The Official Boxing Thread

[MR.CJ]

https://twitter.com/BoxingLegion/status/708389057085251588

 

[Vader_F_Kennedy]

War povetkin

 

[JLacey]

https://twitter.com/BoxingLegion/status/708389057085251588

I'm putting money on Povetkin

 

[JLacey]

If wilder don't knock him out he not keeping his belt

 

[Mastery]

https://twitter.com/BoxingLegion/status/708389057085251588

I'm putting money on Povetkin

@JLacey

Put $200 on it? I got Wilder.

 

[MR.CJ]

https://twitter.com/mabramson13/status/708401965378760705

 

[MR.CJ]

https://twitter.com/mabramson13/status/708403257924849665

 

[stringer bell]

http://www.boxingscene.com/provodnikovs-promoter-explains-decision-go-showtime--102280

Provodnikov's Promoter Explains Decision To Go Showtime

By Steve Kim

A full slate of fights was announced this afternoon by Showtime, and one of them includes a fighter who had previously been a consistent presence on the rival network, HBO - Ruslan Provodnikov.

"We made a deal with Showtime, 'Championship Boxing', June the 11th at the (International) Boxing Hall-of-Fame weekend at the Turning Stone Casino against John Molina," said Artie Pelullo, the head of Banner Promotoins which represents Provodnikov.

There had been reports of 'the Siberian Rocky' facing Terence Crawford on HBO in the summer. Pelullo explained to BoxingScene.com:

"Bob (Arum) and I were supposed to talk today and I did call him a few minutes ago before the release went out to explain to him that we were going in another direction and he understood that he said he'd find somebody else for Crawford and I wished him good luck."

For Provodnikov, this move represents a certain type of opportunity moving forward. When asked what the big picture was with Showtime, Pelullo stated:

"Right now the picture is John Molina and then they got some great fights for Ruslan at Showtime. They've got (Adrien) Broner, they've got (Danny) Garcia, they've got (Floyd Mayweather). I mean all kinds of things can open up at 140-147 pounds that with Ruslan's style and Garcia's style and Broner's style, you're talking about great fights.

"We believe that this move is the pinnacle for Ruslan's career. There are a lot of major fights that can be made at Showtime for him."

HBO, simply didn't show enough interest in the opinion of Pelullo.

"HBO really didn't have anything for Ruslan and this was the right move at the right time of his career,"he stated."There was really nothing on the table for Ruslan and the only thing we were discussing - which was very vague -but at the end of the day with their budgetary constraints we probably weren't going to make the Crawford fight because it's not the right move for Ruslan's csareer. At Showtime, like I said, there's a Broner fight, a Garcia fight, the (Lamont) Peterson fight and maybe one day there's a Mayweather fight.

"There's a lot of things in play at Showtime because they're all in the right weight class for Provodnikov. It's great TV and Stephen Espinoza has been working with us and trying to figure out to get Ruslan on the network for a long time. It's been a work-in-progress that took over 15 months and we're really happy to be on Showtime and we're very happy Showtime believes in Ruslan the way they do."

And Pelullo, credited one of his chief lieutenant, Matt Rowland, for making this a reality.

"He was very instrumental in making this deal happen with Showtime because we went to several meetings over the last 15 months and Matt had good insight in what direction we should be going in and how we should proceed. So I just want to give credit where it's due."

 

[JLacey]

https://twitter.com/BoxingLegion/status/708389057085251588

I'm putting money on Povetkin

@JLacey

Put $200 on it? I got Wilder.

Imma get back to you on that. I gotta see the odds first

 

[Elzo69Renaissance]

https://twitter.com/BoxingLegion/status/708389057085251588

I'm putting money on Povetkin

@JLacey

Put $200 on it? I got Wilder.

Imma get back to you on that. I gotta see the odds first

What?

 

[international]

I feel for Crawford, but at the same time glad that Arum ain´t getting his way, just hope Crawford get some sense and sign with Haymon

 

[Mastery]

https://twitter.com/BoxingLegion/status/708389057085251588

I'm putting money on Povetkin

@JLacey

Put $200 on it? I got Wilder.

Imma get back to you on that. I gotta see the odds first

Ok, let me know.

 

[buttuh_b]

War Wilder. Fuck y'all rooting for Russians

 

[JLacey]

https://twitter.com/BoxingLegion/status/708389057085251588

I'm putting money on Povetkin

@JLacey

Put $200 on it? I got Wilder.

Imma get back to you on that. I gotta see the odds first

What?

?

 

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http://www.boxingscene.com/dibella-aims-get-avtandil-khurtsidze-world-title-shot--102289

DiBella Aims To Get Avtandil Khurtsidze a World Title Shot

New York, NY - The last two years have been somewhat of a roller coaster ride for Avtandil Khurtsidze. A native of Kutaisi, Georgia, Khurtsidze moved to Brooklyn at the beginning of 2014 to resume his promising boxing career that had been put on hold for two and a half years following his December 2011 win over Ossie Duran for the vacant WBC Silver middleweight championship. Khurtsidze signed with DiBella Entertainment and got his career back on track in July of that year. Over the next 13 months, Khurtsidze scored four consecutive knockout victories, as he awaited a shot against one of the top names in the 160lb. division.

Finally, it looked as though Khurtsidze would get his long awaited opportunity, having received an offer to face Hassan N'Dam in a rematch to take place in France last November for the #2 spot in the IBF rankings. N'Dam was the last fighter to defeat Khurtsidze when the Frenchman won a highly disputed majority decision over him for the interim WBA middleweight championship in October of 2010. However, the day that Khurtsidze was scheduled to fly to France was the same day that the tragic terrorist attacks occurred in Paris, and the bout was subsequently cancelled.

