Khan stupefy Salita in 76 seconds

We didn't realise he meant both an entire world-title defence and Dmitriy Salita's one chance of boxing glory. Both came and went with breath-taking speed in Newcastle as Khan blitzed his mandatory challenger in just 76 seconds, courtesy of a handful of viciously meaningful blows. The WBA light-welterweight champion had his man down with just his THIRD punch of the night, needed two more to put him down again and another to end the contest in sensational fashion. It means Khan, who lasted just 54 seconds against Breidis Prescott, little over a year ago has now gone full circle since switching to Freddie Roach. Even the trainer himself, so adept at calling fights, could not have envisaged what unfolded on a night when one man served devasting notice of his class, while another was simply way out of his.

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Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. Megabout

Promoter Bob Arum flew Wednesday to the Philippines with a proposed contract for a March 13 fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. The contract was agreed to by Mayweather's representatives, but the boxer has yet to sign. Arum was to present the proposal to Pacquiao, but there are no guarantees he will agree. Still, the fact Arum would make the trip to the Philippines to try and get his fighter to sign for the bout was an indication that the megafight was moving forward. It would match the two fighters regarded as the best pound-for-pound in the world in a bout at 147 pounds. The fight was originally projected for May, but Pacquiao's candidacy for Congress in the Philippines forced promoters to move it forward to March. The Philippine national elections are in May, and Pacquiao wanted to be at home to campaign. Promoters for both fighters had agreed to a blackout on negotiations for the bout, so no one would comment on the record. A person close to the promotion spoke on terms his identity would remain confidential. If the fight is made, there would likely be a Jan. 11 press conference in New York to announce it. The bout could be the richest ever, assuming pay-per-view projections are accurate. Representatives of the Superdome in New Orleans and the new Dallas Cowboys' stadium have expressed interest in hosting the fight, as has the MGM Grand hotel-casino in Las Vegas, where the fighters have fought their biggest fights. There is also a proposal for a 30,000-seat temporary stadium on the Las Vegas Strip across from the Wynn resort. Oddsmakers are already taking bets on the fight, with most making the undefeated Mayweather a slight favorite.

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Danny Green scored a stunning first round TKO victory over American great Roy Jones

Australian titleholder Danny Green scored a stunning first round TKO victory over American great Roy Jones to retain his International Boxing Organisation cruiserweight world title here on Wednesday. Green put down the eight-time world champion with a well-timed right hand which sent Jones tumbling to the canvas midway through the opening round and then pummelled the American legend with a flurry of blows against the ropes. English referee Howard Foster called a halt to the fight at 2:02 into the first round. "I am just overwhelmed, this is all your victory, this is Australia's victory," Green screamed to the capacity home crowd. "He's one of the greatest fighters of all time and the opportunity to fight him in Australia, thanks Roy Jones Jnr. "I almost feel bad doing that, that almost most hurt me to do that to someone whom I aspire to look up to as a professional fighter inside and outside the ring. He's a bloody legend." Green left Jones disorientated with his shock right hand punch which connected high on the temple area of the American, leaving him struggling to get back to his feet. It was all downhill from there for Jones as the Australian 'Green Machine' went after the quick finish, throwing leather as the American superstar covered up under the onslaught before the referee's intervention. "It was a great performance tonight from Danny and we won't be making excuses," Jones said in the ring. "My hat goes off for Danny Green, he fought a wonderful fight." It was the 36-year-old Green's first defence of the title he won with a fifth round TKO against Argentina's Julio Cesar Dominguez in Biloxi, Mississippi last August. It was only the third time in his stellar 20-year fight career that Jones, 40, has been stopped in a fight and follows his earlier stoppages against Antonio Tarver and Glen Johnson, both in 2004. Jones was bidding to become the first boxer to win all five divisions between middleweight and heavyweight, but he was overwhelmed by Green's first-round onslaught. Jones's record now stands at 54 wins (40 by knockout) with six losses in 60 bouts, while Green has won 28 (25 KOs) of his 31 fights since 2001. It was first time Jones, regarded as one of the great pound-for-pound fighters of the modern era, had fought outside the United States and may signal the end of his celebrated career. Jones is scheduled to fight American adversary Bernard Hopkins in Las Vegas on March 13 next year. Jones also holds the distinction of becoming the first former middleweight champion to win a heavyweight world title in 106 years.

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Check this Lucian Bute defended his IBF super-middleweight

Undefeated Lucian Bute successfully defended his IBF super-middleweight title Saturday night, stopping Librado Andrade with a left uppercut to the midsection at 2:57 of the fourth round. The Romanian-born Bute, 25-0 with 20 knockouts, was making the fourth defense of his IBF crown and his second against Andrade, who pushed the left-hander to the limit 13 months ago, knocking down the exhausted champion with just seconds left. Andrade dropped to 28-3. He lives in La Habra, Calif., and trains in Montreal.

