Boxing in November 2006

November 4th 2006
Mandalay Resort and Casino
Goosen Tutor Promotions and HBO Pay Per View presents:

"Pretty Risky"

Floyd Mayweather Jr. (36-0 24KOs) vs. Carlos Baldomir (43-9-6 13KOs)
WBC Welterweight Championship.
Universal Recognition

Undefeated, pound-4-pound superstar Floyd Mayweather Jr. (36-0 24KOs) challenges Carlos "TaTa" Baldomir (43-9-6 13KOs) of Argentina for the WBC welterweight championship. Baldomir made his name in the boxing world months ago with upset victories over Zab Judah and Arturo Gatti. Now, he sets to cross one of the toughest crossroads in his career thus far. Carlos has every right to be confident. With Floyd's original trainer, Roger Mayweather, not in his corner for this fight the odds in Vegas have gone from 8-1 to 4-1. Could Roger Mayweather's absence have that much of an affect on Floyd's performance? Find out November 4th!

November 4th 2006
Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona
Don King and Showtime Network Television presents:

Serguei Lyakhovich vs. Shannon Briggs
WBO Heavyweight championship

Serguei, (23-1 14KOs) is fresh off of his impressive victory against Lamon Brewster on April 1, 2006. Lyakhovich, 30, captured the WBO championship and much acclaim for his scientific dismantling of Brewster. Briggs however, doesn't appear impressed or spooked at the idea he's facing one of the best heavyweights out of the top four existing champions. Briggs, (47-4-1 41KOs), is looking to disrupt Lyakhovich's plans of retaining his championship. Can Serguei hang on to his championship or will Shannon Briggs keep his word and "knock" Serguei out early?

Note: Lyakhovich-Briggs conflicts with Mayweather-Baldomir; appearing same date and time but on separate television networks. Fight fans will have to make a decision.

Friday November 10, 2006
Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas

Evander "Real Deal" Holyfield vs. Fres Oquendo

Future hall of famer, Evander Holyfield 44, is looking to add another golden egg to his already highlighted resume. Holyfield (39-8 26KOs) is coming off of his hot win against Jeremy Bates; a productive 2nd round TKO victory in Dallas, Texas. "My goal is to be heavyweight champion. I won't stop until I pursue that." Fres Oquendo, (26-3 16KOs), is back after a two year lay off and is looking to reemerge on the heavyweight scene. Oquendo feels a win over Holyfield could catapult him back on the map. Can Holyfield do it one more time, or will Oquendo remind critics that Holyfield should retire?

Saturday November 11, 2006
Madison Square Garden Arena, New York, New York
HBO Network Television

Wladimir Klitschko vs. Calvin Brock
IBF Heavyweight Championship.

Klitschko, (46-3 41KOs), is without a doubt the best out of the four current heavyweight champions. Supremely talented at 6'6, he possesses incredible punching power, steady jab and good balance for a man of his height. Brock, the undefeated "Boxing Banker" is (29-0 22KOs) and looks forward to fighting for his first piece of the heavyweight pie. He vows to defeat Klitschko and win the IBF heavyweight championship. Can Klitschko outbox Calvin Brock or will Brock shock the boxing world and stop Klitschko to capturing the title?

Saturday November 18, 2006
Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
HBO Pay Per View

Manny Pacquiao vs. Erik Morales
WBC International Super-featherweight championship.

Manny has risen to great heights in the boxing world. Dressed in speed, showcasing his craft and genius, Pacquiao has wrecked his way to a record of (42-3-2 33KO). HBO PPV presents the 3rd installment to the Morales-Pacquiao
trilogy. Morales, (48-4 34KOs), has no intention of allowing Pacquiao to defeat him for a second straight time. The mention of Morales-Pacquiao is fireworks for avid fight fans across the globe because of their willingness to slash into each other.

Saturday November 25, 2006
Golden Boy Promotions presents
HBO Network Television

Jesus Chavez vs. Julio Diaz
IBF Lightweight title

Jesus Chavez hasn't fought since his saddening victory over Leavander Johnson on September 17, 2005. In a brutal matchup of willpower, Chavez managed to defeat Johnson with the sickening results later discovered… Leavander Johnson would eventually pass away after blows sustained in his fight…

Stayed tuned boxing fans for Boxing in December 2006.