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Post by Dee Williams on May 27, 2006 22:47:39 GMT -5
Anani KO'd in the ninth.
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Post by Bobby Dobbs on May 27, 2006 22:59:55 GMT -5
A sad end to a great career and a fighter whose potential was never fully realized because of politics and cowardice. Bobby |
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Post by Christian Brown on May 27, 2006 23:14:06 GMT -5
I know, but I have a feeling that Sumya will fight again. What I really want to know is how do I get copies of these fights?
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Post by Dee Williams on May 27, 2006 23:22:38 GMT -5
Let's give a shout out FOR Terri Blair, though ... she went where the others were scared to go and got the job done.
Sumya may get a lot more offers now ...
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Post by dannii on May 28, 2006 3:54:26 GMT -5
I'm really disappointed for Sumya but kudos to Terri.
Unfortunately in top class sport you can't be expected to perform at your best level when you have long periods away from the competitive arena and this is the situation that has been enforced upon Sumya. In my opinion this fight took place too soon after the first one. Sumya should probably have taken extra time training and perhaps a tune up bout before a summer rematch. However, if you're Sumya Anani I guess you've got to take the fight while it's there.
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Post by Martin Peters on May 28, 2006 6:38:22 GMT -5
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Post by Khary Duncan on May 28, 2006 8:50:02 GMT -5
Congrats to Terri. Wonder what's next for her?
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Post by jr on May 28, 2006 9:29:25 GMT -5
Congrats to Terri. Wonder what's next for her? Terri Blair should consider rematches with Holly Holm and Jessica Rokoczy. Blair is accustomed to the "hometown advantage" of these two fighters and her recent successes will play on their minds. A Holm rematch would be two left-handers. |
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Post by Dee Williams on May 28, 2006 11:53:21 GMT -5
Terri Blair is tough as they come, and she's showed it in the ring and out ... in coming back late in this fight to put Anani on the canvas, and in deciding to take the rematch with Anani immediately after winning their first fight. You gotta love what she's doing at this stage in her career after being outboxed by Holm and Rakoczy.
I do have one question about the stoppage though ... does anyone know if the three-knockdown rule was in effect, or whether it was just the ref's call to stop it with only one second left in the ninth round?
I am not trying to take one iota of credit away from Blair, she's got guts galore and I am happy to see her succeeding. I am just curious why Anani wasn't given the chance to get back to her corner and recover (again). It sounds like a rerun of their first fight, after which Anani's trainer said he thought the stoppage was justified but she later questioned it (as stopped fighters usually will). I'm wondering if that same issue may be left hanging this time.
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Post by jr on May 28, 2006 12:59:27 GMT -5
Terri Blair is tough as they come, and she's showed it in the ring and out ... in coming back late in this fight to put Anani on the canvas, and in deciding to take the rematch with Anani immediately after winning their first fight. You gotta love what she's doing at this stage in her career after being outboxed by Holm and Rakoczy. I do have one question about the stoppage though ... does anyone know if the three-knockdown rule was in effect, or whether it was just the ref's call to stop it with only one second left in the ninth round? I am not trying to take one iota of credit away from Blair, she's got guts galore and I am happy to see her succeeding. I am just curious why Anani wasn't given the chance to get back to her corner and recover (again). It sounds like a rerun of their first fight, after which Anani's trainer said he thought the stoppage was justified but she later questioned it (as stopped fighters usually will). I'm wondering if that same issue may be left hanging this time. The WIBA has no three-knockdown rule (www.wiba-boxing.com). The articles say Anani was ahead on points at the time of the first knockdown (which Anani states was a slip). The are many similarities between these two fights and they stir the controversy. |
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Post by Dee Williams on May 28, 2006 14:01:29 GMT -5
The WIBA has no three-knockdown rule (www.wiba-boxing.com) I checked the IBA, as Blair was defending their title, and they also have no three-knockdown rule. So it sounds like it was the ref's call. Anani's statements are more accepting of the stoppage this time, which is a good sign that it was justified. The advance ticket sales had been slow, and the pics suggest the arena was not very full. Did anyone see the attendance given anywhere (it wasn't mentioned in the Courier-Journal article)? It would be good to see Blair get some more local support for what she's doing. |
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Post by TD on May 30, 2006 23:18:28 GMT -5
A tip of my cap for Terri and Sumya for fighting twice and putting on what sounded like two all action shows.
