http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/players/edison_miranda/74035 Recent articles about Edison Miranda en-us Whatever one made of Showtime's Super Six, there was one fight in that 168-pound tournament that is beyond dispute about its quality: Mikkel Kessler vs. Carl Froch. When last they met in 2010, Kessler and Froch dueled at a high level in Denmark, delivering a Fight of the Year contender and the best round of that year, a sizzling 12th where Kessler -- one fight removed from an embarrassing, emasculating defeat by Andre Ward -- found his inner man and traded shots with boxing's most fearless warrior, eventually coming out on top by decision. It wasn't Froch's finest moment; after the loss, he whined endlessly about the decision and made excuses about how an Iceland volcano that threatened to postpone the fight took him out of his mental game. It was, actually, Kessler's finest moment, because he rebounded so impressively from such a low against a fighter who has gone on to become one of the world's 10 best of any weight. Since, Kessler has endured a long in... Fri, 24 May 2013 01:13:48 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/volcanic_mikkel_kessler_vs_carl_froch_ii_preview_and_prediction/13684184 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/volcanic_mikkel_kessler_vs_carl_froch_ii_preview_and_prediction/13684184 Volcanic: Mikkel Kessler Vs. Carl Froch II Preview And Prediction http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/volcanic_mikkel_kessler_vs_carl_froch_ii_preview_and_prediction/13684184 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/5/e5b7a895aceb7cee0deeb46fd0cb018ce243c684/mini/Boxing__Carl_b927.jpg Welcome to a new series, “World P4P”, spotlighting some lesser-known nations in the boxing universe and showcasing their best: When your columnist spotlighted Isaac Chilemba (20-1-1, 9 KOs) in my Friday Night Fights recap for the Boxing Tribune after Chilemba’s win over Edison Miranda, there was a lot of social media buzz, and the warm [...] Wed, 27 Feb 2013 05:53:39 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/world_p4p_the_5_best_active_south_african_boxers/13001005 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/world_p4p_the_5_best_active_south_african_boxers/13001005 World P4P: The 5 Best Active South African Boxers http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/world_p4p_the_5_best_active_south_african_boxers/13001005 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png In this week's installment of the British Boxing Beat, we look back at last night's strong outing from Tony Bellew, as he easily got rid of Edison Miranda, stopping him in 9 rounds. In other news, heavyweight Tyson Fury may be looking towards a huge test in Ruslan Chagaev, and a certain cricketer may be stepping through the ropes to pursue professional boxing. Bellew disposes of Miranda The events of last night confirmed that Edison Miranda has completed the journey many formerly world-class boxers take, descending to no more than a dangerous gatekeeper, as Liverpudlian Tony Bellew took him apart in nine rounds. This was the first time in Bellew’s eventful career so far he went into the ring with someone who had such a sizeable upper hand on him in terms of experience at the highest levels. However, he did not appear fazed, taking his time and forcing Miranda to quit on his knee in the ninth following a barrage of well-placed body shots and straight right hands. Bellew, 29... Sun, 09 Sep 2012 17:54:20 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/british_boxing_beat_bellew_stops_miranda_fury_looking_to_chagaev/11668732 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/british_boxing_beat_bellew_stops_miranda_fury_looking_to_chagaev/11668732 British boxing beat: Bellew stops Miranda, Fury looking to Chagaev http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/british_boxing_beat_bellew_stops_miranda_fury_looking_to_chagaev/11668732 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/2/b2750938d28810ef1e2cd77c94d9549f56bdecb7/mini/boxing-echo-arena-frank.jpg Tony Bellew fought as though cloaked in a bomb disposal suit at London’s Alexandra Palace Saturday, and after taking an ultra-pensive look at Colombian visitor Edison Miranda for the best part of eight rounds, he rendered the former IED safe with a controlled explosion of body shots at 2:54 of round 9. Miranda (174 ¾) had arrived in England confident of springing an upset and he fired off a decent salvo of hooks in round 2 which backed up the disorganised looking Liverpudlian against the ropes. Mainly, though, Bellew (174 ½) moved on the veteran and when either of the big hitters landed a punch, it instinctively caused the recipient to