I'm not really hyped for a potential Pac/Mikey fight.
It's like repackaging Pac vs JMM
It's like repackaging Pac vs JMM
Essential The Official Boxing Random Thoughts Thread...All boxing heads ENTER.
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one fight ill be glad to miss..but then its not even on american TV yet and its taking place in america
Updated at 03:49 PM EDT, Tue May 9, 2017
Photos: Shannon Briggs, Fres Oquendo - Face To Face at Presser
Photos by Reynaldo "El Papi Chulo" Sanchez
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. - Two-time world heavyweight champion Shannon "The Cannon" Briggs and three-time title challenger Fres Oquendo will battle for the World Boxing Association (WBA) Heavyweight Championship in the main event of Backyard Brawl: Briggs vs. Oquendo taking place on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. Doors open at 6 p.m. with first fight at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now.
One of boxing's most popular and larger-than-life personalities who fights in its resurgent glamor division, Briggs' self-made brand and boxing acumen has helped him land several world title fights since 1998. On June 3, the 45-year-old Briggs will bring a five-fight knockout streak into the ring as he attempts to make history by matching the likes of two-time world heavyweight champion George Foreman. The oldest heavyweight champion ever, Foreman won his final heavyweight championship at the age of 45.
"Fighting for the WBA Heavyweight Championship against Fres Oquendo is a wonderful opportunity and true privilege," said Briggs. "Being able to fight at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, in front of my hometown fans and right in my backyard is extremely exciting. I'm working very hard right now with some great sparring partners that are pushing me to the limit. Fight night will be a long one for Fres Oquendo. I want to dedicate this fight to my children, my family, all of my fans and to all of the people around the world who have suffered from depression. I'm living proof that you can make it. Don't give up. LET'S GO CHAMP!"
Returning to the ring after a disputed defeat to Ruslan Chagaev in a 2014 title fight, Oquendo is co-promoted by future Hall of Famer Roy Jones Jr.'s Square Ring Promotions and Hitz Boxing as he looks to become the first heavyweight champion from Puerto Rico since John Ruiz in 2001.
"This will be a great fight between two veteran American fighters," said Oquendo. "I've fought in Miami five times, plus, I train at the historic 5th Street Gym in Miami Beach, so I'm very comfortable here. The trials and tribulations I've encountered for 30 years in this sport and 20 as a professional, are finally coming to fruition. They say third time is the charm, but the fourth is the holy grail and the most special. I'm dedicating this fight to Jaxon King, my friend's son who just passed away at five years of age. I'm also doing this for my mentor, Muhammad Ali. Winning his belt on the anniversary of his passing will be special. I'm going to borrow the belt for a bit and give it back when I'm done beating Shannon."
Less than 30 miles from the Miami Beach Convention Center that hosted the 1964 Fight of the Year between Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston, Briggs and Oquendo will look to ignite the passions of the rabid boxing fans in South Florida as they seek a piece of the championship crown and move closer to the ultimate goal of unifying the heavyweight division.
"We're extremely excited about bringing this WBA Heavyweight World Championship fight to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino," said Kris Lawrence, founder of The Heavyweight Factory. "We're really proud of Shannon Briggs, who has a chance to tie George Foreman's record and become a champion for a third time. It is truly amazing for a heavyweight like Shannon to have lasted and preserved himself for so long. He was champion in two different decades. First in 1997 and then 2006. Now in 2017, he has the chance to do it again. We hope to see everyone coming out and supporting Shannon Briggs the night of the fight, as he is the 'People's Champ.' LET'S GO CHAMP!"
Briggs has made South Florida his home and training camp for much of his career. He will be making his fourth start at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and his ninth in the state.
Representing the boxing hotbed of Brooklyn, Briggs (60-6-1, 53 KOs) seeks the third heavyweight world title in his long and eventful career. Briggs became a world champion in 2006 when he scored a 12th round stoppage of Siarhei Liakhovich. Briggs has faced the best heavyweights in the world and won the lineal heavyweight world title from George Foreman in 1997. He also defeated Ray Mercer in 2005, in addition to world title challenges of Lennox Lewis and Vitali Klitschko. He enters this fight as the winner of his last nine contests, including eight knockouts and a 12-round decision over Raphael Zumbano Love.
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Originally from Puerto Rico and fighting out of Chicago throughout his pro career, Oquendo (37-8, 24 KOs)looks to capitalize on his fourth opportunity and capture a world title. The slick-boxer has faced a slew of top heavyweights throughout his career, including narrow decision losses to Evander Holyfield and James Toney, plus title challenges of Chris Byrd and John Ruiz. The 44-year-old owns recent victories over Derric Rossy and Joey Abell in addition to triumphs over Clifford Etienne, David Izon and Javier Mora.
Briggs vs. Oquendo Fight Week promises to excite with week-long events that will lead up to this historic night. Among the boxing royalty invited to Fight Week and Fight Night are Evander Holyfield, Mike Tyson, Lennox Lewis, Roy Jones Jr, Michael Moorer, Riddikk Bowe and more.
