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Bernard Hopkins seemed poised for another big night against former champ "Bad" Chad Dawson. Photo by: Al Applerose |
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A tenuous first round saw Hopkins befuddle Dawson with his movement and defense. Photo by: Al Applerose |
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A few times they clinched on the inside. That proved to be a harbinger of doom. Photo by: Al Applerose |
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During a clinch the elder Hopkins was tossed to the floor and was injured. Dawson looked on as the ringside physician declared the fight over. Photo by: Al Applerose |
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Antonio DeMarco of Mexico and Jorge Linares of Venezuela put on a great show as they battled for the lightweight world title. Photo by: Al Applerose |
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Early on Linares used his speed and boxing skills to take a lead on most score cards. Photo by: Al Applerose |
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Midway through the fight the tide shifted and DeMarco seemed to find the timing of the faster Linares. Photo by: Al Applerose |
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DeMarco turned on the pressure in the 11th round and the referee stopped the fight. Linares could not keep up and lost to Mexico's DeMarco. Photo by: Al Applerose |
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Brooklyn's Paulie Malignaggi was a big winner in his fight with Mexico's knockout punching Orlando Lora. The quickster could be a big part of a proposed welterweight tournament. Photo by: Al Applerose |
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Dewey Bozella had his long dreamed about big night. The wrongly imprisoned fighter won his first and only pro bout. Bozella will now retire and work with youth. Photo by: Al Applerose |
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Promoter Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy had a great fight card despite the shortened light heavyweight title match. Photo by: Al Applerose |