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BOXNEWS Fight Owen Beck L TKO 9 (12) Monte Barrett

Fight Owen Beck L TKO 9 (12) Monte Barrett

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Monte Barrett, left, knocks down Owen Beck during the ninth round
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Boxers Jamaica Owen Beck [24-0-0, 18]
USA Monte Barrett [30-3-0, 16]
Comment Beck down once in 2nd rd, twice in the 9th
Weight division Heavyweight (unlimited)
Title WBC Interim Intercontinental Title, IBF Interim Intercontinental Title,
Date 05 February 2005, Sat
Location USA USA, St. Louis, Savvis Center
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News: Fight Owen Beck -VS- Monte Barrett

Monte Barrett: 6 Feb 2005 20:10

Monte Barrett: "I am a warrior! This was a great fight!"

Beck recovered well after being floored in round two, and both fighters rocked each other in round three. The complexion of the fight changed when Barrett was cut over the left eye in round four. Referee Jay Nady ruled the cut was caused by a punch. Nady stopped the bout in round five to have the ring doctor examine the cut, but the fight was allowed to continue. Barrett also had a cut below the eye after the round... read more ...
Monte Barrett: 3 Feb 2005 15:09

Monte Barrett: "I am a diamond in the rough"

Monte Barrett: "This is a great opportunity for me and I thank SHOWTIME and Don King for making it happen. I am ready for anything. It really does not matter what people think of me as a fighter. I know who I am. The only respect I am looking for is from my family and my camp....I am a diamond in the rough. It is my time to shine. I am in excellent position to control my own destiny. After all I have gone through and overcome, it is inevitable that..." read more ...