Klitschko pulverizes Pulev, Farias wins female title, Gamboa picks up win and Kalenga destroys Daley

11/17/2014

This past Saturday was a big one in some ways for boxing fans. They had a major Heavyweight world title bout, a major female bout, a very interesting Cruiserweight contest and the return of a very exciting fighter. It may not have stopped the world in it's tracks but it was certainly and interesting day for fans around the globe.

The first of day's big bouts came from Germany where Heavyweight world champion Wladimir Klitschko (63-3, 53) scored a stunning knockout against the previously unbeaten Kubrat Pulev (20-1, 11). The bout saw Pulev dropped twice in the opening round and again the third round before attempting to fight back. Sadly for Pulev as he began to open he was clocked himself by a vicious left hook that left him flat on the canvas for the count. It was a spectacular finish to what had been an enjoyable Klitschko fight, not something we've been able to say in recent years.

Just a division lower, and in Canada, fans saw another sensational finish as WBA interim Cruiserweight champion Youri Kayembre Kalenga (21-1, 14) stopped the previously unbeaten Denton Daley (12-1, 6). Daley could have been saved in round 10 but the referee allowed them one to reach a relatively nasty end with Daley taking a real beating in round 12. When the referee eventually stepped in it was too later and Daley was on his way to dream world. We'll be honest and say we like Kalenga and would love to see him fighting some of the other top Cruiserweights as he is so exciting to see in full flow.

In Mexico we had two other bouts of note. One of those was an intriguing female WBC Light Welterweight bout between former WBC Lightweight queen Erica Anabella Farias (21-1, 10) and 4-weight world champion Alejandra Marina Oliveras (31-3-2, 16). The fight was an all Argentinian affair and was a highly competitive bout as both gave fantastic accounts of themselves in one of the best female bouts of the year. Sadly for Oliveras she was unable to impress the judges who gave Farias the decision and the title in what was really a great all-action female contest. On the same card fans also saw Cuban sensation Yuriorkis Gamboa (24-1, 17) make light work of Joel Montes de Oca (18-4, 10). This was Gamboa's first bout since suffering a knockout loss to Terence Crawford and it appears that he has his eyes on a fight with Takashi Miura in 2015.

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November 15th-Klitschko Vs Pulev, Oliveras Vs Farias and the return of Gamboa!

11/14/2014

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Some days are monster days with huge fights across the world, others are smaller with only a couple of big fights. This Saturday falls into the second category however it does feature possibly the most anticipated Heavyweight clashes in years as well as a very interesting female world title bout and the return to the ring of one of the sports most exciting fighters.

The Heavyweight bout will see the unified world champion Wladimir Klitschko (62-3, 52) attempt to add yet another defense of his various world titles as he takes on Bulgarian hopeful Kubrat Pulev (20-0, 11). Klitschko enters as the clear favourite but this is one of the very rare occasions where fans are giving a challenger a real chance against Klitschko and with good reason with Pulev being a genuinely stand out challenger. Sadly however we suspect that Pulev will merely prove that even the best challengers aren't real competition for the Ukrainian champion who has ruled the division with a steel fist for the better part of a decade. Up to now Pulev has proven to be a very capable boxer with good stamina, a genuine toughness and under-rated power, the question is whether or not he'll be strong enough and tough enough to cope with Klitschko's monstrous right hand and imposing physical strength.

In Mexico the big fight, in regards to world titles, will see female WBC Light Welterweight champion Alejandra Marina Oliveras (31-2-2, 16) attempts to defend her belt against once beaten compatriot Erica Anabella Farias (20-1, 10) who will be hoping to become a 2-weight world champion. This may not be the type of bout to appeal to most boxing fans but in all honesty we would suggest giving this one a go if they can as it will be good.

On the same card in Mexico fans will get the chance to see former 2-weight world champion Yuriorkis Gamboa (23-1, 16) battling against Joel Montes de Oca (18-3, 10) in what is viewed as an easy comeback fight following his stoppage loss to Terence Crawford in a WBC Lightweight title bout. We will also get the chance to see Cristian Mijares (50-8-2, 25) fight against Lester Medrano (14-2-1, 9).

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Klitschko pulverizes Pulev, Farias wins female title, Gamboa picks up win and Kalenga destroys Daley

November 15th-Klitschko Vs Pulev, Oliveras Vs Farias and the return of Gamboa!

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