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Deal in works for Antonio Tarver bout

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:28:00 +0300

Former light heavyweight champion Antonio Tarver made a big impression in his first cruiserweight fight last July when he went to Australia and knocked out Danny Green in the ninth round in a mild upset, and he has no intention of letting up. Tarver, who has aspirations to make an impact at heavyweight even though he is 43, intends to continue his assault on the cruiserweight division

Tarver - Lebedev Targeted For February, Says Hryunov

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 11:06:00 +0300

According to boxing manager Vladimir Hryunov, WBA interim-cruiserweight champion Denis Lebedev’s next fight is being targeted for the month of February, and IBO champion Antonio Tarver is the target. In the last year, Lebedev (23-1, 17KOs) has beaten two American legends — Roy Jones Jr. and James Toney, and now he wants to add Tarver to that list

Tarver stops Green in 9

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 19:14:00 +0300

Former light heavyweight champion Antonio Tarver (29-6, 20�KOs) outclassed IBO cruiserweight champion Danny Green (31-3, 27�KOs) and scored a�ninth round TKO on�Wednesday night at�the Entertainment Centre in�Sydney, NSW, Australia. Tarver was in�command from the outset, dropping Green in�round two. The fight was stopped after round nine with Green out on�his feet

Danny Green, Antonio Tarver Make Weight

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:40:00 +0300

IBO cruiserweight champion Danny Green and American challenger Antonio Tarver have displayed impressive physiques as they prepare for Wednesday’s world title bout at the Sydney Entertainment Centre. While there was a whisper beforehand that 42-year-old Tarver might struggle to make the weight, it was the 38-year-old champion who was closer to the limit. Both men came in under the 90kg limit [200-pound] with Green marginally the heavier

Antonio Tarver: Danny Green, I’m Training For a War!

Sun, 01 May 2011 17:50:00 +0300

Former light heavyweight champion Antonio Tarver wants to prove the critics wrong. He’s not very happy with the recent reports where some experts have labeled him as a 42-year-old boxer who is way past his best and way too inactive over the last few years. Since 2007, Tarver fought four times. On July 20 at the Sydney Entertainment Centre, Tarver challenges IBO cruiserweight champion Danny Green

Antonio Tarver, Danny Green to fight

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:18:00 +0300

When former light heavyweight champion Antonio Tarver and Australian cruiserweight contender Danny Green could not come to terms to meet last fall, Tarver instead moved up to fight at heavyweight, where he turned in a shaky performance in a decision against Nagy Aguilera in October. Green, meanwhile outpointed American B.J. Flores in November

Muriqi shuts out Judah

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 12:32:00 +0300

This past Saturday night in front of an overflow crowd at The Aviator Sports Complex in Brooklyn, light heavyweight contender Elvir Muriqi scored a one-sided ten round unanimous decision over Daniel Judah in a battle of New York fighters that highlighted an eight bout card that was promoted by Rob Diaz Havoc Boxing Promotions

Tarver wins heavyweight debut

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 18:15:00 +0300

Four-time light heavyweight world champion Antonio Tarver (28-6, 19 KOs) successfully made his debut at heavyweight with a ten round unanimous decision over Nagy Aguilera (16-5, 11 KOs) on Friday night at the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, Oklahoma. Southpaw Tarver suffered an injury to his left shoulder early on, but that didn�t stop him from dominating the fight. Aguilera�s best round was the tenth. Scores were 98-92 on all cards

Photo/Weights: Tarver 221-Pounds, Aguilera 232

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 13:32:00 +0300

Four-time light heavyweight world champion Antonio Tarver (27-6, 19 KOs) of Tampa, Fla., will make his debut at heavyweight when he faces Nagy Aguilera (16-4, 11 KOs) of Newburgh, N.Y. by way of the Dominican Republic, in the 10-round main event tomorrow/Friday, Oct. 15, on ShoBox: The New Generation live on SHOWTIME� (11 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast)

Jean Pascal-Chad Dawson Heads To August 14 in Canada

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:35:00 +0300

According to promoter Gary Shaw, the light heavyweight bout between WBC champion Jean Pascal (25-1, 16KOs) and mandatory Chad Dawson (29-0, 17KOs) will take place on August 14 in Montreal, Canada on HBO. The fight date has been pushed back a number of times because Pascal's shoulder was injured in the rematch with Adrian Diaconu and he needed additional time to heal

James Toney-Antonio Tarver

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:02:00 +0300

BoxingScene.com spoke with promoter Dan Goossen about two of the heavyweights in his stable, James Toney and Tony Thompson. Goossen is trying to line up tough opponents for both in early 2010. As far as James Toney, Goossen is trying to get him

Dawson outpoints Tarver again!

