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In an absolutely tremendous war, WBC interim strawweight champion Nicaragua’s Full Story">Full Story" alt="" width="300" height="179" />Juan “El Exterminador” Palacios outlasted Teruo Misawa to stop the tough challenger in eight bloody rounds. From round one, Misawa would streak across the ring at each bell, the joy of the crowd. Palacios took his time to find a rhythm, but the Japanese gave as good as he took. In round two, Misawa seemed to shake Palacios with a right to the head for a moment. In round three Palacios caught Misawa against the ropes, sending his challenger down and onto the ring apron. Misawa beat the count and survived the round by firing back. After four rounds, the scores read 40-36 x two and 39-37. Palacios power seemed to be increasing over the next few rounds but Misawa kept firing back. Bynow, Misawa was bleeding heavily from the nose and Palacios had a terrible gash thelength of his left eyebrow, just inderneath. In round seven, both fighters tumbled to the canvas in a ruled slip, but it was Misawa who rose on shaky legs. A follow-up barrage of upper cuts to the body and head dropped Misawa again, and again the gritty challenger rose. Palacios jumped on his stricken foe and referee Steve Blea stopped the bout, time of 2:28 of the round.

IBF junior flyweight champion Ulises “Archie” Solís (28-1-2, 20 KOs) scored a twelve round unanimous decision over Full Story">Full Story" alt="" width="300" height="171" />Nicaragua’s #9 rated Nerys “Machoman” Espinoza (25-5, 18 KOs) to retain his title for the eighth time on Sunday night at the Palenque de la Feria in Aguascalientes, Mexico. Round two wasn’t kind to Solis as he was cut over the left eye by an unintentional head clash, then deducted a point for a low blow by referee Robert Byrd. Things got better in a hurry, however, as Solis floored Espinoza with a right/left combination in round three. Solis’ corner did a great job on the cut, which wasn’t giving the champion any problems as he continued to put rounds in the bank. Espinoza picked things up in the seventh and brought blood streaming again from Solis’ injured optic. A low blow slowed up Espinoza in the eight, but no point was deducted. Solis dropped Espinoza again in the ninth and Espinoza was also deducted a point. Solis controlled the rest of the bout and won 115-109, 117-107 and 108-107. Solis is expected to face ex-WBC king Brian Viloria in his next fight.

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American Dante Ortiz who negotiated for Florante Condes to get a mandatory title fight against Raul “Rayito” Garcia which Condes lost largely due to his wrong tactics in the early rounds, is this time working on a WBA title fight against Nicaragua’s Roman “Chocalatito” Gonzalez early next year.

In an email to www.insidesports.ph, Standard Today and Viva Sports, Ortiz said he had a “long talk” with matchmaker Alex Marin and promoter Silvio Conrado of Promotora Prodesa in Nicaragua and said “they both welcomed the proposal” of a title defense against Condes.

Ortiz said he had promosed that Rey Labao who he manages fighting for a regional super featherweight title against a Japanese since well-known Japanese businessman-sportsman Akihiko Honda promotes Gonzales in Asia.

Ortiz said he had discussed Condes fight plans with well-known promoter Sammy Gello-ani who is flying to Manila over the weekend to meet with Condes regarding a possible ten-round tune-up fight on November 30.

Condes will need to fight since he hasn’t seen action since the loss to Garcia in Mexico last June.

Ortiz expressed the hope that Condes who is currently ranked No. 4 minimum weight by the WBA will “take advantage of this opportunity” even as he expressed confidence in the experience and power of “The Little Pacquiao” to become a world champion again.

Condes won the IBF title with a hard-fought twelve round decision of Indonesia’s Muhammad Rachman in July 2007 but problems with his manager and contractual dispute with his American promoter delayed the title defense for almost one year,

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WASHINGTON - Cal Ripken, Jr. will visit Nicaragua from November 13-18, the second trip that the baseball great will make in his role as an American Public Diplomacy Envoy for the State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

Ripken was appointed to the position in August 2007 by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.

