CHAVEZ STOPS ROBINSON FLYWEIGHT CONTRERAS IN CRITICAL CONDITION AFTER SUFFERING SEIZURE.Byline: Robert Morales Staff Writer Julio Cesar Julio Cesar could refer to those people:
* Its neutrality is disputed. * It may contain original research or unverifiable claims. * It does not cite any references or sources. . Taking a page from his book, Chavez left-hooked his way to a one-sided decision over Ivan Robinson Ivan "Mighty" Robinson (born February 27, 1971 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a boxer who has compiled a record of 36-10-2 (12 KOs) since becoming a professional in 1992. He attended Simon Gratz High School in Philadelphia. in a 10-round super lightweight fight in front of 17,692 very loyal fans who screamed for Chavez like he was still a world champion. Considering his status as a living legend, it was appropriate. Chavez improved to 107-5-2 in winning by scores of 100-88, 99-89 and 99-89. The Daily News had Chavez winning, 99-89. Robinson, of Philadelphia, is 32-10-2. He is 3-7-2 in his past 12 fights. Chavez, of Culiacan, Mexico, had said prior to the fight that he would retire if he did not knock out Robinson inside six rounds. He did not, however, say that after he dispatched Robinson in fine fashion, albeit by decision. ``This is my last fight in Los Angeles,'' Chavez said. Chavez said he was surprised that Robinson was able to take everything he gave him. ``I couldn't do better tonight,'' Chavez said, ``because I hurt my right hand in the fight. He was a lot tougher than they told me he was going to be. He was a tough fighter.'' While things went well for Chavez, the same could not be said for Ruben Contreras of Mexico. He quit in the middle of the fifth round of his flyweight fly·weight n. 1. a. A weight division in professional boxing having an upper limit of 112 pounds (50.4 kilograms), between junior flyweight and junior bantamweight. b. A boxer competing in this weight division. preliminary fight against Brian Viloria of Hawaii. Contreras immediately complained of a headache, ringside ring·side n. 1. The area or seats immediately outside an arena or ring, as at a prizefight. 2. A place providing a close view of a spectacle. physician Dr. Paul Wallace said. Then, about five minutes later, Contreras suffered a seizure. Contreras (9-17-3) was taken to California Medical Center where he is listed in extremely critical condition, said Catrina Salgado, a hospital spokeswoman. The fight took place about 4:30 p.m. Later, Wallace reported that Contreras had cranial cranial /cra·ni·al/ (-al) 1. pertaining to the cranium. 2. toward the head end of the body; a synonym of superior in humans and other bipeds. cra·ni·al adj. bleeding and was undergoing surgery to relieve pressure on the brain. ``There was nothing that happened in the fight that was significant where you could say, 'Something happened there,' '' said Wallace, who said there was no one punch that appeared to badly hurt Contreras.'' Viloria improved to 17-0 with 11 knockouts. In other fights: Jesus Chavez (41-3) won a split decision over Carlos Hernandez (41-5-1) of West Covina via El Salvador World Boxing Council The World Boxing Council was initially created by 11 countries: the United States, Argentina, United Kingdom, France, Mexico, Philippines, Panama, Chile, Peru, Venezuela, and Brazil plus Puerto Rico, met in Mexico City on February 14, 1963, upon invitation of the then President of super featherweight title elimination fight. ... Rafael Marquez (34-3) successfully defended his International Boxing Federation “IBF” redirects here. For other uses, see IBF (disambiguation). The International Boxing Federation, or IBF, is one of three major organizations recognized by IBHOF which sanction world championship boxing bouts, alongside the WBA, WBC. bantamweight ban·tam·weight n. 1. A weight division in professional boxing having an upper limit of 118 pounds (53.1 kilograms), between junior bantamweight and junior flyweight. 2. A boxer competing in this weight division. 3. belt with a 12-round unanimous decision over tough Ricardo ``Chapo'' Vargas (37-11-3). ... Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. improved to 19-0 with 14 knockouts with a technical knockout of Adam Wynant (9-4-1) 42 seconds into their super lightweight fight. ... Vanes Martiroysan of Glendale improved to 2-0 with two knockouts with a first-round technical knockout of Jovanni Rubio in a super welterweight preliminary fight. ... Middleweight Jesus Gonzalez improved to 17-0 with an eight-round unanimous decision over Dewey Welliver (16-16-1). Robert Morales, (626) 962-8811, Ext. 2213 robert.morales(at)sgvn.com CAPTION(S): photo Photo: Julio Cesar Chavez connects with a left hook against Ivan Robinson in their super lightweight fight Saturday. Mark J. Terrill/Associated Press |
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