Sunday, February 27, 2011
Brandon Rios KO's Miguel Acosta to Take the WBA Lightweight Title
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| Photo Courtesy of Showtime Boxing |
By Randy De La O
Saturday night, at the Palms Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, Brandon Rios did what challengers are supposed to do, he went out and took the title from the champion, Miguel Acosta. In what turned out to be the toughest fight of his career, Rios hung in there after a rough start, made adjustments, came back and stopped Acosta in the 10th round.
In the first few rounds Rios had trouble with Acosta’s speed and range and was hurt more than once, but with dogged perseverance and determination he continued to stalk Acosta, resolute in his belief that he would find a way. Acosta, just as determined showed why he had not lost since 2003, in his last 19 fights. He was out boxing Rios, keeping him at a distance and at times he was out slugging him. When the middle rounds began Rios tightened up his defense, closed the gap and took the fight inside. It paid off. In the six Rios caught the champion with a left and a right but it was a stiff jab that sent him down.
Up until the first knockdown Acosta was in control of the fight. After the knockdown he seemed desperate and it showed in his face and in the way he was fighting. The tide had turned. Rios punching power was beginning to have an affect.
After the knockdown in the eighth, a left hook that caught Acosta as he was backing out of an exchange, the conclusion seemed inevitable. Acosta, a worthy champion, was hurt and Rios was not letting up. Still, it’s a fight and anything can happen. Acosta, showing a champion’s heart fought back but his punches had lost their snap and he was unable to keep Rios at a distance.
The end came in the 10th round when Acosta was caught by a series of punches and crumbled in the corner causing referee Joe Cortez to stop the fight. Brandon Rios was the new WBA Lightweight Champion.
Rios answered any and all questions that may have been asked of him. He showed a huge heart in Saturday night’s fight. He’s no quitter. Even when things were not going his way he never wavered. In boxing we call that Stick-to-it-ive-ness. Rios showed plenty of that. He beat a real champion in Acosta. After the fight there was no arrogance, justifiable pride, yes but no arrogance. He was just happy to be the new champ.
The night belonged to Rios and with this victory, the lightweight division is really heating up. With fellow lightweight champions Juan Manuel Marquez, Humberto Soto and Miguel Vaqzuez all looming as potential opponents, and with guys like John Molina, Robert Guerrero and former champions and legends Marco Antonio Barrera and Erik Morales in the midst, the future looks bright for Rios and the lightweight division.
Congratulations to Brandon Rios for winning the WBA Lightweight title with an exciting 10th knockout over champion Miguel Acosta and Kudos to Showtime Boxing and Bob Arum for a great fight and great matchmaking.
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Saturday, February 26, 2011
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Muhammad Ali Pictures And WallpapersMuhammad Ali Pictures And WallpapersThe woman in your life...very well expressed...
Tomorrow you may get a working woman, but you should marry her with these facts as well.
Here is a girl, who is as much educated as you are;
Who is earning almost as much as you do;
One, who has dreams and aspirations just as
you have because she is as human as you are;
One, who has never entered the kitchen in her life just like you or your
Sister haven't, as she was busy in studies and competing in a system
that gives no special concession to girls for their culinary achievements
One, who has lived and loved her parents & brothers & sisters, almost as
much as you do for 20-25 years of her life;
One, who has bravely agreed to leave behind all that, her home, people who love her, to adopt your home, your family, your ways and even your family ,name
One, who is somehow expected to be a master-chef from day #1, while you sleep oblivious to her predicament in her new circumstances, environment and that kitchen
One, who is expected to make the tea, first thing in the morning and cook
food at the end of the day, even if she is as tired as you are, maybe more,
and yet never ever expected to complain; to be a servant, a cook, a mother,
a wife, even if she doesn't want to; and is learning just like you are as
to what you want from her; and is clumsy and sloppy at times and knows that you won't like it if she is too demanding, or if she learns faster than you;
One, who has her own set of friends, and that includes boys and even men at her workplace too, those, who she knows from school days and yet is willing to put all that on the back-burners to avoid your irrational jealousy, unnecessary competition and your inherent insecurities;
Yes, she can drink and dance just as well as you can, but won't, simply
Because you won't like it, even though you say otherwise
One, who can be late from work once in a while when deadlines, just like yours, are to be met;
One, who is doing her level best and wants to make this most important,
relationship in her entire life a grand success, if you just help her some
and trust her;
One, who just wants one thing from you, as you are the only one she knows in your entire house - your unstinted support, your sensitivities and most importantly - your understanding, or love, if you may call it.
But not many guys understand this......
Please appreciate "HER"
I hope you will do....
Friday, February 25, 2011
Vinny Pazienza
The Boxer Vinny Pazienza
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| The Vinny Paz Biography Vincenzo Edward Pazienza was born December 16th 1962 in Cranston, Rhode Island. Vinny Paz is a former professional boxer knwon as The Pazmanian Devil Vinny Paz Boxing Record | |
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Roberto Duran
The Boxer Roberto Duran
Roberto Duran Biography - Roberto Duran Pictures
| The Roberto Duran Biography Roberto Durán Samaniego was born June 16th 1951 in Guarare, Panama. Roberto Duran is a former professional boxer known for all his fights. Roberto Duran Boxing Record | |
| | Roberto Duran is a 1 time Undisputed WBA Lightweight Champion, 1 time Undisputed WBC Lightweight Champion, 1 time WBC Welterweight Champion, 1 time WBC Light Middleweight Champion and 1 time WBC Middleweight Champion. Did you know?
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De La Hoya
Boxer Oscar De La Hoya
Golden Boy Oscar De La Hoya Biography - Golden Boy Oscar De La Hoya Pictures
| The Oscar De La Hoya Biography Oscar De La Hoya was born February 4th 1973 in Los Angeles, California. Oscar De La Hoya is a former professional boxer. The Golden Boy Oscar De La Hoya is the 1989 Gold Medalist National Golden Gloves, the 1990 Gold Medalist US National Championships, the 1990 Gold Medalist Goodwill Games, the 1991 Gold Medalist US National Championships, the 1991 Gold Medalist US Olympic Festival, 1992 Gold Medalist World Championships Challenge, the 1992 Gold Medalist Olympic Games, 10 time world champion including the WBO Super Featherweight Champion, WBO Lightweight Champion, IBF Lightweight Champion, WBC Light Welterweight Champion, WBC Welterweight Champion, WBC Super Welterweight Champion, WBA Light Middleweight Super Champion, WBC Super Welterweight Champion, WBO Middleweight Champion and WBC Super Welterweight Champion and a United States Olympic Hall of Famer since 2008. Boxing Record |
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