THE NIGERIAN IS STILL A NIGHTMARE

Samuel Peter TKO 2 Nagy Aguilera TIME: 2:24

The trouble started for Aguilera when he signed to fight this Nigerian beast, and that was evident from the bell. Peter landed a nice crisp right hand that sent Aguilera down in a heap in the second round. The end came only when Referee Laurence Cole Stepped in to stop any further damage from Peter. Peter swarmed the hurt fighter as to not let him off the hook, remember this is the hurt business. The end came quickly after the knock down when Referee Laurence Cole Stepped in to stop any further damage from Peter. I'm sure he didn't know what happened to him because he looked real dazed, and tipsy, when it was over. I'm sure the people at Top Rank were ecstatic after Peters dominant win. Since loosing 2 consecutive fights to Vitali Klitschko, and Eddie Chambers, Sam Peter has won 4 straight fights by knockout. Yes, they have been against inferior competition but he has kept busy, and that is important. It only took Peter a combined 11 rounds to dispatch, the 4 men he faced. Peter has limited boxing ability, and the further he climbs up the heavyweight ladder he will continue to have problems. The one true gift he has is raw knockout power, and that is great to have as a heavyweight. When I first saw the Nigerian, he kind of reminded me of a rawer version of Ike Ibeabuchi. Ibeabuchi would have for sure been the heavyweight champion if he wouldn't have went to prison. There is nothing worse then wasted talent, I guess that is what makes me sick with Sam Peter. This is a sport you can't start late in and unfortunately it is probably a little too late for the Nigerian. I think that Peter should have gotten a better trainer in his corner, that could have truly taught him how to box a little better. He should have got with a trainer that has a track record of making fighters better, and taking heavyweights to the top. Power can only take you so far in the sport of boxing, he has to truly learn the "sweet science" in order to reign as a true champion. Last nights fight with Nagy Aguilera was an IBF Title Eliminator bout. The man who owns that title is Wladimir Klitschko, who has already beat Peter before. On top of that Klitschko's boxing calender is filled up for the foreseeable future with, Eddie Chambers, Alexander Povetkin, and possibly David Haye. Peter will be 3RD or possibly 4TH in line after the fighters mentioned before. He has said "Povetkin or Klitschko, I'm ready," Peter said. "Povetkin has been the mandatory forever. He and Klitschko need to fight or he needs to get out of my way." If Peter wants a rematch, and title shot against the man who beat him he must stay busy. If he can keep winning he will take care of his end of the business, and make himself a mandatory challenger. Right now he is not even ranked in the Ring's heavyweight top 10, but with a little work he can be. I wouldn't even pick him to beat any of the champions other then Haye, but I would give him a punchers chance. He definitely has a hell of a puncher's chance, probably more so then anyone in the heavyweight division.

WEEKEND BOXING RESULTS

Edwin Valero TKO 6 Hector Velazquez Time 3:00

As always Valero had too much power for his opponent and it earned him another win. Valero is now 26-0, 26 KOs and still has that 100% KO rating and has successfully defended his WBC lightweight title. Hector proved to be a cagey veteran and caused a cuts on the bridge of Valero's nose and over his left eye. Hector was taking too many power shots and would not make it out of his corner for the seventh round. Hopefully the cuts Edwin suffered wont interfere with his February 6Th mandatory title defense against the fast rising Antonio DeMarco on Showtime.


Kelly Pavlik TKO 5 Miguel Espino Time 1:44

Miguel Espino was no Paul Williams and that was proved last night when the fight was stopped in the 5TH. There was no surprise that Pavlik was going to win by KO in his hometown of Youngstown OH. Probably the biggest surprise was the attendance of 3,409 in the 7,000 capacity arena. Even his hometown wouldn't come out to see Kelly fight, maybe it was the economy or maybe it is the fact he backed out of a big fight. Even in hard times and when Tommy Hearns was way past his prime I can remember seeing Detroiters pack venues. I couldn't imagine people not coming out to see Marvin Hagler or any other Middleweight champ in their home town. Then again Hearns and Hagler never ducked anyone and their fans appreciated that. Whats next for the middleweight champ? Hopefully he steps up to fight better fighters and doesn't pull out of those fights.



