Roy Jones Jr. TKO'd in First Round

Last Saturday in Sydney, Australia 40 year old boxing legend Roy Jones Jr. was TKO'd in the first round of his fight with IBO Cruiserweight Champion Danny Green (28-3; 25 KOs). Seeking to claim his 9th title across 5 different weight classes (Middleweight to Heavyweight) Jones Jr. was surprised by a devastating right hand that put him down early in the round and afterwards he never quite recovered. Green seizing the opportunity unleashed a barrage of punches forcing the referee to put a stop to the fight with 1 minute left in the round. Green, his corner, and the audience were ecstatic at the surprised outcome of the fight. This is the first time in Jones Jr.'s career he's been stopped in the first round. Jones Jr. record now stands at (54-6; 40 KOs).



http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=4705699
http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=51748&cat=boxer

Events

Saturday: 9-26-09
Immortal Technique with guest Diabolic, Poison Pen, J. Arch, and Psalm One
Location: Abbey Pub (3420 W. Grace St.; Chicago, IL 60618; 773-478-4408)
Time: 9:00 PM (Doors Open), 10:00 PM (Show Starts)
Cost: $15
Age: 18 and Over

Do you need a fix of that raw, gritty, political, lyrical Hip-Hop that the game's been missing? Well, what more do you need then to check out Immortal Technique? Whether, recording or performing Technique brings it live 110% every time.

http://www.myspace.com/immortaltechnique
http://www.abbeypub.com/html/9_26_09_late.html

Warriors Collide/Windy City Fight Night 6
David Diaz Vs. Jesus Chavez
Location: UIC Pavilion (525 S. Racine Ave.; Chicago, IL 60607; 312-413-5700)
Time: 7 PM (Doors Open), 8 PM (Event Starts)
Cost: $151, $101, $76, $51, and $31
Age: All Ages

Two former world champions with Chicago roots, are going to square off toe-to-toe tonight at the UIC Pavilion. Former world lightweight boxing champ, David Diaz (34-2-1, 17 KOs) will be going up against former two-time world champion Jesus Chavez (44-5-0, 30 KOs).

http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/news/story?id=4496897
http://www.boxingrepublic.com/2009/09/23/david-diaz-and-jesus-chavez-open-workout/

RIP to Vernon Forrest

RIP to former 3X boxing champion and 92' US Olympian Vernon Forrest (45-3, 29 KOs, 1 No Contest) was found shot to death at a gas station in Atlanta. Police investigators believe that Forrest was robbed at gunpoint while filling up air in the tires to his car. After being robbed he gave chase to the assailants and shots were exchanged between them. While, walking back he was struck seven to eight times, one which was to the head.

He is most notably known for his two victories over Shane Mosley. In his first victory Forrest became the first man to beat Mosley professionally. Prior to that fight he had defeated Mosley as an amateur during a boxing trial for the 92' US Olympics.

Forrest is the 3rd professional boxing champion to have died this month.

His funeral is set for Monday (8/3/09) at 1 PM at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Lithonia, just east of Atlanta.



http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=4356715
http://msn.foxsports.com/boxing/story/9854162/Cops:-Ex-boxing-champ-Forrest-exchanged-gunfire
http://www.cbsatlanta.com/news/20205810/detail.html

Boxer Arturo Gatti's Wife Jailed In Suspicion of...

Last Saturday Arturo "Thunder" Gatti was found dead in his apartment in Brazil where he was vacationing with his wife and 10 month old son, while on his second honeymoon. It was reported early on that his death was suspicious for he suffered no bullet or stab wounds, but blood stains were found around his body. Police after having investigated the scene have now taking Gatti's wife into custody as the only suspect in the case.

The Brazilian police became suspicious of Amanda Rodrigues, Gatti's wife, when they noticed that Gatti had marks around his neck, which indicated to them that he was possibly strangled, and found a knife wound to the back of his head. They also found near Gatti's body a bloodied white purse strap and a small steak knife. A possible motive may have stemmed from a previous argument that the couple had, during the day and due to the fact that the two were allegedly having marital problems, in which Gatti was believed to be looking to divorce Rodrigues. Police believe Rodrigues may have premeditatedly killed Gatti by encouraging him to get excessively drunk before strangling him to death.

http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=4321150 http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=4326698 http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/more_sports/2009/07/12/2009-07-12_police_arrest_wife_of_slain_boxer_gatti.html

Craziest Moments in Boxing III

Did Riddick Bowe really have to hit him?

RIP to Boxing Great Alexis Arguello

Alexis "The Explosive Tin Man" Arguello was found dead today from a gun shot wound to the chest. It is being reported that it was self-inflicted.

The Nicaraguan boxing great was a champion in 3 different weight classes and was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1992 and retired in 1995 at the age of 57 with a record of 82-8 with 65 knockouts. He is best known for his two dramatic fights with Boxing Hall of Famer Aaron Pryor, during the early 1980s. After his retirement from the ring he entered politics and became the mayor of Managua, the capitol city of Nicaragua. In 2003, Ring Magazine listed Arguello as the 20th greatest puncher in boxing history.

http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=4299144
http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=7976256

The Legend of Mike Tyson Vs. Mitch "Blood" Green

Round 1: Street Fight Aftermath


Round 2: The Taunts



Round 3: The Fight

Check in and listen to what the announcer has to say at 9:20.


Round 4: The Reunion

Check the video around 2:12 for a pleasant surprise.

Sometimes life truly is stranger than fiction. This story has Hollywood written all over it.

Craziest Moments in Boxing II

Knockout sucker punch after the fight.

I remember seeing this on TV a few years back. Wow! That was truly unsportsmanlike.

Craziest Moments in Boxing I

The infamous Larry Holmes' dropkick from off the top of the ropes.