Check out our inthiscornertv.com s look back at 2009 in the world of boxing. HAPPY NEW YEAR

controversy surrounding the proposed Mayweather vs Pacquiao fight. Check it out at inthiscornertv.com
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Yesterday I interviewed Keith Kizer the Ex Director of the Nevada State Athletic Commission regarding The

For any of us associated with the 1972 UNBEATEN MIAMI DOLPHINS, once again, for the 37 year in a row, LET THE CHAMPAGNE FLOW. Still the only Unbeaten NFL TEAM.

Check out inthiscornertv.com and my latest column about what Floyd and Manny should do, which is"SHUT UP AND FIGHT" HAPPY HOLIDAYS SMITTYOUT.

Well is anyone is going to go unbeaten like MY 72 Dolphins it will have to be Peyton Manning and the Colts. It's been 37 years. SMITTYOUT

but only one will prevail, if one of them goes unbeaten it will be of all places my hometown of Miami at the SuperBowl. Wow, it's looking like it may happen this year Smittyout

Colts, and Peyton Manning and that other guy Brees and New Orleans are really looking like teams of destiny

Well for all of us 72 Dolphin-ites, I think our 37 year run of perfection is in HUGE TROUBLE, Spell it

Bradly over Peterson as I thought very very good fight, Malignaggie my pal Paulie poetic justice in rematch with Diaz, as for Vitali Klitischko over Kevin Johnson, horrible, terrible, fight. SUCKED. Wow Im so so happy im from ALI, FRAZIER, HOLMES, TYSON, HOLYFIELD, LEWIS, AND THAT I KNOW ABOUT ALL THE GREATS. HBO ANNOUNCERS THAT DID NOT FIGHT, OTHER THAN MERCHANT HAVE NOOOOOO CLUE. SMITTYOUT.

daughter Meagan. May God Bless his soul.
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Steve is really one of the my last links to Smittys Sportstalk, and Smittys Ringside Seat. We used to also at times watch my now beautiful 18 year old

Long before my TV Show and Webstuff I started in radio in Ft. Myers Florida in 1985, one of my first employees, co host, sales and marketing person and MY FRIEND Steve Zimmerman just passed away.

Unbeaten team. I hope not being of the 72 ilk but it would not surprise me this year. Manning and Brees are playing brilliant football. We'll see how it plays out in the end. SMITTYOUT

Especially my friend Paul Warfield. I feel the way Indy and NO are playing and the way the continue to finds ways to win, or their opponents find ways to lose, that this might, just might be the year of another

I think all of us 72 Dolphins folks maybe in a bit of trouble holding on to our long time unbeaten streak. I was a ball boy for that team and still remain close with so many players.

Chris Arreola on the same card look very sloppy and as usual out of shape in beating Brian Minto. Arreola is just above an average heavyweight period.
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of Martinez off his southpaw style. May Williams a southpaw himself really had problems coping with Martinez. The two should rematch when they heal up, they and the fans deserve it.

Paul Williams and Sergio Martinez put on one hell of a fight last night. Williams got the nod but it could have gone the other way or been a draw. Paul exposed to being hit especially with the Rt hook

trainer and pal of mine Freddie Roach. Off to check out the HBO fights and Paul Williams. SMITTYOUT.

It took him but 72 seconds to knock out Dmitriy Salita. Nice Job Amir, we look forward to doing an entire show with you soon. Also good job to his

Once again hanging out with Smitty proves good.
Amir Khan who is featured at inthiscornertv.com got the job done swiftly earlier this evening in England.

over the years have so changed the course of boxing history. I will begin soon to illustrate some of what the extra 3 rounds has meant to the sport. SMITTYOUT.

Floyd and Manny could make over 30 million apiece for this fight maybe more, boxing fans and even these fighters deserve the extra 9 minutes that

Now lets really get the debate going. Go to inthiscornertv.com and vote 15 rounds that made all the greats legends or 12 rounds 9 minutes shy of true greatness.

So we have had some nice initial conversation about my proposal for the Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao fight to be 15 rounds instead of 12.

It is a special fight, a super fight, the rules of the game for this one should be special. 9 extra minutes for the fighters and the fans. What do you think???????

