Las Vegas, NV- Finally, it looks as if Fedor Emelianenko (30-1, 7 KOs, 16 SUBs) is headed to a Ultimate Fighting Championships title shot. Now that Brock Lesnar (4-1, 2 KOs, 1 SUB) has avenged his loss against Frank Mir (12-4, 2 KOs, 7 SUBs), he will be looking towards a super fight with the seemingly unstoppable Fedor. Emelianenko must first get passed Josh Barnett (24-5, 5 KOs, 15 SUBs) at their scheduled August 1 meeting at Affliction: Trilogy.
BARNETT NEVER LOST UFC TITLE IN CAGE
I don’t see Barnett posing too much of a threat to Fedor, unless Fedor overlooks him. Barnett was stripped of the UFC title after a steroid test came back dirty a few years back. If Fedor does sell Josh short, be advised that Barnett is more than capable of taking advantage of the opportunity. Although he may be a considerable long shot, Barnett does have a chance, albeit a rather small one against “The Last Emperor.” There is talk of this fight taking place in November, December, or early 2010.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Planet Hollywood Casino, Las Vegas, NV- (ESPN 2) Breidis Prescott (21-0, 18 KOs) vs. Miguel Vazquez (24-3, 12 KOs) Odds/Prediction: Prescott, KO winner over Amir Khan is 14-5 here. Favorite looks to be far better and should prevail with stoppage.
Erislandy Lara (6-0, 4 KOs) vs. Darnell Boone (16-11-2, 1 KO) Odds/Prediction: This fight begins a n weekend of primarily “work” fights. Lara should stamp out foe as if he were a bug!
Civic Center, Kissimmee, FL- (Telemundo) Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. (15-0-1, 13 KOs) vs. Cecilio Santos (23-10-3, 12 KOs) Odds/Prediction: Wilfredo Jr. 4-1. Is this another setup fight promoted by the Seminole Indians? Jr. should walk all over “opponent.”
Saturday, July 18, 2009
O2 Arena, Manchester, England- Andriy Kotelnik (31-2-1, 13 KOs) vs. Amir Khan (20-1, 15 KOs) (WBA 140 lb. title) Odds/Prediction: Kotelnik 9-5. (3 ½ to 1 if in Germany) Having beaten Marcos Maidana (who destroyed Victor Ortiz a fortnight ago) makes Kotelnik the real deal. Khan is a “con” in that he has a suspect chin. Kotelnik will need gun to secure points win unless he thrashes Khan to and fro throughout. Dropping $900 to win $500 on AK.
Enzo Maccarinelli (29-3, 22 KOs) vs. Denis Lebedev (17-0, 12 KOs) Odds/Prediction: Enzo 8-5. Unbeaten Russian not highly thought of, but Enzo stopped in last outing.
Mexicali, Mexico- Martin Castillo (33-3, 17 KOs) vs. Alfredo Montano (9-8, 5 KOs) Odds/Prediction: Another “work” fight, seeing ex-champ Castillo in first fight since February 2008.
San Francisco, CA- The latest on the murder of Arturo Gatti out of Brazil, it more or less confirms what has been suspected. Gatti’s ex-stripper wife, Amanda R. Gatti, she more than likely killed the future Hall of Fame fighter as he slept! At first I thought she might slide, but the way things are going, little Miss **** will soon find out how loving other Brazilian women are in prison!
Pittsburgh, PA- Is there any list harder to accurately compile than boxing’s pound-for-pound best? Many compete in distant weight classes, never sharing the same ring or even common opponents. Imagine having to decide the best in men’s and women’s golf or tennis while handicapping for gender, or better yet, the best auto racers in the world in NASCAR and Formula One. Yet, we commonly judge our sport’s elite in this manner, pretending that real rules govern the compilation.
HOW DO WE DECIDE THE POUND-FOR-POUND BEST?
