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November 13, 2009
Photographer down, “Iron” Mike Tyson wins by TKO.
At the Los Angeles, Ca. International Airport a scuffle is said to have taken place between a paparazzi and “Iron” Mike Tyson. The paparazzi is said to have fallen to the ground and was treated for a cut on his forehead. I will have to stand by the Champ on this one. For some 15 years I took photos of nearly every boxer, referee and boxing official in the sport including “Iron” Mike and not once was I ever attacked by any of them, including Tyson. Boxing is about Respect, show no respect to a boxer and consider yourself fortunate to get away with only a cut to the forehead. A camera on hand does not give anyone the right to shove it in anyone’s face or to vade someone’s privacy unless he or she is willing to end in TKO.
Way to go Mike!
Miguel Cotto vs Manny Pacquiao
Cotto, with a record of 35 fights, 34 wins with 27 of them by kayo and only 1 loss, will face Manny Pacquiao, with a record of 54 fights, 49 wins, 37 by kayo, 3 losses and 2 draws on November 14th, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The third man in the ring on that night will be Referee Mr. Kenny Bayless.
How much of the old Cotto will show up on that night? Did the beating he took when he was defeated by Antonio Margarito show on that night? Pacquiao’s trainer, Mr. Freddie Roach, seems to think so. He was quoted as saying, “Cotto is too slow and doesn’t have much left.” When Pacquiao fought and defeated Ricky Hatton, he looked like a champion should look. So, if we are to determine the victor of this up and coming contest on those basics we should be ready to crown the pride of the Philippines. Many see Pacquiao as the best fighter in the world, but I for one, at this point in time, see him as being the third best fighter in the world. He first must get past Miguel Cotto. He only has one loss on his record, compared to three losses on Manny’s record. If Pacquiao is successful on November 14th , he then should prepare to meet the fighter that I, as well as many others, see as the best fighter in the world. No other than Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
Mayweather, Jr. is the fighter he must first defeat and hand him his first loss, before claiming “Pound for Pound” the best in the world. I’m sure trainer Freddie Roach feels confident he can train his fighter to go on to defeat Mayweather, Jr. He is considered by many to be the number one trainer in the world, but Floyd Mayweather, Jr. also has one of the very best trainers in the sport and could also be seen as the best in the world. His Uncle, two time world champion, Roger “The Black Mamba” Mayweather is a proven great with his fighter being victorious fight after fight. Mayweather vs Pacquiao is a must be.
November 20, 2009
Crown boxing, Match maker Mr. Frank Luca.. A great night of boxing at the Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada. Don’t miss it! Get your tickets now! Doors open at 6:00 PM
Franco Floyd Fontanero
www.seeyouatthefights.com
Photographer down, “Iron” Mike Tyson wins by TKO.
At the Los Angeles, Ca. International Airport a scuffle is said to have taken place between a paparazzi and “Iron” Mike Tyson. The paparazzi is said to have fallen to the ground and was treated for a cut on his forehead. I will have to stand by the Champ on this one. For some 15 years I took photos of nearly every boxer, referee and boxing official in the sport including “Iron” Mike and not once was I ever attacked by any of them, including Tyson. Boxing is about Respect, show no respect to a boxer and consider yourself fortunate to get away with only a cut to the forehead. A camera on hand does not give anyone the right to shove it in anyone’s face or to vade someone’s privacy unless he or she is willing to end in TKO.
Way to go Mike!
Miguel Cotto vs Manny Pacquiao
Cotto, with a record of 35 fights, 34 wins with 27 of them by kayo and only 1 loss, will face Manny Pacquiao, with a record of 54 fights, 49 wins, 37 by kayo, 3 losses and 2 draws on November 14th, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The third man in the ring on that night will be Referee Mr. Kenny Bayless.