I hope your fights end up a cable so the rest of the world can see them.
For Terri, I hope you get more fights, bigger purses and more fans!
For Sumya, you need to fight more. While Ring-Rust is not an excuse, it does slow you down. Hey, Lamare might be re-thinking a fight. How cool would that be, you get to fight in France!
Both ladies are commended for being gracious sportswomen!
TD
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Post by Rick Scharmberg on Jun 8, 2006 8:52:17 GMT -5
I know, but I have a feeling that Sumya will fight again. What I really want to know is how do I get copies of these fights? She'll be back, and as strong as ever. |
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Post by Christian Brown on Jun 8, 2006 15:59:37 GMT -5
If your cash-cow buddy Rijker wasn't ducking her, TD, she would've fought more.
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Post by TD on Jun 8, 2006 17:11:48 GMT -5
If your cash-cow buddy Rijker wasn't ducking her, TD, she would've fought more. Put up the money and Rijker will fight whoever. Hell, she challenged ALI and ALI ducked her. ALI was a big money fight. I really don't understand where a "promoter" like is coming from...you want the greatest female fighter EVER to fight for peanuts just outside of BFE? Surely you gest?!?!? TD |
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Post by marcel on Jun 9, 2006 14:06:13 GMT -5
Tom what do you call peanuts?
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Post by Dee Williams on Jun 14, 2006 20:23:57 GMT -5
Blair, foe say paychecks bouncedBy Michael Grant
mgrant@courier-journal.com
Louisville Courier-Journalwww.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2006606140494It has been almost three weeks since Louisville's Terri Blair successfully defended her International Boxing Association women's welterweight championship at Louisville Gardens. She says she is still waiting to be paid. Jim Murphy, the attorney for promoter Greg Peals, said neither Blair nor her opponent, Sumya Anani, has been paid and that Peals is still trying to recoup an undisclosed amount of money from Louisville Gardens and Ticketmaster. Louisville Gardens is owned by the city. Louisville Metro Deputy Mayor Rick Johnston said the Gardens is a rental facility and receives only a surcharge on tickets for facility usage and a set fee. Ticketmaster spokeswoman Bonnie Poindexter also disputed Peals' claim, saying "our contracted client has been paid in full under the terms of agreement with Ticketmaster." According to a copy of the fight contract obtained by The Courier-Journal through an open-records request to the Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Authority, Blair was supposed to receive $10,000 for her rematch against Anani. Blair's trainer/manager, Abdul Jarvis, said Blair received a check for less than the contracted amount and that the check bounced. Anani, who lost via technical knockout to Blair on May 27 at Louisville Gardens, told a similar story. She was supposed to be paid $7,000. Anani said her check for $5,100 bounced when she tried to deposit it at her Kansas City bank. Peals has repeatedly declined comment, referring all questions to Murphy. Jarvis added that this experience has made him wary of fighting again in Kentucky. He said that in previous fights the purse money was secured before the bout. This was the first fight in Blair's adopted hometown of Louisville. She hails from Paintsville.
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Post by Dee Williams on Jun 14, 2006 22:18:36 GMT -5
I moved this from where TD posted it, to keep the thread together in one place:
"Blair, foe say paychecks bounced"
Terri Blair and Sumya Anani had their purse checks bounce.
That is unacceptable! And one more reason for national standards.
The purse payment in a cashiers check is held by the commission and disbursed after the fight. Only a national commission can enforce that.
This was Terri's adopted home town too. Very sad indeed.
TD
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Post by texaskid on Jun 22, 2006 10:33:07 GMT -5
Having been in contact with Sumya through emails. If half the things she has told me is true, and I believe her, She was not only having to fight Terri, but the ring and a few other obstacles. Now, this is to take nothing away from Terri, she put a whuppin on Sumya to start this stuff. However, some here are saying how great she WAS. I am still saying how great she is. I have not supported many women boxers over the years, but Sumya is one of them. From what she has told me it is a wonder that neither she or Terri was hurt (my guess was that Terri was given the oppertunity to train in those conditions, not to say that she was crooked about it) or worse, killed.