With an influx of potential new stars threatening to penetrate lists (most notably found in the Ring, on Espn.com and on other top sites) currently dominated by veterans, let’s consider the accuracy, or perhaps the complacency, of these lists. Regardless of the so-called standards to which the leading commentators refer, only one question should guide us in deciding the sport’s pound-for-pound best: Who does his job the best right now? For a ranking that often cannot be earned by direct challenges inside of the ring, what other criteria could possibly work? With that, here’s my list: READ MORE…
Los Angeles, CA- Thank goodness that the stars have aligned and blessed the boxing world with a super middleweight tournament that will host matches between six of the sports best at 168 pounds . Americans and former US Olympians Andre Ward (19-0, 12 KOs), Jermain Taylor (28-3-1, 17 KOs) and Andre Dirrell (18-0, 13 KOs) represent talent form this side of the pond. Arthur Abraham (30-0, 24 KOs) of Germany by way of Armeinia, WBC super middleweight champion Carl Froch (25-0, 20 KOs) of England, and WBA champ, Denmark’sMikkel Kessler(41-1, 30 KOs) round out the pool of talented and accomplished pugulists. Ward who is the most inexperienced of the bunch, appears to have the most talent , winning a gold medal in Athens in 2004. Based on the overall qualities of the combatants expect Ward to come out on top. He appears to be the most dynamic, even if you question his level of experience at this point in time. While this tournament may sort out who the best fighter is at 168, there are some possible matches in other divisions that should keep boxing fans pallets salivating in the upcoming 18 months if they come to fruition.
Chris Arreola (27-0, 24 KOs) vs David Haye (22-1, 20 KOs)Heavyweights
Both are fierce inside and outside the ring. Both are expected to fight either Klitschko in the upcoming months. Haye, the former undisputed cruiserweight (200) champion however has proven nothing at heavyweight yet. He looked above average in stopping a faded version of former contender Monty Barrett, but his mouth has done more work than his fists have recently. A fight against Arreola, if he can win, would be a major statement and qualify him as being a top heavyweight. However there are still question marks about his chin, READ MORE…
NOBODY HAD MORE HEART THAN GATTI
Pittsburgh, PA- Arturo Gatti’s performances were so extraordinary and rare that they were hard to put into words, but I’ll try: It takes superior courage to lace up gloves and get in the ring. Among boxers you have those who exhibit the will and desire to separate themselves from the pack. And then there are a handful of once-in-a-generation fighters who show such heart, such toughness between the ropes that we can only marvel at their superhuman efforts while having to remind ourselves that they are real people, dealing with pain and exhaustion we can only imagine. Like ring legends such as Carmen Basilio and Evander Holyfield, Gatti (40-9, 31 KOs) possessed a heart matched only by a select few in the sport’s three centuries.
GREAT FIGHTS, YES, BUT A GREAT FIGHTER?
So what if Gatti wasn’t an “A” fighter like some of those against whom he just couldn’t match skills, most notably Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. He probably wouldn’t have been the “Thunder” Gatti we knew and loved with those skills, and what a shame that would have been. He only provided arguably the most dramatic, cinematic efforts of the past thirty years, if not longer. The poster child for why we love boxing, with all due respect to Mixed Martial Arts fans, name any of a half dozen of Gatti’s best fights and they’re all more exciting than anything ever produced by MMA. His real-life Rocky bouts, not Mayweather’s shoulder roll defense or Wladimir Klitschko’s jab, are what kids dream about.
FOUR FIGHTS OF THE YEAR
Consider the elite company Gatti enjoys as one of only five in history with at least four Ring Magazine Fight of the Year awards: Muhammad Ali (6); Basilio (5); Joe Louis (5); and Gene Tunney (4). On top of that, unlike the others, Gatti’s fights of the year were not recognized for their historical significance, but for their unbelievable see-saw action, violence and drama. Also, think about some Gatti fights that did not win fight of the year, including his amazing, one-eyed comeback against Wilson Rodriguez and his first title win over Tracy Patterson.
HOW WE SHOULD REMEMBER GATTI
Gatti was a very good fighter who won two titles and enjoyed almost two decades of success, but a lot of boxers can say that, and it’s not enough to get you into the Hall of Fame. If a fighter earns his place into the Hall with skill and his record on paper alone, then Gatti’s out. But, if your “accomplishments” aren’t just limited to stats and records – if we account for heart, perseverance and excitement – then we just lost a Hall of Famer Saturday, when Gatti’s life ended much too soon. The man who brought a “never say die” attitude to the ring died in a tragic irony this weekend, and Hall of Famer or not, Arturo Gatti gave us a career full of inspiring and enthralling moments in the ring and in the process became a boxing immortal.
