Archived Boxing News - November 2009
Dawson Outpoints Johnson Again
Chad Dawson put on a convincing boxing display by once again outpointing Glen Johnson. Official scores were 115-113, 115-113 and 117-111 but Dawson dominated the fight and won much more clearly than these scores indicate. Dawson was too fast and skillful for Johnson who nonetheless chugged forward throughout. Johnson can have no cause for complaint this time. (More)
Haye Takes WBA Heavy Title!
David Haye defeated giant Nikolay Valuev via a majority decision to make history and win the WBA version of the world heavyweight crown. It went to the judges scorecards whose verdict was 114-114 and 116-112, 116-112 to Haye. It was a close and largely uneventful fight and it was not clear which way the verdict was going to go before the judges tallies were announced. However, Haye had managed to overcome the 7 stone weight disparity and 11 inch height difference. (More)
Can Chad Dominate?
Chad Dawson fights Glen Johnson again tonight in what he hopes will be a more convincing and dominating performance. When they fought a couple of years ago it was a close fight and Johnson still claims that he was robbed. However, Dawson claimed a unanimous decision. (More)
Sexton retains Against Rogan
Sam Sexton retained his Commonwealth Heavyweight title in an action packed fight in Belfast against Martin Rogan. Rogan was unable to come out for the seventh round after a niggling neck injury prevented him using his left arm. It was a very sudden and unexpected ending but came after Sexton had hurt Rogan with accurate, powerful punches in the sixth.
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David And Goliath Weigh In
David Haye weighed in at 15st 8lbs and Valuev at 22st 8lbs for tonights WBA World Heavyweight Title Fight in Nurenburg, Germany. It's a fight that have the experts, the media and the fans split. Many people feel that Valuev is simply too big and strong but lots of people also think that Haye has the speed, skills and punching power to pull off a historic win. (More)
