Bellator 54; Eddie Alvarez VS. Michael Chandler, Saturday October 15th, Boardwalk Hall Atlantic City, NJ

A date has been finalized for Bellator Fighting Championships lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez's next title defense, as Season 4 tournament winner Michael Chandler will vie for the champ's belt Oct. 15 at Bellator 54.

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The UFC heads to Washington, D.C., with a battle for bantamweight gold between champion Dominick Cruz and Demitrious Johnson!

The UFC heads to Washington, D.C., with a battle for bantamweight gold between champion Dominick Cruz and Demitrious Johnson! Plus, heavyweights Pat Barry and Stefan Struve collide - Live Saturday, October 1 at Verizon Center - UFC Fight Club presale starts Wednesday at 10am ET

Main Card

Cruz vs Johnson

Barry vs Struve

Johnson vs Brenneman

Wiman vs Danzig

Prelims

Johnson vs Sass

Roller vs Grant

Edwards vs Oliveira

Easton vs Hougland

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Andy Lee vs Brian Vera October 1, 2011, at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey

World middleweight champion Sergio Martinez returns to the ring October 1 versus undefeated European champion Darren Barker from historic Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, airing live on HBO’s World Championship Boxing

The co-feature will be a rematch of one of the most exciting fights of 2008, as NABF and NABA middleweight champion Andy Lee (26-1, 19 KOs) attempts to avenge his only loss against the newest member of the DiBella Entertainment stable, Brian Vera (19-5, 12 KOs).

Brian Vera signs promotional contract with DiBella Entertainment

DiBella Entertainment has added middleweight contender Brian Vera to its stable of fighters. Vera, 29, is a Mexican-American from Austin, TX, who is a straightforward brawler capable winning big fights, no matter what the odds are. In his 24-fight career, Vera (19-5, 12 KOs) has upset the applecart, and top middleweights, on several occasions.

In his last bout on June 24, Vera impressively stopped Eloy Suarez with a body shot in the eighth round.

“There are boxers, there are runners, and then there are fighters. Brian Vera is a fighter and he will give anyone in the middleweight division a fight,” said Lou DiBella, President of DiBella Entertainment. “Just look at his record and you will see that Brian Vera has never backed down from a challenge. That's the kind of guy that anyone would be happy to promote.”

After winning fourteen consecutive fights between 2004 and 2007 to begin his career, Vera joined the cast of season three of The Contender reality television show. In his first bout as a member of the cast, he lost the first fight of his career, a second round knockout at the hands of eventual finalist Jaidon Codrington. Vera made his mark on the show, however, when he returned on the undercard of the finals bout between Codrington and Sakio Bika, by winning a clear cut unanimous decision over fellow show participant Max Alexander.

One fight later, in the biggest win of his career, Vera got off the deck to stop the then-undefeated and highly touted prospect Andy Lee in the seventh round in March 2008.

Since then, Vera has refused to back down from a challenge. He has gotten in the ring with some of the top names in and around the middleweight decision. His wins over Sebastian Demers and The Contender season one winner Sergio Mora have propelled him into a full-fledged middleweight contender. His losses to James Kirkland, Craig McEwan, Issac Rodrigues, and Maksym Bursak have only enforced Vera’s reputation as an all action warrior who won’t back down from a challenge.

“Fighting big names is what motivates me,” said Vera. “With DiBella Entertainment I want to take on all comers and eventually get my chance at the middleweight championship.”

Vera’s DiBella Entertainment debut is anticipated for this fall. Full details will be announced in the coming days.

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WBA Heavyweight Championship: ALEXANDER POVETKIN vs. RUSLAN CHAGAEV Live to the U.S. Exclusively on EPIX and EpixHD.com‏

-Live world championship boxing returns to EPIX when undefeated 2004 Olympic super heavyweight gold medalist ALEXANDER POVETKIN and former World Boxing Association (WBA) heavyweight champion RUSLAN CHAGAEV square-off for the vacant WBA heavyweight title, Saturday, August 27th. Presented by Sauerland Event, the live broadcast will emanate from Erfurt, Germany.