Frustrated, but not deterred, Khurtsidze stayed in the gym, preparing and waiting for his next opportunity. That opportunity came last Friday, when Khurtsidze, on just over two weeks notice, took a bout against highly regarded and undefeated prospect Antoine Douglas, as part of a special edition of the ShoBox series on SHOWTIME. The bout was supposed to be a showcase for Douglas, who was rated as high as #3 in the WBO as well as #6 in the WBA and #11 in the IBF, and who many boxing insiders felt was a fight or two away from challenging for a piece of the middleweight crown.

The moment that the bell sounded, Khurtsidze, who emulates Mike Tyson in style, stormed out of his corner and charged right at the young up-and-coming star. It was apparent from the opening round that Douglas was going to have his hands full. What ensued over the next nine-plus rounds was a brutal beating handed out by Khurtsidze, who dropped Douglas twice, once in the third and again in the seventh, on his way to scoring a 10th-round stoppage. Khurtsidze, now 32-2-2 (21 KOs), looked like a man possessed, throwing over 800 power punches, an absolutely astonishing number, according to CompuBox.

So what is next for Khurtsidze?

"I would like another fight with one of the top guys in the division, and then I believe I deserve a world title shot," said Khurtsidze, who is ranked #9 in the WBC, #12 in the IBF and will jump into the WBO ratings now that he has the WBO International title.

"Khurtsidze's performance against Douglas was remarkable," said Lou DiBella, President of DiBella Entertainment. "Against the odds and in the face of his doubters, Khurtsidze mauled Douglas each round, stalking and pressuring him throughout like his idol Mike Tyson used to do. I am so proud of him and thrilled that he is now receiving the recognition that I've known he's deserved. I will do all I can to bring him the best opportunities to face the elite fighters in the middleweight division as well as to once again challenge for a world title."

Lou DiBella certainly has had success promoting fighters in the middleweight division. He promoted former undisputed middleweight champion Jermain Taylor from the beginning of his career and was the man who took a seemingly old and unknown Argentinian Sergio Martinez and transformed him into one of the most memorable 160lb. champions in decades.

DiBella is heavily invested in the middleweight division and his loaded stable of fighters features some of the biggest names and most promising young talent in all of boxing.

Middleweights promoted by DiBella Entertainment include former world champion Andy Lee, recent world title challenger Sergio Mora, former three-time middleweight world title challenger Matthew Macklin, WBO #6 contender Artur Akavov, Ukrainian amateur standouts and now red-hot prospects Sergey Derevyanchenko and Ievgen Khytrov as well as undefeated up-and-comers Steve Rolls and Alantez Fox.

"Lou believed in me when my career was in doubt," said Khurtsidze. "I knew that he was the guy who could and would resurrect my career. Lou is the best, and I know that he will get me the opportunity to win a world title."

Triple G needs fight White Tyson.. Since he isn't scared of anybody and wants challengers here's one.. And I'm sure he will accept the challenge too...

 

[Vader_F_Kennedy]

War Wilder. Fuck y'all rooting for Russians

I just feel povetkin has the skills to pull it off ...plus the is wilders first big rest imo

 

[buttuh_b]

War Wilder. Fuck y'all rooting for Russians

I just feel povetkin has the skills to pull it off ...plus the is wilders first big rest imo

No I'm not saying I don't think Povetkin can win. It's an even fight to me. But why y'all rooting against Wilder?

 

[Vader_F_Kennedy]

War Wilder. Fuck y'all rooting for Russians

I just feel povetkin has the skills to pull it off ...plus the is wilders first big rest imo

No I'm not saying I don't think Povetkin can win. It's an even fight to me. But why y'all rooting against Wilder?

I was born in Russia

 

[nycest_1]

Wtf has boxing become smh

Floyds legacy, it sucks but works out in the long run to make the fighters more money

niggas be blaming Floyd for everything, every fight, every full contact sport got Floyd name in they mouth, but answer me this, when did Floyd pull some fuck shit like this, make up some injury, OR claim injury and try his harder to stall or back up of a fight that he signed on to fight??? when??? NEVER!

If anything, Floyd hardly talks about his injuries or does so when pushed by the media and that is AFTER A FIGHT..smh, some yall need to stop with the bullshit already

Lol my nigga I didn't blame him lol I said it's his legacy, people around here Co aider it a good thing. Hence why I said have patience it will pay off in the long run

 

[nycest_1]

Wtf has boxing become smh

Floyds legacy, it sucks but works out in the long run to make the fighters more money

niggas be blaming Floyd for everything, every fight, every full contact sport got Floyd name in they mouth, but answer me this, when did Floyd pull some fuck shit like this, make up some injury, OR claim injury and try his harder to stall or back up of a fight that he signed on to fight??? when??? NEVER!

If anything, Floyd hardly talks about his injuries or does so when pushed by the media and that is AFTER A FIGHT..smh, some yall need to stop with the bullshit already

Bruh that dude hates Floyd with a passion. It's well documented in this thread over the years lol Don't engage.

@international

You so full of shit. I don't hate floyd, I'm indifferent to him. And Secondly you are one of the biggest riders of haymon and floyd in here so you shouldn't be bitching about the way things are. This is their master plan and direction of the sport. I personally said it's a matter of having patience and can lead to some things down the road. You dick riders took that as hate? Lol