The Heavyweight Boxing Federation - Page 28

CONN CHRIS · 04-20-2006, 03:11 PM

Dan:

I've completely lost track of Connecticut's Nathan Mann - has he even won a bout yet?

Romdawg88 · 04-20-2006, 03:13 PM

He picked up his first win on the last card, he stopped Rocky Jones in two.

CONN CHRIS · 04-20-2006, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Romdawg88

He picked up his first win on the last card, he stopped Rocky Jones in two.

Un-lucky it seems.

kenyan_cheena · 04-20-2006, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by CONN CHRIS

Dan:

I've completely lost track of Connecticut's Nathan Mann - has he even won a bout yet?

Thanks for the help out, Romy.

Yep, check out post #527, Chris.

kenyan_cheena · 04-20-2006, 07:27 PM

(continuation of post #540)

PRELIMINARY 2

Baltimore's Larry Middleton sported a sour countenance after his bout against Spain's Jose Urtain. The source of his irritation was a single judge who, despite a dominant showing by Middleton, had somehow managed to score the fight in Urtain's favour, 59-55. The 48th seed in the World Championship tournament didn't resort to abusing the judge, as others have in similar situations, but he let his feelings be known in the minutes after the verdict.

"Something like this can ruin a guy's career," he said. "The fact that the other two judges gave me all but one round just makes it worse. I've been in some close fights before this and I think the verdicts in those were pretty fair, but this one ... it's just ridiculous."

The final verdict was 59-55, 55-59, 60-54, perhaps one of the most bizarre-looking scorecards seen in the HBF.

"Guess I shouldn't get too steamed about it," said Middleton. "I got the win, which is all I was concerned about."

With his record now 2-2, Middleton will now have to prepare himself for the ultimate challenge: #1 seed Gene Tunney.

SUPPORT BOUT

Earnie Shavers vs. Boone Kirkman (see post # 539)

CO-FEATURE

The HBF's new policy of scheduling the eight #1 seeds in the 1st Defense tournament to fight in the Co-Feature continued tonight, with hard-hitting Englishman Herbie Hide making the most of the added exposure by putting on the best showing of the night.

Hide scored a 6th round TKO victory over the durable South African Kallie Knoetze, decimating him with some thunderous blows, in particular during the 1st, 4th and 5th rounds. It was one of those bouts which really could have been stopped earlier, as despite his ability to absorb so much punishment, Knoetze never really showed a willingness to fight back.

The contest was halted 1:15 into the final stanza with Knoetze on the ropes and on the brink of collapsing to the canvas for the first time in the bout as Hide pounded him with sledgehammer lefts and rights.

Following his surprising draw against Lee Savold in his last bout, Hide is now 3-0-1(3), maintaining his lead in Group Eight of the 1st Defense tournament. He's one of a number of English fighters who have a good chance for success in the HBF's two major tournaments, something he spoke of after the bout.

"Yeah, we got some real talent, for sure," said the Nigerian-born slugger. "You know, there's Donny (Cockell) and Jack Gardner and that Woodcock fella. Also Gary Mason, Alex (Stewart) and Joey B. (Bugner), so I think at least one of us's got a good chance to make a show of it."

(to be continued)

kenyan_cheena · 04-22-2006, 12:51 AM

(continuation)

MAIN EVENT

The #1 seed in the Heavyweight Boxing Federation's World Championship tournament received a standing ovation as he made his way to the ring for the evening's main event, chants of "Number one! Number one! Number one!" resonating throughout picturesque Caesar's Palace.

New York's Gene Tunney acknowledged the crowd with smiles and a raised hand, decked out in a robe of white with black trim. He had tipped the scales at 182 pounds, just two over the HBF minimum and when he removed his robe, his supreme fitness was there for all to see in his sculpted frame.

His opponent was the 24 year-old Philadelphia native Tyrell Biggs who had started his career with a draw and then a win before being destroyed by Earnie Shavers inside of one round in his last bout. Biggs was hoping for a vastly improved showing against Tunney and after one round, he had already made believers of some at ringside.

Biggs dominated the opening round, taking the fight up to the #1 seed and connecting with a trio of punishing combinations. Although Tunney never appeared to be hurt, he was seriously outfought and the two men returned to their corners with enthusiastic applause sounding in their ears.

If the Philadelphian's opening round had been impressive then Tunney's second round retort was simply spectacular. As if he was saying to Biggs "is that the best you've got?", Tunney came out and schooled the 80th seed, showing off an exquisite jab and picture perfect counter punching. He rocked Biggs late in the round and the Pennsylvanian was lucky to survive until the bell.

The action slowed in the third with Tunney content to keep his perplexed opponent at bay with a stiff jab. But the man from Greenwich Village turned it on again in the fourth, chopping away at Biggs' frame with energy-sapping body shots while that relentless left jab gradually turned the right side of the Philadelphian's face into a deformed mess. Biggs sat on his stool after four rounds, the look of a beaten, bloodied man on his face.

Confident that the decision was in the bag, Tunney cruised through the last two rounds, showing no interest in punishing Biggs further but remaining busy enough to put the result beyond doubt. To his credit, Biggs stayed active throughout but Tunney's tremendous defense made every blow Biggs landed a victory in itself.

When the verdict was announced there was no surprise: Tunney by unanimous decision, 59-55, 58-56, 59-55. The #1 seed landed 161 of 353 blows (45%) while Biggs suffered a similar fate to Tunney's previous three opponents, connecting with just 24% of his punches (96 of 399).

"He's a tough guy," said the 22 year-old Tunney afterwards. "He started well but I think he lost some confidence and maybe a bit of self-belief during the middle rounds there."

Tunney was asked about his habit of starting slow.

