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BOXNEWS Fight Brandon Rios W TKO 11 (12) John Murray

Fight Brandon Rios W TKO 11 (12) John Murray

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Brandon Rios vs John Murray
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Boxers USA Brandon Rios [28-0-1, 21]
United Kingdom John Murray [31-1-0, 18]
Comment Ríos stripped on the scale, vacant title on the line only for Murray
Weight division Lightweight (135 lbs)
Title WBA Title,
Date 03 December 2011, Sat
Location USA USA, New York, Madison Square Garden
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News: Fight Brandon Rios -VS- John Murray

Rios stops Murray 4 Dec 2011 11:02

Rios stops Murray

In a toe-to-toe slugfest, former WBA lightweight champion Brandon Rios (29-0-1, 21 KOs), who lost his title on the scale Saturday, #11 John Murray (31-2, 18 KOs). By the sixth round, Rios’ attack had badly busted up Murray’s face. Murray’s woes continued when he was deducted a point for a low blow in round seven. The bout ended in round eleven when referee Earl Brown waved it off with Murray taking heavy punishment. Had Murray won, he would have claimed the vacant WBA crown. The time was 2:06 read more ...
Brandon Rios Loses Title on Scales, Fight Up in The Air 3 Dec 2011 18:34

Brandon Rios Loses Title on Scales, Fight Up in The Air

Brandon Rios dropped his World Boxing Association lightweight title at the scales after failing to make 135 pounds. And his bout with John Murray will only go on if he makes a weight limit Saturday morning that was negotiated between both camps. Rios will only be allowed to gain 10 pounds before Saturday’s weigh-in; he must make 146.6 pounds by 9 a.m. Eastern Time read more ...
Cotto 152.25, Margarito 152.5; Rios 1.4 lb Over Limit 3 Dec 2011 01:49

Cotto 152.25, Margarito 152.5; Rios 1.4 lb Over Limit

Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito both made weight for Saturday night’s pay-per-view headliner at Madison Square Garden. Cotto came in at 152.25 pounds, Margarito weighing in at 152.5 pounds read more ...