BOXING

BREAKING | Navarrete stops Elorde misery in 4th

Published

3 years ago

January 31, 2020

By Ponciano “John” Melo Jr.

LAS VEGAS, Nevada — It was a masterclass from the defending Mexican champion.
Juan Miguel Elorde, the grandson of Filipino boxing legend Gabriel “The Flash” Elorde, hit a rough patch on his way towards boxing glory under the renowned Elorde name.
This after Emanuel Navarrete put on a show on Mexican Independence Weekend, breezing through the Filipino en route to a 4th round TKO at the T-Mobile Arena, Sunday Manila time.
Navarrete retained his WBO super-bantamweight agains the Pinoy challenger after a sweeping right hand that finally put an end to the onslaught.
The Mexican champ moves up to 29-1 with 25 KOs after referee Russell Mora stopped the bout 26 seconds into the fourth round of a fight that acted as a swift precursor between the heavyweight clash between Tyson Fury and Otto Wallin.
It was never meant to last.
Elorde, who stood toe-to-toe with Navarrete in the first round, stalked his opponent and waited for his foe to commit a mistake, only before the Mexican hit his stride in the second round after a left uppercut and a series of combinations.
It only went to the deciding fourth, however, when Elorde was saved by the bell after a technical knockdown before the 3rd round, leaning on the ropes to keep him up.
“Im happy that I put on a great performance,” said Navarrete after the bout.
“Hopefully my opponent is okay. But I’m proud to win in my first Las Vegas show, and to do it during Mexican Independence. Viva MExico!” he added.
Asked about the referee stoppage, the Mexican says that it was the right thing to do, this amid the Elorde’s corner was reportedly heard saying to the referee that if the Filipino was hurt further, they’re stopping the fight.
But even after a valiant stand from the younger Elorde, actually tagging Navarrete with a right in opening seconds of the fourth, the Mexican was too strong, too good and too much for the 32-year-old Pinoy.
“Most importantly it was a good performance, the ref did a good choice. At the end of the day, I came away with the hardfought victory,” said Navarrete in Spanish.

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BOXING

Pacquiao to pay $5.1 m after losing Paradigm case

Published

2 weeks ago

May 14, 2023

PONCIANO

Pacquiao-Mayweather 2 officially in talks?

The US jury voted against Manny Pacquiao in his Paradigm Sports Management Civil Lawsuit.

Boxing’s only eight-division world champion has been ordered to pay $5.1 million for the damages and the advance money Paradigm Sports had given him.

The Management filed breach of contract against the Filipino icon in his deal two years ago.

Despite losing the case, Pacquiao is confident that the decision can still be shifted to his camp’s favor.

Conor McGregor who is also under the PSM tweeted that Pacquiao should not let it happen again.

‘Manny owes 8 in all. 5.1 he owes and then 2.1 in legal costs. Legal fees are heavy but that’s what we do. Heavy weight operations,’ the Irishman said on a now deleted separate tweet.

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BOXING

Ryan Garcia confident vs Gervonta Davis

Published

4 weeks ago

May 4, 2023

PONCIANO

Davis: Seven o eight rounds lang itatagal ni Garcia

It’s just a week away from the highly anticipated showdown inside the boxing ring, and Ryan Garcia is confident that he can surprise the champion, Gervonta Davis, and the entire boxing community.

Known for his lethal left hook, Garcia seems to have a new weapon up his sleeve, which he honed during his training camp and plans to showcase on April 22nd inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Despite putting on weight, Garcia still possesses his lightning-fast speed, and he claims that he is not intimidated by Davis.

“He’s nothing scary. He’s just a guy that’s trying his best to climb to the top as well, and we’re just meeting at a big event. That’s it.”

Considered the underdog in the fight, Garcia has the support of other boxers like Jermall Charlo, who even bet $10,000 on Garcia.

Boxing legend “Sugar” Shane Mosley is also rooting for Garcia, as well as Mario Barrios and boxing promoter Eddie Hearn.

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BOXING

Tank Davis Mimics Mike Tyson to defeat Ryan Garcia

Published

1 month ago

April 23, 2023

PONCIANO

Tank Davis Mimics Mike Tyson to defeat Ryan Garcia

After a devastating 7^th round KO, Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis fans saw a Mike Tyson blows Ryan Garcia with a twist in T Mobile Arena, April 22.

“Tank is very comfortable fighting taller people because when he fights he catapults himself, and pushes himself in the air, so it makes it very difficult to stop his attack cause it’s very awkward when you’re in the air, normally you have no power. But, the way which he catapults himself, it’s almost like a gun being fired. He flies right into you with every ounce of power.” Tyson said in an interview.

Meanwhile, a fan said “What the commentators didn’t mention is that this was a Mike Tyson style body blow which was generated from tank being in that crouched position, the upward motion generated much more from the legs and hips, plus being accurate and well timed, well played from tank.”

Davis got 58 total score from the judges while Garcia got 55. Tank Davis dominated Garcia in almost all rounds except round 1 and 6.

Boxing fans noticed the perfect timing and patience of Davis on the 7^th round as he landed a liver blow that led Ryan Garcia to kneel down with pain.

According to the Way of Martial Arts, just as a shot to the chest area can leave you without air for a while or a dangerous shot to the head could render you unconscious, a liver shot can be just as painful and just as dangerous.

It can be recalled that Tank Davis has been compared to Mike Tyson due to their common styles. Although, Mike rejects that similarity except with Tanks Police issues.

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