"Yeah, it's something we have to rectify," he said, laughing. "I won't be able to do it against Middleton in five weeks and I'll definitely have to avoid it in the Shavers fight. Like I've said before, there's always something to work on and that's just one of the things I have to improve."

A look at the combined punches landed per round totals in Tunney's four fights confirm his status as a slow starter.

Round One: Tunney 21.0 Opponents 21.3
Round Two: Tunney 34.5 Opponents 3.5
Round Three: Tunney 41.0 Opponents 8.5
Round Four: Tunney 35.5 Opponents 9.3
Round Five: Tunney 32.5 Opponents 4.3
Round Six: Tunney 33.5 Opponents 10.0

Average: Tunney 33.0 Opponents 9.5

Of course, the fact is that once the second round starts, the guy appears to be unbeatable. We'll just have to wait and see whether that trend continues during the vital upcoming bouts...

kenyan_cheena · 04-22-2006, 01:00 AM

SUMMARY OF RESULTS
HEAVYWEIGHT BOXING FEDERATION FIGHT CARD
SATURDAY 27 APRIL 2002
CAESAR'S PALACE, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, USA

OPENING BOUT

HBF 1st Defense Tournament - Stage One - Group Eight
6(41) Lee Savold UD6 2(9) Embrell Davidson

PRELIMINARY 1

HBF World Championship Tournament - Stage One - Group One
4(64) Karl Mildenberger D6 7(112) Garvin Sawyer

PRELIMINARY 2

HBF World Championship Tournament - Stage One - Group One
3(48) Larry Middleton SD6 8(128) Jose Urtain

SUPPORT BOUT

HBF World Championship Tournament - Stage One - Group One
2(32) Earnie Shavers UD6 6(96) Boone Kirkman

CO-FEATURE

HBF 1st Defense Tournament - Stage One - Group Eight
1(8) Herbie Hide TKO6 5(33) Kallie Knoetze

MAIN EVENT

HBF World Championship Tournament - Stage One - Group One
1(1) Gene Tunney UD6 5(80) Tyrell Biggs

Romdawg88 · 04-22-2006, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by kenyan_cheena

Round One: Tunney 21.0 Opponents 21.3
Round Two: Tunney 34.5 Opponents 3.5
Round Three: Tunney 41.0 Opponents 8.5
Round Four: Tunney 35.5 Opponents 9.3
Round Five: Tunney 32.5 Opponents 4.3
Round Six: Tunney 33.5 Opponents 10.0

Average: Tunney 33.0 Opponents 9.5
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Thats just sick defense there, damn. Personally I think that fight with Shavers is going to turn ugly, The one handed wonder just isn't going to be able to land on Tunney.

kenyan_cheena · 04-22-2006, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Romdawg88

Thats just sick defense there, damn. Personally I think that fight with Shavers is going to turn ugly, The one handed wonder just isn't going to be able to land on Tunney.

Yep, Gene has just been untouchable after the first round. As for Tunney-Shavers, I think I'm looking forward to it almost as much as the Jimmy Young-Elmer Ray bout. Tunney should take him to school, but the anticipation of wondering what will happen if Shavers can just land one of those killer right hands makes it a fascinating fight.

kenyan_cheena · 04-22-2006, 04:52 AM

Sunday 28 April 2002

HEAVYWEIGHT BOXING FEDERATION
FIGHT CARD SCHEDULE
MONDAY 29/04/2002 - SATURDAY 04/05/2002 INCLUSIVE

MONDAY 29/04/2002 - SYDNEY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE, SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA

1D - G5: 4(28) GUS RUHLIN vs 7(52) JOHNNY RIGGINS
1D - G5: 3(20) CESAR BRION vs 8(60) DON WARNER
WC - G5: 4(60) HEIN TEN-HOFF vs 7(108) SANTE AMONTI
WC - G5: 3(44) OTTO VON PORAT vs 8(124) TOM COWLER
WC - G5: 2(28) JOE BUGNER vs 6(92) ALEX MITEFF
WC - G5: 1(5) RIDDICK BOWE vs 5(76) GERRY COONEY

TUESDAY 30/04/2002 - ROSE GARDEN ARENA, PORTLAND, OREGON, USA
THE U.S. PACIFIC COAST BOXING LEAGUE

(8) TERRY DANIELS vs (12) CHARLEY POWELL
(7) JIM FLYNN vs (11) TONY DOYLE
(4) GRAHAM JEFFERSON vs (9) HOWARD KING
(3) FREDDIE BESHORE vs (10) GREG WILLIAMS
(2) LEOTIS MARTIN vs (6) JIM BARRY
(1) ROSCO TOLES vs (5) DAVID BEY

WEDNESDAY 01/05/2002 - JACKSONVILLE VETERANS MEMORIAL ARENA, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, USA

1D - G5: 2(12) CARL MORRIS vs 6(44) BILL TATE
WC - G12: 4(53) TOMMY GOMEZ vs 7(101) AL ETTORE
WC - G12: 3(37) AL JONES vs 8(117) BRIAN LONDON
WC - G12: 2(21) RAY MERCER vs 6(85) REUBEN VARGAS
1D - G5: 1(5) NINO VALDES vs 5(36) TOXIE HALL
WC - G12: 1(12) GEORGE CHUVALO vs 5(69) TOMMY JACKSON

THURSDAY 02/05/02 - FUTUROSCOPE PARK, POITIERS, FRANCE
THE SOUTHERN EUROPE BOXING LEAGUE

(8) JEAN-PIERRE COOPMAN vs (12) DRAGO BENCEK
(7) LOVRO ALANOVIC vs (11) LEONIDAS JASKUCIONIS
(4) VITTORIO CAMPOLLO vs (9) NINI PERRONI
(3) HANS BIRKIE vs (10) PABLO RAMIREZ
(2) MARKUS STOBER vs (6) SHAKES QOBOZA
(1) GENADI YANTCHEV vs (5) ALEXANDER DAFOUSKA

