Crowd
pleasing heavyweight boxer Jake Betz suffered a head injury while
sparring last Saturday in Minneapolis. MinnesotaBoxing.com would like
to wish Jake and also his family the very best. To stay updated on
his progress and get more info
7-25-08
Bonsante,
Vanda headline Sept. 20th
Anthony
The Bullet Bonsante and Matt The Predator
Vanda will be fighting in seperate bouts at the Treasure Island Resort
& Casino on Saturday, September 20, 2008.
The kick-off for the boxing event will be 9pm this Saturday night
at 695 Grand Ave. at Dixies in Saint Paul. The event is free
and you can also help pick the ring girls for the Treasure Island
Boxing Event. Bonsante and Vanda will be available for autographs
along with the Jagermeister girls!
Bonsante is still slated to fight on Aug. 1st on ESPN against Adonis
Stevenson. Also, it looks like Vanda will get his rematch with Julio
Cesar Chavez Jr. after all. Dan Rafael broke the news first on an
Espn live chat. Sources later informed MNBoxing.com today that the
bout, if signed, will most likely take place on Oct.18th in New Jersey.
Stay tuned for more on that. 7-18-08
Walters
Responds to Bonsante
What
started as rumors of a showdown between Zach Walters and Anthony Bonsante
has quickly turned into slinging of not so kind words in recent interviews
about each other.
One thing is certain, if "The Bullet" and "Jungle Boy"
do meet in the future, It would have to be a barn burner for however
long it lasted judging by the way each guys speaks of the other...
7-18-08
Chavez
Edges Vanda
(Photo Credit Rafael Soto, Top Rank/Zanfer, taken
from Fightnews.com)
Matt "The Predator" Vanda gave Julio Chavez Jr. all he
could handle for 10 rounds earlier tonight in Mexico, losing a controversial
split decision. Vanda won the first round but Chavez had success
in the rounds to follow, particularly with body shots.
Chavez's punches were deceiving as Vanda kept a tight guard and
it became apparent that most of the shots were landing on the elbows
and guard of the Saint Paul fighter.
As the bout passed the midway point, Vanda began to take over by
pressuring and out flurrying his taller foe.
Both men were tired in the final rounds but it was Vanda that closed
the fight out the stronger of the the two, winning the battle of
wills. Chavez could barely stand from exhaustion and Vanda rocked
him with a hard right in the final round but ran out of time to
attempt to put Chavez on his seat.
Scores were 96-95 for Vanda, 97-93 for Chavez and an unbelievable
100-90 for Chavez. Following the bout, Vanda walked around the ring,
hands raised and posing for photos as Chavez sat dejected on his
stool. Fans booed their hometown hero and showered the ring with
ice and bottles.
Vanda lost the fight on paper, but early fight reports and national
boxing forums show support for Vanda's performance. Stay tuned for
comments from Vanda. 7-13-08
Vanda
Set For Chavez Jr !
Matt
The Predator Vanda will face unbeaten 22 year old Julio
Cesar Chavez Jr. in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico this Saturday night.
The 12 round main event will headline "Latin Fury V."
Vanda will most likely be the toughest opponent Chavez has faced in
his 36 prior bouts when they meet this weekend.
Vanda, of Saint Paul, MN has proven his durability by only being stopped
once in 41 fights. Vanda suffered a ruptured eardrum in his lone loss.
Following the biggest win of his career against Yory Boy Campas in
2005, the colorful brawler made a jump to middleweight. Vanda says
he did it because he wanted to give his fans the best fights possible
and that middleweight was were the action was for him.
Now, Vanda moves back to his more natural weight to face Chavez Jr.
in a bout that is almost certain to be filled with action...
7-10-08
Truax
Recaps Rittenbaugh Fight
Caleb
Truax defeated Thomas Rittenbaugh on June 26th in California. For
Truax, it was the first time fighting as a pro outside of Minnesota.
Truax dominated, sweeping most rounds on all three judges cards. However,
more details have been hard to come across on the web so MinnesotaBoxing.com
contacted Truax to see how things went down...
7-6-08
Bonsante
Confirms Stevenson Fight
Anthony
Bonsante confirmed last night that he will face Adonis Stevenson (11-0
8 KO's) on August 1st in Canada. The bout will be televised on ESPN2.
Bonsante says he is excited for the fight, stating that he took it
because he feels it is a big opportunity to rejuvenate his career
on a world level. Something upsetting a young prospect like Stevenson
on national television would do. For
video of Stevenson
7-3-08
Johnson
Set to Return July 18th
Antonio Johnson
informed MinnesotaBoxing.com that he is scheduled to fight on July
18th in Southern California. No opponent is set at this time. Fights
falling out and injuries have kept the Saint Paul fighter out of
action but Johnson says he feels that now is the time for him to
breakout as a pro.
"Things have happened that have kept me out of the ring but
I feel like everything is coming together. I want to help change
the perception that Minnesotan's can't compete on a national level,
because we can" said Johnson."
Johnson also stated that he wishes to be featured on upcoming Minnesota
cards, particularly with Jason and Allen Litzau.