Sun, 10 May 2009 10:54:00 +0300

In a contractually obligated rematch, unbeaten IBF/IBO light heavyweight champion Chad Dawson (28-0, 17 KOs) again won a twelve round unanimous decision over former champion Antonio Tarver (27-6, 19 KOs) on Saturday night at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

Dawson, Tarver make weight

Sat, 09 May 2009 10:33:00 +0300

Chad Dawson 175 vs. Antonio Tarver 172 Bowie Tupou 257 vs. Chris Koval 256 Jose Guzman 134 vs. Jose Lugo 133 Said El Harrack 149 vs. Hugo Correa 153 Anna Donatella Hultin 130 vs. Jasica Rojo 131 Melissa Hernandez 125 vs. Jeri Sitzes 123

Dawson dethrones Tarver!

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 10:44:00 +0300

In a grudge match and light heavyweight super fight, unbeaten Chad Dawson (27-0, 17 KOs) dethroned Antonio Tarver (27-5, 19 KOs) via twelve round unanimous decision in a clash for Tarver's IBF/IBO light heavyweight championship at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. Tarver was uncharacteristically aggressive, but Dawson was faster and more powerful as he dropped Tarver in round twelve and went onto

Antonio Tarver: "Chad Dawson is Not on My Level"

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:05:00 +0300

IBF and IBO light heavyweight champion Antonio Tarver participated in a media workout at Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas on Tuesday as he winds down preparation for his highly anticipated clash with undefeated former WBC light heavyweight champion Chad Dawson. The two kingpins will battle for light heavyweight supremacy on Saturday, Oct. 11, live on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING from The Pearl Theatre at Palms Casino

Dawson, Tarver all fired up!

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:08:00 +0300

If words carry weight, the Oct. 11 showdown between light-heavyweights Chad Dawson (26-0, 17 KOs) and Antonio Tarver (26-4, 19 KOs), on Showtime, should blow out the co-headlining heavyweight title fight between Sam Peter and Vitali Klitschko. On a national teleconference held today, the two were at each other�s throats, with threats, promises and predictions of a dominating victory

Tarver easily beats Woods; Dawson survives Johnson!

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 07:53:00 +0300

IBO light heavyweight champion Antonio Tarver (27-4, 19 KOs) claimed the IBF title held by Clinton Woods (41-4-1, 25 KOs) with a one-sided unanimous decision on Saturday night at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. There was little drama in the bout as Tarver systematically outpointed Woods, but never came close to stopping him. Woods' performance was disappointing as he never got untracked and rarely was in position to inflict damage. Scores were 116-112, 117-111, 119-109

Tarver, Woods, Dawson, Johnson speak about 175lb supercard!

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:24:00 +0300

Tarver, Woods, Dawson, Johnson speak about 175lb supercard! All the top flight light heavyweights participating on SHOWTIME's April 12 world championship doubleheader at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida, spoke to reporters today on an international conference call. The event is headlined by the Antonio Tarver vs Clinton Woods IBO/IBF title unification fight and Chad Dawson�s WBC title defense against

Woods promises to give Tarver a thorough beating!

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 18:02:00 +0300

"Tarver may have beaten Rocky Balboa but he won't get past me," said IBF light heavyweight champion Clinton Woods, who has landed a stunning collision with IBO light heavyweight champion Antonio Tarver at the St Pete Times Forum in Tampa on April 12th. "It's a fight I have been longing for. He told me he would beat me years ago, well now he has got the chance. He can't run any longer because the deal has been made

Tarver KOs Santiago!