FRIDAY 03/05/2002 - EVERTON PARK SPORTS CENTRE, LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND

1D - G4: 4(29) BERNIE REYNOLDS vs 7(53) JEFF MERRITT
1D - G4: 3(21) WAYNE BETHEA vs 8(61) MEL TURNBOW
WC - G13: 4(52) GERALD GRIFFITH vs 7(100) JESSE FERGUSON
WC - G13: 3(36) BUSTER MATHIS vs 8(116) TOM MCNEELEY
WC - G13: 2(20) DONOVAN RUDDOCK vs 6(84) COLEY WALLACE
WC - G13: 1(13) KEN NORTON vs 5(68) LEROY JONES

SATURDAY 04/05/2002 - ESTADIO SALTILLO, SALTILLO, MEXICO

1D - G4: 2(13) JIM MALONEY vs 6(45) STEFFEN TANGSTAD
WC - G4: 4(61) JOHNNY RISKO vs 7(109) LORENZO ZANON
WC - G4: 3(45) HARRY THOMAS vs 8(125) JAMES BROAD
WC - G4: 2(29) BILL BRENNAN vs 6(93) AL MCCOY
1D - G4: 1(4) TREVOR BERBICK vs 5(37) ALFREDO EVANGELISTA
WC - G4: 1(4) LARRY HOLMES vs 5(77) HENRY CLARK

kenyan_cheena · 04-26-2006, 10:26 PM

JACKSONVILLE GUARANTEES WE WON'T SEE
"THE MANCHESTER INCIDENT PART 2"

Sunday 28 April 2002

On Wednesday night the city of Jacksonville, Florida will host its first Heavyweight Boxing Federation fight card. But it's not just any fight card, as this one features hometown hero and 21st seed in the HBF's World Championship tournament, Ray Mercer. Also fighting on the card will be Tampa's undefeated 53rd seed Tommy Gomez, a member of the quartet known as the Florida Alliance that also includes Elmer Ray, Oliver McCall and Terone Haynes.

Now, if you've been following the eventful first four months of the HBF's life, dear readers, you'll know that Mercer and the Florida Alliance engaged in a spiteful brawl five weeks ago at the MEN Arena in Manchester, England following Mercer's victory over Tommy Jackson. You'll also know that all those involved were fined afterwards by the HBF for their actions.

Well, with the fued between the two camps unresolved and with the possibility of another clash during Wednesday's card, the management at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena announced today (with the HBF's blessing) that the Florida Alliance will be banned from sitting ringside (or amongst the audience) during Ray Mercer's bout.

"There's no way that we will even allow the possibility of a reoccurence of what happened in Manchester," said the Arena's director Geoff Howard. "They're free to come out with Tommy Gomez for the first prelim, but when it's time for Mr. Mercer's fight, no. They won't be allowed into the main arena."

For both Gomez and Mercer, this Wednesday's bouts are of huge importance. At 3-0(1), Gomez currently sits in equal 1st place in Group Twelve of the World Championship tournament while Mercer is 3rd with a record of 2-0-1(1). The two men will fight each other in what is already a hugely anticipated bout during the tournament's fifth series, so anything less than a win on Wednesday night could be disasterous for their chances of progressing to the tournament's second stage.

"I know exactly what I have to do," said Mercer, who will take on the winless Californian Reuben Vargas. "My preparation for this bout was hampered by the injury I suffered in Manchester, but we've done the best we can. I'm confident that we'll get a win on Wednesday and I'm confident that the crowd will be right behind us."

(to be continued)

Romdawg88 · 04-26-2006, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by kenyan_cheena

JACKSONVILLE GUARANTEES WE WON'T SEE
"THE MANCHESTER INCIDENT PART 2"

Sunday 28 April 2002

On Wednesday night the city of Jacksonville, Florida will host its first Heavyweight Boxing Federation fight card. But it's not just any fight card, as this one features hometown hero and 21st seed in the HBF's World Championship tournament, Ray Mercer. Also fighting on the card will be Tampa's undefeated 53rd seed Tommy Gomez, a member of the quartet known as the Florida Alliance that also includes Elmer Ray, Oliver McCall and Terone Haynes.

Now, if you've been following the eventful first four months of the HBF's life, dear readers, you'll know that Mercer and the Florida Alliance engaged in a spiteful brawl five weeks ago at the MEN Arena in Manchester, England following Mercer's victory over Tommy Jackson. You'll also know that all those involved were fined afterwards by the HBF for their actions.

Well, with the fued between the two camps unresolved and with the possibly of another clash during Wednesday's card, the management at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena announced today (with the HBF's blessing) that the Florida Alliance will be banned from sitting ringside (or amongst the audience) during Ray Mercer's bout.

"There's no way that we will even allow the possibility of a reoccurence of what happened in Manchester," said the Arena's director Geoff Howard. "They're free to come out with Tommy Gomez for the first prelim, but when it's time for Mr. Mercer's fight, no. They won't be allowed into the main arena."

For both Gomez and Mercer, this Wednesday's bouts are of huge importance. At 3-0(1), Gomez currently sits in equal 1st place in Group Twelve of the World Championship tournament while Mercer is 3rd with a record of 2-0-1(1). The two men will fight each other in what is already a hugely anticipated bout during the tournament's fifth series, so anything less than a win on Wednesday night could be disasterous for their chances of progressing to the tournament's second stage.

"I know exactly what I have to do," said Mercer, who will take on the winless Californian Rueben Vargas. "My preparation for this bout was hampered by the injury I suffered in Manchester, but we've done the best we can. I'm confident that we'll get a win on Wednesday and I'm confident that the crowd will be right behind us."

