I remember thinking earlier in the fight that the guy couldnt really punch. MM: Yes, Im a fighter so I do quite a bit. I fought a lot of guys in the amateurs that were a lot older and experienced. No one has an easy time with the long-haired fighter. WebWith all of that talent, Arthur Bernard Mays died an alcoholic pauper in 1994 at the age of 33, his brilliant talents withered. Must have been written many years ago, Lennox Lewis is most certainly not the Heavyweight champion, though give him a weeks worth of training and he could beat any of the fools who are. I just think I grew as a fighter. Whoever was at Kronk, thats the only place Ive helped out. What are the main attributes of kronk fighters and what is theyre style when they box? By. He later appeared as the Pete was the first to take me ten rounds, he was tough. For more information, please see our and our He is also the first ever victor of a UFC fight, as his fight was first on that fateful night. He came to Kronk to train in 2009 and got what he expected, a collective examination from experienced fighters who wanted to see if he belonged. What most people dont know is that the biggest MMA organization in the world, the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championshp), has actually been around for over 20 years, so the sport does have a fairly extensive history. The Argentine fighter had a year for himself, starting with a drubbing of Kelly Pavlik followed by his demolishment of Williams. Pacquiao alone put boxing (or at least one boxer) on the cover of TIME and into the pages of such varied publications as Esquire, GQ, The Wall Street Journal, the American Airlines in-flight magazine and even Atlantic Monthly. Her father was a well known American boxer, trainer and commentator for HBO Boxing. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. MM: Most of my early fights were knockouts. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. 10, according to the World Boxing Council, and others. KRONK is quickly re-emerging as the boxing training destination of choice, a competitive force and a community leader. Couture was 47 years old when he finally retired from the sport. The gym and recreation center was officially closed by the Recreation Department on November 28, 2006 due to the prohibitive cost of repairs to the plumbing and building infrastructure.[5]. Kathy Duva confirmed the fight will take place at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, late February or early March this year as part of Main Events' Brick City Boxing Series. Salita, who grew up poor in New York, saw boxing as an outlet to a better life and, eventually, came to train at Kronk more than a decade ago. He shot something in my hand and it worked. Silva is a very tough customer and eager to crash the elite. Kerefov is a contending middleweight, and junior welterweight Shohjahon Ergashev of Uzbekistan is ranked No. Liddell retired in 2010 and was named theExecutive VP of Business Development for UFC, as well as being the owner of multiple restaurants. Emanuel told Leonard later that he knew Milton would have beat him. Emanuel Steward captained the collage of world-champion boxers and those who strived to reach the top during nearly 40 years of stewardship. I had about two weeks notice. SM: You keep up on boxing today? "I had to stand my ground to make the fighters respect me.". The first fight I really punched myself out after the eighth round. TM & 2023 BoxingScene.All Rights Reserved. Sadly, there is no American on the horizon to challenge them, a comment on the division and on our country, where the athletes who used to be Joe Louis or Muhammad Ali now opt for the easier and frankly safer road of the NFL or the NBA. Between his epic battles with Ken Shamrock and Chuck Liddell, Ortiz was almost always in the spotlight throughout his MMA career. They tricked us and told us that if we came down to the gym we had to bring shorts and shoes and we would have to box too. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. 2. MM: In 1987 I fought Herman Cavasuela, defending my NABF title. SM: As a pro who was your first real test? He used simple grit and toughness to win fights and that resonated with the fans. Some fighters currently trained by Serra are UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman, as well as TUF finalist Al Iaquinta. Pete told me at the weigh-in I wasnt going to knock him out. They talked about a Leonard fight after he beat Kevin Howard. Under the guidance of his father, Fikes's boxing journey would have a door opened to him that many in the Detroit area would only dream of. It was winter time and there was nothing else to do so me and my brother Stevie decided to go check them out and see if they were lying. My whole thing was to knock everybody out. Im watching football right now. Red for the blood theyd sacrifice. Hominicks last fight was in late 2012, and since then, he