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Post by Bobby Dobbs on Jun 22, 2006 13:44:10 GMT -5
I moved this from where TD posted it, to keep the thread together in one place: "Blair, foe say paychecks bounced" Terri Blair and Sumya Anani had their purse checks bounce. That is unacceptable! And one more reason for national standards. The purse payment in a cashiers check is held by the commission and disbursed after the fight. Only a national commission can enforce that. This was Terri's adopted home town too. Very sad indeed. TD What do you mean only a national commission can enforce that? Many local commissions all over the US enforce that! You should lobby to have Kentucky change their policy. But, a national commission is the worst thing that can happen to this sport. Bobby Dobbs |
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Post by Terri Blair on Jun 29, 2006 8:25:31 GMT -5
First of all I'd like to say that both fights with Sumya were great, competitive and action packed fights. Sumya was professional and a sincerely nice person.
I would, however, like to touch on a few questions and statements made:
In the first fight, in the 10th round when I knocked her down, she did not immediately get up and when the ref asked if she could continue her legs were wobbly and she wasn't even looking at him.
In reguards to the second fight:
I live in Louisville, however, I train out of a gym in Indiana. I do not and did not train on the ring that was used for the fight. Other than the ring being too thick for my taste I did not have a problem with it. I do not have any association with the promoter or his gym.
About the stoppage in the second fight:
She was actually knocked down 4 times...once in the fifth but the ref called it a slip (it wasn't a slip) and then 3 times in the 9th. Here trainer was actually on the apron throwing the towel in.
I was excited about fighting in my "hometown" mainly so my family could see me fight for once. Unfortunately, it turned out bad for both Sumya and myself. It is embarrassing to me. I love Louisville but it (and kentucky in general) has a bad rep in boxing.
Thanks to everyone, especially Dee, for all the support. I love boxing, win or lose.
Terri Blair
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Post by Rita Figueroa on Jun 29, 2006 9:05:02 GMT -5
Terri - The fact that you took the fights and continue to take fights that alot of other fighters don't shows you are a true warrior. Congrats on your victories.
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Post by Dee Williams on Jun 29, 2006 17:30:53 GMT -5
Thanks to everyone, especially Dee, for all the support. I love boxing, win or lose. Terri - your love of boxing shows, and I think everyone here realizes what you achieved with these last two wins. There isn't a lot that this Forum can ever agree about, but the example you set by taking the toughest fight you could, giving the rematch right away ... and winning both ... that's something we can all cheer for! Thanks for coming here and I hope you'll come back ... I am sure you've made some fans and believers here ... Dee |
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Post by jr on Jun 29, 2006 20:45:52 GMT -5
Terri,
Have you discussed a rematch with Holly Holm's team? With your recent success, I expect Team Holm will avoid you as they did Sumya Anani. Holm has no power and wins on points. You'd have to chase her down to be effective.
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Post by Terri Blair on Jun 30, 2006 10:41:55 GMT -5
First of all I'd like to say hey and thanks to Rita Figueroa. I can't believe it was that long ago that we met at that amateur tournament. You were a very nice person and I had alot of fun in the ring with ya. I've been keeping up with you success in the ring and I'd also like to wish you continued siccess.
Secondly, I'd love to fight Holly again...the first time I fought her, it was my first 10 round fight and I held alot back in the first few rounds and I pretty much just stood right in front of her and didn't move my head. But with every fight (as every boxer should) I learn something and try to improve my game for the next one. I'd like to have some fights at 135, but I will fight anyone between 132 and 140 + or - a few pounds.
Terri Blair
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Post by Rita Figueroa on Jun 30, 2006 12:17:50 GMT -5
It was long ago wasn't it. WOW
When everyone said you were fighting Anani, and that you were the underdog - I told Dom (8 Count) that you were going to win. I knew it.
Best to you! I'll shoot you a PM with my email so we can keep in touch!
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Post by Willie Edwards on Jun 30, 2006 16:02:52 GMT -5
look out holly holms ,i think rocky, i mean terri blair is coming to bust that gorgeous body and pretty little face of yours up ,thats what im hearing ,sounds like its in september, belinda larcruente wants some as well,there all lining up to fight holly holms.
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