Archivo de la etiqueta: Billy Corito

La guerra de Corito con Pylypenko termina de manera dramática y sangrienta

Informe: Gianluca Di Caro

El Viernes Noche en MedAsia Playa en Sliema, Malta, El promotor local Darren Casha hizo todo lo posible para presentar una de las noches más emocionantes del Boxeo y la Música para anunciar el final de la temporada de verano en las Islas..

He estado en algunos eventos sensacionales a lo largo de los años., pero nunca antes había asistido a algo así.

primero la ubicacion, que estaba justo a orillas del Mediterráneo, y en serio me refiero justo en la orilla, mientras se instalaba el ring frente a una de las piscinas del impresionante MedAsia Playa, literalmente a sólo un par de metros como máximo del resplandeciente mar Mediterráneo.

la musica, bueno que puedo decir, nada menos que los líderes de Dance Chart, Phats y Small, actuaron durante todo el evento y, cuando no estaba actuando, el vocalista Ben Ofoedu fue el MC del elemento de boxeo..

Hablando de eso, vayamos al boxeo., bueno el inicio del elemento de boxeo al menos, Como antes de las peleas reales, se hicieron un minuto de silencio y un saludo de diez campanas para el legendario Jake LaMotta., que falleció apenas unos días antes, así como para el ex boxeador polaco estadounidense y entrenador del Kronk, Peter Pozyczka, que falleció exactamente 12 meses al día.

Victoria, la hija de Pedro., que había viajado de California a Malta con motivo del aniversario de su muerte, Asistió como invitada especial y fue invitada al ring para hablar sobre su padre., que había luchado en Malta en la década de 1990 y estaba tan cautivado por la gente y las hermosas islas que Victoria sintió que Malta sería el lugar perfecto para esparcir sus cenizas en el aniversario de su fallecimiento..

OKAY, ahora al boxeo. La pelea principal fue una competencia de peso pesado profesional entre el propio Billy 'The Hitman' Corito de Malta y el ucraniano Igor 'The Beast' Pylypenko..

Pylypenko recibió una cálida bienvenida por parte de los aproximadamente ochocientos asistentes., pero cuando Ben Ofoedu anunció la inminente llegada del héroe local Corito el nivel de decibeles se salió del dial..

En la primera ronda, ambos protagonistas se lanzan directamente al ataque., Pylypenko lanza grandes golpes directos en un esfuerzo por detener a Corito, que ataca con fuerza, lanzando cualquiera de sus grandes golpes característicos.. A medida que avanzaba la ronda, el gran ucraniano aprovechó su altura y su ventaja de alcance con buenos resultados., interviniendo y lanzando grandes combinaciones de derecha e izquierda antes de dar un paso atrás antes de que Corito pudiera conseguir algo significativo.. Sin embargo, eso no disuadió al Hitman., él simplemente caminó a través de, tomando alguna que otra foto aquí y allá, antes de disparar por dentro. Rompiendo toda la ronda de acción.

Más de lo mismo en el segundo, aunque por momentos la pelea se convirtió en una forma híbrida de boxeo/MMA con el gran ucraniano atando a Corito cada vez que entraba por dentro., y en alguna que otra ocasión, literalmente, enganchando su pierna alrededor de la de Corito, así como un uso bastante sospechoso de su cabeza.. Por eso no fue una sorpresa que Corito sufriera un corte bastante desagradable encima de su ojo derecho..

La tercera ronda no fue muy diferente., excepto que Corito aceleró y pudo encontrar el espacio y conectar algunos tiros sensacionales., uno de los cuales envió a Pylypenko a la lona. Fue una muy mala ronda para el ucraniano, señala sabia, ya que el árbitro también dedujo un punto después de atrapar a Pylypenko nuevamente usando su cabeza cuando estaba en combate cuerpo a cuerpo..

El cuarto fue otra vez una guerra total y desafortunadamente, muy pronto hubo otro choque de cabezas., No estoy seguro si fue deliberado o no por parte del ucraniano., pero el efecto posterior fue un corte grave sobre el ojo izquierdo del campeón maltés..

Con sangre cubriendo su rostro Corito tenía apariencia de Gladiador en plena batalla en el Coliseo, y la forma en que luchó habría encajado perfectamente en, Al darse cuenta claramente de que existía la posibilidad de que la pelea fuera detenida, Corito fue a la guerra lanzando grandes golpes., mientras que muchos aterrizaron sólidamente, El gran ucraniano pronto volvió a atar a su oponente y apoyarlo contra las cuerdas en un intento relativamente vano de evitar que aterrizaran más golpes importantes..