has been hard at work to become an entrepreneurial success. The Foo Fighters have added three headlining shows to their 2023 live itinerary as they prepare to return to the stage following the sudden death of drummer Taylor Hawkins last year. WebKronk is the former secondary antagonist and an anti-villain in the Disney film The Emperor's New Groove and it's television series The Emperor's New School. Next comes a rematch with Gray The Bully Maynard (11-0) tomorrow at the MGM Grand Casino in Las Vegas. It's where champions were groomed, tested, trained and, eventually, turned loose to contend for titles and glory. The man was never invovled in a boring fight and was famous for his overhand right that put many men to sleep. If youre not familiar with Penn, hes one of the most versatile fighters in MMA history and had been nearly unbeatable in the 155-pound lightweight division. He was somewhat undersized as a Heavyweight, but more than made up for it with his skill and determination. Totowa, NJ Kathy Duva, Main Events CEO, announced their promotional firm won the purse bid held at IBF headquarters in East Orange, NJ, Thursday. Judah (39-6, 26 KOs) is promoted by Main Events and his own firm Super Judah Promotions, and Branco Milenkovic, of South Africa, promotes Mabuza (23-6-3, 14 KOs). Styles make fights. "All the guys Can he survive Guida? You know I would always whip Tommy pretty hard in sparring and thats why I think I would have beat Leonard. Huerta was a former mainstay in the UFCs Lightweight division form 2006-09 and has been in the cage with some of the best fighters at his weight class. I thought that his punches werent doing anything to me but after the fight I pissed blood. Fikes was a fantastic fighter and now trainer of his own. Everything back then was Sugar Ray this and Sugar Ray that. The seven-bout card will be streamed live on UFC Fight Pass, beginning at 7 p.m. Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. SM: Milton last question, where did your nickname Iceman come from? On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The bid was for the right to hold the IBF's junior welterweight title fight between Zab Judah of Brooklyn, NY and Las Vegas, and South Africa's Kaizer Mabuza. SM: Was there ever any talk of you fighting the big dogs, like Duran, Leonard, and Hagler? He is also the author of his biography, titled Bar Brawler., Coming in at number one on this list is the Russian Heavyweight, Fedor Emelianenko. All in all, it wasnt the best of years for boxing but it was a good year that picked up speed in the final months and, like that great golf shot you finally hit out of the rough on the 18th, left us with reasons to hope for a better year in 2011. On top of that, Ortiz also had numerous issues with UFC President Dana White, which culminated in them agreeing to fight each other, which never actually happened. I Looking to take the belt for sure, said Maynard. With a majority of these past heroes of the cage long retired now that it is 2015, have you ever found yourself wondering what some of your favorite fighters have been up to these past couple of years? Powered by IBofP 2021 I guess really Im an athlete. Gracie and his family are considered royalty in the sport of BJJ and Royce is often seen as one of the reasons the UFC is incredibly popular, along with being one of the most influential men in the history of MMA. Edgar versus Maynard should be a good one.Other bouts: Nate Diaz (13-5) faces Dong Hyun Kim (13-0-1) in another welterweight tussle. February 2, 2022 / 4:10 PM Imagine what he might have done had Mayweather been in the opposite corner? Paul at The Kronk with Thomas Hearns and Emanuel Steward. Privacy Policy. Mayweather is such a person as well, but for different reasons. The UFC lightweight title is in Maynards bulls eye. Marcus The Irish Hand Grenade Davis (22-8) clashes with Jeremy Stephens (18-6) in another lightweight fight. He was also part of one of the most heated rivalries in UFC history with Tito Ortiz. I think that was a sign from God. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. I took the fight because I really thought I could beat Mike, even on short notice. Archived post. WebCareer Kronk Gym. Who can blame them considering all the nonsense a fighter has to go through to just make a living these days? The card was headlined by Kronk fighter Vladimir Shishkin who defeated Oscar Riojas via ninth-round technical knockout.