BOXING

One punch to turn it all around for Wilder versus Ortiz

Published

4 years ago

January 31, 2020

PONCIANO

By Ponciano “John” Melo Jr.

posted November 25, 2019 at 10:31 am

Manila Standard Digital

https://manilastandard.net/sports/sports-headlines/311504/one-punch-to-turn-it-all-around-for-wilder-versus-ortiz.html

LAS VEGAS, Nevada — It took just one pivotal punch to turn it all around for defending heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder.
The still unbeaten fighter had his back against the ropes the duration of the fight, right up until the 7th round where he landed a devastating right hand to drop Luis Ortiz and keep hold of his World Boxing Council title.
Wilder, 34, said prior to the match that Ortiz was his “most challenging” yet, and it did show as “King Kong” Ortiz dominated the champ for the first half of the bout at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
But a thundering punch from the “Bronze Boomer” sent Ortiz to the canvass for the first time in the fight — and for good.
\”I don\’t care about losing rounds because it is a 12-round fight,\” said Wilder. \”I wanted to time my punches and do the right thing.
\”I had to strategically move Ortiz. I had to time myself and calculate my punches. It was a war.\”
At the count of nine Ortiz was still on his knees, referee Kenny Baylesss waved his hands and it was all over.
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Before the knockout, the judges scored the fight 59-55, 59-55, 58-56 all in favor of the challenger.
Ortiz was boxing splendidly in the first half of the fight.
Coming out aggressive, he landed beautiful left hooks on Wilder forcing him to retreat but little did the challenger know Wilder was just waiting for the perfect time to unleash his signature right hand.
Wilder has now tied Muhammad Ali for 10th straight successive title defense while also protecting his unblemished record of 42 wins, 41 via knockout and one draw.
Ortiz, on the other hand, said he still could continue, saying he was good to go.
\”I was clear-headed. When the count was at seven I was still trying to get up. Maybe the count was quicker than I thought,\” he said.
After the match, Wilder once again told that another rematch with Tyson Fury is set to happen next year in February.
\”Next we have Tyson Fury, of course,\” he said.
\”Then, after that I want one champion, one face, one name,\” hinting a unification match with either the winner of Andy Ruiz and Anthony Joshua.

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Bombo Radyo

Tyson Fury’s Dad sets constraints on the AJ-Fury rematch.

Published

2 months ago

October 17, 2023

PONCIANO

Tyson Fury's Dad sets constraints on the AJ-Fury rematch

The “Gypsy King” Tyson Fury (33-0-1) is set to rematch with two-time former unified world heavyweight champ Anthony Joshua (26-3-0) next year but Fury’s dad pushes Joshua vs Wilder first.

Deontay Wilder, “The Bronze Bomber” (43-2-1), former WBC heavyweight champ, is the first American world heavyweight champ since 2007. He defended his title for 10 times.

But, Wilder lost to Fury twice after their trilogy last October 9, 2021 in an eleventh round KO.

John Fury blurted to The Daily Mail that many boxers are ducking Wilder because they are afraid of him. He added that only his son defeated Wilder twice yet he praised the latter’s power.

As of this writing, the said rematch is still unclear however, DAZN reported last September 23, 2023 that promoter Eddie Hearns got an venue offer to stage the fight next year.

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BOXING

Pacquiao’s alleged illegitimate son Eman Bacosa goes pro.

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2 months ago

October 12, 2023

PONCIANO

Pacquiao's alleged illegitimate son Eman Bacosa goes pro.

The 19 year old Emmanuel Joseph Bacosa, who is allegedly the son of Manny Pacquiao, fought Jommel Cudiamat in the “Blow by Blow” undercard event last September 23, 2023.

Cudiamat vs Bacosa resulted in a split draw however, as of today, boxing fans are getting hype with Eman’s physique as it resembles teenager Pacman.

Fans are comparing Eman to the legitimate sons of Manny who are having a comfortable life. They are expecting Jimuel Pacquiao “legit son” Pacquiao vs Eman “bastard son”.

Pacquaio promoted “blow by blow” which is coincidentally the start of his illegitimate son’s professional career.

MP Promotions produced Blow by Blow, a weekly sports television boxing program airing on One Sports channel.

As of this writing, Eman’s photos beside Pacquaio are spreading online.

Joanna Rose Bacosa is reportedly the mother of Eman.

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Bombo Radyo

Crawford no match to Canelo at 168 – GGG coach

Published

2 months ago

October 10, 2023

PONCIANO

Crawford no match to Canelo at 168 – GGG coach

Gennady Golovkin (GGG) former coach Abel Sanchez presumes that Terrence Crawford is no match to Mexican pound for pound king Canelo Alvarez at 168 lbs.

In an interview by Fight Hub TV last October 9, 2023, GGG coach said that Canelo vs Crawford is laughable.

Sanchez is a Mexican-American trainer and coach of Gennady Golovkin who is the real rival of Canelo.

Undefeated and undisputed welterweight champion Crawford (40 – 0) has defeated his rival Errol Spence jr. last July 29, 2023 but still not enough to win vs Canelo.

It can be recalled that both Crawford and Spence Jr. have been craving to fight the Mexican superstar but to no avail.

When asked if Crawford can win vs Canelo, Sanchez said: “He [Crawford] gets beat. So, in my opinion, that’s not a good fight.”

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