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Wach update

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:34:00 +0300

As training camp winds down for the undefeated WBC International heavyweight champion Mariusz Wach, the true scope of his growth as a fighter becomes clearer. Wach, (25-0 13KOs), of North Bergen, N.J., by way of Krakow, Poland, will face former world heavyweight champion Oliver McCall (56-11, 37KOs) this Saturday, November 5 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, the site of his Knockout of the Year performance against Kevin McBride in July

McCall decisions Willis

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 10:03:00 +0300

Even at age 46, former WBC heavyweight titleholder Oliver McCall, 56-11 37 (KOs), retains the attribute that was his best asset when he in his heyday — his cast iron chin. McCall utilized that very quality to outpoint Damian Willis, 30-3-1 (23 KOs), over 10 rounds at the Houston Athletic Fencing Center on Saturday night. The Atomic Bull simply absorbing his younger opponent’s blows and bullied him with on the inside

Solomon defeats Hopkins

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 17:18:00 +0300

WBA 1, WBC 6 and WBO 7 rated welterweight Brad Solomon (17-0, 7 KOs) outworked Demetrius Hopkins (30-2-1, 11 KOs) over ten rounds on Friday night at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Scores were 97-93, 99-91, 99-91, all for Solomon

McCall-Oquendo full report

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 16:06:00 +0300

Last night�s fights at the Seminole Hard Rock Live arena certainly lived up to the billing as �The Backyard Brawl�. Fans braved the blustery winter conditions outside to see Chicago native and former world heavyweight champion Oliver �The Atomic Bull� McCall (55-10, 37 KOs) snatch a split decision victory over fellow Chicagoan �Fast� Fres Oquendo (32-7, 21 KOs) to win the vacant IBF Intercontinental heavyweight belt

McCall, Oquendo weights

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 17:33:00 +0300

Former heavyweight champion Oliver McCall (54-10, 34 KOs) outweighed and former world title challenger Fres Oquendo (32-6, 21 KO) by 31 pounds in advance of Tuesday�s crossroads clash Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida

Ibragimov defeats McCall

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 08:38:00 +0300

Heavyweight Timur Ibragimov (28-2-1, 15 KOs) scored a convincing twelve round unanimous decision over former WBC heavyweight champion Oliver McCall (54-10, 37 KOs) on Tuesday night at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida. Scores were 117-111, 117-111, 119-109. Ibragimov has now won six straight, while the loss could prove costly for the 45-year-old McCall�s hopes of landing another major fight

Shannon Briggs Returns To The Ring April 13th Against Rafael Pedro

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 22:01:00 +0300

Charismatic Brooklyn bomber Shannon Briggs will make his return to the ring Friday April 13th against Rafael Pedro in a 10-round main event from the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. The 38-year old American heavyweight contender Briggs, 48-5-1, 42 KO�s, is coming off a dominating 1st round KO over journeyman Marcus McGee

Oliver McCall Arrested, Forget The Zuri Lawrence Fight

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 03:51:00 +0300

BoxingScene.com was advised that former heavyweight champion Oliver McCall was once again arrested for possession of a controlled substance. Not the first time that Mr. McCall has been in trouble with the law, or arrested for drug possession

McCall edges Whitaker

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:54:00 +0300

In an interesting battle of comebacking heavyweight notables, 44-year-old former WBC heavyweight champion Oliver McCall (54-9, 37 KOs) dropped 37-year-old longtime contender Lance Whitaker (34-6-1, 28 KOs) in round one and went on to win a narrow ten round unanimous decision on Saturday night at The Orleans Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas

McCall Stops Hopoate in Two, Atomic Bull Returns

Sat, 23 May 2009 13:09:00 +0300

After a near two-year layoff, former heavyweight champion Oliver McCall (52-9, 37 KOs) stopped John Hopoate (11-3, 11 KOs) in two rounds at the Orleans Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. McCall, at age 44, sent Hopoate down twice in second before the fight was waved off

JC Gomez defeats McCall!

Sat, 20 Oct 2007 14:41:00 +0300

In an important heavyweight bout, #4 rated Juan Carlos Gomez (42-1, 35 KOs) scored a twelve round unanimous decision over #2 rated Oliver McCall (51-8, 36 KOs) to claim the WBC International championship on Friday night at the Estrel Center in Berlin, Germany. The quicker 34-year-old Gomez was able to outbox the 42-year-old former heavyweight champion to compile a big lead. McCall turned up the heat over the last few rounds

McCall-Gomez Presser!

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 11:58:00 +0300

McCall: "Our first fight was like a war without knowing you enemy. I didn't know Gomez and wasn't prepared for the fight. But I won't make the same mistake again. I will not underestimate Juan Carlos Gomez this time. He's a great champion. I did a lot of video studies and I know how to beat him. This is a redemption fight to me. It's the first time I get the chance to face somebody I have lost to in a re-match. Also I see the

McCall 235, Gomez 228!

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 21:27:00 +0300

WBC International heavyweight titleholder Oliver McCall (#2 in WBC rankings) and Juan Carlos Gomez (#4) presented themselves well prepared and in perfect physical shape at the official weigh-in at Kroyman's car dealership for their big clash this Friday night in Berlin's Estrel Convention Center. "The Atomic Bull" weighed in at 235 lbs. while "The Black Panther" brought 228 lbs. 9 fights are scheduled for

Gomez ready for McCall!

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 15:55:00 +0300

WBC #5 heavyweight Juan Carlos Gomez is convinced he'll win his October 19th rematch with #3 ranked Oliver McCall. "The American will receive from me even a worse beating that in our first fight two years ago," says Gomez, who faces McCall in a battle of former world champions at the Estrel Convention Center in Berlin. In all, twelve heavyweight bouts are scheduled, including bouts featuring world ranked Olympic

Oliver McCall To Face Juan Carlos Gomez

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 10:39:00 +0300

A purse offer was held today at 12:00 noon at the World Boxing Council�s executive offices in Mexico City for WBC International heavyweight champion Oliver McCall�s fight against his mandatory challenger, Juan Carlos Gomez, a native of Cuba living in Germany. �The only promoter to bid on the fight was Arena Boxing Promotions, GMBH, represented by Ahmet Oner, who presented an offer of $550,000

McCall: �I bet my purse that I will knock out Sinan!�

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:30:00 +0300

At the press conference for their big fight next Saturday in Ankara the "bulls" Sinan Samil Sam and Oliver McCall pawed the ground big time. In front of ten running TV-cameras in noble Sheraton Hotel the "Atomic Bull" snorted: "I knocked out Lennox Lewis in round two and Henry Akinwande in round ten � I am sure that Sinan will go down somewhere in between."

Moorer KOs Couser in 1:36!

Sun, 10 Dec 2006 19:15:00 +0300

In the main event, former two-time heavyweight champion Michael Moorer (48-4-1, 38 KOs) scored a spectacular first round knockout over Cliff Couser (26-11-2, 14 KOs) in his first ring appearance in two years. Moorer exploded off the ropes with two right hooks to knock Couser cold at 1:36. Couser was given oxygen after the bout and appeared to be OK a few minutes later. Moorer said he's not that far from winning a heavyweight title

Golota injured!

Wed, 03 Aug 2005 10:10:00 +0300

Heavyweight Andrew Golota was injured while training at the Windy City Gym in Chicago yesterday. His sparring partner hit him with a left hook that caused his head gear to stretch and tear his right eyelid. Dr. Gregory Turowski administered treatment at the New Horizon clinic in Skokie, Il., which included eight stitches inside the eyelid and 10 stitches to the outside of the eyelid.