[8]. Gold for the titles theyd win. MM: Well I worked for Chrysler for about fifteen years. The Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury rematch takes place at 9 p.m. MM: I trained some amateurs from about 2001-2004. Kronk kept producing champions into the 1990s before the focus of the sport began changing, with the prominence of American fighters waning. And it was a boxing herald for over 30 years in the heart of Detroit City. Fikes was a fantastic fighter and now trainer of his own. It was neither the best of times nor the worst of times. Theres so much history here, that you just dont want to see this thing forgotten," Wayne mayor John Rhaesa said. Unlimited access to subscriber only articles on desktop, tablet and mobile web. Decades after its heyday during the 1980s and '90s, the name Kronk still carries a mystique in the boxing world. October 19, 2010. We have new technology. Milton McCrory, a former WBC welterweight champion, fought out of the legendary Kronk boxing gym in Detroit. This man is without a doubt one of the lesser known fighters on this list, but has a very interesting story. "I've known Emanuel since I was a kid," said Salita, who was born in Russia. SM: You had two tough fights with Colin Jones. MM: Thanks Shawn, take care. "This door has led many to pain and fame." MMA is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. And that's why they've come to the Kronk gym as they seek to revive to its legacy. Since retiring, Carwin is working as a volunteer wrestling coach, as well as being a successful engineer, a job he also held throughout his UFC career. Welcome to r/boxing, the official home of pro boxing on Reddit! The history and accolades of Kronk are all around the gyms wall. Since his retirement, Couture has begun to dabble in acting and has starred in the Expendables series, as well as appearing on Dancing with the Stars. All it took was not one, but two victories over BJ Penn. Be respectful and come chat with us. SM: When did your troubles with your right hand start? But they did have the knockout of the year Martinezs second round destruction of Williams and some fights in the lower weight classes that were left you wanting more. He came up in the original KRONK Gym as part of the original ESCOT (Emanuel Steward Champions of Were you 100% for that one? In the 1990s the Kronk stable included two-time WBA welterweight champion Mark Breland, top amateur prospect and future contender Tarick Salmaci, and repeat welterweight contender Oba Carr. He was a successful UFC fighter as well as a successful pro wrestler in the WWE. I look back now and realize I made the right choice to turn pro so early. We stand united. MM: I dont really know what the future holds. It was located at 5555 McGraw Ave, in the bowels of the Motor Citys old Kronk Recreation Center, in the brick, closed confines far from the publics view. A Shocker in the Philippines as Suganob Topples Vicelles, The Only Option for Gilberto Ramrez is to Defeat Gabe Rosadoin Convincing Fashion, Ilunga Makabu Faces an Unexpected Rival in Badou Jack, The Hauser Report: A Club Fight Promoter Faces a Choice, Gennady Golovkin vs. Erislandy Lara: Return of the Battle of the Forties, Results from SoCal Where George Yuyu Acosta KOed Marlin Sims, Josh Taylor Assures Us His Fight With Tefimo Lpez Will End in a Knockout, Boxing Odds and Ends: An Auspicious ShoBox Debut and More. #PainAndFame. The name itself carries the aura. The world took notice. If you had fans select their favorite fighter in UFC history, its very likely that you'd see Liddell at the top of the list. That history has been littered with numerous superstars, prominent figures, fan favorites and villains in various promotions around the world, from different countries all over the world. By the end he had been made to look old and futile, a faded athlete whod had his chance and was unable to do anything with it. The bout ended in a draw and McCrory would win the rematch five months later. Emanuel Steward's Influence on KRONK Today. As the end of another year approaches, theres no need to invoke Charles Dickens to describe what went on in boxing. Here, in his own words, is Paul Dubs recollections of a truly legendary gym which, sadly, is no more. He has worked with trainer Sugar Hill Steward, trainer for world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, along with several media outlets, to help make that a reality. Gomi lost to Kenny Florian but knocked out Tyson Griffin. "If those walls would talk ," he said. During the fight I was throwing some real punches but he never went down. He came to Kronk to train in 2009 and got what he expected, a collective examination from experienced fighters who wanted to see if he belonged. But after he died in 2012, the biggest void possible staredat the remaining crew. Salita had his last pro fight some six years ago before turning his attention to promotions, where he wants to build fighters for big events. You have been icing them, said McCroy. I won the fight but I cracked some bones in my right hand. My first five fights were knockouts. So it goes in this harsh sport when the sands are running out of the hour glass. Stann dropped down from light heavyweight and well see if the cut in weight benefits the Marine. I did 50/50 or so with them so I thought I had the edge on most fighters. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Diaz is the only fighter with a win over Maynard. Thats why it was difficult for me against Jones. On October 7, 2017, the original Kronk Gym went up in flames in a suspicious fire. Vera is trying to rally back to the promising fighter he was tabbed several years back. A fitting honor for a fitting hero. SM: After several title defenses you ran into Donald Curry. The bright red and yellow colors spell out the name Kronk Gym on the doors outside the boxing gym. There are some big names with ties to Kronk Gym. After a few minutes he told me Man you have really been icing those guys lately. They were giving me 1.5 million for it but it never materialized. Royce Gracie was a skinny, young man in a Gi at UFC 1 who no one thought had a chance. After Fury parted ways with former trainer Ben Davison in December 2019, Steward was Steward accused Smith, the high-flying 1970s promoter who served 5 1/2 years in federal prison for embezzling $21.3 million from Wells Fargo Bank, of talking Hearns into leaving Kronk. Tommy was the Hit Man, I was the Ice Man, said Milton Ice Man McCrory. College basketball without March Madness? The one heavyweight match that would be compelling and might lift the sport up for at least a night would be either of the Klitschkos facing lippy WBA champion David Haye. This guy couldnt punch and I went down. Hilmer Kenty, our first fighter, Thomas Hearns, Milton McCrory, Jimmy Paul, Duane, Steward-Williams said. You don't have to box to be a part of ESCOT. Southfield (CW50) - At the young age of 12, Taurrek Fikes found himself in the ring, boxing. Maynard seeks to find out if Edgar has added any more fighting tools to his repertoire. WebWhere Are They Now? SM: So how did it all start for you, boxing? It was only the heavier welterweights he had problems against. March 26, 2022 at the Inkster Recreational Complex, First published on February 2, 2022 / 4:10 PM. Copyright 2023 ClickOnDetroit.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. For the sake of the sport, we should all be lighting candles each night in hopes our prayers will be answered and Haye will finally agree to meet one of them. Heavyweight Apti Davtaev, 31, from Russia, is a big man (6-foot-7, 250 pounds) with a big punch, according to Salita. Marlon Harrington is a Golden Gloves champ, and Jermaine Franklin, a 26-year old heavyweight from Saginaw, is unbeaten after 20 fights. WebKronk cannot use this skill until he has used Conscience Decision. Angel: Kronk gives his spinach puffs to his ally with the least HP, healing them and giving them increased Basic Well see on January 1.. The reason bring that he is the current head coach at Tiger Muay Thai in Phuket, Thailand, which is a very successful MMA gym. In October 2017, the building was destroyed by afire. Produced by VFU, Virtual Fights Unlimited. Ortiz isnt currently retired and fights for Bellator, but has also been successful post-UFC due to his fight management company as well as his apparel brand, Team Punishment.. Guys like Mayweather, Pacquiao, even Sugar Shane Mosley are too small. : Hardcore Holly WWE Shows Latest Results Raw results, Feb. 13, 2023: Belair denies Bayley and Lynch the Elimination Chamber in chaotic Triple Threat Match Full Results WWE NXT results for Feb. 14, 2023: Roxanne Perez & Meiko Satomura defeat Chance & Carter, agree to future NXT Women's Title Match Full Results Huerta, like Ebersole, is also a head trainer at Tiger Muay Thai in Phuket, Thailand. Title Boxing Presents: KRONK vs. Everybody. Read on and enjoy! After seeing fury give sugar hill a lot of praise throughout the last couple of fights Ive looked at the gym and seen the talent theyve had. At 14, Fikes was given the opportunity to train under the legendary Detroit boxer Emanuel Steward, where he became a member of the KRONK Boxing Team. SM: Milton it was a pleasure to speak with you, best of luck. Those kinds of victories, coupled with his Oscar De La Hoya-like looks, are the type of things that if HBO or SHOWTIME would get behind him could allow Martinez to capture the attention of both fight fans and more casual ones. After the Robert Curry fight in 1991 I hung it up. Hominick owns and operates a very successful MMA training center in London, Ontario namedAdrenaline MMA Training & Fitness. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. By the time Ebersole joined the UFC, "No one has ever had a (pro) fight at the Kronk gym," said Salita, "and it was Emanuel's dream to do it.". ET Saturday on In 1980, Kenty became Kronk's first world champion, Hearns following him months after. Though Maynards record indicates he is unbeaten thats not entirely true. Get in on the latest boxing conversations in our Forum and comment on articles. Gordeau hasnt participated in an MMA fight since 1995 and he now lives in the Netherlands, where he operates his own gym with his brothers called Dojo Kamakura. He has had some world famous guests at his gym, including the man who defeated him at UFC 1, Royce Gracie. After my third fight my trainer, Walter Smith, said, You have been knocking them out. That name is still strong today because there are still champions coming from all over the world, right now," Carey said. Lastly, boxing gave us another magical cinematic moment as well with the release of The Fighter, a film based on the life and hard times of junior welterweight scrapper Micky Ward. Boxing has a long history of providing the framework for memorable movies and it did it again with The Fighter, a film that did more for boxing than any promoter did all year. In 1980, Kenty became Kronk's first world champion, Hearns following him months after. The amateurs played a big part of my life. After ending his career fighting in the USA with a few consecutive losses, Huerta then moved on to ONE Championship, which is the biggest MMA promotion in Asia. They turned out to be incredibly wrong. We were little kids and Jimmy told me he was boxing and I didnt believe him. Despite clashing with a SM: What about the Mike McCallum fight? 15 15. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The bout will be part of a PPV card. Back in April 2008, the artillery shelled out was not enough to beat the Las Vegas fighter. Every time you see a Kronk fighter, you can expect to see something special. Middleweight: Timur Kerefov (8-0, 4 KOs) vs. Calvin Metcalf (10-4-1, 3 KOs), eight rounds. "I'm optimistic we're going to do a good job and put forth a great event," he said. Riojas has already called out Shishskin. But this one features walls adorned with memorabilia and historic photos which capture Kronk's rich history, and the dozens of world-class fighters which made Kronk internationally known. [6], The new facility opened on Memorial Day weekend in 2015 at 9520 Mettetal St.[7], On August 20, 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent restrictions on sports events, the gym hosted its first ever professional boxing event, a long-time dream held by Steward. Turning pro in 1980 under trainer Emanuel Steward, McCrory ran off twenty victories before meeting Colin Jones in 1983 for the vacant WBC welterweight title. Backed by Golden Boy Promotions, there is no reason 2011 shouldnt be Alvarezs year and if it is people will notice and remember him because he has a crowd-pleasing style that is all about what sells most. [1] It was run out of the basement of the oldest recreation center of the City of Detroit, and became a household word in the sport of boxing[2] and its gold shorts a magnet to young talent following the enormous success and high profile of multiple World Champion and Boxing Hall of Famer Thomas "The Hitman" Hearns in the 1980s. Shawn Murphy. "I work with (Kronk trainer and Emanuel's nephew) Sugar Hill (Steward) and we're talking about: 'That's what we want to bring back:quality, high-level fights.' Another 35 fighters came to Kronk from the suburbs, other states and other countries to be trained by Steward, and left. While the Super Six has had its problems including several of the original six pulling out it also lifted the profile of former Olympic gold medalist Andre Ward from nearly unknown to the cusp of universal recognized as the best super middleweight in the world this side of Lucian Bute. Since being out of the spotlight, Abbott has looked to continue his MMA career, albeit unsuccessfully. He ultimately lost the title in a rematch against GSP. The Klitschko brothers continue to These guys are too little. Each defended their titles twice this year, Vitali against lame competition (Albert Sosnowski and Shannon Briggs) and Wladimir against better fighters (Sam Peter and Eddie Chambers) but not competitive ones. Although they won't be on Thursday's card, unbeaten Jarico O'Quinn, a 25-year-old bantamweight, is currently ranked No. It is still a relatively new sport, but has caught on like wild fire within the past couple of years. MM: I wasnt 100% for that one either. Kronk's Vladimir Shishkin of Detroit (10-0, 6 KOs), via Russia, will take on Oscar Riojas (21-13-1, 10 KOs) in a 10-round super middleweight main event. They would all be less than they could be and so it was with boxing this year. David "Tank" Abbott was an early icon in the sport of MMA and was also one of the first to wear the traditional MMA gloves that all fighters are required to wear now. Liddell was an absolute machine in the octagon. It was just too much time spent on The Fight That Never Took Place. He came up in the original KRONK Gym as part of the original ESCOT (Emanuel Steward Champions of Tomorrow) in the early 1980's. If you look at the kronk fighters from Lewis, adonis Stevenson to Tommy hearns and now fury they all had solid Click here to get all the info you need; location, hours, costs, training schedules, amateur info, professional info, private training camps and more. He made me piss blood. The gym was in use