The battle between the two highest world-rated heavyweight contenders will be televised live in the U.S. exclusively on EPIX, the multiplatform premium entertainment service. EpixHD.com will stream the fight live as part of a free two-week trial offer. The live broadcast and the live stream on EPIX and EpixHD.com, respectively, will begin with the main event at 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT.

Following the Povetkin-Chagaev WBA heavyweight championship, the broadcast and live stream will continue with undefeated World Boxing Organization (WBO) and WBA Intercontinental heavyweight champion ROBERT HELENIUS defending his regional titles against former WBO heavyweight champion SIARHEI LIAKHOVICH.

As has become the custom, EPIX will once again present the closed-captioned simulcast of both fights on a jumbotron in Times Square (Broadway between 44th and 45th Sts.), beginning at 5 p.m. ET.

Povetkin, Chagaev, Helenius and Liakhovich boast a combined record of 88-4-1 (58 KOs) – a 95% winning percentage and a victory by knockout ratio of 66%.

“EPIX looks forward to providing U.S.-based boxing fans exclusive live coverage of the Povetkin- Chagaev heavyweight title fight and presenting a preview of the heavyweight division’s next generation of world champions and title challengers,” said Travis Pomposello, EPIX senior executive in charge of boxing.

“I have won the Olympic gold medal and I have been World and European Amateur Champion. Now I want to finally accomplish my goal of winning the world title as a professional,” added Povetkin. “I have a lot of respect for Chagaev, but he will not get in my way.”

“Povetkin is a strong fighter, but I want to become world champion again and win back my old title. I am highly motivated,” said Chagaev.

Povetkin (21-0, 15 KOs), of Russia, is currently the WBA’s No. 2 world-rated heavyweight contender. His resume includes a knockout victory over former two-time heavyweight champion Chris Byrd, and unanimous decision victories over one-time heavyweight title challenger Eddie Chambers and former U.S. Olympians Jason Estrada and Larry Donald. Povetkin enters this fight having won three of his last four bouts by knockout. Povetkin has been promoted by Sauerland Event throughout his entire professional career.

Chagaev (27-1-1, 17 KOs), a native of Ukraine who fights out of Berlin, Germany, captured the WBA heavyweight title when he dethroned 7-foot defending champion Nikolai Valuev via a majority decision in April 2007. During his two-year reign, Chagaev successfully defended his title twice, winning decisions over Matt Skelton (21-1) and Carl Drumond (26-0). Since losing to Wladimir Klitschko in 2009, Chagaev has defeated Kali Meehan and Travis Walker en route to becoming the WBA’s No. 1 heavyweight contender.

Helenius (15-0, 10 KOs), a native of Finland who fights out of Berlin, Germany, will be looking to make Liakhovich his third former heavyweight champion knockout victim having already starched Lamon Brewster and Samuel Peter in eight and nine rounds, respectively. He enters this fight having won nine of his last 10 fights by stoppage and world-rated No. 2 by the WBO and No. 3 by the International Boxing Federation (IBF).

Liakhovich (25-3, 16 KOs), a native of Belarus, fights out of Phoenix, Ariz. He won the WBO heavyweight championship in 2006, dethroning defending champion Lamon Brewster via a unanimous decision. He lost the title, in his first defense, to Shannon Briggs. Liakhovich enters this fight having won his last two fights by knockout against Jeremy Bates and Evans Quinn, in the first and the ninth round, respectively.

Mike Crispino, the voice of the New York Liberty, former undisputed World Heavyweight Champion Lennox Lewis and ESPN.com senior boxing writer Dan Rafael will be calling the fights for EPIX and EpixHD.com. Viewers watching the live stream on EpixHD.com will enjoy round-by-round blogs from Sports Illustrated’s boxing writer Chris Mannix.

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The Boxing Diva makes her Debut as a Professional Boxing Promoter.