(to be continued)

Ha, I love Mercer just adding in that he isn't in the best shape because of an injury just in case he doesn't peform well he has a ready-made excuse, brilliant. The fifth round is going to be rivalry round huh with Gomez-Mercer and Young-Ray, we'll see if the Florida Alliance is all it's cracked up to be. I'm picking Elmer and Mercer in those two fights.

kenyan_cheena · 04-27-2006, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Romdawg88

Ha, I love Mercer just adding in that he isn't in the best shape because of an injury just in case he doesn't peform well he has a ready-made excuse, brilliant. The fifth round is going to be rivalry round huh with Gomez-Mercer and Young-Ray, we'll see if the Florida Alliance is all it's cracked up to be. I'm picking Elmer and Mercer in those two fights.

Yep, Oliver McCall cut him on the nose during the Manchester brawl, so he wasn't able to spar for a few weeks afterwards.

Indeed, the Alliance will do well if they make it through that series with their perfect record intact. They're currently a combined 13-0 following Elmer's win over Tony Ross last week.

Romdawg88 · 04-27-2006, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kenyan_cheena

Yep, Oliver McCall cut him on the nose during the Manchester brawl, so he wasn't able to spar for a few weeks afterwards.

Indeed, the Alliance will do well if they make it through that series with their perfect record intact. They're currently a combined 13-0 following Elmer's win over Tony Ross last week.

Being a Florida boy myself I'm rooting for the Florida Alliance to do well and I'm like them more then Mercer, mainly cause Elmer slowly moving higher and higher up my list of fighters I'm rooting for. However, I'm really hope Mercer takes out Gomez cause hopefully with some help from the scheduling gods it can set up a Mercer taking members of the alliance one by one storyline.

kenyan_cheena · 04-27-2006, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Romdawg88

Being a Florida boy myself I'm rooting for the Florida Alliance to do well and I'm like them more then Mercer, mainly cause Elmer slowly moving higher and higher up my list of fighters I'm rooting for. However, I'm really hope Mercer takes out Gomez cause hopefully with some help from the scheduling gods it can set up a Mercer taking members of the alliance one by one storyline.

I'm really hoping that things fall into place nicely to bring us some great matchups as the universe progresses.

Based on the current standings, Group Four in the second stage of the WC tourney would feature:

Larry Holmes
Riddick Bowe
Sam Langford
Elmer Ray

(all of the four above are currently leading their groups)

Earnie Shavers
Tony Tucker
Tommy Gomez
Buster Mathis

(all coming 2nd in their groups)

BUT, if Mercer finishes 2nd in Group Twelve of stage one, he would be in this group instead of Gomez. So there is the real chance of an Elmer Ray - Ray Mercer bout in stage two (aswell as a Gomez - Ray bout, which would sure be interesting to see with both of them Alliance members).

kenyan_cheena · 04-27-2006, 10:32 PM

(continuation of post #551)

***

Although he's not going to be on show during Wednesday night's fight card, Elmer Ray was the main attraction at a promotion held for the event in Jacksonville today.

Having just flown back to Florida from New York City yesterday, the undefeated 17 year-old was in an amiable mood, signing autographs and posing with fans during his two hour stay at the venue for Wednesday's card, Jacksonville's Veterans Memorial Arena.

Considered by many to be the most popular competitor in the entire Heavyweight Boxing Federation, Ray played down his chances of qualifying for the second stage of the World Championship tournament.

"Yeah, I be leadin' now, but we got three real tough fights ahead o' us, y'all," he said. "I could lose all o' them an' all that nonsense hype'd look damn silly, see? Jus' gotta take it one fight at a time, man. Jus' gotta worry 'bout gettin' pas' Jimmy Young for now."

"Gonna be a tough fight for Tommy," Ray said, when questioned about his fellow Alliance member's chances on Wednesday night. "This Ettore dude been hella tough, y'all. He 1-1-1 'gainst the top three in the group, so he a serious threat. But my boy, he ready, man. He know it'll be a tough fight."

Ray was asked what he thought of the recent behaviour of Earnie Shavers.

"Can't say too much on that," Ray said, laughing. "Y'all know I was guilty of somethin' sim'lar back before takin' on Buddy Baer, so it ain't really my place t' be criticizin' Earnie. I leave that for others."

JOHNSON CALLS SHAVERS A "CLASSLESS PUNK"

While Elmer Ray might be reticent to speak on the subject, the man known as "The Galveston Giant", Jack Johnson, has opened up what could turn into a war of words (and more) with Ohio's Earnie Shavers over his actions towards Gene Tunney in Las Vegas last week.

The 3rd seed in the HBF's World Championship tournament came out swinging during an interview at his training headquarters today.

"The brother is just a classless punk," said Johnson. "It's just so damn obvious what he's tryin' to do and it's really low, if you ask me. Personally, I'd never reduce myself to doin' what he's doin' just to try and get some kinda edge over an opponent. He's a coward, plain and simple."

Johnson went on to say he doesn't care if Shavers hears what he has to say or not.

"I ain't afraid o' no man," Johnson said. "An' if Earnie showed his ass here in five minutes, I'd tell him exactly what I think of him. We got some guys in this federation who are just the definition of class, you know? Guys like Sammy Langford and Rocky Marciano. Guys like that Aussie dude Pete Jackson and Sam McVey. But Gene Tunney, he just tops the list, man. The fella's a perfect gentleman and Earnie Shavers oughta show him a lot more respect. I can really see him gettin' embarassed by Gene when they fight, because Gene just has all the tools and Earnie ... well, he ain't much more than a big right hand, you know?"