Ticket prices are $75, $100, $150, $250 and $500; ringside seats are sold for $1,000; ringside tables with six seats are $5,500 and 10 seats are $11,000 (plus a $5 Facility Maintenance fee applies). All seats are reserved and available at all Ticketmaster outlets online at www.myhrl.com, www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone: 1-800-745-3000. Doors open one hour prior to show start time. *Additional fees may apply.
Julio Cesar Chavez rips son's effort, unwillingness to throw punches vs. Canelo
The Mexican legend provided a very blunt analysis of Saturday's pay-per-view bout
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- by Brian Campbell
- @BCampbellCBS
- moments ago • 1 min read
Mexican legend Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. didn't pull any punches when it came to analyzing his son's performance on Saturday against Canelo Alvarez. Putting it as simply as possible, Chavez explained his mindset, "
I am very disappointed."In their pay-per-view showdown from Las Vegas, Alvarez (49-1-1, 34 KOs) pitched a shutout on all three scorecards against a lifeless and uninterested Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (50-3-1, 32 KOs). Chavez's Hall of Fame father broke down the match Monday on ESPN Deportes, refusing to use the fact that Chavez Jr. was forced to cut down to the 164.5-pound catchweight as an excuse.
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No, no, no, no. Definitively no,
, but I think here Julio lacked that thing that his father had more than enough of.
"That "thing" in question was heart, and Chavez Sr. was most upset with his son for not once emptying the tank and attacking Alvarez while being willing to potentially go out on his sword.
"Yes, that's the truth. He was too much of a conformist
," Chavez Sr. said. "I was asking him to throw more punches. That if he lost ... that if he got knocked out that he gift me a f------ round!
That he gift me a f------ round throwing punches! I couldn't make him understand!
"Chavez Sr. went on to admit he would have respected his son more for getting knocked out by Alvarez than losing in such a passive manner.
"When you are in the ring and you feel that your body is not responding
, that you aren't doing any damage, you feel that the punches are hurting you, that you are weak, the only thing you try is to survive
," he said. "And that's what Julio did, he tried to survive and that Canelo didn't knock him out in an embarrassing way. That was Julio's fight. His body was not responding; he could not ask anymore of his body.
" Julio Cesar Chavez rips son's effort, unwillingness to throw punches vs. Canelo
Canelo dug the hole....Nacho Beristain closed the casket....and Julio Cesar Chavez Sr just lowered him into the ground
#ChavezCoalition
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LOL! And DL sat down on that shyt for real. WHOA!
Joshua needs to be ashamed for actually calling out Shannon and ignoring Wilder.
Julio Cesar Chavez rips son's effort, unwillingness to throw punches vs. Canelo
The Mexican legend provided a very blunt analysis of Saturday's pay-per-view bout
- by Brian Campbell
- @BCampbellCBS
- moments ago • 1 min read
Mexican legend Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. didn't pull any punches when it came to analyzing his son's performance on Saturday against Canelo Alvarez. Putting it as simply as possible, Chavez explained his mindset, "
In their pay-per-view showdown from Las Vegas, Alvarez (49-1-1, 34 KOs) pitched a shutout on all three scorecards against a lifeless and uninterested Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (50-3-1, 32 KOs). Chavez's Hall of Fame father broke down the match Monday on ESPN Deportes, refusing to use the fact that Chavez Jr. was forced to cut down to the 164.5-pound catchweight as an excuse.
"" Chavez Sr. said about the weight's impact. "It's true, there is a sacrifice and everything
That "thing" in question was heart, and Chavez Sr. was most upset with his son for not once emptying the tank and attacking Alvarez while being willing to potentially go out on his sword.
"Yes, that's the truth. He was too much of a conformist
Chavez Sr. went on to admit he would have respected his son more for getting knocked out by Alvarez than losing in such a passive manner.
"When you are in the ring and you feel that your body is not responding
Julio Cesar Chavez rips son's effort, unwillingness to throw punches vs. Canelo
Canelo dug the hole....Nacho Beristain closed the casket....and Julio Cesar Chavez Sr just lowered him into the ground
Goddddddddddddddddddddddamn
@ChocolateGiddyUp
Ethered the fukk outta his own son....especially with the "Julio lacked the thing his father had more than enough of" diss
He's now going to be introduced as Julio
"El Hombre De Hojalata" Chavez Jr
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Canelo in 10 years 
When did AJ call out Briggs?
After the fight in the ring when talking to Max on the HBO broadcast
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this ain't no damn call out, he was shouting him out and Briggs interpreted it as such in the caption
Max asks him whats next fight wise, they are talking Tyson Fury, Wlad rematch, he then gets to the point in your clip where he says anything for fight fans in America, this nikka talking about shannon briggs. Max then says what about Wilder and he says thats for his people to decide. SMH
If you're interpreting that as him calling out Briggs for a fight, when Briggs himself didn't even interpret it as such, I don't know what to tell you, that's your own disconnect
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