Brian Gorman
San Francisco, CA- The case against Amanda Rodrigues Gatti that “she killed” her husband retired professional boxer Arturo Gatti is pretty much a “slam dunk.” The police have the murder weapon, a purse strap belonging to Mrs. Gatti. They also have her claiming that she spent 8-10 hours in the Brazilian apartment they had rented for a second honeymoon.
GATTI HAS HISTORY OF PROBLEM FEMALES
If you listen to our latest “Ring Talk Radio show from Sunday night, you heard parts of a 2007 Gatti-Alfonso Gomez press conference in which Gatti mentioned, “Satan’s daughter,” in addition to how she had tried to destroy him. Apparently this was his prior girlfriend, “Satan’s daughter.”
COPS THINK DRUNK GATTI PASSED OUT
She admits they had a fight at dinner, and upon their return the cops think Gatti passed out and she took advantage and used purse strap to strangle him. In other words, cops think he was asleep and she did it alone. Mrs. Gatti is claiming either an intruder killed Arturo, or that he killed himself. Nix the intruder claim as the electronic keys were opened only by the Gatti’s.
SATAN’S DAUGHTER JUST MIGHT GET OFF
The pair had a turbulent time together. Gatti was charged with Domestic Violence earlier this year. He was a professional boxer. Her lawyers are going to say that he was abusive, that Gatti, a heavy drinker by most standards, was drunk when this occurred and that she was only defending herself. There will be a look at Gatti’s brain and the damage it received in 49 fights. Lastly, did I mention Mrs. Gatti has a few bruises?
COULD SHE BE THE BRAZILIAN OJ?
Unless they can prove Gatti was asleep when he was attacked, if this can proven she’ll probably get some serious time. If not, Amanda will get off all together or spend less than five years in a minimum security prison. The prosecutor has until July 22 to formally charge Mrs. Gatti.
San Francisco, CA- “Ring Talk Radio”
Radio Show For July 12, 2009
TOLD YOU WIFE WAS INVOLVED
SAO PAULO–The wife of former boxing champion Arturo Gatti was detained as a suspect by Brazilian authorities today following his death at a posh seaside resort.
Police said 23-year-old Amanda Rodrigues Gatti was taken into custody after contradictions in her interrogation. Gatti’s body was found early Saturday in a hotel room at the Porto de Galinhas resort in northeastern Brazil.
The former junior welterweight champion from Montreal was apparently strangled with the strap of a purse, which was found at the scene with blood stains, said Milena Saraiva, a spokeswoman for the Pernambuco state civil police. She told Associated Press that Gatti also had a head injury.
The investigation was not complete, but Saraiva said authorities were preparing to present a formal accusation against Rodrigues, who denied being involved in her husband’s death.
FRIDAY NIGHT ESPN RESULTS
Philadelphia, PA- Matt Godfrey W10 Shawn Hawk. Both fighters were cautious from the opening bell with Godfrey (19-1, 10 KOs) controlling the untested Hawk (18-1-1-10 KOs) throughout a pretty boring fight. Scores: 99-91, 97-93, & 98-92 Godfrey.
Chris Henry KO6 Shaun George. Light punching Shaun George (18-3-2-9 KOs) missed his opportunity when he let a staggered Chris Henry (24-2-0-19 KOs) and then left him off the hook in the opening round. After being hurt in the third and fifth rounds, George seemingly conceded defeat. Trainer Tommy Brooks was throwing in the towel as referee Steve Smoger stopped the bout after George had been knocked down twice in the sixth. Time was 1:08.
Derek Ennis Jr. W6 John Mackey. Given the chance to shine on TV, both Mackey (11-4-2-5 KOs) and Derek Ennis Jr. (18-2-1-12 KOs), two relatively unknown boxers put on a good show. Mackey was down in the second and sixth rounds. Scores were 58-54 & 59-53 twice.
