Sweeney’s Irish Farewell
Monday May 18th, 2009
by Jonny Stapleton
Michael Sweeney will bid farewell to Ireland with a fight in his home county this weekend before he pursues the American Dream and makes his Banner Promotions debut in Laredo Texas on June 19.
After fighting on the Dolphil Promotions show in Castlebar this Saturday night the teak tough Ballinrobe man will develop his career in the States, and according to his manager, Tommy Egan the next time he returns to fight in Ireland it will be as a star. Read more »
Martin Rogan Robbed in Bizarro-World
Saturday May 16th, 2009
By Padraig Hoare
We’ve seen it all now. Boxing finally entered the realm of Bizarro-World in Belfast tonight.
On a glorious occasion that should have secured Martin Rogan’s place among the sporting immortals on the isle of Ireland, instead we were treated to a refereeing performance straight from the Jerry Seinfeld Bizarro-World playbook. Rogan lost his Commonwealth heavyweight title on a cuts stoppage, despite having his opponent all but knocked out 30 seconds earlier. It had all the hallmarks of a dubious hometown decision, except it was the hometown fighter on the receiving end. Read more »
Sexton TKO8 Rogan…Updated Results From Ireland:”Sexton Was Out On His Feet & They Stopped Rogan On A Cut”
As Reported by Irish Paddy Cronan, sitting ringside - OnThEGRiND BoXiNG Ireland
Sexton TKO8 Rogan. In a heavyweight bout scheduled for 12 for Rogan’s Commonwealth (British Empire) Heavyweight Title, Sam Sexton TKO8 Martin Rogan. According to Irish Paddy Cronan covering the fight live, Rogan had Sexton out on his feet and at one point was seen to be questioning the referee’s decision to allow the bout to continue. A short time later the ref called a halt to the action for a cut that Rogan had sustained earlier.
In the words of Paddy, “Sexton was out on his feet and they stopped Rogan on a cut…!!!”
Of note is the fact that Sexton was a 5 to 1 underdog. More to follow…
Jennings TKO4 Thompson. In a welterweight fight schedule for 6 Michael Jennings TKO4 Willie Thopmson.
DeGale TKO1 Kubin. In a super middleweight bout scheduled for 4 James DeGale TKO1 Jindrich Kubin.
Saunders TKO2 Gabel. In a super middleweight match scheduled for 4 Billy Joe Saunders TKO2 Ronny Gabel.
Gavin TKO3 Frarema. In a light welterweight bout scheduled for 4 Frankie Gavin, wearing Irish colors TKO3 Mourad Frarema.
Sinclair TKO3 Coyle. In a light welterweight battle scheduled for 10 Neil Sinclair made quick work of Henry Coyle.
Rogan, Dunne & Froch…Heart, Desire & The Overwhelming Will to Win
Tuesday, May 12th 2009
By Alex McIntyre
Carl Froch, Martin Rogan and Bernard Dunne. Three big Underdogs who upset the odds in big fights this year, and why? They all have something that can’t be taught. Heart and Desire. When things are going south and it looks like the the end of the line, the Warrior spirit and sheer will to win are an amazing intangible to have on your side. Read more »
James Moore Interview…Bring On Manny Pacquiao
Tuesday May 12th, 2009
by Jesse Rican
After having the pleasure of witnessing James Moore fight up close and personal, I was privileged enough to have a one on one interview with him. It was my pleasure as James turned out to be quite a funny and charismatic character.
Moore looked happy after his victory, which was a little harder than most expected. I asked James, “How would you evaluate tonight’s performance?” Read more »
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OtG Sidebar Spotlight: Sky Boxing Video Report…Experts Ponder Ricky Hatton’s Future
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Thursday Night LIVE: OnThEGRiND BoXiNG RaDIo feat. Floyd Mayweather Sr.
(347)843-4293 Call-in Live. OnThEGRiND BoXiNG RaDIo is LIVE Thursday May 7th at 8pm et/5pm pt (1am gmt Friday) with another genre defining broadcast. Joining the OtG Team will be the world’s most outspoken boxing trainer Floyd “Joy” Mayweather Sr. There is a lot to talk about with Floyd at the conclusion of boxing’s event of the year. Of course the team will get Floyd’s thoughts on the comeback of his P4P offspring, and the state of Ricky Hatton’s career.
The Team will also be previewing the Dawson-Tarver II match up scheduled for this weekend in Las Vegas.
In addition, Irish Paddy Cronan talks to Olympic Bronze Medalist Darren Sutherland OnThEGRiND tonight!
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R.I.P. Jermain Taylor & Ricky Hatton…The Last Days of Two Very Talented Boxers
Thursday May 7th, 2009
by Jesse Rican
After beating Bernard Hopkins twice (on paper) many believed Jermain Taylor was boxing’s next force to be reckoned with. In facing Winky Wright in a fight which many believed was too close to call, Jermain became an even more well known and recognizable figure, not only to boxing fans but to everyone.