Needless to say, it will be interesting to see what kind of reaction Johnson's words elicit from Shavers during the coming days...

kenyan_cheena · 04-28-2006, 10:41 PM

BOWE CRUSHES COONEY IN THREE

Monday 29 April 2002

Back on Friday, Brooklyn's Riddick Bowe said that he hadn't come close to showing his true capabilities during his first three professional bouts. The 5th seed in the Heavyweight Boxing Federation's World Championship tournament gave himself "nothin' more than a C" when grading his efforts to date and said that he was determined to make a statement in his upcoming contest against fellow New Yorker Gerry Cooney.

And that's exactly what he did. With HBF President Michael Vincennes watching from ringside, Bowe showed that he has serious KO power. He knocked Cooney out cold late in round three with a perfect right cross after having sent him to the canvas midway through the opening round with a flush overhand right.

The 2000 Olympic Games silver medallist entered the ring at the Sydney Entertainment Centre in his preferred colours of white and red and quickly established his gameplan with a rapid fire jab before dropping Cooney at the 1:21 mark. Up at four, Cooney was able to survive the rest of the round as, besides another sizzling right hand that rattled the 76th seed's cage, Bowe failed to mount an effective follow up assault.

To his credit, Cooney actually held his own in an entertaining second round but Bowe re-asserted his authority in the third and had Cooney clinching and breathing heavily moments before the killer blow that ended the fight. Cooney was counted out 2:48 into the third round.

Bowe wore a smile from ear to ear afterwards, beaming and exchanging high fives with his corner crew.

"I'm really happy with this one," he said. "My timing was better than in any of the other three fights and that's why I got the KO. That right hand ... man, I don't know if I've ever thrown a sweeter punch."

With the bout done and dusted, Bowe turned his attentions to what his family had planned during the rest of their stay in Australia.

"We're really excited 'cause they managed to get us a cabin on the Indian Pacific," said Bowe. "It's the train that goes all the way across the country, and my kids, they're just so excited about it. None of us have ever been on that kind of trip before. After that, we're gonna fly up to the Territory and see the rock ... Ayers Rock ain't it?" One of his entourage nooded yes. "Yeah, Ayers Rock. That'll be somethin'."

Before departing the ring, Bowe thanked the Sydney public for their strong support and hospitality and also gave a shout out to all his friends and family back in New York, knowing that on the US east coast it was still Sunday night and they'd be watching the event. His entourage made their way back to the dressing room to enthusiastic applause from the capacity arena audience...

kenyan_cheena · 04-28-2006, 11:16 PM

THE SYDNEY UNDERCARD

Opening Bout

Akron, Ohio's Gus Ruhlin improved his record to 3-1 with a hard fought unanimous decision victory over Washington state native Johnny Riggins.

With both men at 2-1 coming into the bout (and Riggins sitting in 2nd place in the group standings), it was a vital contest in regards to their chances of progressing in the 1st Defense tournament. The 52nd-seeded Riggins showed the same tenacity and stubborness that had enabled him to score upset wins over 12th seed Carl Morris and 20th seed Cesar Brion in his earlier bouts.

Ruhlin started impressively, taking the first two rounds before Riggins fought back and turned the contest into a real arm wrestle during the next three rounds. But he had little to offer in the final stanza and Ruhlin took the decision, 59-56, 58-57, 59-56.

Preliminary 1

Argentina's Cesar Brion was

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04-20-2006, 07:27 PM	#545 (permalink)
kenyan_cheena Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Posts: 4,390	(continuation of post #540) PRELIMINARY 2 Baltimore's Larry Middleton sported a sour countenance after his bout against Spain's Jose Urtain. The source of his irritation was a single judge who, despite a dominant showing by Middleton, had somehow managed to score the fight in Urtain's favour, 59-55. The 48th seed in the World Championship tournament didn't resort to abusing the judge, as others have in similar situations, but he let his feelings be known in the minutes after the verdict. "Something like this can ruin a guy's career," he said. "The fact that the other two judges gave me all but one round just makes it worse. I've been in some close fights before this and I think the verdicts in those were pretty fair, but this one ... it's just ridiculous." The final verdict was 59-55, 55-59, 60-54, perhaps one of the most bizarre-looking scorecards seen in the HBF. "Guess I shouldn't get too steamed about it," said Middleton. "I got the win, which is all I was concerned about." With his record now 2-2, Middleton will now have to prepare himself for the ultimate challenge: #1 seed Gene Tunney. SUPPORT BOUT Earnie Shavers vs. Boone Kirkman (see post # 539) CO-FEATURE The HBF's new policy of scheduling the eight #1 seeds in the 1st Defense tournament to fight in the Co-Feature continued tonight, with hard-hitting Englishman Herbie Hide making the most of the added exposure by putting on the best showing of the night. Hide scored a 6th round TKO victory over the durable South African Kallie Knoetze, decimating him with some thunderous blows, in particular during the 1st, 4th and 5th rounds. It was one of those bouts which really could have been stopped earlier, as despite his ability to absorb so much punishment, Knoetze never really showed a willingness to fight back. The contest was halted 1:15 into the final stanza with Knoetze on the ropes and on the brink of collapsing to the canvas for the first time in the bout as Hide pounded him with sledgehammer lefts and rights. Following his surprising draw against Lee Savold in his last bout, Hide is now 3-0-1(3), maintaining his lead in Group Eight of the 1st Defense tournament. He's one of a number of English fighters who have a good chance for success in the HBF's two major tournaments, something he spoke of after the bout. "Yeah, we got some real talent, for sure," said the Nigerian-born slugger. "You know, there's Donny (Cockell) and Jack Gardner and that Woodcock fella. Also Gary Mason, Alex (Stewart) and Joey B. (Bugner), so I think at least one of us's got a good chance to make a show of it." (to be continued) __________________ The Heavyweight Boxing Federation The Heavyweight Boxing Federation: Tournament Group Standings The International Boxing League MLB: 1958 and Beyond...