Sun, 02 Dec 2007 17:51:00 +0300

IBO light heavyweight champion Antonio Tarver (26-4, 19 KOs) scored a fourth round knockout over overmatched Danny Santiago (29-4-1, 19 KOs) on Saturday night at Foxwoods Casino Resort in Mashantucket, Connecticut. Tarver dropped Santiago twice in round four, getting the win at 2:53. Tarver and WBC champion Chad Dawson may hook up next

Calzaghe hopes to lure Hopkins back

Tue, 20 Jun 2006 12:53:00 +0300

Joe Calzaghe, however, is hoping to lure Hopkins back into the ring. "I'll fight at whichever weight he wants, either at lightheavy or my favoured division, super middleweight. I'll go to America, as well, if that's the only stumbling block, I'll go anywhere at any time....I was devastated that Hopkins bashed Tarver up so badly and won, as I was planning Tarver as my big-pay day, that was my big pension fund. So Hopkins has cost me big-time."

Hopkins upsets Tarver!

Sun, 11 Jun 2006 10:15:00 +0300

Former longtime middleweight champion Bernard Hopkins (47-4-1, 32 KOs) outpointed world light heavyweight champion Antonio Tarver (24-4, 18 KOs) handily Saturday night at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. After a slow first round, the 41-year-old Hopkins got the upper hand by connecting with lead rights in round two. The Hopkins attack picked up steam in round five when Tarver's glove touched the canvas resulting in Hopkins

Tarver 174, Hopkins 174!

Sat, 10 Jun 2006 17:46:00 +0300

Weights from Atlantic City: Antonio Tarver 174 vs. Bernard Hopkins 174 Both Miguel Cotto and Paulie Malignaggi both weighed in at 138.25 for their WBO junior welterweight showdown tomorrow night at Madison Square Garden. Malignaggi looked ripped while Cotto looked very dry

Tarver-Hopkins NYC presser!

Wed, 07 Jun 2006 16:28:00 +0300

Light heavyweight champion Antonio Tarver and challenger Bernard Hopkins met today at a press conference at the ESPN Zone in New York City in advance of Saturday's battle at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey and televised on HBO Pay-Per-View. Tarver stated, "My hard work is almost over and on Saturday night I'll be able to put it on display....I'm facing the best Bernard Hopkins. It's a beautiful opportunity for me to show

Tarver-Hopkins NYC Presser!

Wed, 22 Mar 2006 14:57:00 +0300

Light-heavyweight champion Antonio Tarver and middleweight legend Bernard Hopkins kicked off the promotion to their June 10th pay-per-view showdown in Atlantic City with a press conference on Tuesday in New York City. After spending 24-rounds with Jermain Taylor, Hopkins (46-4-1, 32 KO's) the onetime, "Executioner," now believes one final win at light-heavyweight, will cement his legacy at the International Boxing Hall of Fame for all time

TARVER AND HOPKINS AGREE TO TERMS FOR JUNE 10!

Fri, 17 Feb 2006 12:37:00 +0300

Sources directly involved with the situation have informed Boxingtalk.com that Golden Boy Promotions and Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing have verbally agreed to all terms for light heavyweight king Antonio "The Magic Man" Tarver to face former longtime middleweight champion and former pound for pound king Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins on HBO PPV June 10. Tarver and Hopkins will split the pot 50-50 down the middle and Tarver will

TARVER SAYS HOPKINS FIGHT WILL BE NAILED DOWN SHORTLY!

Tue, 14 Feb 2006 18:42:00 +0300

It now appears that HBO PPV will in fact televise the Antonio Tarver-Bernard Hopkins bout on June 10. After it appeared that the deal was in serious jeopardy over the weekend moments ago the light heavyweight king told Boxingtalk.com, "Once again I'm having to make concessions, but I stand on my talent and ability so we're going to make this fight. However the deal is structured, I promise you this is the last dime Bernard Hopkins is ever

Q&A: Antonio Tarver!