“The Boxing Diva” Renee Aiken is set to make her foray into the boxing promotional business

as Diva-Rize-N Promotions opens with a blockbuster night of professional boxing scheduled

for Saturday night August 27th at the DC Star Night Club in Washington DC., Headlining the

blockbuster show will be a six round super featherweight contest featuring Capitol Heights,

Maryland’s Thomas “KO” Snow (15-1, 9KO’s) against dangerous Columbian Ever Luis Perez. The exciting undercard is loaded with some of the best fighters the region has to offer. Thomas Snow enters the ring on a five bout winning streak since his only defeat to Teon

Kennedy back 2009, the thirty year old Snow knows that a victory here is essential if he is to

keep his world title hopes on track. Standing in his way is thirty-two fight veteran Ever Luis

Perez (12-20, 9KO’s) of Cartagena, Columbia. Perez has tested some of the top contenders and

prospects, including former NABA and NABF champion Edner “Cherry Bomb” Cherry, Carlos

Ivan Velasquez, Andres Ledesma and Carlos Molina and should provide quite a test for Snow.

The co-feature of the evening will showcase the long awaited return of Henry “Sugar Poo”

Buchanan (20-2,13KO’s) who enters the ring after a two year layoff. Buchanan will face the

clubber Ariel “Iron” Espinal (8-19-3, 4KO’s) in a six round contest. Buchanan of Capitol Heights,

Maryland has been in with the best in the world, including Andre Ward and owns victories over

jean Pul Mendy and Ross “The Boss Thompson.

Undefeated Randallstown, Maryland junior middleweight sensation Cecil McCalla (13-0, 5KO’s)

will be back in action in a six rounder against an opponent to be announced.

Heavy handed Tony “Mo Better” Jeter (11-2, 9KO’s) Columbia, Maryland is set to swap punches

with Rock Hill, South Carolina’s Darrett Crockett (6-24, 4KO’s) in a six round middleweight

contest.

Laurel Hill, Maryland heavyweight prospect Duane McCrea (10-2, 6KO’s) will battle it out over

six rounds with Montgomery, Alabama’s Kevin Howard (2-4-1).

Highly touted Forrestville, Maryland junior middleweight Alantez “Tez” Fox (5-0, 3KO’s) is back

in action in a four round contest against Aaron Williams (0-1) of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Fox,

the former 2010 under national amateur champion recently defeated Mike Denby in the very

same DC Star Night Club in July and looks to capitalize on the momentum.Alexandria, Virginia’s Brandon Quarles (6-0, 2KO’s) will battle it out over four rounds with

Buffalo, New York’s Andrew Jones (0-8-1).

Undefeated Newark, New Jersey’s undefeated light heavyweight, Angel Concepcion (5-0) will

take on an opponent to be determined in a four round contest,

Junior middleweight John Thompson (1-0) tries for his second win as a pro when he squares off

over four rounds against five fight veteran Vince Burkhalter (0-4-1).

Washington DC middleweight prospect Jacey Thompson looks to make it 2-0 as a pro against an

opponent to be announced at the very same arena he made his debut, stopping Tevin Parker in

the first round on July 16th.

Rounding out the card is a competitive four round contest between middleweights Troy

Maxwell (2-2, 1KO) and Bennie Meeks (0-3.

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DON KING STATEMENT - IBF ORDERS AGBEKO vs. MARES REMATCH; International Boxing Federation Orders Rematch Of Agbeko vs. Mares‏

“I am pleased to see that the International Boxing Federation, the organization that sanctioned the world championship match between IBF champion Joseph Agbeko and Abner Mares on Saturday at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, took such swift action in ordering an immediate rematch.

“They wasted no time in determining that Russell Mora, the referee assigned to Agbeko vs. Mares, was in violation of their rules by displaying “inappropriate conduct” for ignoring repeated low blows against my fighter, Joseph Agbeko.

“I commend IBF President Daryl Peoples and IBF Championship Chariman Lindsey Tucker for confirming what everyone who witnessed the bout already knew. Too often, the first inclination when human frailty is exposed is to sweep it under the rug as though it never happened. It is to their credit that Mr. Peoples and Mr. Tucker confirmed that when obvious mistakes are made, it’s best to recognize them and attempt to immediately right the wrongs.

“It was a triple-blow against boxing by hurting fighters, discrediting world championship boxing and the great state of Nevada, where so many of boxing’s most memorable bouts have been staged. This has caused an undeserved negative shadow over Nevada. There should be an investigation to clear any and all doubts as to what occurred in this fight. The people deserve to know more about whatever caused this man to do what he did.

