http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/players/carlos_monzon/73750 Recent articles about Carlos Monzon en-us Hardest Punching Welterweight Boxers in History: Some point to the middleweight division as the best balance between size and speed, between grace and power, but in my mind that balance has always been best represented by the welterweights. That balance is best displayed by the five fighters who follow, my Top 5 for the greatest 147-pound punchers in boxing history. These aren't just the guys who could clobber world class opponents with a single blow; these were the guys who looked good clobbering world class opponents with single blow. 1. Sugar Ray Robinson (108 KOs, Kayo Percentage: 62%) Sugar Ray Robinson - Public Domain Photo Arguably the greatest fighter of all-time, Robinson was the picture-definition of technique applying power. I think it would be impossible to find a better example of how to use space, timing, balance, and leverage in a boxing match. At 147 lbs, Robinson was absolutely lethal, and frankly the only reason his Kayo Percentage isn't well above 80% is... Wed, 22 May 2013 08:48:59 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/top_5_welterweight_punchers_of_all_time/13669585 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/top_5_welterweight_punchers_of_all_time/13669585 Top 5 welterweight punchers of all-time http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/top_5_welterweight_punchers_of_all_time/13669585 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png With the recent hoopla for the respected Bernard Hopkins and his adding to  the legacy of great Philly fighters. The great city of  Philadelphia has produced an array of world class middleweights over the years.  Hopkins has brought great pride to the long line of Philly middlewights who came  before him. Tough guys like Stanley “Kitten” Hayward,  Eugene “Cyclone” Hart, Bobby “Boogaloo” Watts, Willie “The Worm” Monroe and  possibly he toughest of them all, “Bad” Bennie Briscoe. When people talk  of Bernard Hopkins now they compare him to Stanley Ketchel, Harry Greb, Sugar  Ray Robinson and his more recent contemporaries, Carlos Monzon and Marvin  Hagler. However many people often forget a classy and fine middleweight named  Rodrigo Valdez (63-8, 43 KO’s). Valdez was a world class fighter who  suffered from the “De Jesus” syndrome. That is, like the outstanding Estaban  DeJesus he was overshadowed in his career by the skill of Roberto Duran. So too  was Rodrigo Valdez ove Thu, 09 May 2013 22:59:09 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/rodrigo_valdez/13587341 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/rodrigo_valdez/13587341 RODRIGO VALDEZ http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/rodrigo_valdez/13587341 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Undefeated, United States Boxing Association (USBA) super middleweight champion Edwin "La Bomba" Rodriguez (22-0, 15 KOs) is following the path to Monte Carlo, set more than 40 years ago by another Massachusetts boxer, "Marvelous" Marvin Hagler. On March 30, he goes up against unbeaten 2008 Argentina Olympian Ezequiel "El Olimpico" Maderna (19-0, 13 KOs), in the opening round of "Monte Carlo Million Dollar Super 4" at Casino de Monte-Carlo in Monaco. Credit: Ed Diller/ Star Boxing/ DBE Rodriguez vs. Maderna is half of a historic four-man tournament, also matching two-time, two division world champion Zsolt Erdei (33-0, 18 KOs) vs. Denis Grachev (12-1-1, 8 KOs) in a light heavyweight bout. The championship final of the "Super Four" will feature the winners of the two aforementioned fights at a catch-weight of 171 ½ lbs., worth $1,000,000 (60-40 split) to the champion, on July 13 in Monaco. The Dominican Republic-born Rodriguez has a... Fri, 15 Feb 2013 09:43:57 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/edwin_rodriguez_goes_to_monte_carlo_following_in_marvin_haglers_footsteps/12922903 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/edwin_rodriguez_goes_to_monte_carlo_following_in_marvin_haglers_footsteps/12922903 Edwin Rodriguez goes to Monte Carlo, following in Marvin Hagler’s footsteps http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/edwin_rodriguez_goes_to_monte_carlo_following_in_marvin_haglers_footsteps/12922903 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png ProBoxing-Fans.com Fantasy Promotions is proud to present a contender for Middleweight Battle of the Ages:  Carlos Monzon vs. Sergio Martinez. The two Argentinean middleweight champs meet in the prize ring to settle once and for all which one stands atop the mountain of their country's championship lineage. The Battlers Carlos Monzon (87-3-9, 59 KOs) is on most  list of all-time top 10 middleweights (I have him in ninth place).  