Mon, 30 Jan 2006 16:19:00 +0300

In Atlantic City on Friday night, former light heavyweight champion Virgil Hill showed he still has a little more left in the tank when he won a 190 lb. title against Valery Brudov. Spotted ringside, calling some of the undercard fights was one of Hill's successors - current light heavyweight champ Antonio Tarver. Tarver was in attendance to apply for a commentating position for HBO Sports. The HBO crew had set up shop ringside for an

Tarver vs Rocky!

Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:41:00 +0300

ESPN Hollywood has reported that Antonio Tarver is slated for the role of Mason Dixon in the new movie "Rocky Balboa." Despite rumors that Roy Jones Jr. had the part, Tarver claims on camera, "You're looking at Mason Dixon. I'm the heavyweight champion of the world and unfortunately Rocky's got to come back to see me. ..I want to dispel a rumor Roy Jones may be in the film. We will need folks to knock out along the way but that's the biggest part he'll get, ha ha.

Antonio Tarver to co-star in Rocky 6?

Tue, 18 Oct 2005 13:24:00 +0300

Moments ago light heavyweight king Antonio Tarver informed Boxingtalk.com that his epresentatives are in the final stages of negotiations for a deal that would land Tarver the role of Mason Dixon in the eagerly anticipated Rocky 6, which begins filiming shortly. Syvelester Stallone will play Rocky Balboa, and Tarver will co-star as heavyweight champion Mason Dixon.

Antonio Tarver: "I want three fights, Mike Tyson, James Toney and Vitali Klitschko!"

Tue, 11 Oct 2005 16:30:00 +0300

Antonio Tarver: "Just like it's done for everyone else. Look at the risk I would be taking though, a light heavyweight coming up to face someone as dangerous as Mike? Roy didn't do that and Mike Tyson clearly had his era in boxing and with the way the two of us could promote that event, it would be huge. I'm going to keep it real with you Greg, if I could have my three and out here's what it is, Mike Tyson, James Toney and Vitali Klitschko..."

Tarver-Jones Postfight Presser!

Mon, 03 Oct 2005 16:48:00 +0300

The mic was turned over to winner of the fight and Antonio Tarver began by tipping his hat to Roy Jones Jr. "A lot of the news media and experts have been saying that he is a shot fighter, but I'm glad I didn't listen and I worked my butt off. You saw the best Roy Jones tonight that you've seen in the last ten years and any fighter he faced in the last ten years, he would have certainly beaten tonight but he just can't beat the champ, the Magic Man.

Tarver defeats Jones on points

Sun, 02 Oct 2005 09:44:00 +0300

World light heavyweight champion Antonio "Magic Man" Tarver defeated Roy Jones Jr for the second time with a unanimous twelve round points decision on Saturday night at the St. Petersburg Times Forum in Tampa, Florida in the USA. Jones, the former six time world champion in four weight classes, looked brilliant for two rounds, but simply didn't do enough to come close to winning the fight.

Jones: I'll be back!

Sun, 02 Oct 2005 12:46:00 +0300

"I'll be back," promised Roy Jones Jr. "I got hurt once and I think that was the turning point of the fight. He hit me with a good shot. But I kept coming. Can't nobody else beat me but Tarver. Why? Because God blessed me with a true talent.....I was hard to go out like I would have being knocked out twice the last couple of times. I�m a true champion. I�ve been at the top. Being the champion that I am, it was good. I was satisfied with my performance, but I do realize that I lost the fight.

Jones, Tarver make weight!

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 15:17:00 +0300

Roy Jones Jr. weighed in first at 173. About ten minutes later, world light heavyweight champion Antonio Tarver scaled in at the 175lb limit.

Merk: Roy Motivated again!

