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Jermain Taylor-Winky Wright Memphis-Bound
NEW YORK (March 3, 2005) – DiBella Entertainment, Gary Shaw Productions and Prize Fight Promotions announced today that the much anticipated Jermain Taylor vs. Winky Wright undisputed world middleweight title fight, slated for Saturday, June 17th, will take place at the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee.
"Memphis has illustrated clearly that it is a boxing town and the FedEx Forum is one of the finest arenas in the country," said Taylor’s promoter Lou DiBella, president of DBE. "We look forward to the southern hospitality in June."
"Having held my last training camp there,” Taylor said, “and it being just two hours from Little Rock, Memphis is like a second home to me. I can't wait to perform in front of my fans from Arkansas and my adopted hometown fans in Memphis. It's going to be a great night."
"This will be a tremendous battle in a tremendous city,” added Wright's promoter Gary Shaw, “the most important fight in the 160 pound division."
Prize Fight Promotions COO Brian Young said that "This is the most significant middleweight championship fight in the last 25 years since Hagler vs. Leonard. The stakes couldn't be any higher in what promises to be the major fight of 2006.Two great fighters with one goal. I could not be more excited for my hometown to be the site of this epic battle."
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I think that Winky should rematch Taylor, Why not?
He could recieve another couple of millions. I think he did a great job even though Taylor was much stronger, but Winky held his own.
Wednesday Sep 13, 2006 07:00:27 PM
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Reginald Williams:
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I think that Winky should rematch Taylor, Why not?
He could recieve another couple of millions. I think he did a great job even though Taylor was much stronger, but Winky held his own.
Wednesday Sep 13, 2006 07:01:26 PM
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2009 Reader Of The Year Weighs In On Legacies Of Pacquiao And Mayweather
"Pacquiao has proven....in the ring... time and time again that he is the greatest of this time. He has earned his respect. He begs for nothing. He is a man content with his growth, his family and his achievements. A man the world has now turned it's eyes to behold. Floyd Mayweather is not even close in stature. He may possess the greatest skills but he is not the Face of Boxing today. Google Manny Pacquiao. There are 20 million searches. Google Floyd. There are 6.5 million. Look at the NYTimes, the Wall Street Journal and Time. Count how many words were used these past years to mention Floyd Mayweather. Then count the words still being printed about Manny. And keep counting. As I've said many times, Floyd has been too clever by half. He has short changed his public.....and has out-smarted himself. Manny will fight but a few more times. Enjoy it while you can. He is an all time great pugilist. Floyd, with all of his remarkable skills lack the will to be truly great in the biggest sense of the word. His legacy will look more like Holmes that Ali. He has earned it." ---November is half-way gone, but we don't need to keep counting ballots. It's a landslide. Fe'Roz has won the 2009 Reader of the Year award. His comments add to the website immeasurably, and he epitomizes the thoughtful, respectful, educated fan of pugilism we strive to cater to at TSS. Congrats, Fe'Roz, and please accept my thanks for being the valued member of this community that you are. Sincerely, Editor Mike
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