“The honor that was established by exceptional past members of the Nevada State Athletic Commission like Dr. Elias Ghanem, Chuck Minker, Marc Ratner, Dr. James Nave, Luther Mack, Duke Durden, Sig Rogich and many others brought boxing in Nevada to towering heights by being committed to following the rules with honor and integrity. They established an impeccable reputation, and to see the house they built being tarnished brings me great sadness. Inaction in this instance would be unacceptable.

“I urge the state of Nevada and its leaders to step up in similar fashion as the IBF has done. After all, they have an additional obligation to protect those making wagers by insuring that fair play is paramount in their state.

“I look forward to giving two great young athletes, Joseph Agbeko and Abner Mares, the fair playing field they deserve to display their wonderful boxing skills.”

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Agbeko vs. Mares; Post-Fight

In a great action fight Saturday marred by puzzling officiating by the referee that left fans at The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, those watching on SHOWTIME® and the telecast team themselves totally perplexed, Abner Mares won The Bantamweight Tournament Final: Winner Takes All and the International Boxing Federation (IBF) bantamweight title with a majority 12-round decision over defending IBF titlist Joseph King Kong Agbeko.

The unbeaten Mares (22-0-1, 13 KOs), of Hawaiian Gardens, Calif., scored two knockdowns – one in the first and one in the 11th that was one hotly disputed – en route to outpointing the New York-based Agbeko (28-3, 22 KOs) of Ghana by the scores of 115-111 twice and 113-113.

But talk afterward centered less on the terrific performances of the talented, proud prizefighters and more on the referee, Russell Mora, whose failure to deduct a point from the winner despite at least five warnings for low blows and several other shots that seemed south of the border left many in disbelief.

During the telecast, SHOWTIME ringside analyst Antonio Tarver said, “Mora robbed all of us of a great fight.’’
There were 1,394 punches thrown in a give-and-take slugfest. Mares connected on 318 of 732, Agbeko on 318 of 732.

“I thought the first knockdown was clear,’’ said Mares, who made history by becoming the first homegrown Golden Boy Promotions boxer to capture a world title. “On the second I hit him on the belt and the ref chose to give him a count. I agree with the ref’s choice.

“I like to work the body but I was making the fight and all he did was counter-punch.

“I’m open to fight anybody (next). I love this tournament and would love to be in another one like this.’’

Said Agbeko, who demanded an immediate rematch, “I felt as though I was fighting two opponents in the ring tonight, Abner Mares and the referee. The referee ruled incorrectly on the knockdowns and he allowed Mares to hit me low repeatedly. Then, in the 11th, he called what everyone could see was another obvious low blow a knockdown.

“I don’t why these things happened to me. I felt the ref was against me from the start. All I wanted was a fair fight.

“I like Abner. He’s a good fighter. But I’m sure he didn’t want to win a fight this way.’’

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'UTTERLY DISGUSTING' - JOHN RAWLING‏

John Rawling after he received the link to the six-minute "Low Blow Recap" earlier today regarding Agbeko vs. Mares:

"Utterly disgusting. The ref should never be allowed to work again.
A re-match has to be made, and God alone knows what Oscar De La Hoya was watching.
I have been commentating for 25 years and have NEVER seen a fighter get away with that sort of concerted illegal attack.
It is supposed to be boxing, not gelding."

John Rawling
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Rawling




Post-Fight
Press Links III

GAMING STATES DOING THEIR PART TO KILL BOXING
BoxingTalk.com - By G. Leon
http://boxingtalk.com/pag/article.php?aid=21991

Abner Mares-Joseph Agbeko Controversy Tarnishes Golden Boy Promotions
The Desert Sun – By Leighton Ginn
http://sports.mydesert.com/2011/08/16/abner-mares-joseph-agbeko-controversy-tarnishes-golden-boy-promotions/

No More Mora!
TheSweetScience.com – By Ron Borges
http://www.thesweetscience.com/news/articles-frontpage/13119-borges-no-more-mora

Another Strike Against Boxing
The San Mateo Daily Journal – By Nathan Mollat
http://www.smdailyjournal.com/article_preview.php?id=165227&title=Simmering%20feud%20beginning%20to%20boil