Thu, 22 Sep 2005 14:18:00 +0300

For the first time in over ten years, Roy Jones Jr. is training with his father Roy Jones Sr. In addition, Roy continues training with longtime trainer Alton Merkerson, who says he has no problem sharing duties with "Big Roy." Coach Merk said Roy is currently sparring with Kippy Warren and Derrick Harmon, and is highly motivated for this fight, which hasn't been the case since a proposed fight with Mike Tyson fell through and Jones returned to the light heavyweight division

Jones' injury proves true

Tue, 20 Sep 2005 15:04:00 +0300

Rumors that Roy Jones Jr. has suffered a hand injury during training for his upcoming title bout against Antonio Tarver appeared to be confirmed by his actions during a charity basketball game Saturday night at Woodham High School. Jones had no trouble dribbling with either hand but did grab his right wrist and grimaced in obvious pain when he fouled an opponent late in the third quarter. After the game, Jones accepted hand shakes

Tarver: "I'll KO Roy again"

Tue, 23 Aug 2005 14:34:00 +0300

(Press Release )It's been almost 25 years since Antonio Tarver and Roy Jones Jr. crossed paths for the first time, and from their first fight as 13-year-old amateurs, they have been indelibly linked in the minds of boxing fans and each other. But on Saturday, October 1st, at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida, this journey comes to an end, as the two premier light heavyweights of this era meet for the third time to determine who the superior fighter truly is. "I have to commend Roy Jones for coming back and saying "I want Antonio Tarver, I want the best

Tarver-Jones in Tampa!

Wed, 10 Aug 2005 15:00:00 +0300

This left Tarver (23-3, 18 KO's) all by himself to promote the fight. "The show must go on," said the classy champion. "I don't have a problem being here soaking up the spotlight. In fact I look better on camera." HBO's Ross Greenberg, however, was slightly harsher in his assessment. "I'd like to admonish Roy Jones for not being here," he said.

Tarver-Jones III on Oct 1st!

Thu, 28 Jul 2005 13:00:00 +0300

�It�s done,� announced promoter Joe DeGuardia of Star Boxing to FightNews. �I am pleased to say that all parties have signed off and Antonio Tarver will meet Roy Jones Jr. on October 1st.� DeGuardia, the promoter of Tarver, received the signed contracts from Jones on Wednesday morning. �It is going to be parity, fifty-fifty. Tarver certainly feels he should get more, but this fight goes beyond money. Both Tarver and Jones are true warriors and they want to see who is the best. This fight will happen because both fighters have an overwhelmingly

Jones-Tarver III might take place this fall

Tue, 26 Jul 2005 14:43:00 +0300

Jermain Taylor's undisputed middleweight title victory against Bernard Hopkins did more than just end Hopkins' 10-year-plus reign as champ. The victory also helped push rivals Antonio Tarver and Roy Jones Jr. to the negotiating table with each other for a fall HBO PPV fight.Light heavyweight king Tarver and Jones, the former champ, both were in the running to be Hopkins' next opponent on Oct. 1. However, Hopkins lost and will probably wind up in a December rematch with Taylor.

Tarver, Johnson speak!

Mon, 20 Jun 2005 13:16:00 +0300

"All the credit goes to Glen Johnson," proclaimed a respectful Antonio Tarver after the fight. "He is truly a warrior. I told Roy (Jones) he was tough as nails after the fight. I hit him with some big shots. He just kept coming." When questioned about his future plans the newly crowned champ stated, "We'll see what happens. Hopkins says he wants the winner...

Tarver defeats Johnson!

Sun, 19 Jun 2005 06:12:00 +0300

a target=_blank href="http://www.boxnews.com.ua/person.php?lng=en&id=1087">Antonio Tarver outboxed and outworked Glen Johnson to win a unanimous decision Saturday night at the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee. Hoping to reverse a split decision loss to Johnson, Tarver (23-3, 18 KOs) threw quick combinations and used ring movement to keep Johnson at bay early on. Johnson (42-10-2, 28 KOs) began landing bombs to the body in round five, but Tarver regained control for a few rounds. Johnson began to move Tarver back in rounds eight and nine...

Johnson-Tarver Presser!

Fri, 17 Jun 2005 13:50:00 +0300

In typical fashion, the two Roy Jones conquerors arrived with their own style at the press conference to put their rematch in motion. The stoic and reserved Glen Johnson (42-9-2, 28KOs) presented an air of serenity as the boisterous and flamboyant Antonio Tarver (22-3, 18KOs) spoke loud and claimed he will carry a big stick on Saturday night. "I will prove Saturday night that I am bar none the best light heavyweight in the world," a confident Antonio Tarver announced...