In a Fight of the Year candidate, Juan Manuel Marquez stopped Juan Diaz in a fight that once again prove that boxing is much very alive. Marquez displayed his fighting prowess also proved why he is considered one of the best in the sport.
Juan Diaz looks like he's winning the battle of will during the early rounds, pressuring Marquez all throughout. But Marquez showed why he's a great fighter, he found his rhythmn by the middle rounds, stepped on the gas on the old but reliable car, and never looked back.
Marquez, a master technical boxer, countered the young relentless pace of Diaz with uppercuts and hooks, with punch after punch of top-notch boxing skills, until Diaz by the 9th round succumb to the onslaught twice, his body couldn't take no more, the referee all but seen enough.
Ricky Hatton vs Manny Pacquiao Darts Game Manchester England Promo. Ricky Hatton succeeded the 1st round versus Manny Pacquiao , whom he defeats after playing darts 501, at Ricky's local bar.
The house public The Rovers Return, of the soap opera fiction at Coronation Street has been organized as a place, but inexpicably shifted at the final moment. Hatton won the advantage by being victorious in 15 darts, ending with a double 2nd.
The rules are in favor of Hatton, as Pacquiao is great familiarity is with a game of darts called "cricket", which is an all-round the Board kind game. This is all round fun, however, with Pacquiao and Hatton receiving a football shirt of Manchester City at the closing .
And the winner of Marquez vs Diaz fight is... Who will win this lightweight match? Marquez vs Diaz winner predictions is buzzing along, as boxing pundits and the sweet science fans has been giving their opinion on what will be the outcome of the The Supremacy bout. Marquez is favored in this fight with betting odds coming in at 2 to 1. Marquez vs Diaz Update:Marquez Wins - 9th Rounds TKO
Here are some of the most common reasons why Marquez might win:
Fight Winner Results: Marquez Wins
1. He's a veteran who fought better opponent.
2. He's a master technical boxer.
Marquez will aim for his triple world lightweight title should he win against Juan Diaz at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas on Saturday night. Juan Diaz aims for the WBA/WBO and IBO lightweight title. Undercard WBA featherweight king Chris John will defend his title for the 11th against Rocky Juarez.
Marquez vs Diaz Winner Results Update: Juan Manuel Marquez is now 100% focused and ready for the match against Juan Diaz. Not only is he ready, but Marquez appears to be focused going into weigh-in for the Saturday fight against the younger Juan Diaz.
Photo: Ring Magazine World Lightweight Champion Juan Manuel Marquez , Golden Boy Promotions Partner and Two Division World Champion Bernard Hopkins and Former Three-Time and current IBO World Lightweight Champion Juan Diaz pose on February 26, 2009 in Houston, Texas at the press conference for Marquez and Diaz' February 28, 2009 world championship fight at Toyota Center in Houston which will be televised live on HBO's World Championship Boxing.
Marquez vs Diaz Greatest Hits is a HBO special. This is a prelude to Juan Manuel Marquez vs Juan Diaz fight that will air this upcoming weekend. Marquez vs Diaz Update:Marquez Wins - 9th Rounds TKO
Sat. Feb. 28, 2009 will feature Juan Manuel Marquez vs Juan Diaz at Toyota Center, Houston, Texas, 10pm CST. There is an interesting undercard as Chris John and Rocky Juarez battle it out.
Marquez, of Mexico is among boxing's top pound for pound and has been famously defeated Pacquiao twice. This is bound to be another good fight as a lightweight comeback fight for Juan Diaz after the defeat that suffered from the hands of Nate Campbell. The battle of two of the best lightweights in boxing.
Juan Manuel Marquez Greatest Hits
http://www.youtube.com/user/HBO#p/u/4/rEdz-RV9Esc
Juan Diaz Greatest Hits
http://www.youtube.com/user/HBO#p/u/0/XnolnMJZqws
Miguel Cotto wins over Michael Jennings - At the start of the fight, the Cotto crowd in Madison Square Garden booed the British national anthem, which is reminiscent of Ricky Hatton vs Floyd Mayweather fight, but in reverse. The booing crowd is perhaps of the Puerto Rican population which has sizable demographics in New York. The betting lines is 13 to 1 in favor of Cotto. Update: Miguel Cotto wins over Michael Jennings
The Cotto vs Jennings Bout is a wipe out, with Cotto winning all the rounds. Cotto is like a bull that keeps coming forward targeting Jennings body all throughout. Jennings did try to break through Cotto, but most of his punches are ineffectual against Cotto's defense and offense.