04-22-2006, 12:51 AM	#546 (permalink)
kenyan_cheena Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Posts: 4,390	(continuation) MAIN EVENT The #1 seed in the Heavyweight Boxing Federation's World Championship tournament received a standing ovation as he made his way to the ring for the evening's main event, chants of "Number one! Number one! Number one!" resonating throughout picturesque Caesar's Palace. New York's Gene Tunney acknowledged the crowd with smiles and a raised hand, decked out in a robe of white with black trim. He had tipped the scales at 182 pounds, just two over the HBF minimum and when he removed his robe, his supreme fitness was there for all to see in his sculpted frame. His opponent was the 24 year-old Philadelphia native Tyrell Biggs who had started his career with a draw and then a win before being destroyed by Earnie Shavers inside of one round in his last bout. Biggs was hoping for a vastly improved showing against Tunney and after one round, he had already made believers of some at ringside. Biggs dominated the opening round, taking the fight up to the #1 seed and connecting with a trio of punishing combinations. Although Tunney never appeared to be hurt, he was seriously outfought and the two men returned to their corners with enthusiastic applause sounding in their ears. If the Philadelphian's opening round had been impressive then Tunney's second round retort was simply spectacular. As if he was saying to Biggs "is that the best you've got?", Tunney came out and schooled the 80th seed, showing off an exquisite jab and picture perfect counter punching. He rocked Biggs late in the round and the Pennsylvanian was lucky to survive until the bell. The action slowed in the third with Tunney content to keep his perplexed opponent at bay with a stiff jab. But the man from Greenwich Village turned it on again in the fourth, chopping away at Biggs' frame with energy-sapping body shots while that relentless left jab gradually turned the right side of the Philadelphian's face into a deformed mess. Biggs sat on his stool after four rounds, the look of a beaten, bloodied man on his face. Confident that the decision was in the bag, Tunney cruised through the last two rounds, showing no interest in punishing Biggs further but remaining busy enough to put the result beyond doubt. To his credit, Biggs stayed active throughout but Tunney's tremendous defense made every blow Biggs landed a victory in itself. When the verdict was announced there was no surprise: Tunney by unanimous decision, 59-55, 58-56, 59-55. The #1 seed landed 161 of 353 blows (45%) while Biggs suffered a similar fate to Tunney's previous three opponents, connecting with just 24% of his punches (96 of 399). "He's a tough guy," said the 22 year-old Tunney afterwards. "He started well but I think he lost some confidence and maybe a bit of self-belief during the middle rounds there." Tunney was asked about his habit of starting slow. "Yeah, it's something we have to rectify," he said, laughing. "I won't be able to do it against Middleton in five weeks and I'll definitely have to avoid it in the Shavers fight. Like I've said before, there's always something to work on and that's just one of the things I have to improve." A look at the combined punches landed per round totals in Tunney's four fights confirm his status as a slow starter. Round One: Tunney 21.0 Opponents 21.3 Round Two: Tunney 34.5 Opponents 3.5 Round Three: Tunney 41.0 Opponents 8.5 Round Four: Tunney 35.5 Opponents 9.3 Round Five: Tunney 32.5 Opponents 4.3 Round Six: Tunney 33.5 Opponents 10.0 Average: *Tunney 33.0 Opponents 9.5* Of course, the fact is that once the second round starts, the guy appears to be unbeatable. We'll just have to wait and see whether that trend continues during the vital upcoming bouts... __________________ The Heavyweight Boxing Federation The Heavyweight Boxing Federation: Tournament Group Standings The International Boxing League MLB: 1958 and Beyond... Last edited by kenyan_cheena : 04-27-2006 at 10:23 PM.

04-22-2006, 01:00 AM	#547 (permalink)
kenyan_cheena Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Posts: 4,390	SUMMARY OF RESULTS HEAVYWEIGHT BOXING FEDERATION FIGHT CARD SATURDAY 27 APRIL 2002 CAESAR'S PALACE, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, USA OPENING BOUT HBF 1st Defense Tournament - Stage One - Group Eight 6(41) Lee Savold UD6 2(9) Embrell Davidson PRELIMINARY 1 HBF World Championship Tournament - Stage One - Group One 4(64) Karl Mildenberger D6 7(112) Garvin Sawyer PRELIMINARY 2 HBF World Championship Tournament - Stage One - Group One 3(48) Larry Middleton SD6 8(128) Jose Urtain SUPPORT BOUT HBF World Championship Tournament - Stage One - Group One 2(32) Earnie Shavers UD6 6(96) Boone Kirkman CO-FEATURE HBF 1st Defense Tournament - Stage One - Group Eight 1(8) Herbie Hide TKO6 5(33) Kallie Knoetze MAIN EVENT HBF World Championship Tournament - Stage One - Group One 1(1) Gene Tunney UD6 5(80) Tyrell Biggs __________________ The Heavyweight Boxing Federation The Heavyweight Boxing Federation: Tournament Group Standings The International Boxing League MLB: 1958 and Beyond...