Aproximadamente a mitad de la ronda, El árbitro Charlie Cardona pidió tiempo muerto e hizo que la esquina de Corito le limpiara un poco de sangre de la cara.. La pelea se reanudó con Corito en ascenso, pero aproximadamente un minuto después hubo otro choque de cabezas cuerpo a cuerpo.. Esta vez el árbitro pidió tiempo muerto y le indicó al médico del ring que inspeccionara los cortes., Después de la inspección, el médico indicó que los cortes eran demasiado graves para que la competencia continuara y el árbitro Charlie Cardona desestimó la competencia en los dos minutos y cuarenta y nueve segundos del cuarto asalto y declaró la competencia como un "empate técnico"..

Antes del enfrentamiento principal Corito-Pylypenko hubo tres combates de exhibición, El primero fue un concurso entre Malta y el Reino Unido entre la muchacha local Marie Claire Church y Sophie Gelder de Sheffield., a lo que siguió una competencia exclusivamente maltesa entre los boxeadores del Equipo Corito's Way, Redent Galea y Paul Zammit, y la pelea de exhibición final vio al ex campeón mundial Scott Dixon, con base en Malta, contra Chucky Robson de Bradford., quien se había tomado un tiempo de su luna de miel para participar.

Como dije al principio, este fue un evento especial serio y la ubicación fue, bueno que puedo decir, simplemente fenomenal. Sólo espero que Darren Casha haga otro como este el año que viene., Si lo hace, reservaré mis vuelos de inmediato..

MBA Revokes Billy Corito’s License in Unprecedented Style

Social Media was buzzing yesterday with the news that Malta’s most famous, internationally, professional boxer Billy Corito had his Malta Boxing Association (MBA) license revoked, ahead of his 22nd September fight

 

The fuss on Social Media wasn’t so much about the fact that MBA President Mr. Michael Bonello had decided to revoke Mr. Corito’s license, but the reason why and the unusual method he chose to inform Mr. Corito that they had chosen to do so.

 

Without doubt these days Social Media is proving the simplest way for getting information disseminated as quickly as possible, but it does seem highly unprofessional, even possibly unethical, though to inform Malta’s best known boxer via WhatsApp of the decision.

 

Sin embargo, whilst Mr. Bonello’s decision to utilize Social Media to inform Mr. Corito of the decision probably wasn’t the wisest of choices, in itself that particular faux pas pales in comparison to his chosen statement, which was “Hi Billy, I know you are boxing. As you know you will be losing your MBA license. I am sorry I will not back you up this time”. Billy Corito’s response was a simple “OK thanks”

 

Following receiving the news Mr. Corito immediately contacted Mr. Charlie Cardona of the Malta Boxing Commission (MBC) y el Sr.. Gianluca Di Caro from the British & Autoridad Irlandesa de Boxeo (BIBA) to ascertain if either would be willing to license him, or as in the case of MBC relicense him, both of whom agreed.

 

Last year Mr. Corito, who was previously licensed by the MBC for a number of years, was forced to hand back his MBC license by the MBA before they would license him to fight on an event sanctioned by themselves.

 

Speaking from his home Mr. Corito said.

 

“I was shocked at Michael’s message, it makes no sense, I am the face of Maltese Boxing, everyone knows me.

 

The MBA wanted me to fight on their shows, so I did, but now they don’t want me to fight on MBC shows, which is childish.

 

I don’t like politics, Soy un boxeador, I want to fight, I want to fight not just in Malta, I want to put Malta on the Boxing map.

 

When I was with the MBC before I got to fight in England, but with MBA my only option is to fight here in Malta only, so really I am not worried, more angry the way they did it.”

 

 

-End-

 

 

Corito Stops Ellis as Gelder Outpoints Bogdanovic In Malta

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El Viernes noche, at the Aria Complex in San Gwann, Malta’s own Heavyweight King Billy Corito scored yet another emphatic victory, this time over late replacement, Great Britain’s Matt Ellis.

 

Originally Corito was lined up to face Lee Kellett, who unfortunately was unable to make it through the floods in Cumbria to compete against the local star on this special Stephen Vaughan promoted Malta versus UK charity event, Fight For Life in aid of Caritas.

 

In front of a packed house, both fighters started hard and fast, Ellis utilising his jab to good effect to stop the local hero getting in too close, however as the bout progressed nothing Ellis could do could stop Corito getting in close and letting rip with big rights to the body of the Englishman.

 

The first two rounds were very close, but the third was a different matter altogether, Corito started fast and backed the Englishman onto the ropes with some superb combinations, once there Corito proceeded to target the body and then around the thirty second mark let rip with a powerful body shot that sent Ellis to the canvas, then as referee Lee Murtagh began the count the Englishman’s corner threw the towel in, which was ignored and the referee continued to count Ellis out.

 

The official time of the stoppage was thirty three seconds of the third round.