mug, shrug, dance or go walkabout. Often, it resembled boxing video game Fight Night the first time both players manage to locate the “taunt” button. Bellew boxed carefully through the middle rounds with neither man working hard enough to establish firm control. Miranda looked ready to be taken in round 7 but Bellew opted to stroll away again and le... Sun, 09 Sep 2012 02:35:26 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/iron_harvest_edison_miranda_quits_in_round_9_against_tony_bellew/11664301 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/iron_harvest_edison_miranda_quits_in_round_9_against_tony_bellew/11664301 Iron Harvest: Edison Miranda Quits In Round 9 Against Tony Bellew http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/iron_harvest_edison_miranda_quits_in_round_9_against_tony_bellew/11664301 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/2/b2750938d28810ef1e2cd77c94d9549f56bdecb7/mini/boxing-echo-arena-frank.jpg (Tony Bellew, left; Edison Miranda, right)So that was summer. The heavens fell, top flight footballers -- bumptious, bumbling millionaires unable to pass a ball -- were put in their place by modestly paid Olympians and boxing lurched along in the doldrums save for a domestic showdown that managed to buck a trend in standardized heavyweight eyesores. As a new season gathers speed on Saturday, with an international light heavyweight contest involving a pair of quarrelsome and loosely-wired headbangers, fans will be hoping that thrills and spills can heal track marks on a sport currently bereft of bona fide champions, meaningful weight divisions, impartial world ratings and substantial drug testing procedures. Tony Bellew has an edge to him that would discourage meeting his glance across a bar. Lairy and burdened with a hair-trigger temper, one has grown used to seeing him aerated among a sea of mediatory arms as he attempts to throttle an opponent after having grown tired of their ... Fri, 07 Sep 2012 10:50:46 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/british_beat_alexandra_palace_hosts_royal_rumble_between_edison_miranda_and_tony_bellew/11651527 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/british_beat_alexandra_palace_hosts_royal_rumble_between_edison_miranda_and_tony_bellew/11651527 British Beat: Alexandra Palace Hosts Royal Rumble Between Edison Miranda And Tony Bellew http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/british_beat_alexandra_palace_hosts_royal_rumble_between_edison_miranda_and_tony_bellew/11651527 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/2/b2750938d28810ef1e2cd77c94d9549f56bdecb7/mini/boxing-echo-arena-frank.jpg Most fight fans have been focused on the British Olympic boxing team over the past week or so. However, there's plenty of news in the professional fight game as well. In this edition of the British boxing beat, we'll cover George Groves and his recent fight, upcoming bouts and news such as Tony Bellew vs. Edison Miranda, and also Amir Khan's road to redemption, which is perfectly timed of course, as his own journey began back at the Olympics now 8 years ago. Amir Khan’s road to redemption begins Credit: Ed Mulholland - HBO It seems strange to think that almost eight years have passed since Amir Khan won the hearts and minds of the British public with his Silver medal effort at the 2004 Athens Olympics. Time has truly flown by, however, and the charming seventeen year old boy with a hearty smile has developed into a grizzled veteran of the circus that is professional boxing. It is cruel coincidence that at the back end of every Olympics since, Khan has found himself re... Fri, 03 Aug 2012 12:22:35 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/british_boxing_beat_amir_khans_road_to_redemption_george_groves_bellew_miranda/11368456 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/british_boxing_beat_amir_khans_road_to_redemption_george_groves_bellew_miranda/11368456 British boxing beat: Amir Khan’s road to redemption, George Groves, Bellew-Miranda http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/british_boxing_beat_amir_khans_road_to_redemption_george_groves_bellew_miranda/11368456 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/4/54dd72b8db4b7cd0ad1f091c7f4b12a78773c395/mini/Amir_Khan_v_6a59.jpg The weigh-in and press conference was held on Thursday to discuss the Warriors Boxing and Sampson Boxing ESPN Friday Night Fights-televised boxing event entitled "Superbrawls", scheduled for tonight, (Friday, February 3), in the Dallas Events Center at the Texas Station Gambling Hall & Hotel in Las Vegas. The ard is headlined by the Edison Miranda vs. Isaac Chilemba light heavyweight battle. You can take a look at what all the fighters had to say, and some pictures from the event, right here, along with the complete weigh-in results for the card. Superbrawls will be topped by a 10-round light heavyweight main event between Colombian powerhouse Edison "Pantera" Miranda and South Africa's WBC #6, WBA #13, and WBO #14-rated Isaac "Golden Boy" Chilemba, and also feature two up-and-coming warriors in the eight-round co-main event: Rances "Kid Blast" Barthelemy (14-0, 11 KOs) against fellow undefeated Hylon Williams Jr. (15-0, 3 KOs... Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:29:45 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/miranda_vs_chilemba_superbrawls_weigh_in_results_quotes_notes/9745354 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/miranda_vs_chilemba_superbrawls_weigh_in_results_quotes_notes/9745354 Miranda vs. Chilemba Superbrawls Weigh-in Results, Quotes & Notes http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/miranda_vs_chilemba_superbrawls_weigh_in_results_quotes_notes/9745354 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/8/98e9437d410bb651f22d1e0f99abfb9b9dab98a9/mini/Boxing_Arthur_Abraham_c583.jpg When South Africa's world ranked light heavyweight contender, Isaac "Golden Boy" Chilemba (18-1-1, 9 KOs), steps in the ring on February 3, 2012, against Edison "Pantera" Miranda (35-6, 30 KO's), he's going to have bad intentions on his mind.   Chilemba, DiBella Entertainment's rising star, went on to say, "I have a great deal of respect Edison Miranda, he's a worthy opponent, but I'm coming to make a statement come fight night. There is no room for error, and I'm not going to leave it up to the judges to decide the outcome. Make no mistake about it...I'm gunning for a knockout." Damian Read more [...] Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:41:05 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/isaac_chilemba_is_ready_to_go_to_war_with_edison_miranda/9543476 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/isaac_chilemba_is_ready_to_go_to_war_with_edison_miranda/9543476 Isaac Chilemba is Ready to go to War with Edison Miranda http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/isaac_chilemba_is_ready_to_go_to_war_with_edison_miranda/9543476 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/8/98e9437d410bb651f22d1e0f99abfb9b9dab98a9/mini/Boxing_Arthur_Abraham_c583.jpg When South Africa's world ranked light heavyweight contender, Isaac "Golden Boy" Chilemba (18-1-1, 9 KOs), steps in the ring on February 3, 2012 against Edison "Pantera" Miranda (35-6, 30 KO's), he's going to have bad intentions on his mind.  Credit: Team Chilemba Chilemba, DiBella Entertainment's rising star, went on to say, "I have a great deal of respect Edison Miranda, he's a worthy opponent, but I'm coming to make a statement come fight night.  There is no room for error, and I'm not going to leave it up to the judges to decide the outcome.  Make no mistake about it...I'm gunning for a knockout." Damian Ramirez who manages Chilemba stated, "Isaac is very determined and ready to take his career to the next level.  This fight is a great opportunity for him to showcase his skills on a national level.  Miranda is a proven warrior and he's going to leave everything in the ring, that's why this fi... Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:27:08 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/chilemba_gunning_for_a_knockout_against_miranda/9539273 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/chilemba_gunning_for_a_knockout_against_miranda/9539273 Chilemba: Gunning for a Knockout Against Miranda http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/chilemba_gunning_for_a_knockout_against_miranda/9539273 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/8/98e9437d410bb651f22d1e0f99abfb9b9dab98a9/mini/Boxing_Arthur_Abraham_c583.jpg When South Africa's world ranked light heavyweight contender, Isaac "Golden Boy" Chilemba (18-1-1, 9 KOs), steps in the ring on February 3, 2012, against Edison "Pantera" Miranda (35-6, 30 KO's), he's going to have bad intentions on his mind.   Chilemba, DiBella Entertainment's rising star, went on to say, "I have a great deal of respect Edison Miranda, he's a worthy opponent, but I'm coming to make a statement come fight night. There is no room for error, and I'm not going to leave it up to the judges to decide the outcome. Make no mistake about it...I'm gunning for a knockout."    