04-22-2006, 04:52 AM	#550 (permalink)
kenyan_cheena Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Posts: 4,390	Sunday 28 April 2002 HEAVYWEIGHT BOXING FEDERATION FIGHT CARD SCHEDULE MONDAY 29/04/2002 - SATURDAY 04/05/2002 INCLUSIVE MONDAY 29/04/2002 - SYDNEY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE, SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA 1D - G5: 4(28) GUS RUHLIN vs 7(52) JOHNNY RIGGINS 1D - G5: 3(20) CESAR BRION vs 8(60) DON WARNER WC - G5: 4(60) HEIN TEN-HOFF vs 7(108) SANTE AMONTI WC - G5: 3(44) OTTO VON PORAT vs 8(124) TOM COWLER WC - G5: 2(28) JOE BUGNER vs 6(92) ALEX MITEFF WC - G5: 1(5) RIDDICK BOWE vs 5(76) GERRY COONEY TUESDAY 30/04/2002 - ROSE GARDEN ARENA, PORTLAND, OREGON, USA THE U.S. PACIFIC COAST BOXING LEAGUE (8) TERRY DANIELS vs (12) CHARLEY POWELL (7) JIM FLYNN vs (11) TONY DOYLE (4) GRAHAM JEFFERSON vs (9) HOWARD KING (3) FREDDIE BESHORE vs (10) GREG WILLIAMS (2) LEOTIS MARTIN vs (6) JIM BARRY (1) ROSCO TOLES vs (5) DAVID BEY WEDNESDAY 01/05/2002 - JACKSONVILLE VETERANS MEMORIAL ARENA, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, USA 1D - G5: 2(12) CARL MORRIS vs 6(44) BILL TATE WC - G12: 4(53) TOMMY GOMEZ vs 7(101) AL ETTORE WC - G12: 3(37) AL JONES vs 8(117) BRIAN LONDON WC - G12: 2(21) RAY MERCER vs 6(85) REUBEN VARGAS 1D - G5: 1(5) NINO VALDES vs 5(36) TOXIE HALL WC - G12: 1(12) GEORGE CHUVALO vs 5(69) TOMMY JACKSON THURSDAY 02/05/02 - FUTUROSCOPE PARK, POITIERS, FRANCE THE SOUTHERN EUROPE BOXING LEAGUE (8) JEAN-PIERRE COOPMAN vs (12) DRAGO BENCEK (7) LOVRO ALANOVIC vs (11) LEONIDAS JASKUCIONIS (4) VITTORIO CAMPOLLO vs (9) NINI PERRONI (3) HANS BIRKIE vs (10) PABLO RAMIREZ (2) MARKUS STOBER vs (6) SHAKES QOBOZA (1) GENADI YANTCHEV vs (5) ALEXANDER DAFOUSKA FRIDAY 03/05/2002 - EVERTON PARK SPORTS CENTRE, LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND 1D - G4: 4(29) BERNIE REYNOLDS vs 7(53) JEFF MERRITT 1D - G4: 3(21) WAYNE BETHEA vs 8(61) MEL TURNBOW WC - G13: 4(52) GERALD GRIFFITH vs 7(100) JESSE FERGUSON WC - G13: 3(36) BUSTER MATHIS vs 8(116) TOM MCNEELEY WC - G13: 2(20) DONOVAN RUDDOCK vs 6(84) COLEY WALLACE WC - G13: 1(13) KEN NORTON vs 5(68) LEROY JONES SATURDAY 04/05/2002 - ESTADIO SALTILLO, SALTILLO, MEXICO 1D - G4: 2(13) JIM MALONEY vs 6(45) STEFFEN TANGSTAD WC - G4: 4(61) JOHNNY RISKO vs 7(109) LORENZO ZANON WC - G4: 3(45) HARRY THOMAS vs 8(125) JAMES BROAD WC - G4: 2(29) BILL BRENNAN vs 6(93) AL MCCOY 1D - G4: 1(4) TREVOR BERBICK vs 5(37) ALFREDO EVANGELISTA WC - G4: 1(4) LARRY HOLMES vs 5(77) HENRY CLARK __________________ The Heavyweight Boxing Federation The Heavyweight Boxing Federation: Tournament Group Standings The International Boxing League MLB: 1958 and Beyond... Last edited by kenyan_cheena : 05-06-2006 at 05:16 AM.

04-26-2006, 10:26 PM	#551 (permalink)
kenyan_cheena Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Posts: 4,390	JACKSONVILLE GUARANTEES WE WON'T SEE "THE MANCHESTER INCIDENT PART 2" Sunday 28 April 2002 On Wednesday night the city of Jacksonville, Florida will host its first Heavyweight Boxing Federation fight card. But it's not just any fight card, as this one features hometown hero and 21st seed in the HBF's World Championship tournament, Ray Mercer. Also fighting on the card will be Tampa's undefeated 53rd seed Tommy Gomez, a member of the quartet known as the Florida Alliance that also includes Elmer Ray, Oliver McCall and Terone Haynes. Now, if you've been following the eventful first four months of the HBF's life, dear readers, you'll know that Mercer and the Florida Alliance engaged in a spiteful brawl five weeks ago at the MEN Arena in Manchester, England following Mercer's victory over Tommy Jackson. You'll also know that all those involved were fined afterwards by the HBF for their actions. Well, with the fued between the two camps unresolved and with the possibility of another clash during Wednesday's card, the management at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena announced today (with the HBF's blessing) that the Florida Alliance will be banned from sitting ringside (or amongst the audience) during Ray Mercer's bout. "There's no way that we will even allow the possibility of a reoccurence of what happened in Manchester," said the Arena's director Geoff Howard. "They're free to come out with Tommy Gomez for the first prelim, but when it's time for Mr. Mercer's fight, no. They won't be allowed into the main arena." For both Gomez and Mercer, this Wednesday's bouts are of huge importance. At 3-0(1), Gomez currently sits in equal 1st place in Group Twelve of the World Championship tournament while Mercer is 3rd with a record of 2-0-1(1). The two men will fight each other in what is already a hugely anticipated bout during the tournament's fifth series, so anything less than a win on Wednesday night could be disasterous for their chances of progressing to the tournament's second stage. "I know exactly what I have to do," said Mercer, who will take on the winless Californian Reuben Vargas. "My preparation for this bout was hampered by the injury I suffered in Manchester, but we've done the best we can. I'm confident that we'll get a win on Wednesday and I'm confident that the crowd will be right behind us." (to be continued) __________________ The Heavyweight Boxing Federation The Heavyweight Boxing Federation: Tournament Group Standings The International Boxing League MLB: 1958 and Beyond... Last edited by kenyan_cheena : 07-21-2006 at 08:55 PM.

