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The weights are in for tomorrow's doubleheader at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago. Paulie Malignaggi and Juan Diaz appeared to have no problems making the catch-weight of 139-pounds for their anticipated rematch. Malignaggi stepped on the scales and came in at 138.6, and Diaz came in at 138.4.
At the Newport Leisuire Centre in Newport, Wales, Lee Haskins (20-2, 10KOs) picked up the Commonwealth super flyweight title, adding it to the British crown around his waist, by winning a twelve round decision over Don Broadhurst (11-2, 3KOs). The scores were 117-113, 116-113 and 116-113.
At the Wembley Indoor Arena in Johannesburg, South Africa, welterweight Jan Zaveck (28-1, 16KOs) shocked the entire crowd by dominating and knocking out Isaac Hlatshwayo (29-2, 10KOs) in three rounds to capture the IBF welterweight title.
Rancho Mirage,Ca - The weights are in for tomorrow night's doubleheader from California. Undefeated WBO junior welterweight champion Timothy Bradley was in his usual shredded form, coming in at two-pounds under the limit, 138-pounds. Undefeated challenger Lamont Peterson was also in great shape, coming in at 139-pounds. The card takes place at the Agua Caliente Casino Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage.
WBA heavyweight champion David Haye has trashed Saturday's title fight between WBC champ Vitali Klitschko and challenger kevin Johnson. He said the fight is such a mismatch that it's not even worth watching. He doesn't think Johnson is a threat in any shape or form to the champion.
Junior welterweight Jose Miguel Cotto (29-1-1, 20KOs), the brother of the former two division champion, returns to action on December 19 on the next Boxeo Boricua event in Caguas, Puerto Rico. The card will be promoted by Miguel Cotto Promotions and H2 Entertainment.
Ricky Hatton is currently in Australia on four day visit to attend a charity boxing show at the University of New South Wales' Roundhouse, promote his Cardio Boxer equipment and visit former rival Kostya Tszyu. He told local media that he wants to fight either Juan Manuel Marquez or Oscar De La Hoya in his final ring outing.
The Staples Center in Los Angeles, California is going all-out to snatch the Manny Pacquiao vs Floyd Mayweather Jr. bout, scheduled for March 13. According to the Los Angeles Times, AEG - the company that runs Staples Center, has made a guaranteed $20 million offer to grab the fight away from Las Vegas and the MGM Grand.
It appears Dallas' new Cowboys stadium, which seats 100,000 screaming fans, is no longer in the running to host the March 13 super-fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr.
WBC super middleweight champion Carl Froch has given his side of the feud with WBA 140-pound champion Amir Khan. During a few interviews with BoxingScene.com, Khan lashed out at Froch over some of his negative comments. He said Froch was jealous of him. Froch is giving his side of the events.