Over and over, Cotto sent Jennings back with body shots. By the 4th round, Jennings finally succumb, Cotto knocking him down twice. He survived the round with a nose bleed, but in the next round, Cotto trapped him the corner, and knocked him down once again. The referee counted up to 10, as Jennings barely was able to beat the count. The referee then decide to stop the fight.
Miguel Cotto TKO-5. Cotto is the new WBO welterweight titleholder.
And the winner of Cotto Jennings fight is... Who will win this comeback match? Cotto Jennings winner predictions is buzzing along, as boxing pundits and the sweet science fans has been giving their opinion on what will be the outcome of the Cotto's comeback bout. Cotto is heavily favored in this fight with odds as high as 8 to 1. Update: Miguel Cotto wins over Michael Jennings
Here are some of the most common reasons why Cotto might win:
Fight Winner Results: Cotto Wins
1. Cotto is in his prime.
2. Jennings has less than 50% KO in his resume.
3. Cotto fought the better opponents.
4. Jennings is there to make Cotto look good.
Michael Jennings was greeted by his British contigient with chants similar those of Ricky Hatton fans. Jennings was smiling the whole time because he knows that this is biggest fight yet. Miguel Cotto, walked in with his headphone, dancing to the rhythm as the East fans cheered for him.
"I didn't know a lot about Michael Jennings, but now I'm prepared for anything he can bring to me," Cotto said. "It's going to be a tough fight. He'll be coming with all his heart from England and looking for the championship belt."
"He's a classical kind of boxer. He's like Luca Branco, Oktay Urkal, very technical, very similar."
"This is the right moment to prove to everybody how I am the real welterweight champion. I'm going to put on my best performance in the ring, and I know that the people are going to like it."
Michael Jennings
"After I win this fight it will make all the sacrifices worthwhile because beating Cotto means I've made it into the big leagues," Jennings said.
Cotto vs Jennings is a title bout for the welterweight division, the Cotto vs Jennings Winner Results Update is expected to pit Cotto's body attack with Jenning's speed. Cotto's combinations of pressure will try to weaken Jennings body.
Cotto vs Jennings Update: It was the usual Cotto vs Jennings Press Conference for the fight with both Miguel Cotto and Michael Jennings speaking English to the press. Top Rank Bob Arum is the moderator of The Battle press conference in Madison Square Garden’s WaMu Theater in New York City. Bob's Top Rank hosted the final press conference for their “Two World Title Fights – One Night” Pay-Per-View event which will take place this Saturday, February 21. Update: Miguel Cotto wins over Michael Jennings
Madison Square Garden in New York City where Miguel Cotto vs Michael Jennings will fight for the vacant WBO Welterweight Title. WBC and WBO Middleweight Champion Kelly Pavlik vs Marco Antonio Rubio will face each other at Youngstown, Ohio.
Miguel Cotto: “We trained pretty good for the last two months and we’re ready for everything that Michael can bring. We’re going to do anything we have in our hands to come back to Puerto Rico with the title.”
Michael Jennings: “I want to say thank you to Bob Arum, Top Rank and the WBO for the opportunity for this fight; to come to America for the first time and fight in New York at Madison Square Garden the Mecca of Boxing where all the legends have fought, this is a dream come true for me. I’ve trained 100% and will show everyone a great fight on Saturday night.”
Press Video from Seconds Out Official Youtube Channel
Sat. Feb. 21, 2009 will feature Miguel Cotto vs. Michael Jennings at Madison Square Garden and Kelly Pavlik vs. Marco Antonio Rubio at the Chevrolet Centre in Youngstown, Ohio. Broadcast live on Pay-Per-View beginning at 9 pm ET/ 6 pm PT.
Cotto, of Puerto Rico is among boxing's top pound for pound and has been defeated only once. This is bound to be another good fight as a welterweight comeback fights for Miguel Cotto and Kelly Pavlik. The battle of two of the best welterweights in boxing.
Promo from Top Rank's Kristal Hart's Official Youtube Channel