In addition to winning 31 fights in a row, 24 by KO or TKO from 1969 to his retirement eight years later, Monzon won the middleweight crown by 12th-round TKO of Nino Benvenuti in 1970's Fight of the Year. He reigned for seven years, undefeated over 14 title defenses, including a second win over Benvenuti in 1971, and defeats of former welterweight and middleweight champ Emile Griffith in 1971 and 1973.  He shared with Muhammad Ali the honor of being 1972's Fighter of the Year. Monzon died at age 52 in 1995 as the result of a car acciden... Sun, 18 Nov 2012 11:33:27 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/carlos_monzon_vs_sergio_martinez_fantasy_fight_battle_of_the_argentine_champs/12241528 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/carlos_monzon_vs_sergio_martinez_fantasy_fight_battle_of_the_argentine_champs/12241528 Carlos Monzon vs. Sergio Martinez fantasy fight: Battle of the Argentine champs http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/carlos_monzon_vs_sergio_martinez_fantasy_fight_battle_of_the_argentine_champs/12241528 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The war of words between Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. and Sergio Martinez is most definitely on. The two pugilists, who will meet Saturday, Sept. 15 live on HBO Pay-Per-View (9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT), share their thoughts on each other and expose a lack of personal respect that is sure to yield an exciting fight. Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. "Boxing is a turf war. It's about owning the ring, taking the high ground and keeping it, and the better and most prepared fighter will be the one that dictates and controls the action. Martínez has a difficult style but it is up to me to get him -- to fight my fight, not his, and to do that will require that I assert my power and utilize my advantages in youth, stamina, height and reach and pressure him every minute of every round. I have developed the right strategy not just to beat him but to beat him badly. All I need to do when we finally meet is to remain patient and disciplined and stick to the plan and I will win the fight." "I respect Sergio as a boxer, Fri, 07 Sep 2012 18:34:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/chavez_jr_and_martinez_matter_of_respect/11655760 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/chavez_jr_and_martinez_matter_of_respect/11655760 Chavez Jr. and Martinez: Matter of respect http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/chavez_jr_and_martinez_matter_of_respect/11655760 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/1/8176982d0b90f97b2a6ed16a478507d1d08f48c6/mini/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f55882197.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193268B03E3DD5E0E093D8CB9140C42D689.jpg The Ten Greatest Bantamweight Boxers in History Bantamweight is a division that has seen many ebbs and flows during its history. Sometimes it’s hot, sometimes it’s not. One constant, however, is that this division constantly churns out compelling fighters. While the Top 10 might not be able to compete in terms of star-power with some of the more glamorous divisions, 118 has perhaps the deepest Top 30 of all divisions. No less than two dozen bantamweights can make a case for being on this list. Here are the ten best to ever do it at bantamweight, and as always, feel free to chime in with your comments, opposing views, or maybe even agreement. 1. Carlos Zarate (1970-1988) Though not often given the top spot in all-time bantamweight rankings, one cannot argue that Zarate was the most dominant of all Bantamweight Champions. Let’s get this out of the way early--he didn’t lose to Lupe Pintor. The 1979 decision might have gone Pintor’s way, ended Zarate’s reign, and sent him into a 7-year... Fri, 10 Aug 2012 16:04:47 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/top_10_best_bantamweights_of_all_time/11426611 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/top_10_best_bantamweights_of_all_time/11426611 Top 10 best bantamweights of all-time http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/top_10_best_bantamweights_of_all_time/11426611 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Who really deserves to wear the World Middleweight Champion’s crown?  Undefeated World Boxing Council (WBC) middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Sergio Martinez the two-division world champion, will settle that question in their long-awaited middleweight battle, Saturday, September 15 – Méxican Independence Day weekend. Chavez Jr. and Martinez are holding their whirlwind press tour, and right here, you'll find a collection of quotes and photos from their stop in Los Angeles. Take a look. Chavez Jr. vs. Martinez L.A. Press Conference Pictures In addition to photos from the Los Angeles press conference, you'll also find a series of shots of Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. staying busy before the press conference, using a hotel gym and pool to get some training in. The fight will be held at the Thomas & Mack Center, located on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.  