Klitschko-Solis
WBC heavyweight world boxing champion Vitali Klitschko of the Ukraine, left, and Odlanier Solis of Cuba pose with the winner’s belt at a press conference in Cologne, Germany, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011. Vitali Klitschko will fight Odlanier Solis from Cuba for the WBC title on March 19 at the arena in Cologne.
Vitali Klitschko: “I have great respect for my opponent. But I will prove that the belt belongs to me. I am confident for this fight. My goal is a knockout win.”
Klitschko trainer Fritz Sdunek: “Solis is a very successful amateur, but still no great boxing opponent.”
Odlanier Solis: “We will see the best fight of all time.”
Solis promoter Ahmet Öner: “We will make history and put an end to the era of Klitschko.”
Saul Canelo Alvarez Being Sued
FightNews.com recently reported that Promoter Felix “Tuto” Zabala Jr./All Star Boxing has filed a lawsuit in the Miami-Dade County Circuit Court against unbeaten welterweight Saul Alvarez and Golden Boy Promotions alleging that Alvarez breached a four-year promotional agreement and that Golden Boy engaged in tortious interference for “influencing, inducing or coercing” Alvarez to breach his contract and states that “Golden Boy’s interference was willful, malicious, direct and intentional.” All Star Boxing is seeking damages and a trial by jury on all issues so triable.
Boxing Ticket Alert
Tickets for Gamboa-Solis go on sale Friday, January 28, noon, for Top Rank’s “Featherweight Fury!” with three big title fights on a Top Rank championship event at the Boardwalk Hall on Saturday, March 26. Tickets are $200, $100, $50 plus applicable fees and are available at the Boardwalk Hall Box Office or by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 736-1420 or online at ticketmaster.com
Tickets for Manny Pacquiao-Shane Mosley are priced at $1,000, $750, $500, $300, and $150, go on sale This Monday, January 31, at 10 a.m. PT. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster. To charge by phone, with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster (800) 745-3000. Tickets are also available for purchase at www.mgmgrand.com or www.ticketmaster.com. Pacquiao vs. Mosley erupts on Saturday, May 7 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nev.
Juan Manuel Marquez vs Erik Morales is back on
Rumor is that Marquez has agreed to face Morales on April 09 in Las Vegas, but Marquez will not put his belts on the line. The WBC Diamond championship will likely be at stake. “The fight is a go,” said Morales. “He realized that he had no other option.” Morales is now training in his native Tijuana and soon plans to move to the mountain of the Otomi Ceremonial Center where he has trained for many of his big fights. He will be accompanied by his father and trainer Jose “Olivaritos” Morales and fitness trainer Raúl Robles.
Cunningham reschedule for Feb 12
Steve Cunningham’s postponed his mandatory defense against Enad Licina and rescheduled Wednesday for Feb. 12 in Mülheim, Germany, promoter Sauerland Event announced. Cunningham was already in Germany when the fight was postponed, but returned to Philadelphia to continue training.
Also on the undercard is former middleweight titlist Arthur Abraham’s tune-up fight before his Super Six World Boxing Classic semifinal match in May against titleholder Andre Ward.
Update On Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. trial has been postponed to March 10. Las Vegas Justice of the Peace Melissa Saragosa agreed to the postponement after Mayweather’s lawyer, Karen Winckler, sought time to allow her law partner, Richard Wright, to also take part.
Mayweather is accused of hitting and threatening his ex-girlfriend, Josie Harris, stealing her cell phone and threatening two of their children during an argument at the woman’s home last September.
Since his arrest in that case, Mayweather also spent a night in the county jail on a misdemeanor battery charge stemming from an allegation that he poked a homeowner association security guard in the face during an argument about parking outside Mayweather’s home.
The Southern Highlands Estates homeowner association filed for a court injunction against Mayweather last month, complaining to a judge that he failed to follow rules and threatened employees. It seeks $10,000 in damages. That case is pending.
Two big boys,we shall see who is the best pro.
Klitschko-Solis is going to be a great fight. I am so glad that Epix is going to air the fight. Not good for the companies like Comcast who don’t carry the channel. Working at DISH Network and having their service I am happy, because I get to watch it in HD. I think Klitschko will keep his title and defeat Solis. I have no worries about that.
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