SATURDAY’S SHOWTIME MAIN EVENT ENDS IN UPSET
Sunrise, FL- Joseph Agbeko W12 Vic Darchinyan. IBF 118 lb. title. Joseph Agbeko (27-1, 22 KOs) and Vic Darchinyan (32-2-1-26 KOs) had a feeling out period of about 60 seconds and then it was bombs away. Agbeko landing with almost every right hand thrown, hurt Darchinyan in the first and third rounds. With both fighters dismissing their jab, a knockdown was seemingly inevitable, and yet it never came. A push was unjustly called a knockdown in favor of Darchinyan in the final minute of the long four minute round seven. Agbeko took a few seconds to recover from an accidental low blow in the eighth. Darchinyan suffered a nasty gash over his right eye in the ninth due to an accidental clash of heads. In the end the scorecards correctly read 116-111, & 114-113 twice for defending champ Agbeko.
Antonio Demarco KO9 Anges Adjaho. The boo birds came out early and rightfully so in the beginning of this WBC 135 lb. eliminator between Demarco (22-1-1-16 KOs) and Adjaho (25-2, 14 KOs). The action picked up in the sixth round when Demarco staggered Adjaho and again when both fighters were hurt in the eighth. The ending came at 2:59 of round nine when Adjaho took a knee and then laid face down for a ten count. Adjaho got up instantly to complain, but he was too late.
On a sad note may both Alexis Arguello (57) and Arturo Gatti (37) rest in peace.
Edwin Ayala
COPS AREN’T TELLING FULL STORY YET
San Francisco, CA- When reports started coming in that Arturo Gatti had died in Brazil, I just sort of shrugged my shoulders and moaned, “Again?” I have yet to write the Alexis Arguello story, mainly because his death via apparent suicide, although forewarned personally by Arguello, it really mucked with my mind. Now we note the suspected murder of Arturo Gatti in San Paulo, Brazil.
GATTI DIES A BRUTAL DEATH
On vacation with his new wife Amanda and their newborn, Gatti was found I’m told by his wife Saturday morning. According to preliminary reports, Gatti was beaten to death some eight or so hours prior to his death. You’ll note that while the police ruled out death by gunshot or stabbing, but they did say there was blood on the floor of the hotel room.
IF I WERE THE LEAD INVESTIGATOR IN BRAZIL
There are three, make it four scenarios I can envision being a licensed investigator and former policeman. 1. Gatti went out and got drunk. Some Brazilians realized who he was and beat him to death. 2. Gatti got into a fight with alcohol in the air and got pounded like salt. Brazilian street fighting, brutal in reputation is rampant in Brazilian cities (the UFC is a creation of Brazil’s Gracie family) 3. His wife’s relatives set him up. 4. Arturo was the victim of a strong arm robbery and beaten for his possessions.
PROBE WOULD ALWAYS INCLUDE THE RELATIVES
One, two and four need little expansion as Arturo was a party guy. But #3 is one direction that my investigation would take if I were on the scene. When my realtor retired to the Philippines in the late 1970s, it was his wife’s brothers (unbeknownst to the wife) that whacked Harry. I’d also look into Gatti’s will. If there was a recent change to the document, especially with the newborn baby, that would make me take a hard look at the relatives as a live Gatti is worth a few million US dollars I’m sure. How much he is worth in death is like the scenarios set forth above, pure speculation.
Pedro Fernandez
LESNAR’S UFC HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE ON THE LINE!
Brock Lesnar (3-1, 1 KO, 1 SUB) vs. Frank Mir (12-3, 2 KOs, 7 SUBs) Champion Brock Lesnar will once again square off with the only man to beat him; interim champ Frank Mir. Their first battle a year and a half ago, ended in some controversy after Lesnar was pounding out Mir on the ground and seemingly on the way to a stoppage victory, when referee Steve Mazzagatti broke the action and penalized Lesnar for hitting behind the head, thus giving Mir a chance to recover and escape a dangerous position. As the fight ensued, Lesnar fell victim to Mir’s Jiu-Jitsu and was forced to tap due to a knee bar. In their second meeting on Saturday, I see the fight playing out in a similar fashion sans the referee interference. I see Lesnar starting fast, running in and grounding his man, while throwing short, sloppy hammer fists and look to stop Mir. However, I don’t see him getting the ending he wants. Lesnar is way too impatient in the cage, and appears too wound up most of the time. He did show some patients in his last two fights, but it was also mixed in with his typical spastic rhythm. In the end, I see Lesnar falling again to Mir, mostly due to Mir’s experience and Lesnar’s lack there of. Prediction: Mir by Submission.
