"Mad" Max Heyman is scheduled to continue his comeback from a three-year layoff on Friday May 7, 2010 against "Mad" Mike Alderete. The bout is scheduled to take place at Isleta Casino & Resort in both fighters' hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Alderete was originally rumored to fight Heyman back in January, but the bout fell through.
According to New Mexico Boxing, Heyman said of Alderete, "He can’t box; he can’t bang. But he likes to talk trash. He also can’t punch." Alderete threatened to take Heyman out.
Heyman (23-10-4, 13 KOs), who is 30 years old, won his last fight against Roy Ashworth in January with a dominating sweep of the judges' scorecards. Alderete (6-4-2, 3 KOs), who is 29, hasn't entered a ring since last June, a draw against journeyman Theo Kruger. Alderete has been winless in his last five contests, going 0-3-2 in that span.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Monday, April 5, 2010
Steward to Train Cotto for Foreman
After agreeing to a role as a consultant for a few weeks with the Yuri Foreman camp, legendary trainer Emanuel Steward has not only backed out, but decided to become the head trainer of Foreman's June 5th opponent, Miguel Cotto.
Foreman's trainer Joe Grier told BoxingScene.com, "We don't need chaos in our camp. I'm pleased that it worked out the way it did. This isn't being overconfident, but I don't believe at this point we need Emanuel to come in and save our lives." Grier went on to state that he was disappointed when he originally heard Steward was signed by the Foreman camp. Grier believes the team around Foreman is quite capable.
Foreman (28-0, 8 KOs) and Cotto (34-2, 27 KOs) will be competing for Foreman's WBA light middleweight title at Yankee Stadium in New York. Foreman will be making his first title defense. Cotto is coming off of a brutal loss to pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao.
Foreman's trainer Joe Grier told BoxingScene.com, "We don't need chaos in our camp. I'm pleased that it worked out the way it did. This isn't being overconfident, but I don't believe at this point we need Emanuel to come in and save our lives." Grier went on to state that he was disappointed when he originally heard Steward was signed by the Foreman camp. Grier believes the team around Foreman is quite capable.
Foreman (28-0, 8 KOs) and Cotto (34-2, 27 KOs) will be competing for Foreman's WBA light middleweight title at Yankee Stadium in New York. Foreman will be making his first title defense. Cotto is coming off of a brutal loss to pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Nakash and Shmuel Win
Last night, Ran Nakash came away with a TKO in the 7th round against Richard Stewart at Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia. Nakash's body attack was the key to the fight. The bout ended when veteran referee Steve Smoger stepped in with 37 seconds left in the round. Nakash advanced his record to 23-0, garnering his 17th knockout. Stewart falls to 14-9-2 with 8 KOs.
On the same card, Elad Shmuel won his welterweight contest against Edward Anderson. Shmuel outpointed Anderson, sweeping the cards, 40-35. Anderson was knocked down in the second round of four. Shmuel is now 22-2 with 11 KOs. Anderson, who will turn 49 years old in a week, descends to 4-16 with 3 KOs.
Nakash is currently scheduled to fight next on April 29, 2010 at Nokia Hall in Tel Aviv, Israel. There has also been discussion about him battling former alphabet belt holder Bobby Gunn this summer.
On the same card, Elad Shmuel won his welterweight contest against Edward Anderson. Shmuel outpointed Anderson, sweeping the cards, 40-35. Anderson was knocked down in the second round of four. Shmuel is now 22-2 with 11 KOs. Anderson, who will turn 49 years old in a week, descends to 4-16 with 3 KOs.
Nakash is currently scheduled to fight next on April 29, 2010 at Nokia Hall in Tel Aviv, Israel. There has also been discussion about him battling former alphabet belt holder Bobby Gunn this summer.
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