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|Fight Name = The Bantamweight Tournament: Winner Takes All |
| Fight Name = The Bantamweight Tournament: Winner Takes All |
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|fight date = December 11, 2010 |
| fight date = December 11, 2010 |
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|image = |
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|location = {{flagicon|Washington}} [[Emerald Queen Casino|Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma]], [[Washington (U.S. state)|Washington]], United States |
| location = {{flagicon|Washington}} [[Emerald Queen Casino|Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma]], [[Washington (U.S. state)|Washington]], United States |
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|fighter1 = {{flagicon|COL}} [[Yonnhy Pérez]] |
| fighter1 = {{flagicon|COL}} [[Yonnhy Pérez]] |
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|nickname1 = El Colombiano |
| nickname1 = El Colombiano |
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|record1 = |
| record1 = 20–0–1 (14 KO) |
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|hometown1 = [[Cartagena, Colombia]] |
| hometown1 = [[Cartagena, Colombia]] |
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|height1 = 5 feet |
| height1 = 5 feet 5 inches |
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|recognition1 = [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] Bantamweight Champion. |
| recognition1 = [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] Bantamweight Champion. |
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|fighter2 = {{flagicon|GHA}} [[Joseph Agbeko]] |
| fighter2 = {{flagicon|GHA}} [[Joseph Agbeko]] |
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|nickname2 = King Kong |
| nickname2 = King Kong |
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|record2 = 27–2–0 (22 KO) |
| record2 = 27–2–0 (22 KO) |
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|hometown2 = [[Accra, Ghana]] |
| hometown2 = [[Accra, Ghana]] |
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|height2 = 5 feet |
| height2 = 5 feet 5 inches |
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|recognition2 = Former [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] Bantamweight Champion. |
| recognition2 = Former [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] Bantamweight Champion. |
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|titles = [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] Bantamweight Title. |
| titles = [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] Bantamweight Title. |
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|result = Agbeko defeats Perez via unanimous decision |
| result = Agbeko defeats Perez via unanimous decision |
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Four |
Four bantamweight boxers participated in ''The Bantamweight Tournament: Winner Takes All'', one of the bouts being '''Yonnhy Perez vs. Joseph Agbeko II'''. The tournament itself was a two-stage, single-elimination tournament of 118-pounders – which began with two semifinal bouts on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010, in the [[Battle at the Boat]] series from the [[Emerald Queen Casino|Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, Wash]]. |
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In the opening bout, undefeated, world-ranked rising star [[Abner Mares]] of [[Guadalajara, Mexico|Guadalajara Jalisco, Mexico]], |
In the opening bout, undefeated, world-ranked rising star [[Abner Mares]] of [[Guadalajara, Mexico|Guadalajara Jalisco, Mexico]], faced two-division world champion [[Vic Darchinyan]] of [[Sydney, Australia]], by way of [[Armenia]].<ref>{{cite journal | title = Showtime Sports Bantamweight Tournament | journal = GoldenBoyPromotions | date = 2010-12-07 | url = http://www.goldenboypromotions.com/news/showtime-sports-bantamweight-tournment-to-be-held-at-emerald-queen-casino-in-tacoma-wash|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120314174254/http://www.goldenboypromotions.com/news/showtime-sports-bantamweight-tournment-to-be-held-at-emerald-queen-casino-in-tacoma-wash |archive-date=2012-03-14}}</ref> |
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In the main event, Perez and |
In the main event, Perez and Agbeko squared off against each other for the second time. They had fought a [[The Ring magazine Fight of the Year|Fight of the Year]] candidate the previous October.<ref>{{cite web | title = Perez-Agbeko II: The Rematch | website = RingTV | date = 2010-12-10| first = Fischer | last = Doug | url = http://www.ringtv.com/blog/2591/perezagbeko_ii_the_rematch_fans_should_be_talking_about_but_arent/ |access-date = 2010-12-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101214001825/http://www.ringtv.com/blog/2591/perezagbeko_ii_the_rematch_fans_should_be_talking_about_but_arent/ |archive-date=2010-12-14}}</ref> |
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== Build up == |
== Build up == |
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Rather than an immediate rematch with [[Yonnhy Pérez|Perez]] and [[Abner Mares|Mares]], Perez |