Damian Ramirez who manages Chilemba stated, "Isaac is very determined and ready to take his career to the next level. This fight is a great opportunity for him to showcase his skills on a national level. Miranda is a proven warrior and he's going to leave everything in the ring, that's why this fight is going to be great for the fans in attendance and t Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:30:00 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/isaac_golden_boy_chilemba_is_ready_to_go_to_war_with_edison_miranda/9539297 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/isaac_golden_boy_chilemba_is_ready_to_go_to_war_with_edison_miranda/9539297 Isaac "Golden Boy" Chilemba Is Ready To Go To War With Edison Miranda http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/isaac_golden_boy_chilemba_is_ready_to_go_to_war_with_edison_miranda/9539297 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/8/98e9437d410bb651f22d1e0f99abfb9b9dab98a9/mini/Boxing_Arthur_Abraham_c583.jpg Here is the complete footage from Saturday's Edison "Pantera" Miranda versus Kariz Kariuki bout on the undercard of the Ward-Froch Super Six title bout. Miranda demonstrates that he still has some pop in his gloves: By Staff of The Daily Sports Herald Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:22:00 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/highlight_of_the_day_complete_fight_footage_of_edison_miranda_v_kariz_kariuki/8838946 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/highlight_of_the_day_complete_fight_footage_of_edison_miranda_v_kariz_kariuki/8838946 Highlight of the Day: Complete Fight Footage of Edison Miranda v Kariz Kariuki http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/highlight_of_the_day_complete_fight_footage_of_edison_miranda_v_kariz_kariuki/8838946 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/8/98e9437d410bb651f22d1e0f99abfb9b9dab98a9/mini/Boxing_Arthur_Abraham_c583.jpg Already signed for a Feb. 3 rematch of their controversial July bout, light heavyweights Edison Miranda and Yordanis Despaigne will be featured on the Andre Ward-Carl Froch undercard at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City this Saturday. Miranda (34-6, 29 KOs), the heavy-handed two-time world title challenger from Colombia, will be taking on Australia-based Kenyan Kariz Kariuki (24-9-2, 19 KOs) in an eight-round contest. Kariuki's greatest claim to fame is a decision win over former middleweight world title challenger Randy Griffin in 2010. In his 35-fight career, he has also suffered losses to Daniel Geale (TKO 11) and Garth Wood (SD 7) Despaigne (9-1, 4 KOs), a Cuban Olympian with a DQ 5 win over Miranda and a unanimous decision loss to blue-chip prospect Ismayl Sillakh, will face Houston's Cornelius White (17-1, 15 KOs), who has mostly fought on the Texas club circuit, but scored a six-round split decision win over veteran journeyman Dhafir Smith in Atlantic City last July. Miranda and Despaigne Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:28:25 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/miranda_despaigne_return_saturday/8741950 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/miranda_despaigne_return_saturday/8741950 Miranda, Despaigne return Saturday http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/miranda_despaigne_return_saturday/8741950 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/7/d7090a7a96d972a205bbfddb9390dac21ea0f223/mini/Boxing_Arthur_Abraham_dc73.jpg With super middleweight supremacy on the line when WBA Super Middleweight Champion Andre Ward takes on WBC titleholder Carl Froch in the Super Six Finals on Saturday Night, December 17 in Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall, the promoters have put together an explosive undercard featuring several members of their talented stable against boxers with impressive records and high knockout ratios. Some of the big names on the card include U.K. welterweight prospect Kell Brook, Edison Miranda and Yordanis Despaigne in separate fights, heavyweight Bowie Tupou, and more. The night starts with the big boys of boxing, the Heavyweights. Bowie Tupou (21-1, 16 KOs) of Los Angeles, takes on Donnell "The Real Touch of Sleep" Holmes, who hails from Ivanhoe, NC, in a scheduled ten-rounder of hard-hitting heavyweights with only one loss each and 45 knockouts on their records. In his most recent outing back in May, Tupou known as "Bo" scored a devastating knockout win over to... Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:54:33 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/ward_froch_undercard_features_kell_brook_bowie_tupou_despaigne_miranda_more/8685979 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/ward_froch_undercard_features_kell_brook_bowie_tupou_despaigne_miranda_more/8685979 Ward-Froch Undercard Features Kell Brook, Bowie Tupou, Despaigne, Miranda & More http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/ward_froch_undercard_features_kell_brook_bowie_tupou_despaigne_miranda_more/8685979 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png