Georges St. Pierre (18-2, 8 KOs, 4 SUBs) vs. Thiago Alves (16-3, 10 KOs, 1 SUB)
*5 ROUNDS-CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHT*
While UFC 170 lb. champ St. Pierre seems unstoppable at the moment and is riding a huge wave of momentum-so is his opponent, Thiago Alves. Both men’s hit list of their last several victims’ is a who’s who in the world of MMA. We have seen that St. Pierre can be stopped by strikes by looking at the first Serra fight, and Alves has a knack for knocking guys out. This fight will really tell us where Alves stands as a welterweight (170). However, I still don’t believe the fight will be all too competitive as St. Pierre seems to be on a different level than most. It may take a jump to middleweight (185) to see St. Pierre in a competitive fight. Prediction: St. Pierre by Submission.
Jon Fitch (18-3, 4 KOs, 5 SUBs) vs. Paulo Thiago (11-0, 2 KOs, 7 SUBs) This fight is a very tough one to call. Fitch has only one loss in his last 17 bouts, and that being to champ Georges St. Pierre. In those wins, he has defeated the likes of Diego Sanchez (21-2, 6 KOs, 9 SUBs), Brock Larson (26-2, 5 KOs, 18 SUBs), and title challenger Thiago Alves (16-3, 10 KOs, 1 SUB). Paulo Thiago will offer up a challenge for Fitch; as Thiago sports an undefeated record and is a well versed submission specialist. However, Fitch has only one loss via submission, that in his first pro bout some seven years ago. Prediction: Fitch by UD.
Dan Henderson (24-7, 10 KOs, 1 SUB) vs. Michael Bisping (17-1, 11 KOs, 4 SUBs) A definite grudge match will erupt between last seasons Ultimate Fighter coaches. Henderson has seemingly done it all, and if he hasn’t done it; he has damn sure tried it. Bisping is the young, cocky Brit who has a solid skill set and will be looking to take out the now 38 year old (39 in August) Henderson. Henderson has sneaky punching power and great stamina, but Bisping isn’t easily hurt and being almost a decade younger, may have more left in the tank. Prediction: Bisping by UD.
Yoshihiro Akiyama (12-1, 5 KOs, 7 SUBs) vs. Alan Belcher (14-5, 7 KOs, 5 SUBs) Alan is a tough, talented fighter, but Akiyama will be a very tough man for him to beat come Saturday night. I find both guys fan friendly, as they tend to finish fights and I would pick this to be a strong candidate for fight of the night. Belcher has the experience in the UFC, while Akiyama will be making his UFC debut. This could play into Belcher’s favor, and even though I favor Akiyama in this fight, Belcher is no doubt capable of getting the W. It will be a great way to kick off the historic night of action. Prediction: Akiyama by TKO.
Mark Coleman (15-9, 4 KOs, 8 SUBs) vs. Stephan Bonner (11-5, 2 KOs, 7 SUBs) Coleman is becoming MMA’s version of Evander Holyfield, in that he won’t quit! Prediction: Bonner by however he chooses.
Mac Danzig (18-6, 4 KOs, 10 SUBs) vs. Jim Miller (13-2, 1 KO, 9 SUBs) Prediction: Danzig good, Miller better and by UD.
Jon Jones (8-0, 5 KOs, 1 SUB) vs. Jake O’Brien (11-2, 8 KOs)
O’Brien dropping from heavyweight to try his luck at light heavy.
Prediction: Jones by TKO.
Dong Hyun Kim (11-0-1, 6 KOs, 1 SUB) vs. TJ Grant (14-2, 1 KO, 12 SUBs)
The Korean “Stun Gun” strikes again!
Prediction: Kim by SD.
CB Dollaway (8-1, 5 KOs, 2 SUBs) vs. Tom Lawlor (5-1, 2 KOs, 2 SUBs)
The Doberman bites back!
Prediction: Dollaway by Submission.
Matt Grice (9-2, 3 KOs, 3 SUBs) vs. Shannon Gugerty (11-3, 3 KOs, 8 SUBs)
With a name like Gugerty you’d better be able to defend yourself!
Prediction: Grice by UD.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Arena, Philadelphia, PA
(ESPN 2) Matt Godfrey (18-1, 10 KOs) vs. Shawn Hawk (18-0-1, 16 KOs) Odds/Prediction: Even!