7-2-08
Bonsante
on Muller Performance, Resonds to Walters!
Minnesota
middleweight champ Anthony Bonsante (31-9-3, 17 KO's) returned to
action last month in Hinckley, MN. Bonsante looked sharp despite
being out of action for nearly a year as he outclassed Illinois
brawler Ted Muller.
Bonsante, 37, continues to refuse to act his own age as he defies
onlookers by fighting with the same intensity and skill that he
has displayed throughout his career.
Bonsante took the time to chat with MinnesotaBoxing.com about his
performance against Muller. Bonsante also shared in detail his thoughts
on rumors of a super fight showdown with Zach Walters and his interest
in facing hot middleweight Andy Kolle...
7-1-08
Truax
Decisions Rittenbaugh
"Golden"
Caleb Truax (7-0, 4 KO's) won a unanimous decision over Thomas Rittenbaugh
(3-2-2) moments ago in California. Scores read 59-54, 59-54, 59-55.
More details to come as they become available. 6-26-08
Weights
From California
Caleb
Truax 167 - Thomas Rittenbaugh 166 Osseo,
MN's Caleb Truax will box Thomas Rittenbaugh of Las Vegas tomorrow
night in California on a Goosen-Tutor promoted fight card.
I feel this is a Golden opportunity for the sport
of boxing and the fighters here in Minnesota. My team and I want to
prove that fighters from the Midwest can go on the road and win, instead
of being brought in as sacrificial lambs! Stated Truax in a
press release.
Word from the scales is that the two fighters match up even physically.
6-25-08
VIDEO:
Phil Williams Brutal KO of Upshaw
On June 6th,
Phil Williams stepped up to face then (8-1) Marcus Upshaw. Williams
landed a brutal three punch combo to the head in round two that echoed
the Grand Casino ballroom in Hinckley, MN. Miranda Kelley was ringside
to capture the fight. Check out the video highlight below...6-22-08
Live
Updates From the Cayman Islands
Raphael Butler
was stopped in the 6th round in his bid for the USBA heavyweight title
by Eddie Chambers moments ago. It sounds like the bout was very competitive
throughout however Butler was caught with head shots in round six
where he was sent through the ropes and the fight was stopped.
Troy Lowry was stopped in the fifth round by Charles Whittaker. According
to relayed word from Lowry's trainer Ron Peterson, Whittaker hurt
his hand in the fifth while delivering a body shot to Lowry and action
was stopped. After some time, the ref aproached Lowry to ask if he
was ok. Shocked, Lowry said yes but the ref stopped the bout claiming
Lowry was too tired to continue! On a humorous note, the bout was
announced by the ring man as being the main event.
Stay tuned for official details to come... 6-20-08
Butler
, Lowry In Action Tonight
Raphael
Butler's chance to spring board into the national heavyweight picture
has arrived. Butler (ranked #12 by the USBA), will square off against
"Fast" Eddie Chambers tonight in the Cayman, Islands.
The bout was originally schedule to be the co-featured television
fight on Showtime but that has been changed, as the bout with late
addition Ronald Hearns vs Jose Luis Gonzalez has, for some reason
been stuck in that spot instead. Keep your fingers crossed though
because they "might" show highlight clips of the intriguing
heavyweight showdown to fill in time (thanks). Butler seems in high
spirits as he feels his preparations for this fight could not have
been better. Butler revealed to MinnesotaBoxing.com readers last
month that he sparred with James Toney among others for Chambers.
Im definitely ready to go Friday night" said Butler.
"Ive been working really hard for this fight. So Ill
be ready to go in there and fight my fight. If I fight my fight,
it wont matter what Eddie Chambers brings"
38 year old Troy "TNT" Lowry ( 27-8, 16 KO's) will face
34 year old Charles Whittaker (30-12-2, 18 KO's) in a bout that
has flown under my radar until only days ago, is also on the same
card. Neither man has been incredibly active over the last few years.
It should be an interesting battle between two veteran pugilists.
Weigh-in Results are below... Eddie
Chambers 217 vs Raphael Butler 250
Charles Whitaker 156 vs Troy Lowry 156 6-20-08
Walters
Recaps Fight, Talks About Bonsante Rumors
Zach
Walters continued his win streak a week and a half ago as he stopped
Aaron Norwood in Superior, WI. Going in to the fight, Walters promised
a knockout and that is what he did. Walters caught Norwood with a
vicious upper cut and referee Mark Nelson ended the fight in the second
round.
In the days to follow, word began circulating that Walters may be
interested in testing himself against arguably the biggest name in
the state of Minnesota, Anthony Bonsante. What makes this potential
MN super fight justifiable to talk about in the news is that Bonsante
has also stated he would consider the fight after hearing there has
been talk. Walters talked about his fight with Norwood, his thoughts
on facing Bonsante and more...
6-17-08
Results
From Somerset, WI By
Jesse Kelley FULL REPORT AND PHOTOS NOW POSTED!