Kizer: Mora Now Regrets Not Penalizing Abner Mares
BoxingScene.com – By Keith Idec
http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&opt=printable&id=42700#ixzz1VEHu9r5C

Referees Should be Seen and Not Heard
Pound4PoundBoxing.com – By William Trillo
http://pound4pound.com/BillysBoxingBlog/2011/08/15/referees-should-be-seen-but-not-heard/

Agbeko Robbed in Las Vegas
Boxing.com – By Robert Ecksel
http://www.boxing.com/agbeko_robbed_in_las_vegas.html

Thoughts on Agebko vs Mares
KnockoutDigest.com – By Jeffrey Freeman
http://knockoutdigest.com/archives/8_15_2011.php

Mares-Agbeko Recap
FightNews.com – by Graham Houston
http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/mares-agbeko-recap-92689#more-92689

Mares-Agbeko Rematch Necessary for Tourney Closure
BoxingScene.com – By Jake Donovan
http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&opt=printable&id=42694#ixzz1VENlsGDo

IBF Orders Mares to Give Agbeko an Immediate Rematch
The Ring – By Lem Satterfield
http://ringtv.craveonline.com/blog/168615-ibf-orders-immediate-rematch-for-mares-agbeko

King Commends IBF for Ordering Rematch
The Ring – By Mike Rosenthal
http://ringtv.craveonline.com/blog/168619-king-commends-ibf-for-ordering-rematch

Rematch Ordered in Wake of Controversy
ESPN.com – By Dan Rafael
http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/6868161/abner-mares-joseph-agbeko-rematch-ordered-wake-low-blow-controversy

IBF Orders Immediate Rematch of Agbeko-Mares Title Fight
USA TODAY – By Bob Velin
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/boxing/2011-08-16-boxing-rematch_n.htm

Post-Fight Press Links II

Open Letter to Senator John McCain
8CountNews.com – By Keith Terceira
http://8countnews.com/news/125/ARTICLE/4339/2011-08-15.html

BOXINGTALK BREAKS DOWN THE INEPTITUDE OF RUSSELL MORA,
ROUND BY ROUND
BoxingTalk.com – By Greg Leon
http://boxingtalk.com/pag/article.php?aid=21980

Mares, ref draw criticism in title bout with Agbeko
USA TODAY – By Bob Velin
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/boxing/2011-08-14-mares-IBF-bantamweight_n.htm

Spice Rack
USA TODAY – SPORTS TELEVISION COLUMN – BY MICHAEL HIESTAND
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/columnist/hiestand-tv/2011-08-14-cbs-pga-championship_n.htm

Controversial ref was subject of pre-fight concern
Yahoo! Sports – By Kevin Iole
http://sports.yahoo.com/box/news;_ylt=Al9d5Z8dG1JJzf1_1irIKbSUxLYF?slug=ki-iole_mora_referee_agbeko_controversy081411

BAN BOXING REFEREE RUSSELL MORA FROM THE SPORT NOW: SHOCKING FIGHT RESULT IN JOSEPH AGBEKO vs. ABNER MARES
RingsideReport.com – By Brad Berkwitt
http://ringsidereport.com/?p=14481

De La Hoya: Mares’ punches were on the belt line of Agbeko
BoxingNews24.com – By Dan Ambrose
http://www.boxingnews24.com/2011/08/de-la-hoya-mares-punches-were-on-the-belt-line-of-agbeko/

Golden Boy Matchmaker Tweets: ‘I Love Russell Mora’
FightHype.com – By Ben Thompson
http://fighthype.com/pages/content10523.html?PHPSESSID=da9f765f89e2fc5366165d354ea52cd8

A Note on the Refereeing in Agbeko-Mares
TheSweetScience.com – By Thomas Hauser
http://www.thesweetscience.com/news/articles-frontpage/13117-a-note-on-the-refereeing-in-agbeko-mareshauser

Will IBF grant King a rematch for Agbeko versus Mares?
The Ring – By Lem Satterfield
http://ringtv.craveonline.com/blog/168579-will-ibf-grant-king-a-rematch-for-agbeko-versus-mares-it-has-done-so-before