Shaun George (18-2-2, 9 KOs, ) vs. Chris Henry (23-2, 18 KOs) Odds/Prediction: George 2 1/2 to 1. Shaun looks a level better here.
Events Center, Reno, NV
Jesse Brinkley (33-5, 19 KOs) vs. Mike Paschall (19-1-1, 4 KOs) Odds/Prediction: Brinkley 9-5. Will take a gun by MP to win here on points!
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Bank Atlantic Center, Sunrise, FL
(Showtime) Joseph Agbeko (26-1, 22 KOs) vs. Vic Darchinyan (32-1-1, 26 KOs) (IBF 118 lb. title) Odds/Prediction: Vic 14-5. Loading up improved Aussie. $1,400 to win $500.
Prudential Center, Newark, N
Tomasz Adamek (37-1, 25 KOs) vs. Bobby Gunn (21-3-1 18 KOs, ) (World 200 lb. title) Odds/Prediction: TA 3-1. Adamek near the top of his game, Bobby in deeper than he can handle.
Nürburg, Germany
Felix Sturm (32-2-1, 14 KOs) vs. Khoren Gevor (30-3, 16 KOs) (WBA 160 lb. title) Odds/Prediction: Sturm tough to beat at home…BUT, both guys have same promoter & manager!
El Palenque, Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico
Crtistobal Cruz (38-11-1 23 KOs, ) vs. Jorge Solis (37-1-2, 27 KOs) Odds/Prediction: Solis 3-1. Beaten only by Pacman, Solis the better man here.
TAYLOR, FROCH, DIRRELL, & ABRAHAM TO MOVE UP
Oakland, CA- With Showtime footing the bill, the super middleweight (168 lbs) division will hold a tournament that is set to commence November 7. On that evening Andre Ward, 25, 2004 Olympic gold medalist, now 19-0 (12 KOs) will meet the man considered the best in the division, WBA champ Mikkel Kessler (41-1, 31 KOs) at the Oracle Arena here in Ward’s hometown.
WATCH CLOSELY AND YOU WILL SEE GREATNESS
Ward is coming off a career high win with a UD 12 win over Colombian strongman Edison Miranda (32-4, 28 KOs) in April. Kessler, 30, last fought and beat Danilo Hausler (29-4-1, 7 KOs) with a TKO 3 October 25, 2008. The Viking Warrior has fought only twice since losing (UD 12) to then recognized world titleholder Joe Calzaghe (46-0, 32 KOs) in November 2007.
JERMAIN TAYLOR, ABRAHAM, FROCH, & ANDRE DIRRELL
The six fighters pegged for this tourney in addition to Ward & Kessler, Jermain Taylor (28-3-1, 17 KOs), ex-middleweight king and 2000 Olympic bronze medalist meets WBC champ Carl Froch (30 years of age, 25-0, 20 KOs). The third scrap matches widely ducked (ask Kelly Pavlik) middleweight titleholder Arthur Abraham (34-0, 15 KOs) and Andre Ward’s Olympic teammate Andre Dirrell (25-0, 16 KOs). AA last fought in June (TKO 10) Mahir Oral (25-2-1, 9 KOs). Dirrell, like Ward a Showtime product of sorts, is 18-0 with 13 shorts. Dirrell feasted on limited Derrick Findley (13-3, 8 KOs).
WARD IS CERTAINLY THE GUY TO BEAT HERE
Although this tourney in the minds of some might be considered a tossup, but I think that if when Ward gets by Kessler, he will then be recognized by the masses as a superstar in the making. The Europeans will back Kessler with big bucks, so the price on betting Ward should be a good one if you’re like me and think he is as special a boxer as they come.
ANDRE ON “RING TALK RADIO” NEXT SUNDAY NIGHT
Andre Ward will appear on “Ring Talk Radio” next Sunday night at 8:05 PM PT. Airing live from San Francisco on Extra Sports 860 AM, the show can heard both on the radio and live here at www.RingTalk.com Check the front page for show information.
Pedro Fernandez
San Francisco, CA- “Ring Talk Radio” This week’s show for July 05, 2009! featured HBO’s Larry Merchant and matchmaker Johnny Bos, in addition to the first round of Aaron Pryor-Alexis Arguello battle of November 1982.