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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

Clinton Woods Announces Retirement, Ends Long Career

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:27:00 +0300

The recent decision loss to Tavoris Cloud was too much for Clinton Woods, 37, to take. The British fighter officially announced his retirement from boxing after a 15-year career that saw him win the light heavyweight crown and face fighters such as Roy Jones Jr, Glen Johnson, Julio Gonzalez and others

Cloud grabs IBF title

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 11:36:00 +0300

In a clash for the vacant IBF light heavyweight title, unbeaten #1 rated Tavoris Cloud (20-0, 18 KOs) punished #2 rated former champ Clinton Woods (42-5-1, 24 KOs) for twelve rounds to claim the belt. The 27-year-old Cloud simply had too much power and too much energy for the more experienced

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

Woods wins a thriller against Johnson

Sun, 03 Sep 2006 00:08:00 +0300

Sheffield hero Clinton Woods rallied from a disastrous ninth round at the Reebok Arena in Bolton on Saturday night to score a brutal but memorable 12 round split decision win over American Glen Johnson to retain his IBF light-heavyweight title.

Woods wins decision to retain IBF light heavyweight crown

Sat, 10 Sep 2005 12:28:00 +0300

Clinton Woods retained his IBF light heavyweight title in his first defense, winning by unanimous decision Friday night over Mexican Julio Gonzalez. Fighting in his hometown, Woods dominated the 12-round contest with his speed and sharp left jab. There were no knockdowns. The judges scored it 117-111

Woods:"I'm the underdog"

Mon, 05 Sep 2005 15:15:00 +0300

"People over here might think I'm the favourite but over in America I'm definitely seen as the underdog," said Woods. "I've trained for 12, hard rounds and I can see it being a battle to the end. Gonzalez won't want to take a backward step and neither will I. It's going to be the toughest fight of my career but I believe it's a fight I can win."

Woods claims IBF crown!

Sat, 05 Mar 2005 19:59:00 +0300

The fourth time was the charm for Clinton Woods Friday night in Rotherham, England. In his fourth world title challenge, Woods scored a fifth round stoppage over Rico Hoye to claim the vacant IBF light heavyweight title. Woods was in control from the beginning, connecting with crisp combinations, while Hoye's offensive consisted of single shots. Hoye was deducted points for low blows in rounds four and five by referee Ian John Lewis...