 

Following his victory Corito was informed by Stephen Vaughan that his next fight will be in the United Kingdom, where he will fight in a six rounder on the undercard of Tasif Khan versus Isaac Quaye WBU Super Flyweight World Championship bout in Bradford on February 6º.

 

Prior to Corito-Ellis, local Light Heavyweight Goran Bogdanovic made his professional debut against Bilston, West Midlands, UK’s Jamie Gelder.

 

Gelder started hard and fast, taking the fight to Bogdanovic, and then continued to keep up the high pace of attack for the entire four rounds, forcing Bogdanovic to be defensive throughout.

 

Bogdanovic did have some success, backing the Englishman onto the ropes and letting rip with fast and furious combinations of his own, however not enough to capture any of the rounds.

 

After four sensational rounds of boxing Judges Nick Aish and Stephen Farrugia both scored it 36-40, whilst Judge Gwayn Bonsfield scored the bout 37-39, all in favour of Jamie Gelder.

 

Supporting the two professional bouts were a number of Malta vs UK Novice Pro bouts as well as two exhibition bouts featuring local fighters.

Informe Lucha: Corito Reigns Supreme In Title ClashLaamouz Stops Mukhamadiyarov as New Stars Farrugia and Brown Shine.

Informe: Gianluca (Río) Di Caro

Fotos: Viktor Vella

 

 

El Viernes noche, in the grounds of the incredibly beautiful Monte Kristo Estates in Hal Luqa, Malta, local boxing fans were treated to a magnificent night of International boxing.

 

El evento, which was headlined by the MBC International Heavyweight title clash between Malta’s very own ‘King’ Billy Corito and the big hitting (18 KO’s from 27 victorias) Latvian Edgars Kalners, was the first event from new promoters Steve Carauna and Mark Calleja, along with a little help from experienced British promoter Stephen Vaughan.

 

Right from the opening bell Corito went straight on the attack, landing a big right to the head, Kalners stood his ground and shot out a strong jab, only to receive another big right hand that connected flush.

 

What followed next was a controlled exchange between both protagonists that had many of the highly vocal fans on their feet and cheering on their man.

 

After a fairly frenetic start both fighters settled into a slower pace for the rest of the round.

 

Round two was fought at a good pace, with both men exchanging big shots throughout.

 

Without doubt both the first couple of rounds were fairly close, although surely could only be scored in favour of Corito due to him not only being the busier but also his shots showed way more intent, but the third was a totally different affair.

 

Corito slowly ground his man down, forcing Kalners back constantly with a series of powerful salvos, a number of which shook the big Latvian to the core, each time the local crowd became more vocal in encouraging their man to step up the attacks, which on some occasions he did much to the delight of the partisan crowd.

 

More of the same from Corito in the fourth, however Kalners seemed to have lost the will to go toe-to-toe, which made the round very much a one sided affair, with Kalners covering up often and allowing Corito to let rip with big right hands.

 

During one of the exchanges Kalners seemed to be caught in the rib area and as he went to shoot out a right hand of his own let out a cry of pain, after which pulled his right arm across his chest and began to turn away from his forward advancing foe.

 

Corito cautiously moved forward and looked toward referee Lee Murtagh for guidance on whether he should continue the attack or not on the stricken Latvian.

 

Whilst a gentlemanly act from Corito, it almost cost him dear as Kalners turned and threw out a strong jab and looked set to throw a big right.

 

Corito responded with another salvo of big rights and kept up the pressure until the end of the round.

 

Coming out in the fifth Kalners seemed sluggish and was breathing heavily, clearly in some form of discomfort, however Corito was not going to make the same mistake as in the previous round and once again began throwing big right hands at every conceivable opportunity.

 

For virtually the whole round it was Corito walking his opponent down, throwing big right hands to head and body, then in the dying seconds of the round Corito stepped up the pressure once more.

 

When the bell rang Corito turned and headed straight to his corner, however Kalners appeared disoriented for a few seconds before finally heading back to his corner, referee Lee Murtagh showed some concern, as did MBC Chief Medical officer Dr Mark Xuereb, who immediately headed to Kalners’ corner and began checking over the distressed Latvian.

 

As the minute break was coming to an end the referee stepped forward, as it was clear that Kalners was in no position to continue and waved the bout off just as the opening bell for round six rang.

 

Have to say I’ve seen Billy Corito in action a number of times, he’s always been good for the money, but this time he was magnificent.

 

Credit in part must go to Corito’s coach, former WBU World Champion Shea Neary, who came up with a game plan that surprised most, gone were the big haymaker’s Corito is so well known for, instead Corito was controlled, good head movement and his punches were crisp, sharp and more importantly nearly always bang on target.