until 2006, when the city shut down the building after it was vandalized. Now Festival. When I went to Vegas to start training they cancelled my bout because of it. Though dim-witted, Kronk is genuinely good Please read the rules before posting/commenting. Randy Couture is perhaps best known for his unbelievable trilogy with Chuck Liddell, as well as being one of the oldest combatants in UFC history. It involves athletes from across the world. WebProbably the most experienced Kronk fighter is the 17-year-old Hearns, who's won 79 of 84 fights and is currently ranked third in the nation at 132 pounds. Throughout his career in PRIDE, Cro Cop was known for his absolutely hellacious left high kick. He is still seen by many as the best Heavyweight of all time. r/boxing does not tolerate racism or intolerance of any kind. About the fourth or fifth round I knew I was going to stop him soon. News, analysis and scores on Detroit and Michigan sports teams. Click on the link below Click here to see all the exciting action! Only boxing officials, trainers, refereesand fighters will be allowed in the event, as COVID-19 protocol will be strictly enforced according to regulations set by the Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission and the state. It was just a different era; its just hard to compare us to todays guys. It was really my kids. Talk about anything boxing related here. Kronk. Im pumped for it.. Filmed at KRONK Gym and now in production the new documentary "Thomas 'Hit-Man' Hearns." (Saturday Update: the fight is March 5th, in NJ at the Pru Center. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566. He trained 41 World Champion fighters throughout his career at Kronk Gym. Sad list. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. ), We are very happy that Zab has the opportunity to fight for the IBF Junior Welterweight title right here in New Jersey. In fact, the number of international fighters training at the Kronk facility is notable. Former KRONK legends were in the house to watch the next generation of young KRONK stars in action. Foo Fighters, the Killers to Hit the Beach for 2023 Sea. Jimmy Paul got me started in it. As always there were some surprising upsets, most notably Jason Litzaus domination of an uninterested and out of shape Celestino Caballero and Sergio Martinezs one-punch demolishment of Paul Williams. "These are all very skilled fighters," he said. Edgar (13-1) has emerged from the milieu of nondescript MMA fighters to become one of the more brilliant performers for Ultimate Fighting Championship. Scan this QR code to download the app now. And thats what I thought going in against Jones, but he had the edge in experience. Chambers was considered one of the bumper crop of up-and-coming young Kronk fighters, winning his first 16 fights, 11 by knockout, before losing to Bobby Joe This is a place for friendly and civil debate about the greatest sport on earth. It was not bereft of nights that left those of us with an abiding (and often unrequited) love for prize fighting with good reason to hope for the future. Tank Abbott had a very fan friendly style that can be described asbar room brawling. He also had abody that made him one of the most relatable fighters in the world. There was even a saying forit: Right leg: hospital, Left leg: cemetery. Cro Cop is actually still actively fighting and has had a career revitalization in the last year, to the point that he is actually returning to the UFC for the first time since 2011 to headline a fight card in Poland. A victory by either fighter could mean a ticket to the big time. [3], Kronk began to earn fame during the late 1970s, when prospects like Hilmer Kenty, Thomas Hearns and Mickey Goodwin trained there. "They want to train with the best.". Boxers relocated to a Dearborn Gold's Gym. Each year, Fikes brings his Atlanta team up to Detroit for an Atlanta vs. Detroit fight night. In 1983, Kronk fighter Milton McCrory won the WBC welterweight title vacated by Sugar Ray Leonard; Jimmy Paul beat Harry Arroyo for the International Boxing Fe It's the same bag used by Emanuel Steward and all the champions. You know, mentally, you know, physically I, you know, possess differently skills, increased you know, I think I boxed and got better, my Jiu-Jitsu got better and, you know, just have much more experience now, Edgar says. Matt Serra wentdown in the MMA history books as the man who pulled off one of the greatest upsets in the sport of MMA when he defeated Georges St-Pierre to win the Welterweight world title. The Klitschko brothers, Vitali and Wladimir, hold 75 per cent of the title belts but few peoples imaginations in the US, although to be fair they are European superstars and dont really need U.S. cable TV money to thrive economically. Until he met New Jerseys Edgar, the Hawaiian fighter chopped down lightweight opponents with ease.
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