Masson's last-minute touchdown pass lifts Louisiana-Lafayette to 38-34 win over North TexasOctober 10th, 2009 Louisiana-Lafayette defeats North Texas 38-34LAFAYETTE, La. — Chris Masson threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Marlin Miller with 27 seconds remaining to give Louisiana-Lafayette a 38-34 victory over North Texas on Saturday night.
Staph infection clearing up, Pavlik resumes preparation for title defense against WilliamsSeptember 30th, 2009 Middleweight champ Pavlik set for title defenseEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Kelly Pavlik can't seem to get any respect, despite spending two years reigning over the middleweight division.
Pascal retains WBC light heavyweight belt with victory win over BrancoSeptember 25th, 2009 Pascal retains WBC light heavyweight titleMONTREAL — Local star Jean Pascal stopped Italy's Silvio Branco in the 10th round to retain the WBC light heavyweight title Friday night. Pascal (24-1), from Laval, knocked down the 43-year-old Branco (59-10-2) once in seventh and twice more in the 10th before the Italian's corner threw in the towel to put an end to the one-sided bout.
Visa troubles keep Venezuela's Edwin Valero from defending title in VegasSeptember 18th, 2009 Visa troubles keep Edwin Valero from Vegas fightNEW YORK — Outspoken lightweight champion Edwin Valero accused the U.S. government of discrimination Friday, and said he'll be unable to defend his title in November because his visa was not renewed in time.
Young Falcons defense bracing for test against Dolphins' running attack in season openerSeptember 11th, 2009 Young Falcons defense will be tested by DolphinsFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons traded experience for youth when they rebuilt their defense.
Postponed bout between middleweight champ Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams nearly set for Dec. 5September 10th, 2009 Pavlik-Williams nearly set for Dec. 5NEW YORK — Middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik could begin sparring with his injured left hand early next month, making it possible to defend his titles against dangerous puncher Paul Williams in December.
'Hawaiian Punch' Brian Viloria beats Jesus Iribe to defend IBF light flyweight titleAugust 30th, 2009 Viloria retains IBF light flyweight titleHONOLULU — Brian Viloria earned a 12-round, unanimous decision over Jesus Iribe to retain the IBF light flyweight championship on Saturday night. Viloria, nicknamed "The Hawaiian Punch," controlled the fast-paced bout in front of his hometown crowd, starting and ending with a flurry of punches.
'Hawaiian Punch' Brian Viloria beats Jesus Iribe to retain IBF light flyweight titleAugust 30th, 2009 Viloria retains IBF light flyweight titleHONOLULU — Brian Viloria earned a 12-round, unanimous decision over Jesus Iribe to retain the IBF light flyweight championship on Saturday night. Viloria, nicknamed "The Hawaiian Punch," controlled the fast-paced bout in front of his hometown crowd, starting and ending with a flurry of punches.
Houston's Diaz beats Malignaggi in unanimous decisionAugust 23rd, 2009 Diaz beats Malignaggi in decisionHOUSTON — Juan Diaz beat Paulie Malignaggi in a 12-round, unanimous decision on Saturday night to win the vacant NABO junior welterweight championship. Diaz, a Houston native, fought the last 10 rounds with a bloody cut over his left eye.
Diaz gets unanimous decision over Malignaggi in HoustonAugust 23rd, 2009 Diaz gets Malignaggi over decisionHOUSTON — Juan Diaz beat Paulie Malignaggi in a 12-round, unanimous decision on Saturday night to win the vacant NABO junior welterweight championship. Diaz, a Houston native, fought the last 10 rounds with a bloody cut over his left eye.
Kelly Pavlik bothered again by infection, postpones fight with Paul WilliamsAugust 18th, 2009 Pavlik has infected hand, delaying fightMiddleweight champion Kelly Pavlik's title defense against Paul Williams has been postponed because of a persistent infection in his left hand. Pavlik was scheduled to fight Williams at Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall on Oct.
Devon Alexander beats England's Junior Witter for WBC 140-pound titleAugust 2nd, 2009 Alexander beats Witter for WBC 140-pound titleRANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. — Devon Alexander won the WBC 140-pound title Saturday night when Junior Witter quit before the ninth round of their bout for the vacant belt, citing a hand injury.
Sturm beats Gevor to retain WBA middleweight titleJuly 12th, 2009 Sturm defends WBA middleweight titleNUERBURG, Germany — Felix Sturm retained his WBA middleweight title, beating Khoren Gevor in a unanimous decision Saturday at the Ring Arena. Sturm relied on clean, strong shots that stunned Gevor several times throughout the 12-round fight.
Anselmo Moreno retains WBA bantamweight title with split decision against Mahyar MonshipourJuly 4th, 2009 Moreno retains WBA bantamweight titlePOITIERS, France — Anselmo Moreno of Panama has retained his WBA bantamweight title with a split decision over Mahyar Monshipour of France. Moreno (26-1-1) overcame Monshipour's pressure between the eighth and 10th rounds, keeping his composure and then holding on for the victory.
Pascal takes WBC light heavyweight title from Diaconu in 12-round decisionJune 20th, 2009 Pascal claims light heavyweight beltMONTREAL — Jean Pascal won a unanimous decision over Adrian Diaconu on Friday night, claiming the WBC light heavyweight title before 13,659 fans at the Bell Centre who seemed split in their support of the two Montreal fighters. Diaconu (26-1), who was knocked down in the fifth, lost in his first title defense, while Pascal won in his first fight since moving up to the light heavyweight.