Humberto Soto W 12 Jesus Chavez unanimous decision 100-87, 100-87, 100-87

Usually when you have two tough fighters that have that Mexican pressure style the one with the better boxing skill will win. Soto took it to Chavez hoping he would wilt and fold under the pressure, but Chavez was there all night. Even though Soto won by unanimous decision Chavez put up a great fight and showed great will and determination. In the first round Chavez was sent down to the canvas in a flash knock down by Soto. The punch landed on the top of Chavez's head and put him down, he got up quick. Chavez lost points in the 5TH and the 8TH rounds for being too rough and low blows adding to the unanimous decision win for Soto. It seemed that Chavez's relentless style and will was getting to Soto because he seemed to begin to tire quite early. There were many moments in this fight that they were trading punches with each other. Soto was getting the better of the exchanges most of the time. Soto landing off of the ropes and Chavez tyring to make it an inside war made the fight entertaining. Chavez seemed hurt or buzzed at least a couple of times in the fight. It was the best fight on the card and I am looking forward to seeing Soto again either at super featherweight or at lightweight again. There are a ton of great match ups at lightweight for Soto including Katsidis, Funeka, or the winner of the Valero, DeMarco fight. It doesn't matter who he is matched up against at lightweight it is guaranteed to be an entertaining fight and I will be watching.


Sam Peter TKO 4 Gabe Brown Time 2:58

Sam Peter seemed to be frustrated with Gabe browns antics in the ring but the crowd did not. Brown amused the crowd by sticking out his chin and taking about 4 punches from the Nigerian. That is not the smartest move because Peter has so much punching power, but when your record is 18-12-4 I guess it does not matter. I don't see Sam Peter as a serious contender and I don't think he has anything but a punchers chance against the top of the division.



OTHER QUICK RESULTS

Vanes Martirosyan TKO 3 Willie Lee Time 2:13
Jr. Middleweight 154 lbs NABF title, WBO, NABO Jr. Middleweight titles

Miguel Garcia KO 3 Yogli Herrera
Featherweight 126 lbs

Zaurbek Baysangurov TKO5 Frank Shabani Time 3:00
Jr. Middleweight 154 lbs WBA Intercontinental Jr. Middleweight title

Johnriel Casimero KO 11 Cesar Canchilla Time 1:40
Jr. Flyweight 108 lbs WBO Jr. Flyweight title

Juan Carlos Reveco KO 3 Ronald Barrera
Jr. Flyweight 108 lbs Interim WBA Jr. Flyweight title

Hozumi Hasegawa TKO 4 Alvaro Perez Time 2:38
Bantamweight118 lbs WBC Bantamweight title

Daigo Nakahiro W 10 Ryo Akaho Majority Decision
Jr Bantamweight 115 lbs Japanese Jr. Bantamweight title

Miguel Beltran Jr. W 10 Miguel Roman Split decision 97-92, 97-92, 94-95
Featherweight 126 lbs

Pawel Kolodziej TKO 6 Rob Calloway Time 3:00
Cruiserweight 200lbs IBC Cruiserweight title



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Weekend Fights

Juan Baby Bull Diaz's undefeated reign came to an end at the hands of Nate Campbell. Diaz's corner was not prepared for the cut over Juan's left eye which ultimately had diaz on the defense for the second half of the fight. Campbell came out banging and earned the decision win over Juan. In Campbell we have a shit talking, showboat as a champion instead of a classy young man like Diaz. This news no doubt had the parasite that is Don King with a hard on in the ring, as this was Diaz's last fight on his contract with King.

Samuel Peter TKO'd Oleg Maskeav in 6 to win the WBC heavyweight title. The knockout has been something that has been eluded in many of the heavyweight contests of late, so a decisive victory by someone was needed.

David Haye stopped Enzo Macirinelli in only two rounds to to win the WBC, WBA and WBO cruiser weight titles. Haye stopped Enzo in impressive fashion and now looks to take on the Heavyweight division.

Shamrock gets rocked in London. Ken Shamrock was TKO'd by Cage Rage resident journeyman in Robert "Buzz" Berry. Shamrock looked slow and much smaller than Berry, and had no offense. Berry landed a few shots, stuffed a takedown before Ken hit the floor.