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By Darrell Williams, This Sunday night marks the 6th attempt at a world title by a Nicaraguan fighter this year.
In La Feria de San Marcos, Mexico Nerys Espinosa (25-4) takes on WBA light Flyweight champion Ulisis Solis (27-1).
Espinosa has been waiting patiently for his shot at a title. But in Solis he faces the number one rated fighter in the division.
Solis is a slick fighter with a tremendous left hook that has speed and devastating power on it.
Espinosa is in great shape and very hungry for the title but will not be able to make any errors if he wants to be the 3rd World champion from Nicaragua this year, following in the footsteps of Roman “Chocolate’ Gonzales and Juan Palacios.
On the 14th of this month we have the return to the ring of former World lightweight champion Jose Alfaro. Alfaro has not fought since the loss of his title in Japan earlier this year.
The fight at Pharaohs Casino in Managua will headline a 10-bout card, which will include Nicaragua’s newest sensation, 16-year-old Carlos (El Chocorronito) Buitrago.
Buitrago has a pro record of (6-0) and although not blessed with the punching power of “Chocolate” yet, is as technically gifted a fighter as Nicaragua as seen for many a year. The boy is a pure joy to watch and although still only fighting four rounders, it is something not to be missed.
This event will be completely enclosed inside the big tent at Pharaohs Caretera A Masaya location. Rain or shine, the fights will go on.
World champion Juan Palacios is also back in the ring shortly, with the 1st defense of his 105lb title. He takes on Teruo Masawa in China, Nov 7th, on the undercard of Andrew Golota versus Ray Austin. This should be a comfortable night for the Nicaraguan, but he will do well to remember the fate of Alfaro, who went to Japan in very similar circumstances, only to be upset.
And finally, in one of the most bizarre situations of recent times; after 4 postponements, William Gonzalez will finally step into the ring Dec 13th for his title shot against Joseph Agbeko. William’s is often overlooked because of the trials and tribulations that have continually derailed his career. But make no doubt about it, he is an excellent fighter, and come Dec 13th, don’t be surprised if once again, El Presidente is digging in to the government coffers, for yet another house in an ever growing list of Nicaraguan World champions.

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The dates are set for Friday 21st, Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd of November 2008. Last year we had over 80 people in attendance with 50 golfers of all skill levels along with 5 professionals and this year we anticipate approximately 70 golfers and around 100 attendees! While Iguana has double in condos and homes since our last tournament we are anticipating a full house so space will be limited. Please reserve your spots now by calling Humberto Sanchez at humberto@haciendaiguana.com or calling (505) 855-7906. IF you cannot attend we are still taking donations and sponsors. Hopefully two major liquor distributors will take part this year! We already have commitments from Costa Rica teams!

Nicaraguan pitcher Juan Ramirez is on the yearly classification list of the best prospects into the U.S. Baseball Minor Leagues.
At the yearly list of the magazine “Baseball America” from U.S. published on Thursday, Ramirez is among the 20 best Latin baseball players of the U.S. Minor Leagues.
Ramirez is located on place 17 of the prospects and it is one of the two baseball players of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers team that are on the classification of the magazine.
The other prospect of the U.S. Baseball Minor Leagues is Canadian Phillip Amount, an outstanding thrower in 2007.
According to the magazine, Ramirez, 20, throws a fast ball reaching 99 miles per hour.
In 2007, Ramirez was in the list as the number three of the minor leagues of the U.S. northwester baseball.
Meanwhile, Nicaraguan sports commentator Miguel Espinoza said on Thursday that the team of the U.S. Great Leagues, Settle Sailors have Ramirez among its five most precious prospects.
Espinoza said that Ramirez is usually compared with Venezuelan baseball player Felix Hernandez.

