LUCIAN BUTE: le champion superbe imbattable

Lucian Bute TKO 3 Edison Miranda TIME: 1:20

The Bell Centre in Monteral Canada was packed with fight fans cheering for their victorious hero Lucian Bute. The power punching Edison Miranda was supposed to be a tough test but Bute made it look easy. The speed difference was apparent from the opening bell, and that gave Lucian a definite edge. His foot work was superb as well, and it frustrated Miranda. Bute was beating him to the punch in every exchange. He was just too fast, and skilled for the power punching brute from Columbia. This was supossed to be a Transformed Miranda because of his new training from Joe Goosen. Bute never gave him a chance to do anything new because he wasn't there to hit. I knew that Bute would win but I had no idea it would come to quick. In the third round Edison's frustration was apperent when he got hit and was trying to show Bute he was fine. He was not fine and because of a mix of his frustration, and Bute's precision counter-punching the fight was over in an instant. Miranda charged after Bute wildly and Lucian landed a perfect uppercut right on the button. That punch sent quickly sent Miranda to the canvas face first in a heap. Even though Miranda beat the count, referee Ernie Sharif called a halt to the bout. Don't worry it was the right decision, because he was out on his feet, and put no argument forward. The huge Canadian crowd was sent into a frenzy when the fight was deemed over. Bute has an awesome fan base in Canada and they will support him to the end. Max Kellerman said Bute remined him of Tommy Hearns. I thought that was a bit of a stretch but after the fight he said he has been watching a lot of tape of Hearns. Everyone is talking about the Super 6 Classic boxing tournament but Lucian is the real super one. I definitely think Bute is the best 168 pound fighter in the division right now. Who ever wins the tournnament will have to face the great Bute if they want to call them self the best in the super middleweight division.

HE'S BACK! EDISON MIRANDA WINS BY 1ST ROUND KO

It did not take long for Edison"s power to show up against Francisco Sierra last night. After a great right hand at 2:16 of the first round the fight was over and they were crowning Miranda the new WBO NABO champion. Apparently Joe Goossen's training has kicked in and is having a positive effect on Pantera and we can see why he has such high praises for his new trainer. When you have devistating power and a great story like Edison it is almost impossible not to get big fights, so expect to see him on the big stage very soon. This win is big for Edison and he has many possible options ahead of him in the near future. He has stated that he wants a third fight with Arthur Abraham and what a better way to get that then jumping in the Super Six tournament if Jermain Taylor jumps out. What ever the case may be Miranda has a bright future and will have big fights soon enough, I just can't wait to watch.

Nick Thomas deathwish72@gmail.com

Exclusive: Edison "Pantera" Miranda Talks Title Fight and More!

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We had the chance to catch up with standout Middleweight contender Edison "Pantera" Miranda before his fight tonight against Francisco Sierra for the NABO Interim Super Middleweight Title.  Pantera talks to us about his new trainer, who he would like to face should he beat Sierra, and more.

Jay: I wanted to start out by thanking you for doing the interview Edison.

Miranda: No problem, thank you.

Jay:  How did the Nickname "Pantera" come about?


Miranda: My managers actually gave me that name when I started fighting professionally. It is an animal that is very precise in it's attacks and that is why they chose that name.

Jay: Do you think your hard work as a youth coming up in the streets makes you a better Boxer and the person that you are today?

Miranda: That was a gift that God gave me, so I'm going to fight as long as I can and as far as I can to reach my goals.

Jay: You are fighting for the NABO title today, are you excited to show the boxing world another highlight reel knockout? Is that the plan going into this fight?

Miranda: Whatever happens happens.  I'm going forward with what Joe Goosen has taught me in the gym, and if the knockout comes, it comes.  I'm just going to go in there and do my work.

Jay: What has Jay Goosen taught you, and has it changed your style at all?

Miranda: I feel more comfortable throwing my punches, and I'm more precise with them. Overall I feel confident with everything that I've been doing with Joe. I'm very comfortable with Joe. Before I started working with Joe I was just coming forward and forward, and just attacking with no plan. No that I am working with Joe I have a plan on how to throw punches more comfortably and more relaxed. I'm not as wild as I used to be before.

Jay: I know you're not looking past your opponent tonight, but who would you like to fight next should you win?

Miranda: If I could get the opportunity to fight him again, I would love to fight Arthur Abraham. In my mind I won the first fight, he beat me the second time, so I feel as though we're 1-1.  Now that I am in tip-top shape I would fight better than I did before.

Jay: Speaking of Abraham, do you have him coming out on top in the Super Six tournament that is going on right now?

Miranda: In my opinion the two fighters that could win the Super Six are Andre Ward and Arthur Abraham.

Jay: Where do you see yourself in the next year?

Miranda:  This is only the fourth month that I have been training with Joe Goosen, but in a year or so I feel I will be a much much better fighter than I was before. I'm learning a lot of new things with Joe, that is something I never had before.

Jay: Going back to the Arthur Abraham fight, the second one, what exactly happened with his brother in the corner?

Miranda: I don't understand what really went on there, That is on him. i don't worry about what happens outside of the ring, I only worry about what is going on inside of it. Arthur's brother may have been hurt because of something, maybe he was upset that I broke his brother's jaw in the first fight.

Jay:  Do you have a message for your fans?

Miranda: I want the fans to know that everything I do is for them, and I try to make them happy every time.

Jay: God bless and good luck on your fight tonight.

Miranda: Thank you very much.