Articles of 2005
Mark “Too Sharp” Johnson Tears Triceps in LA
LOS ANGELES, August 24 – Due to a torn triceps muscle he got in training, former world champion Mark “Too Sharp” Johnson has been forced to withdraw from his September 1 bout with top bantamweight contender Jhonny Gonzalez.
Stepping in for Johnson in the main event of HBO Latino’s Boxeo De Oro, will be hard-hitting Nicaraguan contender William Gonzalez, who brings a 20-1 (15 KOs) record into the ring, against Mexico’s Jhonny Gonzalez (29-4, 25 KOs), who is currently riding a 15 fight winning streak.
This bout, which headlines an exciting night of boxing presented by Golden Boy Promotions, will be aired live on HBO Latino from the Desert Diamond Casino in Tucson, Arizona, beginning at 10pm ET.
Also featured on the Boxeo De Oro broadcast will be separate bouts featuring unbeaten rising stars Jonathan Oquendo (5-0, 3 KOs) and Aaron Garcia (5-0, 2 KOs).
For more information on Golden Boy Promotions, please visit www.goldenboypromotions.com.
Ekow Essuman Upsets Josh Taylor and Moses Itauma Blasts Out Mike Balogun in Glasgow
Newspaperman/Playwright/Author Bobby Cassidy Jr Commemorates His Fighting Father
A Night of Mismatches Turns Topsy-Turvy at Mandalay Bay; Resendiz Shocks Plant
Avila Perspective, Chap. 330: Matchroom in New York plus the Latest on Canelo-Crawford
Italy Mourns the Death of Legendary Boxer Nino Benvenuti
In a Tribute Wedded to Memorial Day, Boxing Writer David Avila Pays Homage to Absent Friends
Vinny Paz is Going into the Boxing Hall of Fame; Hey, Why Not Roger Mayweather?
Remembering the Under-Appreciated “Body Snatcher” Mike McCallum, a Consummate Pro
Avila Perspective, Chap. 228: Viva Las Vegas, Back in the Boxing Spotlight
Opetaia and Nakatani Crush Overmatched Foes, Capping Off a Wild Boxing Weekend
Results and Recaps from Las Vegas Where Melikuziev Nipped Fulghum in a Fierce Battle
Avila Perspective, Chap 329: Pacquiao is Back, Fabio in England and More
Fabio Wardley Comes from Behind to KO Justis Huni
Angelo Leo Retains His Featherweight Title Before a Hostile Crowd in Osaka
Delving into ‘Hoopla’ with Notes on Books by George Plimpton and Joyce Carol Oates
Local Fan Favorites Terri Harper and Maxi Hughes Victorious in Doncaster
The Shafting of Blair “The Flair” Cobbs, a Familiar Thread in the Cruelest Sport
Catching Up with Clay Moyle Who Talks About His Massive Collection of Boxing Books
Richardson Hitchins Batters and Stops George Kambosos at Madison Square Garden
Catching Up with Clay Moyle Who Talks About His Massive Collection of Boxing Books
Richardson Hitchins Batters and Stops George Kambosos at Madison Square Garden
Avila Perspective, Chap. 330: Matchroom in New York plus the Latest on Canelo-Crawford
The Shafting of Blair “The Flair” Cobbs, a Familiar Thread in the Cruelest Sport
Opetaia and Nakatani Crush Overmatched Foes, Capping Off a Wild Boxing Weekend
Fabio Wardley Comes from Behind to KO Justis Huni
Avila Perspective, Chap 329: Pacquiao is Back, Fabio in England and More
Delving into ‘Hoopla’ with Notes on Books by George Plimpton and Joyce Carol Oates
Remembering the Under-Appreciated “Body Snatcher” Mike McCallum, a Consummate Pro
A Night of Mismatches Turns Topsy-Turvy at Mandalay Bay; Resendiz Shocks Plant
Results and Recaps from Las Vegas Where Melikuziev Nipped Fulghum in a Fierce Battle
Avila Perspective, Chap. 228: Viva Las Vegas, Back in the Boxing Spotlight
Vinny Paz is Going into the Boxing Hall of Fame; Hey, Why Not Roger Mayweather?
Newspaperman/Playwright/Author Bobby Cassidy Jr Commemorates His Fighting Father
Ekow Essuman Upsets Josh Taylor and Moses Itauma Blasts Out Mike Balogun in Glasgow
Angelo Leo Retains His Featherweight Title Before a Hostile Crowd in Osaka
In a Tribute Wedded to Memorial Day, Boxing Writer David Avila Pays Homage to Absent Friends
Local Fan Favorites Terri Harper and Maxi Hughes Victorious in Doncaster
Italy Mourns the Death of Legendary Boxer Nino Benvenuti
Boxing Notes and Nuggets from Thomas Hauser
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