Rather than an immediate rematch with [[Yonnhy Pérez|Perez]] and [[Abner Mares|Mares]], Perez faced [[Joseph Agbeko]] for the second time in the first round for his [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]], which he won from him, in [[Showtime (TV network)|Showtime]]'s upcoming bantamweight tournament while Mares faces Vic Darchinyan. The winners of both fights will face each other sometime in early 2011.<ref>{{cite web | last =Blake| first =Brian O.| title =Showtime Holds Press Conference For Upcoming Bantamweight Tournament | publisher =SportsBettingWorld | date =October 4, 2010 | url =http://www.sportsbettingworld.com/home/boxing-betting/showtime-holds-press-conference-for-upcoming-bantamweight-tournament/ | access-date =October 5, 2010}}</ref> |
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They are barely unknown outside of boxing circles, fighting in a [[Bantamweight|118-pound division]] that rarely gets any attention. But they've all signed on for a single-elimination tournament in hopes of not only making a name for themselves, but also providing boxing fans with some exciting fights. |
They are barely unknown outside of boxing circles, fighting in a [[Bantamweight|118-pound division]] that rarely gets any attention. But they've all signed on for a single-elimination tournament in hopes of not only making a name for themselves, but also providing boxing fans with some exciting fights. |
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The tournament originally was scheduled for [[Leon, Mexico]], but Showtime did a site survey and realized that the cost for staging the event there - including security in a region that has been besieged by violence among the drug cartels - would be prohibitive. When no venue could be secured in Los Angeles, the event was moved to Tacoma, Wash. |
The tournament originally was scheduled for [[Leon, Mexico]], but Showtime did a site survey and realized that the cost for staging the event there - including security in a region that has been besieged by violence among the drug cartels - would be prohibitive. When no venue could be secured in Los Angeles, the event was moved to Tacoma, Wash. |
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Perez |
Perez was the only current champion, (Vic Darchinyan was the [[International Boxing Organization|IBO]] champion, but that organization lacks real recognition by the [[International Boxing Hall of Fame]], other organizations, boxing magazines and fans) while Agbeko had held world titles and Mares was a top contender. They had a combined record of 102-4-3 with 76 knockouts before these two bouts.<ref>{{cite web | last =Connor| first =Patrick| title =Showtime Bantamweight Tournament: Vic Darchinyan vs Abner Mares Preview | publisher =BoxingBulletin| date =December 7, 2010 | url =http://www.theboxingbulletin.com/2010/12/7/1860921/showtime-bantamweight-tournament-vic-darchinyan-vs-abner-mares-preview | access-date =December 7, 2010}}</ref> |
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==The fight== |
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Abner Mares won a split decision and Joseph Agbeko was a unanimous winner in the semifinals of the Tournament. |
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Agbeko (28-2) beat Yonnhy Perez (20-2-1), receiving winning scores of 116-112, 117-111 and 115-111 from the judges. |
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Mares (21-0-1) edged Vic Darchinyan (35-3-1) all night. Two judges scored it 115-111 and 113-112 for Mares, and the other had it 115-111 for Darchinyan. |
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Each of them had one knockdown. Darchinyan opened a cut on Mares' left hairline in the first round that bled throughout the 12-round bout. After a slow start, the 25-year-old Mares ralled after Darchinyan dominated the first few rounds in the opening fight with a strong left. Mares won despite losing a point in the fourth round for his second low blow after a warning from the referee. |
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That penalty seemed to ignite Mares, and he had Darchinyan up against the ropes in the fifth and knocked him down with a left in the seventh. Mares, a popular fighter in his native Mexico, jumped on the ropes in each corner and waved to the crowd even before his win was announced. The Armenia-born Darchinyan knocked down Mares with a left in the second round. But Mares willed his way to the end. Darchinyan is considered among the heaviest punchers in the 118-pound division. Darchinyan, lost for the first time in four fights since losing by unanimous decision to Agbeko in July 2009. |
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In the second bout of the night, the 30-year-old Agbeko returned to the ring for the first time since losing a unanimous decision to Perez in October 2009 in Las Vegas. Agbeko, dominated the early and late rounds. Neither fighter had a knockdown. Agbeko and Perez each were boosted on shoulders of their corner staff after the match before the announced decision. But Perez had no problem with the decision. Perez, failed to retain his IBF title. Perez will fight Darchinyan in a consolation bout on the same card as the Mares-Agbeko title fight. |
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Agbeko expects a showdown next spring against Mares. |
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==Undercard== |
==Undercard== |
