Feb 17, 2008 | International Herald Tribune
Montiel, Mijares keep 115-pound titles on Pavlik-Taylor undercard
“I felt very strong, and when I put him down in the first round, I knew it was going to be my night”
LAS VEGAS : Fernando Montiel stopped Martin Castillo in the fourth round Saturday night to retain his WBO 115-pound title on the undercard of Kelly Pavlik's rematch with Jermain Taylor. via International Herald Tribune
Kelly Pavlik vs. Jermain Taylor II
“I'm back to what got me to be middleweight champion, and that's hard work and dedication”
Principals: Kelly Pavlik vs. Jermain Taylor Weight limit: 166 pounds Time/site: Today at the MGM Grand Garden Arena; card begins at 4 p.m. Tickets: $100 to $600, mgmgrand.com TV: HBO pay-per-view, $49.95 ... via Las Vegas Sun
Robert Morales: Castillo on a roll following surgery
“I respect what Joe Calzaghe has accomplished in this game over the years, but he will be stepping into a different realm on April 19”
There has never been any question about the abilities of Martin Castillo, but he is a bleeder and their careers are often cut short. via Press-Telegram