How much of the old Cotto will show up on that night? Did the beating he took when he was defeated by Antonio Margarito show on that night? Pacquiao’s trainer, Mr. Freddie Roach, seems to think so. He was quoted as saying, “Cotto is too slow and doesn’t have much left.” When Pacquiao fought and defeated Ricky Hatton, he looked like a champion should look. So, if we are to determine the victor of this up and coming contest on those basics we should be ready to crown the pride of the Philippines. Many see Pacquiao as the best fighter in the world, but I for one, at this point in time, see him as being the third best fighter in the world. He first must get past Miguel Cotto. He only has one loss on his record, compared to three losses on Manny’s record. If Pacquiao is successful on November 14th , he then should prepare to meet the fighter that I, as well as many others, see as the best fighter in the world. No other than Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
Mayweather, Jr. is the fighter he must first defeat and hand him his first loss, before claiming “Pound for Pound” the best in the world. I’m sure trainer Freddie Roach feels confident he can train his fighter to go on to defeat Mayweather, Jr. He is considered by many to be the number one trainer in the world, but Floyd Mayweather, Jr. also has one of the very best trainers in the sport and could also be seen as the best in the world. His Uncle, two time world champion, Roger “The Black Mamba” Mayweather is a proven great with his fighter being victorious fight after fight. Mayweather vs Pacquiao is a must be.
November 20, 2009
Crown boxing, Match maker Mr. Frank Luca.. A great night of boxing at the Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada. Don’t miss it! Get your tickets now! Doors open at 6:00 PM
Franco Floyd Fontanero
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Site by Franco Floyd and Rose Fontanero
In memory of Jimmy Garcia Born 1971 - 10 -12
Died May 19, 1995 age 23
Died May 19, 1995 age 23
In memory of the great Mr. Eddie Futch
The great Archie Moore
In Memory of Chico Corrales
In memory of Referee Mr. Mitch Halpern
In memory of Referee Mr. Toby Gibson
Jan. 11,2010
NO MEGAFIGHT.
Manny Pacquiao will go on to fight Joshua Clottey March 13 @ new $ 1.2 billion Cowboy Stadium. The bout against Floyd Mayweather Jr. fell apart in a dispute over blood testing.
NO MEGAFIGHT.
Manny Pacquiao will go on to fight Joshua Clottey March 13 @ new $ 1.2 billion Cowboy Stadium. The bout against Floyd Mayweather Jr. fell apart in a dispute over blood testing.
Here's the top pay per view buys of all-time:
1. Oscar De La Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather, May 2007 - 2.4 million PPV buys
2. Mike Tyson vs Evander Holyfield (rematch), June 1997 - 1.99 million PPV buys
3. Mike Tyson vs Lennox Lewis, June 2002 - 1.97 million PPV buys
4. Mike Tyson vs Holyfield (1st match), November 1996 - 1.59 million PPV buys
5. Mike Tyson vs. Peter McNeeley, August 1995 - 1.55 million PPV buys
6. Oscar De La Hoya vs. Felix Trinidad, September 1999 - 1.4 million PPV buys
Evander Holyfield vs George Foreman, April 1991 - 1.4 million PPV buys
8. Mike Tyson vs. Frank Bruno, March 1996 - 1.37 million PPV buys
9. Pacquiao vs. De la Hoya, December 6, 2008 – 1.25 million PPV buys
Pacquiao vs. Cotto, November 14, 2009 – 1.25 million PPV buys
Mike Tyson vs. Razor Ruddock, June 1991 - 1.25 million PPV buys
12. Holyfield vs. Lennox Lewis (1st fight), March 1999 - 1.2 million PPV buys
1. Oscar De La Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather, May 2007 - 2.4 million PPV buys
2. Mike Tyson vs Evander Holyfield (rematch), June 1997 - 1.99 million PPV buys
3. Mike Tyson vs Lennox Lewis, June 2002 - 1.97 million PPV buys
4. Mike Tyson vs Holyfield (1st match), November 1996 - 1.59 million PPV buys
5. Mike Tyson vs. Peter McNeeley, August 1995 - 1.55 million PPV buys
6. Oscar De La Hoya vs. Felix Trinidad, September 1999 - 1.4 million PPV buys
Evander Holyfield vs George Foreman, April 1991 - 1.4 million PPV buys
8. Mike Tyson vs. Frank Bruno, March 1996 - 1.37 million PPV buys
9. Pacquiao vs. De la Hoya, December 6, 2008 – 1.25 million PPV buys
Pacquiao vs. Cotto, November 14, 2009 – 1.25 million PPV buys
Mike Tyson vs. Razor Ruddock, June 1991 - 1.25 million PPV buys
12. Holyfield vs. Lennox Lewis (1st fight), March 1999 - 1.2 million PPV buys
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Heavyweight Friday Ahunanya training at the Richard Steele boxing gym in Las Vegas, Nv. for his March 31st. fight against David Tua in New Zealand. Ahunanya is trained by world class trainer Mr. Luis A. Tapia
Layla McCarter getting ready for her up coming fight against Daniella Smith on March 31st in New Zealand . McCarter is also trained by Luis A. Tapia
Luis A. Tapia ( Left) One of todays top trainers in the sport. To his right is yet one more fighter trained by Mr. Tapia, 3-1 bantamweight David Springer.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs Shane Mosley May 1st. MGM Grand Las Vegas, Nv. "Two great fighters"
The buzz around the boxing gyms in Las Vegas .......Many believe Manny Pacquiao didn't take the fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr. because he wasn't clean plus the fact that he would have been knocked out.