Brad
Patraw (right) stalks Brandon McKinney in the main event Friday
night in Somerset, WI
Brad Patraw moved
to (4-0, 3 KO's) as he stopped Brandon McKinney (0-1) in the main
event Friday night at Mac Daddy's Bar in Somerset, WI. Patraw unleashed
a barrage of unanswered head punches before the referee stopped
the fight at 2:06 of the first round...
6-15-08
Friday
Night Boxing Line-Up
Boxing returns
to Mac Daddy's Bar in Somerset, WI this Friday night. The Rice Street
Gym out of St. Paul will be featuring it's top pro talent once again
at the bar. Turning pro will be amateur star Cerresso fort. Fort will
face Ray Walker (1-5) in the nights opening bout. St. Paul's Sam Morales
(1-0) faces Jeff Ekdahl (pro debut) in a four rounder. 20 year old
Bobby Kliewer (8-4-2, 4 KO's) squares off against Muy Tai fighter
turned boxer Carey Vanier (0-1) in what should be an exciting bout.
Heavy handed Jon Laboda (2-0, 2 KO's) battles Rick Klein (1-0) of
Saint Paul. Wisconsin's Harley Kilfian (5-1, 4KO's) who is fresh off
an impressive victory over Marty Lindquist last weekend will face
veteran John Turner (3-11-1). The main event features exciting bantamweight
Brad Patraw (3-2, 2 KO's) against Brandon McKinney (pro debut) in
a six rounder. When asked for a prediction, Patraw stated "My
0 will not go!" 6-11-08
Walters
Stops Norwood, Kolle Outworks Reid FULL REPORT BY LAURA ZINK NOW POSTED!
(Andy Kolle right
cracks Jonathan Reid Sat. night in Superior, WI)
"Jungle Boy" Zach Walters (23-2, 18 KO's) stopped Aaron
Norwood (25-10-2, 13 KO's) Saturday night in Superior, WI. With the
win, Walters adds the vacant NABA-US lightheavyweight title to his
collection.
In the co-featured bout southpaw Andy "Kaos" Kolle (17-1,
13 KO's) used a stiff jab and hard straight lefts to outwork Jonathan
Reid (34-10, 19 KO's)...
6-8-08
Bonsante
Stops Muller, Williams Drills Upshaw Report
By Laura Zink Photos By Jesse Kelley
Tony "The
Bullet" Bonsante (31-9-3, 17 KO's) returned from an achilles
tendon injury to stop Teddy Muller (19-14-2, 9 KO's) Friday night
at the Grand Casino in Hinckley, MN. Bonsante showed no signs of ring
rust after being out of action for close to a year as he hammered
Muller who could only smile at the punishment he was receiving in
the final round.
In other action, Phil "The Drill" Williams (8-0, 8 KO's)
electrified the crowd with a 2nd rd destruction of Marcus Upshaw (8-2,
3 KO's)...
6-7-08
Big
Fight Weekend For Minnesota!
Minnesota
boxing fans will be treated to two pro boxing shows this weekend.
MinnesotaBoxing.com will be in Hinckley, MN tonight and Superior,
WI tomorrow to bring you coverage of both shows. Also, next week The
Rice Street Gym will be featuring their fighters at Mac Daddies Bar
in Somerset, WI so the action continues. Visit "Links" section
to the right and check out the forums for results as they happen.
Full report and photos to follow. 6-6-08
Weights
From Hinckley, MN
Weigh-in results
for tonights boxing card at the Grand Casino in Hinckley, MN.
Fight 1, 4 rounds
HARLEY KILFIAN 185 vs. MARTY LINDQUIST 194 ½
Fight 2, 4 rounds
JAKE BETZ 239 vs. QUINCY MINER 204
Fight 3, 4 rounds
VAN GOODMAN 249 vs. NICHOLAS CHASING BEAR 211
Fight 4, 6 rounds
ALLEN LITZAU 128 vs. MARIO GALAN 129 ½ (last
minute replacement)
Fight 5, 6 rounds
PHIL WILLIAMS 173 vs. MARCUS UPSHAW 169
Fight 6, 8 rounds
ANTHONY BONSANTE 166 vs. TED MULLER 164 ½
Goodman
Returns Tomorrow Night
Minneapolis
heavyweight Van Goodman (2-1, 1KO) will box at the Grand Casino
in Hinckley, MN tomorrow night.
For his last fight, Goodman was set to face Boris Shishporenok in
Rochester last April. Moments before the fighters were to be introduced,
it was announced that Goodman was not allowed to compete by the
medical staff.
Goodman took the time to talk about what happened that night, his
bout tomorrow night and much more...
6-5-08
Friday
Night Boxing Preview
Anthony "The
Bullet" Bonsante and Allen Litzau will headline at the Grand
Casino in Hinckley, MN this Friday. Also, Phil "The Drill"
Williams tests himself against a fellow power punching prospect from
Florida. Marty Lindquist returns to battle Harley Kilfian. Heavyweights
Van Goodman and Jake Betz will be in action in seperate bouts. Minnesota
journalist Brett Mauren Previews the entire card...