 

Word is that Corito’s team were so impressed with his performance that discussions are already underway for a mouth watering showdown later this year with a certain big name British Heavyweight.

 

The main support see Pieta, Malta’s Haithem Laamouz in action against Russia’s Ravil Mukhamadiyarov.

 

Laamouz took the fight to the more experienced Mukhamadiyarov right from the start and kept up the pressure throughout the first couple of rounds.

 

Early on in the second Laamouz landed a cracking body shot that sent Mukhamadiyarov to the deck, as referee Lee Murtagh reached the 8 count surprisingly the tough Russian jumped to his feet. The plucky lad surprised most observers by making it to the end of the round despite Laamouz’s efforts to finish the fight early.

 

From the third on the pressure from Laamouz was clearly proving too much for Mukhamadiyarov, the Russian covering up and only occasionally responding with an ineffective jab to keep the Maltese lad at bay.

 

Early in the fifth round Laamouz backed Mukhamadiyarov onto the ropes and began a non-stop assault, until referee Lee Murtagh stepped in to save the Russian from further punishment on the one minute and thirty seven second mark.

 

Supporting the pro bouts were a number of International Novice Pro and semi-pro bouts between local boxers and a team from the United Kingdom.

 

The Novice Pro is a recently introduced division featuring boxers with limited amateur or unlicensed boxing experience but wishing to compete in the professional division.

 

The Novice Pro division is operated under full professional boxing rules and with the same medical requirements as the professional division.

 

The main differences between Novice Pro and Pro bouts are that, only Novice Pro licensed boxers can compete against another Novice Pro Licensed boxer and that the rounds are of two minute duration, not three as in the pro ranks.

 

OKAY, so now that’s explained let’s get back to the action.

 

The final Novice Pro bout see Malta’s Malik Zinad against UK’s William O’Reilly in a six, two minute round contest for the vacant WBU Europe Novice Pro Light Heavyweight title.

 

These two warriors went to war right from the opening bell, both giving their all for every single second of every round.

 

In the fourth Zinad stepped up the pace, occasionally forcing O’Reilly onto his back foot, it was later during one of these forceful attacks that Zinad began letting rip with some mighty bombs, one of which was just a tad off target and the thumb of his glove accidently entered the eye socket of the English lad, no surprise that as it did O’Reilly let out a shocked scream of pain as he headed for the canvas.

 

Dr Xuereb and his medical team were by the clearly distressed Englishman’s side in an instant, literally as referee Lee Murtagh waved the bout off.

 

I’m pleased to say that I had spoken with William O’Reilly since and he is absolutely OK and there is no lasting damage to his eye.

 

Prior to Zinad-O’Reilly was Malta’s Kerstin Brown against the UK’s Nathan Lavery, for the vacant WBU Europe Novice Pro Super Bantamweight title.

 

Young Brown is definitely one to watch and judging on his performance el viernes night is destined to become a future star, think of a younger Carl Frampton and that’ll give you an idea of just how classy and exciting young Brown is.

 

From start to finish the youngster controlled the bout like a seasoned pro, his ring craft was supreme, cutting off the ring to keep Lavery pinned against the ropes before closing in and letting rip with lightning fast double handed flurries.

 

Nobody was surprised when the score cards were read out, a shutout 60-51 in favour of Brown, as he really dominated the bout from start to finish, outboxing his taller opponent in sensational fashion.

 

The first Novice Pro bout featured Malta’s Max Farrugia against the UK’s Lewis Burns in a four rounder.

 

As with young Kerstin Brown, Farrugia is another emerging star, this kid has it all, think Junior Witter in his younger days, slick, switch boxing with so much panache it is mouth watering to watch.

 

From start to finish Farrugia out boxed his tough opponent, at times he made it look too easy, but believe me it wasn’t as Burns is one tough cookie and gave his all for every second of every round, just Farrugia is a class act, one that will be a great addition to the pro ranks that’s for sure.

 

After four sensational round the ringside judges scored the bout 40-36 (dos veces) y 40-37 in favour of the deserving Max Farrugia.

 

What a cracking fight and as with the other Novice Pro bouts, easily equal in quality to the full pro bouts.

 

The results for the semi-pro bouts are:

 

Noel Lebrun (Malta) vs Jonathan Dean (Reino Unido)

 

Judges Scores – Majority Decision in favour of UK’s Jonathan Dean.

Lee Murtagh 27-30, Darren Mairs 29-29 and Steve Farrugia 28-29

 

Goran Bogdanovic (Malta) vs Bradley McDonnell (Reino Unido)

 

Judges Scores – Split Decision in favour of Malta’s Goran Bogdanovic.

Lee Murtagh 29-28, Darren Mairs 29-30 and Steve Farrugia 29-28