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Seasons Beatings' for Espino," Pavlik trainer Jack Loew said

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AFP) – Kelly Pavlik will defend his World Boxing Council middleweight title against fellow American Miguel Espino on December 19 before a host of hometown supporters, according to promoters. Pavlik, 35-1 with 31 knockouts, beat Jermain Taylor for the crown in 2007 and will make his third title defense against Espino, 20-2 with one draw and nine knockouts. Pavlik suffered his only defeat when he stepped up in weight 13 months ago to face US legend Bernard Hopkins and lost a unanimous decision, but bounced back to stop Mexico's Marco Antonio Rubio in the ninth round here in February. "I?m not going to allow Espino to be the Grinch who took my world title," Pavlik said. Pavlik backed out of two fights against US southpaw Paul Williams due to staph infection in his right hand but will step into the ring only two weeks after Williams, who replaced Pavlik for a December 5 fight in Atlantic City. "It?s going to be 'Seasons Beatings' for Espino," Pavlik trainer Jack Loew said "Nothing but lumps of coal in his stocking plus a few lumps on his head." Espino has a four-year, 11-bout win streak, including his past four victories by knockout. His most recent fight was a sixth-round stoppage of former world champion Alejandro Garcia of Mexico in March. "I?m very grateful for this opportunity and I intend to make the most of it," Espino said. "All fighters dream of the chance to fight for a world title and now I'm living that dream. "If Pavlik takes me lightly he?ll be making a big mistake."

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A Boxer Died:after a Brutal Fight is Scheduled for Autopsy

After losing a USBA super bantamweight bout against Teon Kennedy on Friday, Francisco Rodriguez twenty five year old. Rodriguez, a former national Golden boxing champion from Chicago, is scheduled for autopsy on Tuesday. Philadelphia’s Medical Examiner’s Office says an autopsy is routine when a death is related to the victim’s occupation. Officials say Rodriguez began to lose consciousness as he sat in his corner after the fight was stopped in the 10th round. He later underwent emergency brain surgery. Rodriguez was 14-2 going into the bout against Kennedy for the vacant USBA super bantamweight title. Rodriguez was a national Golden Gloves champion in 2001.

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Boxer Died , After a Brutal Fight

A Mexican boxer, Francisco Rodriguez, has died at age of 25 after a fight in Philadelphia, this was confirmed by the promoter named Dominic Pesoli.

As the promoter said Rodriquez was dies on Sunday night after losing a Teon Kennedy, a US Boxing Association super bantamweight title, last Friday.

Rodriguez began to lose consciousness as the Chicago boxer sat in his corner after the brutal fight was stopped in the 10th round, said by J. Russell Peltz a Philadelphia promoter.

Rodriguez was taken to hospital and underwent emergency brain surgery, but never regained consciousness.

He was 14-2 going into the bout against Kennedy for the vacant USBA super bantamweight belt.

Rodriquez was know as El Nino Azteca, he had an outstanding amateur career and was a lot of Chicago Golden Gloves champion and a national Golden Gloves champion in 2001.

He became professional in 2005 and was a local fan favourite in his adopted city.

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Mikkel Kessler vs. Andre Ward

Mikkel Kessler has vowed to bounce back stronger than ever after his 11th round technical decision defeat against Andre Ward. The Viking Warrior was trailing on all three scorecards when the fight was stopped due to a cut caused by an unintentional headbutt. “I have lost the world title once and won it straight back so I know how to do it,” Kessler said. “With the support of my home fans in Denmark I will beat Carl Froch and become world champion again. That is why this tournament is great – I have the chance to make amends immediately.” Kessler admitted it was tough to fight Ward. “He was very fast and very good. He ruined my style,” he said. “It was not my day. Now I will go home, watch the tape and then bounce back stronger than ever.” Said Wilfried Sauerland: “Congratulations to Andre Ward, he fought a great fight and deserved to win. I was impressed by his speed and his technical abilities. However, the referee should have stopped the holding and headbutting, but we do not want to take anything away from his performance and his victory. Mikkel will come back and do very well in this tournament, no doubt about that..” Added Kalle Sauerland: “Ward proved today that he belongs into this tournament and that he is a great fighter with a golden future. The great thing about the Super Six World Boxing Classic is that Mikkel can take revenge soon as their paths might cross again. Mikkel and his team will analyse the fight closely and draw the right conclusions. I have no doubts that the Viking Warrior will come back stronger than ever and we will see an exciting fight against Carl Froch. That fight will be massive.”

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