04-27-2006, 10:32 PM	#556 (permalink)
kenyan_cheena Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Posts: 4,390	(continuation of post #551) * Although he's not going to be on show during Wednesday night's fight card, Elmer Ray was the main attraction at a promotion held for the event in Jacksonville today. Having just flown back to Florida from New York City yesterday, the undefeated 17 year-old was in an amiable mood, signing autographs and posing with fans during his two hour stay at the venue for Wednesday's card, Jacksonville's Veterans Memorial Arena. Considered by many to be the most popular competitor in the entire Heavyweight Boxing Federation, Ray played down his chances of qualifying for the second stage of the World Championship tournament. "Yeah, I be leadin' now, but we got three real tough fights ahead o' us, y'all," he said. "I could lose all o' them an' all that nonsense hype'd look damn silly, see? Jus' gotta take it one fight at a time, man. Jus' gotta worry 'bout gettin' pas' Jimmy Young for now." "Gonna be a tough fight for Tommy," Ray said, when questioned about his fellow Alliance member's chances on Wednesday night. "This Ettore dude been hella tough, y'all. He 1-1-1 'gainst the top three in the group, so he a serious threat. But my boy, he ready, man. He know it'll be a tough fight." Ray was asked what he thought of the recent behaviour of Earnie Shavers. "Can't say too much on that," Ray said, laughing. "Y'all know I was guilty of somethin' sim'lar back before takin' on Buddy Baer, so it ain't really my place t' be criticizin' Earnie. I leave that for others." JOHNSON CALLS SHAVERS A "CLASSLESS PUNK" While Elmer Ray might be reticent to speak on the subject, the man known as "The Galveston Giant", Jack Johnson, has opened up what could turn into a war of words (and more) with Ohio's Earnie Shavers over his actions towards Gene Tunney in Las Vegas last week. The 3rd seed in the HBF's World Championship tournament came out swinging during an interview at his training headquarters today. "The brother is just a classless punk," said Johnson. "It's just so damn obvious what he's tryin' to do and it's really low, if you ask me. Personally, I'd never reduce myself to doin' what he's doin' just to try and get some kinda edge over an opponent. He's a coward, plain and simple." Johnson went on to say he doesn't care if Shavers hears what he has to say or not. "I ain't afraid o' no man," Johnson said. "An' if Earnie showed his ass here in five minutes, I'd tell him exactly what I think of him. We got some guys in this federation who are just the definition of class, you know? Guys like Sammy Langford and Rocky Marciano. Guys like that Aussie dude Pete Jackson and Sam McVey. But Gene Tunney, he just tops the list, man. The fella's a perfect gentleman and Earnie Shavers oughta show him a lot more respect. I can really see him gettin' embarassed by Gene when they fight, because Gene just has all the tools and Earnie ... well, he ain't much more than a big right hand, you know?" Needless to say, it will be interesting to see what kind of reaction Johnson's words elicit from Shavers during the coming days... __________________ The Heavyweight Boxing Federation The Heavyweight Boxing Federation: Tournament Group Standings The International Boxing League MLB: 1958 and Beyond...** Last edited by kenyan_cheena : 09-12-2006 at 10:13 PM.

04-28-2006, 10:41 PM	#557 (permalink)
kenyan_cheena Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Posts: 4,390	BOWE CRUSHES COONEY IN THREE Monday 29 April 2002 Back on Friday, Brooklyn's Riddick Bowe said that he hadn't come close to showing his true capabilities during his first three professional bouts. The 5th seed in the Heavyweight Boxing Federation's World Championship tournament gave himself "nothin' more than a C" when grading his efforts to date and said that he was determined to make a statement in his upcoming contest against fellow New Yorker Gerry Cooney. And that's exactly what he did. With HBF President Michael Vincennes watching from ringside, Bowe showed that he has serious KO power. He knocked Cooney out cold late in round three with a perfect right cross after having sent him to the canvas midway through the opening round with a flush overhand right. The 2000 Olympic Games silver medallist entered the ring at the Sydney Entertainment Centre in his preferred colours of white and red and quickly established his gameplan with a rapid fire jab before dropping Cooney at the 1:21 mark. Up at four, Cooney was able to survive the rest of the round as, besides another sizzling right hand that rattled the 76th seed's cage, Bowe failed to mount an effective follow up assault. To his credit, Cooney actually held his own in an entertaining second round but Bowe re-asserted his authority in the third and had Cooney clinching and breathing heavily moments before the killer blow that ended the fight. Cooney was counted out 2:48 into the third round. Bowe wore a smile from ear to ear afterwards, beaming and exchanging high fives with his corner crew. "I'm really happy with this one," he said. "My timing was better than in any of the other three fights and that's why I got the KO. That right hand ... man, I don't know if I've ever thrown a sweeter punch." With the bout done and dusted, Bowe turned his attentions to what his family had planned during the rest of their stay in Australia. "We're really excited 'cause they managed to get us a cabin on the Indian Pacific," said Bowe. "It's the train that goes all the way across the country, and my kids, they're just so excited about it. None of us have ever been on that kind of trip before. After that, we're gonna fly up to the Territory and see the rock ... Ayers Rock ain't it?" One of his entourage nooded yes. "Yeah, Ayers Rock. That'll be somethin'." Before departing the ring, Bowe thanked the Sydney public for their strong support and hospitality and also gave a shout out to all his friends and family back in New York, knowing that on the US east coast it was still Sunday night and they'd be watching the event. His entourage made their way back to the dressing room to enthusiastic applause from the capacity arena audience... __________________ The Heavyweight Boxing Federation The Heavyweight Boxing Federation: Tournament Group Standings The International Boxing League MLB: 1958 and Beyond...