6-5-08
Laase
"Playing For Keeps" Saturday
19
year old RJ Laase will be in action this Saturday, June 7th as pro
boxing returns to Superior, WI. Laase is (2-0) as a pro and has quickly
established a name for himself around the boxing circles in his hometown
of Duluth,MN...
6-4-08
Results
From Canada UPDATE
Antwan
Robertson improved to (4-0) last weekend knocking out Tim Watts
in round two. Robertson says he boxed and moved in the first round
but opened up in round two.
"I knew I had him after landing a nice left hook then a straight
right hand in the second round. I knew he was hurt after that."
Watts rose from that shot but was dropped shortly after with another
right that ended the fight.
In other action Chris Holt and John McLean exchanged heavy artilarary
for 6 rounds before the judges scored their fight a draw possibly
setting up a third fight?
Patrick Cape lost a hard fought 4 rd unanimous decision to speedy
Canadian Sebastien Hamel
6-3-08
Locals Fight in Canada this Saturday
By Jesse Kelley
Three Minnesotan's will be boxing in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Friday night. Chris Holt will battle Canadian John McLean in a scheduled
six round bout however Holt says he doesn't plan on letting it go
that long.
"I have been training hard, I am in great shape" said
Holt. "I stopped McLean in his pro debut a few years back and
I plan on doing the same thing again this time"
Accompanying Holt on the journey north of the border will be superfly
weight Antwan Robertson and 21 year old Patrick Cape
Cape (4-1) of Little Canada, MN faces experienced southpaw Sebastien
Hamel (7-13).
In his last bout, Cape made a name for himself by stopping brawler
Jesse Barbot in 4 rds. "I had a lot of respect for Barbot going
in to that fight" said Cape. "I knocked him down but he
kept getting up, he showed his toughness. I am a little nervous
going into this fight with Hamel because he is experienced but I
will give 110% and see what happens.
"Lil Superman" Antwan Robertson (3-0) will move up two
weight classes to battle Tim Watts (0-1). Robertson says he doesn't
know much about Watts but plans to put his boxing skills on full
display. 5-29-08
"Playing
For Keeps" Press Conference Coverage
Boxing
Returns to Superior, WI on Saturday, June 7th. A press conference
was held in Duluth, MN where MN fighters and promotor were on hand
to talk about the upcoming boxing show.
Duluth based writer Laura Zink was present to highlight the event.
To read fighter quotes and more
5-29-08
Injury
Sidelines Johnson
Jr.
middleweight Antonio Johnson hurt his shoulder while sparring in preparation
for his June 5th ring return in California and will be sidelined.
Johnson was preparing for what would have been the toughest test of
his career against wiry veteran Ricardo Cortes (22-2-1, 15 KO's).
"I was looking forward to helping put MN on the map with this
fight" said Johnson via telephone interview. I have been
training with a hurt shoulder for over a week and we decided its
just not a fight I can take with an injury.
Cortes was slated to face Jose Celaya but after Celaya dropped off
Johnson stepped in to take the fight.
" I was supposed to fight in a 4 rounder on the card but when
the chance presented itself I wanted the fight with Cortes. I felt
style wise it was a good fight for me."
Johnson will visit a doctor tomorrow to get his shoulder analyzed
before making future plans but says that he would still like to face
Cortes or another tough opponent following this disappointing turn
of events. 5-26-08
Vanda
Dominates Rumbolz
By Laura Zink - Photos By Jesse Kelley
Matt
Vanda (pictured above right) works the body of Bruce Rumbolz
Sat. night in St.Paul
"The Pride of the East Side" Matt Vanda dominated Bruce
Rumbolz over eight rounds Saturday night at the National Guard Armory
in Saint Paul, MN. Vanda fought in spurts, hurting Rumbolz on several
occasions with body and head shot flurries. Rumbolz was durable but
offered little offence in return...
5-18-08
Truax
Set To Face Crayton By
Jesse Kelley
Golden
Caleb Truax will face experienced world traveler James Crayton tonight
at the St. Paul Armory. Most would think a veteran of close to 60
fights might be too much for an up and coming prospect, but don't
tell that to Truax.
"This is a fight my management was planning for two or three
fights down the road" said Truax. "I had six opponents
fall out on me for this fight so we said let's just get Crayton
now. I am excited about fighting Crayton because he is a good boxer.
Most of the guys I have fought so far have been brawlers. I will
finally get a chance to use my boxing skills to beat a boxer."
Truax is coming off of two grueling fights with Jefferey Osborne.
Truax won a hard fought four round decision in their first meeting
and dominated Osborne in the second.
"The first fight was a little tougher because everybody was
telling me how tough of a fighter he was. I sat back and boxed with
him more and some fans thought it was a boring fight. The second
time out I went right after him. I hit him harder then Iv'e ever
hit anyone in that fight. He looked like he was out of there a few
times but he kept coming. If I had a few more seconds I think I
would have had him out of there in the last round."
