Calzaghe says boxing is dying with too few stars

Calzaghe says boxing is dying with too few stars
Associated Press Sports


LONDON- Joe Calzaghe believes boxing is on the ropes, with too many titles and champions and few real stars.

Still to decide whether to quit after beating Bernard Hopkins and Roy Jones Jr. this year to take his unbeaten record to 46 fights, Calzaghe said Wednesday he was glad he was almost on the way out of the sport instead of just starting out.

"I think boxing is a dying sport. Globally - in America for instance - you've got UFC, which has taken a lot off boxing, business-wise,'' Calzaghe said, referring to the mixed martial arts Ultimate Fighting Championship.

But the Welshman, who held the WBO super-middleweight world title for more than 10 years before moving up to light-heavyweight to fight Hopkins and Jones, said boxing also had its own internal problems.

"There is too much politics in boxing, too many belts and too many champions, which dilutes real champions like myself,'' he said. "There are four world champions in each division and it's bad because there are no stars any more. It's a big problem.''

Calzaghe also noted that the United States won only one medal at the Beijing Games - a bronze by heavyweight Deontay Wilder - which points to a grim future for American boxing.

"America only had one medalist in the Olympics this year,'' Calzaghe said. "In Britain, we did pretty good, but I'm glad I'm ending my career and not starting it because I don't think it's going to be that great in the future.''

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Results from IBF Title Championship bouts; Steve Cunningham vs. Tomasz Adamek, Joseph Abegeko vs William Gonzalez Dec.11th 2008 in Newark, NJ

By Khris Kirkpatrick
Photos Keisha Morrisey

De ULTIMATE COMMANDER, Tomasz Adamek and KC


Round One- Adamek being the more aggressive in the early rounds Cunningham comes back with punches of his own late in the round.

Round Two- Cunningham with a little taunting after little flurries from Adamek. Both throwing combos at one another. Adamek knocking down Cunningham in the late seconds of the round.

Round Four- Cunningham throwing flurries early in the round. Adamek coming back with another knockdown late in the round.

Round Five- Cunningham getting hit by combos throughout the round trying to come back with punches of his own.

Round Eight- Cunningham hitting Adamek with big shots. Adamek coming back with flurries landing on Cunningham. Adamek knocking Cunningham down again late in the round. Adamek throwing flurries at Cunningham until the end of the round.

Round Eleven- Early in the round Cunningham comes out aggressive landing powerful punches. Adamek coming back with counter punches.

Tomasz Adamek wins by decision

At the press conference, Cunningham went straight to it that he wants a rematch with Adamek. Cunningham thought he won all the rounds except the knockdown rounds. But in my eyes it seemed Cunningham was getting stunned the entire fight due to his lack of defense and going toe to toe with a much stronger opponent.

Mrs Cunningham (wife), Steve USS Cunningham and De ULTIMATE COMMANDER


Adamek won the fight but I wouldn’t be surprised if there was a rematch due to the excitement in all rounds. Adamek said at the press conference that it didn’t matter who he fought next as long as the people were glad to watch it. But Adamek’s manager said it depends on the money.

Don King


I believe if Don King wants to promote another big fight it should be a Cunningham-Adamek 2 by putting a lot of money into the fight. If the fight happens it could be the fight of the summer.

KC and Steve USS Cunningham


Joseph Agbeko vs. William Gonzalez

First Round- Agbeko landed a crushing blow to Gonzalez early in the round stunning him. Gonzalez landed a low blow to Agbeko.

Second Round- Gonzalez and Agbeko throwing powerful punches but Gonzalez landing more with him winning the round.

Sixth Round- At the end of the round Gonzalez hits Agbeko with a low blow again.
Round Nine- Both Gonzalez and Agbeko landing power punches but Agbeko landing more with him winning the round.

Round Ten- Gonzalez landed powerful flurries late in the round
Joseph Agbeko wins by decision.

Henry Crawford vs. Maximo Cuevas

First Round- Crawford the more aggressive in the first nearly knocking down Cuevas. Crawford badly swelling Cuevas left eye.

Second Round- Crawford finishes Cuevas with flurries winning the fight by TKO
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Ring 8 awards dinner Dec. 21 in NYC

NEW YORK– The annual Ring 8 holiday party, featuring an awards dinner and live music, will take place Sunday, December 21 (1 PM/ET) at Tony Mazzarella’s Waterfront Crabhouse (2-03 Borden Ave.) in Long Island City, New York.

Ring 8 award winners this year include Champion of the Year: Paulie Malignaggi; Promoter of the Decade: Cedric Kushner; Lifetime Achievement Award: Melvina Lathan, NYSAC Chairperson; Writer of the Year: Sean Sullivan; Ringside Physician Award: Dr. Richard Istrico; Kid Gavilan Humanitarian Award: Bill Tate.
Melvina Lathan, NYSAC Chairperson


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Silver Star Clothing Dominates The Ring on HDNet's Adrenaline MMA II; MMA Champs Fight While Wearing Rock's Heaviest Brand

(MOLINE, IL) – Fight champs gear up in Silver Star Clothing for the Adrenaline MMA II battle at the i Wireless Center in Moline, Illinois on December 11, 2008. The event will be broadcast LIVE on HDNet in 14 million homes, at 9 p.m. CST.

Adrenaline MMA II features a 10-card bout boasting some of the biggest names in MMA who will be sporting the Silver Star emblem both in and out of the ring. Silver Star Clothing will be worn proudly in seven of the fights between MMA superstars: Ben Rothwell, Michael Russow, Gabe Lemley, Ryan McGivern, Ramiro Hernandez, Jesse Lennox and Mike Ciesnolevicz, all have chosen to wear the Silver Star brand while pounding their way to victory.

The co-main event features heavyweight Ben Rothwell against Texas standout Chris Guillen in a battle of powerful standup fighters. Rothwell dominated the heavyweight division in the now-defunct International Fighting League and has finished all but two opponents en route to his 29 victories. Other fight highlights include a special bout, where Mike Russow, the headliner for the first Adrenaline MMA event, will put his 10-1 record on the line against Braden Bice of Philadelphia. Russow, a Chicago policeman, is close to breaking into the world top 10 heavyweight rankings.

Silver Star Clothing is excited to be a part of this world-class event and is proud to be the choice of these world-class athletes as they unleash the fury in the ring. Silver Star is the perfect fit for these fighters; with their kick-ass designs, and hardcore moxy, the Silver Star brand, and these MMA champs are both forces to be reckoned with.

Some of the gear making its national debut, is the OG Fightclub tee, which features the Silver Star logo in discharge ink and chrome foil detailing, along with a house favorite, the OG Puff hat which carries an embroidered Silver Star originator emblem and custom inside taping. All Silver Star gear airing on HDNet's Adrenaline MMA II, is currently available online and in stores where Silver Star is sold.

Silver Star Clothing is a cutting-edge company that's not afraid to break the rules. With roots firmly planted in hard-rocking and ass-kicking, its full line of men's and women's shirts, outerwear, fleece, headwear, jeans, shoes, belts, buckles jewelry, and watches can be found in over 2000 stores worldwide. www.buysilverstar.com



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