Jermain Taylor was a vicious fighter, however after his ALMOST destruction of recent OnThEGRiND BoXiNG RaDIo guest Kelly Pavlik, Jermain lost his heart. In response to my question to Kelly about whether he thought he would survive the second round assault he fell victim to during his career defining bout with Jermain Taylor, he replied “Very good question (unlike OnThEGRiND BoXiNG’s BigTime Tim aka Silent Bob).” He went on to say Read more »
Katsidis Eyes Bout With Undecided Ricky Hatton
Wednesday May 6th, 2009
by Suge Green
Ricky Hatton is still milling over the future of his career, and rightfully so. It hasn’t even been a week since his brutal stoppage loss to P4P King Manny Pacquiao, yet everyday another story surfaces stating that he still doesn’t know what he is going to do. We still don’t know what Hatton intends to do, and we assume he doesn’t either so at OnThEGRiND BoXiNG we are going to show that we can go a single day without asking him or his team what they plan on doing. Let’s instead look at another fighter who’s been knocking on Hatton’s door.
The other fighter who’s future is somewhat uncertain in the aftermath of Pacquiao-Hatton, is Australian star Michael Katsidis. Brendon Smith the trainer of Katsidis, told reporter Adrian Warren that he had been in talks with Hatton’s team prior to last weekend’s super fight. Read more »
Storm Center Warning: “Irish Lightning” Heading East…Unbeaten Dean Byrne fighting May 15th in Yonkers
May 4th, 2009
Los Angeles
Fresh off of his impressive victory last Friday night in Las Vegas, unbeaten light welterweight sensation Dean “Irish Lightning” Byrne is heading East to fight in New York for the first time May 15 against an opponent to be determined on the O’Shea Brothers Boxing-promoted card in Yonkers.
Crumlin-native Byrne, 24, floored Mexican southpaw Jose Reynoso (10-3, 1 KO) three times in the first four-rounds en route to an entertaining 8-round win by decision at South Point Hotel Casino to keep his perfect pro record intact (11-0, 4 KOs).
Byrne, trained by the great Freddie Roach, has found a home at the famed Wild Card Boxing Gym in Los Angeles, where Dean has benefited from sparring with Manny Pacquiao, Amir Khan and Juan Marquez. A veteran of more than 200 amateur fights, Byrne was an Irish National champion who turned pro in Australia, capturing the New South Wales State belt in only his fourth pro fight, and adding the Australian crown one fighter later in a 10-round bout. On his way from Australia to relocate in Boston, Dean stopped in Los Angeles and trained at Wild Card, where Roach took an instant shine to his now protégé.
Post-Fight Pacquiao-Hatton…Manny, Freddie & Sugar Shane
Manny looking and feeling great after the fight in this interview. Sugar Shane calls out Pacquiao…Freddie Roach: “Floyd could have waited one day for Pacquiao but he signed to fight Marquez, I think he is scared.”
The Ladies Still Love Freddie Roach. Well done Team Pacquiao.
OtG 365: 24/7 Watch…Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton
Saturday May 2nd, 2009
by Jesse Rican
For the final installment of OtG 365: 24/7 Watch, we will focus our attention on Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton. With an amazing record of 45-1, Hatton has proven himself to be one of the worlds best boxers. He started his amazing career with a 43-0 win streak, which included victories such as his 4th Round body shot KO of Jose Luis Castillo.
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Hot N.E. prospect Danny O’Connor Ready for 6, heading to 135
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With six pro fights under his belt since turning pro last September for Seminole Warriors Boxing, unbeaten prospect Danny O’Connor is now ready to move up to 6-round bouts and preparing to go down to the lightweight division.
2004 U.S. Olympic Team alternate O’Connor (6-0, 2 KOs) is coming off an impressive win by 4-round decision against 22-fight veteran Travis Hartman (9-12-1, 7 KOs) last Saturday night on the Froch-Taylor undercard on Showtime at MGM Grand Foxwoods in Ledyard, Connecticut. Read more »
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Floyd Mayweather Sr.: “What Can I Really Do To A Roach But Step On It ?”
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Marcos Maidana stuns Victor Ortiz with TKOBout is called in the sixth round as bloodied Oxnard fighter loses interim WBA junior-welterweight title. Victor Ortiz walked into the news conference with a swollen left eye, a cut above his right eye and a large bag of ice.
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Victor Ortiz fills void left by Oscar De La HoyaOrtiz is headlining an HBO-televised main event Saturday at Staples Center against Argentina's Marcos Rene Maidana for the interim World Boxing Assn. junior-welterweight title. Into the void of boxing without Oscar De La Hoya steps Oxnard's Victor Ortiz.
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Filipovic insists he's ready for another UFC runThe former anti-terrorist policeman from Croatia will be fighting for the first time in more than a year on Saturday. Mirko Filipovic joined the UFC two years ago amid more hype and expectation than perhaps any fighter in mixed martial arts history -- and Cro Cop flopp […]
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