Truax vs Crayton and the rest of the bouts tonight can be seen live
by 5-17-08
Weights
From Saint Paul
Check
out http://www.myfoxwebcasts.com/ Tomorrow Night for Live fight coverage
starting at 7pm
Matt Vanda (37-6) 163 - Bruce Rumbolz (21-16) 166
Rumbolz first weighed 168 after arriving late. He returned
later weighing 166, one pound over the catch weight of 165. Vanda
gave Rumbolz the pound for $100 Caleb Truax (5-0) 168
- James Crayton (34-25) 167.5
Cory Rodriguez (2-0) 147 - Raphael Magdaleno (1-5) 146
Bobby Kliewer (7-4) 167.5 - Ray Walker (1-4) 171 ~MMA Bouts~ Jimmy Gomez (4-0) 191
- Joe Rekow 181
An enraged Gomez claimed Rekow had been calling him all week taunting
The East Saint Paul fighter. Gomez searched, but Rekow could be found
knowhere for comment. Marcus Levesseur (13-1)
160 - John Case (4-1) 159.7
Bryant Clark (3-2) 154 - Rich Taylor (5-1) 155
Other Notes: Featherweight Brad Patraw's opponent Vlad Ustimchuk
jr was injured while sparring last week. A replacement opponent could
not be found in time. 5-16-08
Vanda
Headlines Boxing/MMA Card Saturday
Matt
"The Predator" Vanda returns to his roots on Saturday night
as he faces Illinois tough guy Bruce "The Rage" Rumboltz
(21-16, 15 KO's) at The Armory in St. Paul. Vanda made the Armory
his second home in the early 2000's, packing East Saint Paul fans
wall to wall to see his fights.
"I'm looking forward to kicking the sh-- out of this guy. I'm
going to come right after this dude and make him handle The Predator"...
5-16-08
Butler
Prepares For Chambers
Heavyweight
Raphael Butler left training camp in Colorado last Friday to head
to California where he will spend the next two weeks preparing for
his upcoming battle with Eddie Chambers on June 20th. Butler is currently
sparring with future hall of famer James Toney to prepare for the
slickster Chambers. Butler, now rated #12 by the IBF has also been
getting pointers from former heavyweight champ Lamon Brewster. Full
interview with Butler to come shortly...5-12-08
2008
National Golden Gloves Results
Minnesota's
top amateurs battled last week in Michigan at the 2008 National Golden
Gloves tournament. Jamal James and Michael Faulk advanced the furthest,
making it to the semi-finals before losing decisions. Congrats to
all MN fighters. For complete results visit www.goldengloves.com/results.
5-10-08
Walters
Climbs WBC Rankings
JungleBoy
Zach Walters has climbed to number 17 in the WBC's World rankings.
Walters, who has two bouts scheduled in the coming months told MinnesotaBoxing.com
that he will remain focussed on Aaron Norwood (25-9-2 13 KO's) despite
the good news. Walters faces Norwood in the main event in Superior,
WI on June 7th.
"Training for this fight has been good and will continue to get
more intense as the fight approaches" said Walters. "This
is an important fight because I know every opponent I face at this
level will bring skills and a solid game." 5-8-08
Upcoming
Show Updates
Saint Paul fighters Bobby Kliewer (7-4, 4KO's) and Brad Patraw (3-0,
3KO's) have been added to the boxing/mma show at the St. Paul Armory
on May 17th. Patraw will face Johnnie Battle Jr. (3-0, 3KO's) from
Michigan. No opponent yet for Kliewer.
Anthony "The Bullet" Bonsante (30-9, 17 KO's) will
now be headlining in Hinckley, MN on June 6th. It looks like Bonsante
will be facing Carl Daniels (50-12, 32KO's). The bout will be at 165
pounds. Daniels stopped Fred Moore and lost to Zach Walters in his
two previous outings against Minnesotan's.
JungleBoy Zach Walters (22-2 17 KO's) will now be facing Aaron
Norwood (25-9-2 13KO's) in the main event in Superior, WI on June
7th. Walters is then scheduled to headline in Tower, MN on August
28th if things go as planned.
More details on these cards can be found by visiting the Schedule.
5-1-08
Little
LionHearted Passes
Aleena
Gabriella Moreno, daughter of Minnesota boxer "LionHearted"
Jose Leo Moreno passed away last Thursday. Aleena showed incredible
heart throuthout her four year battle with brain cancer. The brave
eleven year old was said to be an inspiration to many. Our prayers
go out the to Moreno family.
4-29-08
Kost
Losses Decision To Camacho
Kenny Kost (14-4,
6 KO's) lost
a unanimous decision to Hector Camacho Jr. (45-3-1, 25 KO's)
Saturday night
in Mexico. After a good first round, the next two made for an unexpected
start as he was put down in the second and took a knee in the third
from a body shot.
"The plan was to go to Camacho's body early and take him into
the later rounds" said Kost. "It took me a few rounds
to recover and get back on track though, especially from the body
shot."
Kost did battle back but also learned early that any body shots
that he threw were only going to hit Camacho's projector as they
were pulled up to his breasts.
Kost showed his toughness and The PPV broadcast announcers gave
Kost credit for continuing to look to trade with Camacho. Camacho
showed good speed at times despite his recent ring activity.