Marischa Sjauw.
The belts tell the story
The year was 2000
The belts tell the story
The year was 2000
The return of Johnny Tapia, March 6, 2010 at the beautiful Okay Casino, Espanola, N.M.
Former 5 time World Champion Tapia (56-5-2-28 Kayos) vs Jorge Reyes (21-27- 3 Kayos) of Mexico. Despite Reyes' record it is an event many are looking forward to in the Espanola area. Tapia's son, Jonathan Tapia, will be making his pro- debut on the same card. Many wonder just how much fight Tapia has left. We soon will find out. See you at the fights! will be there to bring you photos and fight results.
Former 5 time World Champion Tapia (56-5-2-28 Kayos) vs Jorge Reyes (21-27- 3 Kayos) of Mexico. Despite Reyes' record it is an event many are looking forward to in the Espanola area. Tapia's son, Jonathan Tapia, will be making his pro- debut on the same card. Many wonder just how much fight Tapia has left. We soon will find out. See you at the fights! will be there to bring you photos and fight results.
The return of Johnny Tapia
Top Rank in Atlantic City Feb. 27 2010
NABA Welterweight Champion 20-0-16 kayos Mike Jones over Henry Bruseles by UD 10 rounds
NABA Welterweight Champion 20-0-16 kayos Mike Jones over Henry Bruseles by UD 10 rounds
Photos of female boxers by Franco have been featured in Lady Sports Magazine.
Since 1997 -------------------------
New page with new photos by Franco coming soon
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See you at the fights will be at the Orleans on March 12, 2010 to bring you photos and fight results.
Bernard Hopkins vs Roy Jones Jr. April 3, 2010 Mandalay Bay Las Vegas, Nevada
Battle for Redemption
Johnny Tapia-Johnathon Tapia-Jorge Reyestext.
At 43 years old, Johnny Tapia looked nothing less than great. With body shots he stopped Jorge Reyes at 1:09 of the 4th rd. After the fight, Reyes said that he never could really get going because Tapia was hurting him so badly to the body. (Article coming soon) Johnathon Tapia, son of Johnny Tapia, lost his pro-debut fight to Matthew Salazar, also in his pro- debut by majority decision (35-34, 35-34, 39-36).
RESULTS for Battle for Redemption
4 rds- 128 lbs. Matthew Salazar over Johnathon Tapia by majority decision 35-40. 35-40, 39-36 both Pro debut fight.
4 rds- 180 lbs. Manuel Otero over Henry Anaya III. KO 1:38 rd. 1
4 rds- 145 lbs. John Grimaldo over Javier Segura Conde. TKO 2:05 rd. 1
4 rds- 122 Lbs. Raymond Montes over Alan Sanchez by UD 37-34, 37-34, 38-34.
Co- Main Event 155 lbs- 6 rds. Carlos Sanchez over Eric Bradford by knockout 31 seconds in the 2nd rd.
Main Event, 128 lbs-10 rds. Johnny Tapia stopped Jorge Reyes at 1:09 of rd. 4
4 rds- 128 lbs. Matthew Salazar over Johnathon Tapia by majority decision 35-40. 35-40, 39-36 both Pro debut fight.
4 rds- 180 lbs. Manuel Otero over Henry Anaya III. KO 1:38 rd. 1
4 rds- 145 lbs. John Grimaldo over Javier Segura Conde. TKO 2:05 rd. 1
4 rds- 122 Lbs. Raymond Montes over Alan Sanchez by UD 37-34, 37-34, 38-34.
Co- Main Event 155 lbs- 6 rds. Carlos Sanchez over Eric Bradford by knockout 31 seconds in the 2nd rd.
Main Event, 128 lbs-10 rds. Johnny Tapia stopped Jorge Reyes at 1:09 of rd. 4