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105 pounds – Yader Escobar (15-2, 11 kos) vs. Miguel Tellez (18-10, 6 kos) – 8 rounds
The main event will feature highly rated Yader Escobar (#15, WBA, #10 WBO, #8 IBF) facing off against former world title challenger Miguel Tellez in an 8 round slugfest. This is a rematch of a fight that occurred in February of this year in which Escobar was able to pull off a narrow decision against then IBF rated Tellez.
112 pounds – Evert Briceno (29-5, 24 kos) vs. Marlon Pineda (8-3-1, 5 kos) – 8 rounds
Former world title challenger and current WBA (#14) and IBF (#14) ranked Briceno will face up and comer Marlon Pineda in an 8 round bout. Briceno is looking to reach his milestone 30th win and has found an obstacle in the always game Marlon Pineda. Pineda on the other hand knows that a win over Briceno will project him onto the world-boxing scene.
140 pounds – Cristian Ruiz (6-0, 5 kos) vs. Osman Vilchez (2-5, 0 kos) – 6 rounds
Power punching prospect Cristian Ruiz will face the always-game Osman Vilchez in a 6 round bout.
118 pounds – Jose Antonio Elizabeth (9-2,4 kos) vs. Juan Alvarez (11-14, 8 kos) – 6 rounds
This 6 round bout has the potential to be the fight of the night in which two very busy light punching fighters will go at it since the start of the belt. Up and comer Elizabeth will try to impose his way on the durable Alvarez.
105 pounds – Carlos Buitrago (4-0, 2 kos) vs. Ernesto Castillo (0-1, 0 kos) – 4 rounds
Sixteen year old phenom and future super star boxer Carlos Buitrago will face Ernesto Castillo in rematch of what was a real exciting first fight. Buitrago, a former stand out amateur boxer with a record of 167-8, 42 kos, will put his polished boxing style to the test against the in your face attack of Castillo.
115 pounds – Rene Alvarado ( 4-0, 4 kos) vs. Heyner Aragon (0-2, 0 kos) – 4 rounds
Former 2 time Central American Amateur boxing champ, Rene Alvarado, is riding a 4 fight win streak in which he has been able to knock out all of his opponents.
126 pounds – Miguel Aguilar (1-0, 0 kos) vs. Melvin Umanzor (1-3, 1 kos) – 4 rounds
Stylist Miguel Aguilar will put his polished boxing on the line against Melvin Umanzor a boxer with a slight edge in experience. Aguilar impressed the crowd in his first bout with a lot of poise and refined boxing technique.
126 pounds – Eliecer Lanzas (1-0, 0 kos) vs. Roger Duran (1-2, 0 kos) – 4 rounds
Former Central American feather weight Eliecer Lanzas impressed in his debute winning a tough 4 round fight against then highly touted prospect Danny Erazo. Lanzas, along with Miguel Aguilar lead a fine crop of feather weight prospects which will soon be lighting up the Nicaraguan boxing scene.
140 pounds – Walter Castillo (0-1, 0 kos) vs. Nicolas Montes (0-1, 0 kos) – 4 rounds
Former 140 pound Central American amateur champ Walter Castillo had a very disappointing debut in which he lost a SD to boxer Edwin Palacios. Castillo, a talented boxer who has excelled in the international amateur boxing scene, will try to make a comeback and get his career on the right track.

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It was neither the thriller in Manila or the rumble in the jungle.
Saturday night in Los Angeles, California we got to see another chapter of the seniors tour.
That’s not to say these two elder warrior’s did not give it every last drop of effort but the manner in which they did, would and should tell both that the end of their illustrious careers is very nigh and in Ricardo Mayorga’s case, it is over.
They fought 12 rounds with few crisp punches landed between them. Mayorga was so devoid of speed, his only tactic was to bull-rush Mosely and make it an all out brawl and to that point he succeeded. Mosely was knocked out of his game plan and the whole thing turned in to a farcical wrestling match.
It had excitement but how can a fight with Ricardo Mayorga in it, not. And the result was in the balance to the very end with Mayorga behind by only one point with two judges going in to the last round.
But Mayorga was punching so much fresh air, his overhand right was so slow, the Nicaraguan postal service could have delivered it quicker.
In the end “El Matador” just ran out gas and in the twelfth round Mosley finally managed to catch up with him and with a 6-punch combination he sent the Nicaraguan down to his knees.
Mayorga to his credit made the count with only 8 seconds remaining, only to be greeted by a vicious left hook from an on running Mosley that turned the lights out on his evening and what we can only pray for, for his sake, his career.
Mayorga has meant many different things to many people throughout his career and although his performance Saturday was more of a standup comic than a once proud champion, we should not forget his achievements inside the ring. A two time World champion, he has always left everything in the ring. An ambassador he is not but the future of Nicaraguan boxing is as rosy as it as been for many a generation, if ever and a lot of the credit must be given to Mayorga for making young fighters believe that anything is possible.
The night that all fighter’s dread has arrived though, “you did not go gently into the night Ricardo but sleep you must; rest in peace, you will not be forgotten”.