Chants for Kost could be heard from the crowd late and they began
to cheer for the underdog from Minnesotan as he tried to press Camacho.
Kost started to find his rhythm in the seventh and eighth rounds
however confusion ensued after what turned out to be the final round
of the fight.
"I could tell Camacho was getting tired (in the eighth). I
thought I had two more rounds to try to wear him out but I guess
they decided to change the number of rounds without telling us"
said Kost. "The contract said 10 rounds, the bout sheets said
10, so we were given no reason to think it was only 8 rounds. I
would have tried to take him out if I knew that would be it. In
the end Camacho walked away with a unanimous decision by scores
of 78-74, 79-71, 79-71. Kost suffered no serious injury's and says
that he hopes to be back in the ring as soon as possible. 4-28-08
Butler
Stops Tisdale, Abell Shocked by Greeley
Heavyweight Raphael Butler (31-4, 24 KO's) secured a showdown with
Eddie Chambers last night as he stopped Otis Tisdale (25-20-1, 15
KO's) in Rochester, MN. A left-right-left combo to the head stunned
Tisdale and referee Mark Nelson jumped in to stop the bout at 1:48
of the fourth round.
In a shocker, spoiler Andrew Greeley (14-20-2, 8 KO's) stopped Joey
"Minnesota Ice" Abell (20-2, 19 KO's) in round four of the
co-featured bout.
In other action, Jake Betz (2-2) stopped Rayvon Wilson (0-2) at 2:08
of round three.
The bout between Heavyweights Van Goodman (2-1, 2ko's) and "Boris"
Yevgeniy Shishporenok (4-0, 4ko's) was cancelled when Goodman's blood
pressure was said to be over 200 and he was not allowed to fight by
the medical staff.
4-27-08
Kost
Drops Decision To Camacho
Kenny
Kost lost an eight round decision to Hector Camacho Jr. tonight in
Mexico. More to come shortly 4-26-08
Travis
Walker Off Rochester Show
Travis
"The Freight Train" Walker (27-1-1, 21 KO's) was reportedly
involved in a vehicle accident and will no longer be fighting this
Saturday night in Rochester, MN. The vehicle he was in blew a tire
and rolled several times however Walker is said to be ok. Walker was
scheduled to face Earl Ladson (13-18, 7ko's) of North Carolina. A
replacement bout is in the works.
Tickets for the Rochester show are still available. General admission
tickets are available from Mickey's Irish Saloon, 1605 Civic Center
Drive or by calling 507-280-1923 after 1:00 p.m. Ringside tickets
are available from Promotor Dan O'Connor at 507-269-6928. 4-24-08
Kost
Gets Macho With Camacho Jr.
"KO"
Kenny Kost (14-3, 6 KO's) revealed moments ago that he will be facing
Hector Camacho Jr. (44-3-1, 25 KO's) in Mexico this Saturday night
on Top Ranks
Pay Per View card in Queretaro, Mexico. Kost says that the fight
was offered to him last week on short notice although he has been
in the gym training since his win over Jorge Gonzalez on March 28th
in Saint Paul. The
ten round bout will be a supporting bout to Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
(33-0-1 26 KOs) vs Giuseppe Loriga (24-0-1 6 KOs).
Kost says that if he beats Camacho, he will most likely get a shot
at Chavez Jr.
Kost vs Camacho Jr. will be at a weight of
163 pounds. However, keep an eye on Camacho's weight as he
has weighed in an average of almost 8 pounds over his last four
opponents.
If you are unable to order the fight through PPV, The Stadium in
White Bear Lake will be showing the fight live.
4-21-08
Boxing/MMA
on May 17th
Boxing
Returns to the St. Paul Armory on May 17th. Boxing will be Matt Vanda
37-6, 21 KO's, Caleb Truax 5-0, 3 KO's, Cory Rodriguez 3-0, 3 KO's,
Jon Schmidt 4-1, 3 KO's, Willshaun Boxley 3-0, 2 KO's.
MMA fighters will include Marcus Levesseur (11-2) and Jimmy "The
Outlaw" Gomez (10-3). For more info
4-15-08
April
26th Rochester Update 2
It
appears the heavyweight bout between Mnpls's Van Goodman (2-1, 2ko's)
and "Boris" Yevgeniy Shishporenok (4-0, 4ko's) is back on
in Rochester, MN April 26th.
Travis Walker (now rated #9 by WBO) has been added to the card.
He will face Earl Ladson (13-18, 7ko's).
Andrew Greeley (13-20, 7 ko's) has signed to face Joey Abell
(20-1, 19 ko's) in a featured heavyweight bout.
UPDATE: Raphael Butler
will face Otis Tisdale as was previously reported. Butler is then
scheduled to meet Eddie Chambers on Showtime. I just recieved confirmation
that the date is now set on June 20th if Butler gets by Tisdale. 4-15-08
Live
Results From Walker, MN
"Hoggman"
John Sargent (28-5, 17ko's) stopped Canadian Ritchie Goosehead (7-21,
3ko's) by way of 5th round knockout in the main event at the Northern
Lights Casino in Walker, MN. Sargent was said to look light on his
feet and sharp as he picked Goosehead apart.