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===Televised=== |
===Televised=== |
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*'''Bantamweight bout:''' {{flagicon|COL}} [[Yonnhy Pérez|Yohnny Perez]]'''(c)''' |
*'''Bantamweight bout:''' {{flagicon|COL}} [[Yonnhy Pérez|Yohnny Perez]] '''(c)''' vs. {{flagicon|GHA}} [[Joseph Agbeko]] |
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**Agbeko defeats Perez via unanimous decision. |
**Agbeko defeats Perez via unanimous decision. |
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*'''Bantamweight bout:''' {{flagicon|ARM}} [[Vic Darchinyan]]'''(c)''' |
*'''Bantamweight bout:''' {{flagicon|ARM}} [[Vic Darchinyan]] '''(c)''' vs. {{flagicon|MEX}} [[Abner Mares]] |
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**Mares defeats Darchinyan via split decision. |
**Mares defeats Darchinyan via split decision. |
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*'''Super Flyweight bout:''' {{flagicon|PUR}} Cesar Seda vs. {{flagicon|USA}} Ernie Marquez |
*'''Super Flyweight bout:''' {{flagicon|PUR}} Cesar Seda vs. {{flagicon|USA}} Ernie Marquez |
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**Seda defeats Marquez via TKO in round 1. |
**Seda defeats Marquez via TKO in round 1. |
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**Avalos defeats Santos via RTD at 0:01 of round 4. |
**Avalos defeats Santos via RTD at 0:01 of round 4. |
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==External |
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* {{Webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101030170837/http://www.goldenboypromotions.com/event/showtime-11-12 |title=SHOWTIME Bantamweight Tournament}} |
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==References== |
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| Date | December 11, 2010 | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Venue |  Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, United States | ||||||||||||||||||
| Title(s) on the line | IBF Bantamweight Title. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Four bantamweight boxers participated in The Bantamweight Tournament: Winner Takes All, one of the bouts being Yonnhy Perez vs. Joseph Agbeko II. The tournament itself was a two-stage, single-elimination tournament of 118-pounders – which began with two semifinal bouts on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010, in the Battle at the Boat series from the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, Wash.
In the opening bout, undefeated, world-ranked rising star Abner Mares of Guadalajara Jalisco, Mexico, faced two-division world champion Vic Darchinyan of Sydney, Australia, by way of Armenia.[1]
In the main event, Perez and Agbeko squared off against each other for the second time. They had fought a Fight of the Year candidate the previous October.[2]
Build up
[edit]Rather than an immediate rematch with Perez and Mares, Perez faced Joseph Agbeko for the second time in the first round for his IBF, which he won from him, in Showtime's upcoming bantamweight tournament while Mares faces Vic Darchinyan. The winners of both fights will face each other sometime in early 2011.[3]
They are barely unknown outside of boxing circles, fighting in a 118-pound division that rarely gets any attention. But they've all signed on for a single-elimination tournament in hopes of not only making a name for themselves, but also providing boxing fans with some exciting fights. The tournament originally was scheduled for Leon, Mexico, but Showtime did a site survey and realized that the cost for staging the event there - including security in a region that has been besieged by violence among the drug cartels - would be prohibitive. When no venue could be secured in Los Angeles, the event was moved to Tacoma, Wash. Perez was the only current champion, (Vic Darchinyan was the IBO champion, but that organization lacks real recognition by the International Boxing Hall of Fame, other organizations, boxing magazines and fans) while Agbeko had held world titles and Mares was a top contender. They had a combined record of 102-4-3 with 76 knockouts before these two bouts.[4]
Undercard
[edit]Televised
[edit]- Bantamweight bout:
Yohnny Perez (c) vs. 
Joseph Agbeko
- Agbeko defeats Perez via unanimous decision.
- Bantamweight bout:
Vic Darchinyan (c) vs. 
Abner Mares
- Mares defeats Darchinyan via split decision.
- Super Flyweight bout:
Cesar Seda vs. 
Ernie Marquez
- Seda defeats Marquez via TKO in round 1.
- Super Bantamweight bout: Chris Avalos vs. Cecilio Santos
- Avalos defeats Santos via RTD at 0:01 of round 4.
External links
[edit]- SHOWTIME Bantamweight Tournament at the Wayback Machine (archived 2010-10-30)
References
[edit]- ^ "Showtime Sports Bantamweight Tournament". GoldenBoyPromotions. 2010-12-07. Archived from the original on 2012-03-14.
- ^ Doug, Fischer (2010-12-10). "Perez-Agbeko II: The Rematch". RingTV. Archived from the original on 2010-12-14. Retrieved 2010-12-10.
- ^ Blake, Brian O. (October 4, 2010). "Showtime Holds Press Conference For Upcoming Bantamweight Tournament". SportsBettingWorld. Retrieved October 5, 2010.
- ^ Connor, Patrick (December 7, 2010). "Showtime Bantamweight Tournament: Vic Darchinyan vs Abner Mares Preview". BoxingBulletin. Retrieved December 7, 2010.