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{{Infobox Boxingmatch
|Fight Name = The Bantamweight Tournament: Winner Takes All
| Fight Name = The Bantamweight Tournament: Winner Takes All
|fight date = December 11, 2010
| fight date = December 11, 2010
|image =
| image =
|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
|fighter1 = {{flagicon|COL}} [[Yonnhy Pérez]]
| fighter1 = {{flagicon|COL}} [[Yonnhy Pérez]]
|nickname1 = El Colombiano
| nickname1 = El Colombiano
|record1 = 20–0-1 (14 KO)
| record1 = 20–0–1 (14 KO)
|hometown1 = [[Cartagena, Colombia]]
| hometown1 = [[Cartagena, Colombia]]
|height1 = 5 feet, 5 inches
| height1 = 5 feet 5 inches
|recognition1 = [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] Bantamweight Champion.
| recognition1 = [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] Bantamweight Champion.
|fighter2 = {{flagicon|GHA}} [[Joseph Agbeko]]
| fighter2 = {{flagicon|GHA}} [[Joseph Agbeko]]
|nickname2 = King Kong
| nickname2 = King Kong
|record2 = 27–2–0 (22 KO)
| record2 = 27–2–0 (22 KO)
|hometown2 = [[Accra, Ghana]]
| hometown2 = [[Accra, Ghana]]
|height2 = 5 feet, 5 inches
| height2 = 5 feet 5 inches
|recognition2 = Former [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] Bantamweight Champion.
| recognition2 = Former [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] Bantamweight Champion.
|titles = [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] Bantamweight Title.
| titles = [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] Bantamweight Title.
|result = Agbeko defeats Perez via unanimous decision
| result = Agbeko defeats Perez via unanimous decision
}}
}}
Four of the world’s most talented bantamweights will participate in '''The Bantamweight Tournament: Winner Takes All'''. It is a two-stage, single-elimination tournament of 118-pounders – which begins with two Semifinal bouts on Saturday, Dec. 11, from [[Emerald Queen Casino|Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, Wash]].
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]].


In the opening bout, undefeated, world-ranked rising star [[Abner Mares]] of [[Guadalajara, Mexico|Guadalajara Jalisco, Mexico]], will face 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 | first = | last = | id = http://www.goldenboypromotions.com/news/showtime-sports-bantamweight-tournment-to-be-held-at-emerald-queen-casino-in-tacoma-wash |accessdate = 2010-12-07}}</ref>
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>

In the main event, Perez and Agbeko will square off against each other for the second time. They had fought a [[Fight of the Year]] candidate last October, and the bantamweight standouts will likely repeat their scintillating performance when they meet.<ref>{{cite journal | title = Perez-Agbeko II: The Rematch | journal = RingTV | date = 2010-12-10| first = | last = | id = http://www.ringtv.com/blog/2591/perezagbeko_ii_the_rematch_fans_should_be_talking_about_but_arent/accessdate = 2010-12-10}}</ref>
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>


== Build up ==
== Build up ==
Rather than an immediate rematch with [[Yonnhy Pérez|Perez]] and [[Abner Mares|Mares]], Perez will be facing [[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 | work = | publisher =SportsBettingWorld | date =October 4, 2010 | url =http://www.sportsbettingworld.com/home/boxing-betting/showtime-holds-press-conference-for-upcoming-bantamweight-tournament/ | accessdate =October 5, 2010}}</ref>
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>


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.
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.
Perez is the only current champion, [Vic Darchinyan [[International Boxing Organization|IBO]] champion] while Agbeko have held world titles and Mares is a top contender. They have a combined record of 102-4-3 with 76 knockouts.<ref>{{cite web | last =Connor| first =Patrick| title =Showtime Bantamweight Tournament: Vic Darchinyan vs Abner Mares Preview | work = | publisher =BoxingBulletin| date =December 7, 2010 | url =http://www.theboxingbulletin.com/2010/12/7/1860921/showtime-bantamweight-tournament-vic-darchinyan-vs-abner-mares-preview | accessdate =December 7, 2010}}</ref>
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>


==Undercard==
==Undercard==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20101030170837/http://www.goldenboypromotions.com:80/event/showtime-11-12 SHOWTIME Bantamweight Tournament]
* {{Webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101030170837/http://www.goldenboypromotions.com/event/showtime-11-12 |title=SHOWTIME Bantamweight Tournament}}


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 15:03, 29 February 2024

The Bantamweight Tournament: Winner Takes All
DateDecember 11, 2010
VenueWashington (state) Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, United States
Title(s) on the lineIBF Bantamweight Title.
Tale of the tape
Boxer Colombia Yonnhy Pérez Ghana Joseph Agbeko
Nickname El Colombiano King Kong
Hometown Cartagena, Colombia Accra, Ghana
Pre-fight record 20–0–1 (14 KO) 27–2–0 (22 KO)
Height 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) 5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Recognition IBF Bantamweight Champion. Former IBF Bantamweight Champion.
Result
Agbeko defeats Perez via unanimous decision

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

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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

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Televised

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  • Bantamweight bout: Colombia Yohnny Perez (c) vs. Ghana Joseph Agbeko
    • Agbeko defeats Perez via unanimous decision.
  • Bantamweight bout: Armenia Vic Darchinyan (c) vs. Mexico Abner Mares
    • Mares defeats Darchinyan via split decision.
  • Super Flyweight bout: Puerto Rico Cesar Seda vs. United States Ernie Marquez
    • Seda defeats Marquez via TKO in round 1.
  • Super Bantamweight bout: United States Chris Avalos vs. Mexico Cecilio Santos
    • Avalos defeats Santos via RTD at 0:01 of round 4.
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References

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  1. ^ "Showtime Sports Bantamweight Tournament". GoldenBoyPromotions. 2010-12-07. Archived from the original on 2012-03-14.
  2. ^ Doug, Fischer (2010-12-10). "Perez-Agbeko II: The Rematch". RingTV. Archived from the original on 2010-12-14. Retrieved 2010-12-10.
  3. ^ Blake, Brian O. (October 4, 2010). "Showtime Holds Press Conference For Upcoming Bantamweight Tournament". SportsBettingWorld. Retrieved October 5, 2010.
  4. ^ Connor, Patrick (December 7, 2010). "Showtime Bantamweight Tournament: Vic Darchinyan vs Abner Mares Preview". BoxingBulletin. Retrieved December 7, 2010.