Chris "The Chameleon","Cowboy", "Lightning
Bolt", "The Hammer", "The Incredible" Holt
(14-9, 9ko's) knocked out Tony Ault (10-23-2, 8ko's) in round four.
Jake Betz (1-2, 1ko) stopped Dion Sgro (1-2, 0ko's) in the second
round of a heavyweight bout.
Patrick Cape (4-0, 1ko's) made a statement by knocking out tough
brawler Jesse Barbot (4-3, 3ko's) with seconds to go in the fourth
round. Cape wobbled Barbot in the first and dropped him in the second.
Knowing he was down on the cards, Barbot charged across the ring
at the end of the fourth attempting to decapitate Cape. However,
Cape timed a left hook perfectly putting Barbot out cold.
Tyler Gould (5-2, 5ko's) scored a 3rd round knockout over
Mike Davis(0-3). Davis rocked Gould early but Gould had his way
in round three.
Nick Whiting (0-8-1) and Ben Lane (4-1-1, 4ko's) fought a
give and take war which ended in a draw. Each fighter was up on
the cards 39-37 while the third judge saw it even 38-38. Word is
the rematch between the two has already been agreed upon.
John Hoffman (11-20, 3ko's) returned to the win column scoring
a unanimous 4 round decision over Daniel Schlienz (6-13, 3ko's)
4-12-08
Last
Stand For Sargent - Part 2
Heavyweight
John Sargent (27-5, 16 ko's) will resurrect his boxing career tonight
at the Northern Lights Casino in Walker, MN. The 44 year old fighter
will return to the ring after more then a three year absence, facing
Ritchie Goosehead in the shows headliner.
In this second part of the two part story, Sargent recalls his biggest
professional fights...
4-12-08
Walters,
Kolle To Headline
Zach
Walters and Andy Kolle will test themselves against former world title
challengers in Superior WI on June 7th. Walters
(22-2, 17 ko's) takes on Rubin Williams (29-4, 16 ko's) in a 10rd
lt. heavyweight bout. Williams has faced big names in his last 3 fights
(Andre Ward, Allen Green, Antwon Echols).
Kolle (16-1, 12 KO'S) will face former Contender star Jonathan Reid
(34-8, 19 ko's) in his first 10 rounder.
Much more to come shortly. 4-11-08
Abell
Stretches Wheeler
Joey
Abell moved his record to (20-1, 19 ko's) by sending Maurice Wheeler
(10-12) crashing through the ropes unconscious in round number two
tonight in Philadelphia. After a slow first round, Abell let his bombs
go in the second. A strong jab backed Wheeler to the ropes where Abell
tagged him with a barrage of punches sending his opponent crashing
half way out of the ring where the fight was stopped. Abell said afterwards
that this was the only time he didn't feel sorry for knocking an opponent
out. Wheeler talked a lot of trash at the weigh-ins last night but
was not so vocal moments ago after waking up on the canvas. Look for
Abell to be back in action on April 26th in Rochester, MN 4-12-08
Last
Stand For Sargent - Part 1
By Jesse Kelley
Heavyweight
John Sargent (27-5, 16 ko's) will resurrect his boxing career on April
12th at the Northern Lights Casino in Walker, MN. The 44 year old
fighter will return to the ring after more then a three year absence,
facing Ritchie Goosehead in the shows headliner.
In this first part of the two part story, Sargent recalls his days
growing up in a small northern Minnesota village and his days as an
amateur boxer...
4-9-08
Vanda
Drops Decision to Demers
Matt
"The Predator" Vanda (37-6) dropped a hard fought 12 round
decision to IBF Middleweight champ Sebastien Demers (23-1) moments
ago in Montreal, Quebec. The size and reach of the Canadian made it
tough for Vanda to consistently land with his punches, forcing the
Saint Paul fighter to throw mostly single shots. Vanda did have his
moments, particularly landing the over hand right with success but
Demers opened up with his best work after Vanda would do his, halting
Vanda's rallies with big flurry's and combinations. Demers attacked
Vanda's body early and often and continued to do so through out the
bout. Both fighters showed good conditioning and toughness in the
end. Judges had the fight scored a shut out (120-108) although MinnesotaBoxing.com
was a little kinder to Vanda, giving him the third and 10th rounds.
4-5-08
Kost
Wins By DQ in Thriller By Jesse Kelley - Photos Rich
Peterson
Kenny Kost (14-3, 6 ko's) of White Bear Lake, MN won by disqualification
over Jorge Alberto Gonzalez (5-3) of Chicago, IL Saturday night at
the Myth Nightclub in Maplewood, MN. Gonzalez's mouth piece came out
four times in the final two rounds and referee Bobby Brunette disqualified
Gonzales later in the sixth and final round for excessively losing
the piece. The unfortunate ending came as both fighters had thrown
all boxing out the window and took turns trading power shots...
3-29-08
Results
From Somerset, WI By Jesse Kelley
Pro boxing returned to Mac Daddies Bar in Somerset, WI on Friday night.