Abner Mares' awarded tainted title win
ESPN.com – By Dan Rafael
http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/6862582/abner-mares-awarded-tainted-bantamweight-title-win

Mares dethrones Agbeko with aid of ref
FOX Sports
http://msn.foxsports.com/boxing/story/Abner-Mares-dethrones-Joseph-Agbeko-with-aid-of-referee-081311

Controversial loss angers Agbeko: ‘All I wanted was a fair fight’
The Miami Herald – By Santos Perez
http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/08/14/2359419/controversial-loss-angers-agbeko.html#ixzz1V7O4BD7Q

The low blow goes to boxing, and the ref that gave Abner Mares a win
BoxingInsider.com – By Rich Mancuso
http://www.boxinginsider.com/columns/the-low-blow-goes-to-boxing-and-the-ref-that-gave-abner-mares-a-win/

WILL THE REAL RUSSELL MORA PLEASE STAND UP!
BoxinginLasVegas.com – By Butch Lewis/Photo: Mary Ann Owen
http://www.boxinginlasvegas.com/where_is_the_real_russell_mora.htm

Rogue ref steals the show
The Ring – By Mike Rosenthal
http://ringtv.craveonline.com/blog/168589-weekend-review-rogue-ref-steals-the-show

‘The Most Disgraceful Performance By a Referee that I Have Seen in the last 15 Years.’
15Rounds.com – By Bart Barry
http://www.15rounds.com/%E2%80%9Cthe-most-disgraceful-performance-by-a-referee-that-i-have-seen-in-the-last-15-years%E2%80%9D-081511/

Post-Fight Press Links

Mares beats Agbeko with controversy in tow
Yahoosports.com – by Kevin Iole
http://sports.yahoo.com/box/news;_ylt=Auj16BtN1cc5t0cAZ.YnaAOUxLYF?slug=ki-iole_mares_beats_Agbeko_controversy_081311

Controversy erupts as Abner Mares wins bantamweight belt from Joseph Agbeko
Immediate rematch likely on tap after unsatisfying finish to Showtime tournament
Las Vegas Sun - By Case Keefer
http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2011/aug/14/abner-mares-controversy-joseph-agbeko/

Abner Mares beats Joseph Agbeko for world title
Challenger from Hawaiian Gardens is the new International Boxing Federation bantamweight champion by majority decision.

The Los Angeles Times – By Lance Pugmire
http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-boxing-mares-abeko-20110814,0,2490395.story?track=rss

Mora taints Mares victory over Agbeko, ruins good fight
RingTV.craveonline.com – Doug Fischer and Mike Rosenthal
http://ringtv.craveonline.com/blog/168561-mora-taints-mares-victory-over-agbeko-ruins-good-fight-

Looked Like Ref Russell Mora Beat Joseph Agbeko
The Sweet Science – By Michael Woods
http://www.thesweetscience.com/news/articles/13107-russell-mora-beats-joseph-agbekostay-tuned-for-avila-from-ringside

Showtime announcer Al Bernstein called ref Russell Mora's work during the Abner Mares-Joseph Agebko bantamweight tournament final on Saturday the very worst he's seen in 15 years. Mora missed numerous low blows thrown by Mora, including a hellacious low left hook which landed right on IBF bantamweight champion Agbeko's cup which the ref called a knockdown. That blow came in round 11, and it was thrown right in front of the ref's face. After 12 rounds, the judges gave Mares a majority decision (115-111, 115-111, 113-113) and Agbeko after said he'd lodge a protest to the IFF.

Jim Gray laced into Mora after the bout and showed him the egregious left hook, which Mora protested he thought was on the belt line. His nonexistent credibility went into the sewer from the gutter when he said he'd like to view the tape later to see if it truly was low, and ventured that the punch might have slipped off Agebko's glove. One wondered if Mora would go after Gray...

If Mora had taken points for repeated low blows (and Bernstein said he saw 25 or 30), and Agebko had been awarded round 11, as he did good work, then those 115-111 scores could've gone to Agbeko. Nevermind that Agbeko's energy had to be affected by being hit low so many times, and who knows how much more zip he would have had if Mares had been forcefully warned, and had a point or two taken away, and was threatened with a DQ, as it looked like he could've or should've been.

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