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Trainer Freddie Roach told UK publication The Telegraph that he's not too concerned with the danger Antonio Margarito brings to the table in the upcoming fight with Manny Pacquiao on November 13. The fight will happen at a catch-weight of 151-pounds. The weight and size of Margarito is the only worry. Even with the size advantage, Roach says Pacquiao will overwhelm Margarito.
At the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, former light heavyweight and cruiserweight champion Tomasz Adamek (42-1, 27 KOs) stepped in the ring with the biggest man in his entire career. The 6'2, 217-pound Adamek, had a few tough moments but managed to win a twelve round unanimous decision over the 6'7, 261-pound Michael Grant (46-4, 34 KOs). The scores were 117-111, 118-110 and 118-111.
Heavyweight Tomasz Adamek (42-1, 27 KOs) was able to outbox Michael Grant (46-4, 34 KOs) for the majority of their twelve round fight on Saturday at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. During the twelfth and final round, Grant was able to badly hurt Adamek. He couldn't finish him off as the time ran out on the clock. Adamek used his survival skills to work down the clock until the final bell.
Promoter Don King is still looking to sign Floyd Mayweather Jr. to a promotional contract. King has dreams of making the fight between Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao. If Mayweather signs the promotional contract, King gurantees to make him more money than he's ever made in his career. King and Mayweather have been spending a lot of time together in the last few weeks and plan to continue talking over the weekend.
During a recent appearance on BoxingScene.com's official audio show, Leave It In The Ring Radio, promoter Lou DiBella discussed Alfredo Angulo decision to turn down an offer of $750,000 dollars to move up in weight for an HBO televised fight with WBC middleweight champion Sergio Martinez.
During a recent appearance on BoxingScene.com's official audio show, Leave It In The Ring Radio, promoter Gary Shaw discussed HBO's failed attempt to make a tournament at 140-pounds. HBO approached several promoters with their idea, including Shaw, Don King and Golden Boy Promotions. Shaw was willing to insert WBO champion Tim Bradley intor the tournament, and King was willing to put in WBC/IBF champ Devon Alexander. Shaw says Golden Boy were not willing to put in WBA champ Amir Khan, Juan Manuel Marquez, Marcos Maidana and Victor Ortiz.
According to The Telegraph, WBA heavyweight champion David Haye is close to an agreement to defend his title against 2000 Olympic gold medal winner Audley Harrison, in Manchester, on November 13. The paper called it the one of the biggest all-British showdowns since then champion Lennox Lewis defeated Frank Bruno almost 17 years ago. It is believed that a deal will be reached, and announced within two weeks time. There are ongoing discussions to make the fight a pay-per-view event on Sky Sports. The fighters have been friends in the past and sparred in the gym.
At Nautica In The Flats in Cleveland, Ohio, heavyweight Nick Firtha (19-7-1, 8KOs) retained his NABA USA title and won the Ohio State title with a ten round majority decision over Mike Sheppard (15-11-1, 8KOs). The scores were 95-95, 97-93 and 97-93. There were several close rounds that could have went either way and Sheppard gave as good as he got with a strong right hand that Firtha in some spots. This was Firtha's first fight since June's two round TKO upset of once beaten Tony Grano.
WBA heavyweight champion David Haye has promised to reveal the details of what took place in his negotiations for a possible fight with one of the Klitschko brothers. Haye says he was in shape to fight in the month of September against either Wladimir or Vitali Klitschko. The negotiations did not pan out and now he plans to return in either October or November. Haye has promised to disclose the details in a few days.
Promoter Barry Hearn tells Sky Sports News that negotiations are moving forward to make an all British showdown between his fighter Audley Harrison and WBC heavyweight champion David Haye. Hearn's son Eddie is involved in the talks, that Hearn says are going well. The fight doersn't mean much in the United States. For British fans the fight is huge.