The 6 bout fight card was cut to 4 when opponents failed to show up.
The card was saved however as promotor Johnny Johnson entertained
fans on the mic and the fighters entertained the crowd by giving it
their all. In the nights main event, Bobby Kliewer outworked last
minute sub John Turner Below are the results...
3-29-08
Kost
Prepared For Gonzalez By Jesse Kelley
Kenny
Kost (13-3, 6 ko's) will headline the boxing portion of this Saturdays
boxing/mma fight card at the Myth Nightclub in Maplewood, MN. Kost
who has been staying more active in the ring as of late, will face
25 year old Puerto Rican Jorge Alberto Gonzalez (5-2, 0 ko's).
With the fight only days away, MinnesotaBoxing.com caught up to Kost
at the WBL boxing gym during a workout to discuss the upcoming fight
and also his thoughts on whether he thinks a fight with Minnesota's
other top Middleweights will happen in the future...
3-27-08
Rodriguez
Set To Make MN Debut
By Jesse Kelley
Welterweight
Corey Rodriguez will be fighting in his home state for the first time
as a professional this Saturday night when Seconds Out Promotions
brings a Boxing/MMA fight card to the Myth Nightclub in Maplewood,
MN.
Rodriguez, who is currently 2-0 as a pro will face rugged brawler
Cheyenne Zeigler...
3-26-08
Boxley
Ready To Entertain Fans By
Jesse Kelley
26
year old Wilshaun Boxley has been turning heads at boxing events for
years. Considered to be one of the the most skilled fighters in the
country as an amateur, (3 Upper Midwest championships and most recently
winning the 2007 USA four state tournament championship) Boxley has
now begun his quest as a professional boxer. Boxley dreams of making
a name for himself like many other fighters, but above all else, the
confident featherweight says he just wants to entertain boxing fans
that come to see him put on a show.
After exciting fans with a third round stoppage of Reymundo Hernandez
in his pro debut, Boxley traveled to Chicago to face durable Mexican
brawler Barbaro Zepeda last February where he produced what most felt
(excluding one local judge) was a lopsided boxing lesson over his
experience opponent...
3-19-08
Litzau
Shows Toughness in Loss
Photo
Credit: Jan Sanders/Goossen Tutor Jason Litzau came up short
in his bid last Friday night for the IBF title against Robert Guerrero.
Litzau looked hesitant to open up early on and Guerrero took full
advantage, landing heavy body shots and bloodying the nose of Litzau
which had already taken a lot out of the Saint Paul fighter. Litzau
rallied in the middle rounds but was fighting purely on heart at this
point because of the early punishment. Litzau went for broke late
but was dropped hard during an exchange. He bravely rose to his feet
but was unable to beat the count a second time moments later and Guerrero
kept his crown with an eighth round ko. For a complete report and
photos
3-5-08
Litzau
Ready to Bring Title Home
3 days and counting for the Saint Paul slugger...
By Ray Kilgore:
Jason Litzau goes from an easygoing Bill Bixby to an evil Incredible
Hulk within a matter of seconds in the ring. His before- your-eyes"
metamorphos is titillating for the average fan, but a migraine for
his die hard followers.
This Friday
on ShoBox The Next Generation, Litzau, 23-1- (19 KOs), faces
Robert Guerrero, 21-1-1 (14 KOs) for Guerreros IBF title.
But unlike most challengers, Litzaus stiffest feat is how
to control his emotions so that he can give himself the best chance
of seizing the crown...
2-26-08
Akondaye
"Calm Before the Storm" Fountain
By Jesse
Kelley: Not too long ago, women's boxing seemed to be on it's
way to securing a spot in the world of boxing. With names like
Christy Martin, Lucia Riker and Mia St. John frequently being
featured on tv boxing cards along with the skills they possessed,
the sport of women's boxing was beginning to be taken serious
around the world.
Recently though, time has caught up with the elite names and the
mention of women's boxing is being heard less and less in the
fistic headlines.
The door for new stars to bring the sport out of it's slump is
open and Minnesotan Akondaye Fountain wants to be part of the
solution...
2-26-08
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2008
FIGHT SCHEDULE
PRO
BOXING
AM BOXING
MMA
July
24th Shakopee, MN
Canterbury Park
Aug.
1st Anthony Bonsante vs Adonis Stevenson - Canada
TV: ESPN2
Aug
7th Shakopee, MN
Canterbury Park
Aug.
9th UFC Seek and Destroy
Target Center, Mnpls - MMA
August
15th Somerset, WI
Mac Daddies Bar
Rice Street Gym Presents
Aug
21st Shakopee, MN
Canterbury Park
August
28th Tower, Minnesota
Featuring Zach Walters
August
29th Hinckley, MN
Grand Casino
Seconds Out Promotions
*Sept.
St. Paul, MN
National Guard Armory
Seconds Out Boxing
Sept
5th Joey Abell vs Al Cole
Sweden
Sept.
13th Grand Forks ND
Max Fights 5
Sept
20th Treasure Island Casino
Featuring Tony Bonsante & Matt Vanda
*Not
confirmed as official yet
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