave Jaco, Mark Gastineau, Paul Poirer, Dan Murphy, Frank Bruno, John Emmen, Herbie Hide, Michael Murray, West Turner, Leon Spinks, Dickie Ryan, Cecil Coffee, Bobby Quarry, Danny Wofford, Mark Wills, Henry Akinwande, Lou Savarese, Alexandre Zolkin, Dr. Hackie Reitmann, Axel Schultze, Larry Donald, Tex Cobb, Dannell Nicholson, Mike Williams, Nathaniel Fitch, Ric Lainhart, Carlos DeLeon, Mike Weaver, Mitch Green, Jorge Luis Gonzales, Andrew Golota, Jeremy Williams, Shannon Briggs, Marion Wilson, Tim Morrison, Dan Dancuta, Tom Glesby, Renaldo Snipes, David Tua, Buster Mathis Jr., Michael Bentt, Gary Winmon, James Broad, Gerrie Coetzee,

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