The Chávez Jr. vs. Martinez World Middleweight Championship event will be pr... Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:57:27 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/chavez_jr_vs_martinez_presser_photos_quotes_from_la/11193118 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/chavez_jr_vs_martinez_presser_photos_quotes_from_la/11193118 Chavez Jr vs. Martinez presser photos & quotes from LA http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/chavez_jr_vs_martinez_presser_photos_quotes_from_la/11193118 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/2/a2569d9750651dc4aa2ffbb5bdd4189da0e8f916/mini/BOX_CONFE_MARTINEZ_5350.jpg Saturday night, from El Paso, Texas, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (45-0-1, 31 KOs) looks to strengthen his claim on the title of best middleweight not named Sergio Martinez. Chavez faces Andy Lee (28-1, 20 KOs), who is on a 13-fight winning streak that includes avenging his lone loss as a pro (a knockout defeat to Brian Vera in 2008). The knock on Chavez has always been that he is more about his father's famous name and riding the coattails thereof than being a champion in his own right. His WBC middleweight strap around his waist is essentially stolen property, fenced via Jose Sulaiman after the heist that removed it from Sergio Martinez. Even with that, however, you still have to clobber the guys in front of you, and Chavez has defended the belt twice since winning it from Sebastian Zbik last year, first against Peter Manfredo Jr. and then against Marco Antonio Rubio in his last fight. While those guys are not exactly Bernard Hopkins and Carlos Monzon in terms of level of opposition at 160 pounds, they are Fri, 15 Jun 2012 20:09:35 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/chavez_aims_to_prove_himself_vs_lee/11023244 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/chavez_aims_to_prove_himself_vs_lee/11023244 Chavez aims to prove himself vs. Lee http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/chavez_aims_to_prove_himself_vs_lee/11023244 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/7/c760caa7feb4469e8b0813dd2847ae12cc79df12/mini/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f55882250.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193268B03E3DD5E0E099D930B07FF42B7E3.jpg This weekend, Bernard Hopkins and Chad Dawson will square off for the recognized light heavyweight championship of the world. The fight will be held in Atlantic City, and will be shown live on HBO. Right here, you can find a lengthy transcript of a pre-fight conference call that Hopkins and Dawson had with media members recently, to see what they have to say about the fight, the circumstances of the first match, their training camps and much more. Dive in and take a look. Chad Dawson How's everybody doing? I'd like to thank Gary Shaw, Golden Boy, HBO for putting on the fight. I'm just excited and I'm just happy we get to do this one more time. Hopefully this time we'll give the fans what they want to see, a real fight. Q I have to tell you, that Tomasz Adamek fight, I think that was one of your best fights ever. Even though you got knocked down you came back stronger. You became focused and you kept that fight and you controlled the pace. Hopkins has ... Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:50:23 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/bernard_hopkins_chad_dawson_pre_fight_conference_call_quotes/10624699 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/bernard_hopkins_chad_dawson_pre_fight_conference_call_quotes/10624699 Bernard Hopkins & Chad Dawson pre-fight conference call quotes http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/bernard_hopkins_chad_dawson_pre_fight_conference_call_quotes/10624699 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/5/b578c9904fef4c03351b4f7d98e3e42d89bb5b02/mini/Boxer_Bernard_Hopkins_dcda.jpg With Bernard Hopkins returning to arms next weekend, Andrew Harrison looks back at the Philadelphian’s middleweight championship reign -- a fantastic run but a record breaking one? A great bumper sticker once noted that during a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act. And while Big Brother should not concern itself with murmurings of a rebellion just yet, it’s time to set fire to our bras, brahs. Insurrection is in the breeze, with a picket line forming at the gates of boxing fallacy. Specifically, it opposes the notion that Bernard Hopkins holds the world championship defence record at middleweight, after he was reckoned to have eclipsed the imperious Carlos Monzon in 2002. In April 2005, William Dettloff added weight to this theory after he penned a Ring Magazine article suggesting boxing’s greatest world title tenures. There, perched one spot behind the legendary Joe Louis, but nestled ahead of Monzon and other luminaries such as Henry Armstron... Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:56:13 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/an_inconvenient_truth_the_myth_behind_bernard_hopkinss_middleweight_reign/10593955 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/an_inconvenient_truth_the_myth_behind_bernard_hopkinss_middleweight_reign/10593955 An Inconvenient Truth: The Myth Behind Bernard Hopkins’s Middleweight Reign http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/an_inconvenient_truth_the_myth_behind_bernard_hopkinss_middleweight_reign/10593955 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/b/abf34009e087be828a93c2b40ce1e6cc452da4c2/mini/Bernard_Hopkins_v_2f8c.jpg How would Sergio Martinez deal with the best middleweights in boxing history? World Middleweight Champion Sergio Martinez has not cracked anyone’s all-time great middleweight lists. What can you expect with only 5 fights at the weight? Nevertheless, he has established himself as the best middleweight in the world and the top guy at the weight since the glory days of Bernard Hopkins. The combined records of the men Martinez has faced at middleweight is 172-3. After crashing onto the scene as a junior middleweight, Martinez lost a disputed decision to Paul Williams at middleweight poundage. While not the best entrance into middleweight waters, Martinez handled himself well against what was at the time a high-flying commodity in Williams. Credit: DBE Since then, he beat linear Middleweight Champion Kelly Pavlik in a big win. Then he threw the first Williams result into a new light with a memorable 2nd-round flattening over PW. With the talent pool at 160 in the States rather dry, M... Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:32:17 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/sergio_martinez_vs_top_10_all_time_great_middleweights/10210528 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/sergio_martinez_vs_top_10_all_time_great_middleweights/10210528 Sergio Martinez vs. top 10 all-time great middleweights http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/sergio_martinez_vs_top_10_all_time_great_middleweights/10210528 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/9/09602f073e5511bf40144fa5aa97dc19c536ac55/mini/BOX_CONFE_MARTINEZ_b11c.jpg The 10 Greatest Middleweight Boxers in History When ranking the ten best middleweights of all-time, many challenges arise. With great middleweights spanning over a century in time, it can be difficult to measure 160-pounders against each other. Try to compare the undefined middleweight division of the turn of the 20th century to its current manifestation and your head might spin. In the old days, fighters could sit on their title for years with nary a defense. Newspaper decisions, the vast changes in the dynamics of a typical professional boxing career, and other considerations makes it a sticky undertaking. Also making it difficult is that this might just be the most stacked division in boxing history. With Hall of Famers occupying most of the top 25-30 spots, there are a lot of fighters with a good argument for top ten honors. Some of the most historic fighters of all-time made 160 their home and it makes coming up with a top ten an ultimate test of what you think is more valuabl... Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:55:18 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/top_10_best_middleweights_of_all_time/9669994 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/top_10_best_middleweights_of_all_time/9669994 Top 10 Best Middleweights of All-Time http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/top_10_best_middleweights_of_all_time/9669994 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png When fight fans talk about national boxing legacies, focus inevitably lands on Latin places such as Mexico, Puerto Rico and Cuba. Sometimes the tough British boxing culture comes into the mix, or curiosities like the middleweight and light heavyweight tradition of France. The boxing tradition of Argentina is less commented upon, which is odd because it includes the most illustrious pugilistic legacy of South America. Whereas Brazil has only one Acelino Freitas to its name, Argentina produces at least one fighter as good or better with every generation of boxers. The country of Patagonia and the Pampas always seems to have someone noteworthy in boxing's middle and heavy ranks, starting as far back as Luis Angel Firpo, if not before. Credit: DBE The present is different only in respect to volume. In the past Argentina would have only one or two top boxers at any given time. Oscar Bonavena and Carlos Monzon gave way to Juan Roldan and Victor Galindez, and so on. Yet tho... Thu, 27 Oct 2011 09:34:52 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/argentinas_impressive_class_of_boxers/7683409 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/argentinas_impressive_class_of_boxers/7683409 Argentina’s Impressive Class of Boxers http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/argentinas_impressive_class_of_boxers/7683409 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png