Floyd Mayweather Jr. VS Manny Pacquiao should be scheduled for 15 ROUND. 15 rounds like Robinson vs Lamotta, Pep vs Saddler, Ali vs Frazier, Leonard vs Hearns

I want EVERY Boxing Fan or person to have their say on this next statement by ME James Smith aka
Smitty

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the heavyweight crown at age 45 but Bernard as great as he is aint no BIG GEORGE. It should now be Bernard vs my buddy Bad Chad Dawson,

So Hopkins did his job winning easy decision. Says he wants to be heavyweight. Well he will soon be 45. Now Big George Foreman won

Jones Jr as I have always said, Roy was a Great Athlete who could box. Bernard who lost to Jones via u dec back in 1993, Hopkins is a great FIGHTER.
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YES Jones KOED in 1rst round by Green. Well there goes his fight with Bernard Hopkins who fights tonite. The big difference between Hopkins and

People as me did I think it was a dangerous fight for Roy Jones Jr against Danny Green. My answer was with Roy's chin YES. The answer turned out to be

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Nice performance by Lucian Bute, stopping Librado Andrade with a couple of well placed hooks, first upstairs than the coup de gras to the body.

Guzman may have won 3 or 4 rounds at most. Terrible judging. Hopefully the Bute, Andrade fight will be better judged.

Obviously they can't add or judge in Quebec Canada based on what they just did to Ali Feneka calling his fight with Joan Guzman a draw.

Andre Ward looked very good, in defeating a very bad looking one dimensional Mikkel Kessler. Ward looked like the Gold Medalist he is NICE JOB.

THIS. MANNY HAS GAINED 40 LBS AND GOTTEN FRICKEN HOW EVER YOU SPELL THAT BETTER. MORE LATER. SMITTYOUT///

Pac Man vs Pretty Boy. ONE THING I WILL BREAK HERE FIRST NO FIGHTER THAT I KNOW HAS DONE

Just did my pal JT the Bricks radio show, number 1 sports show in america, and we talked about how there is only 1 fight

been a long day, and week, gonna go sip some red wine, listen to a bit of Bon Jovi. SMITTYOUT

Earlier in the day we had a very interesting conversation with newly crowned WBA Heavyweight Champion David Haye that you will be able to see soon at inthiscornertv.com

Cotto was only trying to survive about the last 5 rounds it seemed. Had a nice chat with Freddie Roach that will be at inthiscornertv.com tomorrow.

Well it's time for PacMan and Pretty Boy Floyd wouldn't you agree? Very good performance by Manny against a tough but totally outgunned Cotto.

Who is your pick tonite? Mine is Pac Man in 6, for my complete breakdown go to inthiscornertv.com.
Enjoy the fight. I hit ya back after the big event.
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We filmed an entire show with in ring segment. Off now to interview newly crowned Heavyweight Champ
David Haye. Then off to PacMan and Cotto.

Just hours away from Pacquiao vs Cotto tonite at the MGM Grand here in Vegas. Spent the day yesterday with Sugar Shane Mosley.

but for the tattooed, muscular, stiff, caucasian persuasion, Fedor along with Anderson Silva are the best. SMITTYOUT

Fedor wins stops Rogers in round 2 with sloppy but big right hand. Fedor is a better case Chuck Liddle. MMA, so not on a level with boxing. So watered down athletes.

I will be back to give you a post fight report on Fedor vs Rogers. SMITTYOUT

gonna go check out Strikeforce. My buddy Gordon Hall from Showtime is helping with the production of the MMA card on CBS featuring FEDOR.

I cannot wait, what about you. Log onto inthiscornertv.com and make your pick.

One week from tonight at this time the crowd roar will reach a crescendo pitch as Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto will be making their way into the squared circle at the MGM Grand here in Vegas.

Chad Dawson a convincing, solid win over Glen Johnson. We look forward to doing an entire episode with in ring segment with Chad very soon.

Next up Tonite Chad Dawson vs Glen Johnson. Check out our interview with Dawson at inthiscornertv.com. seeya later SMITTYOUT.

Nice job by my buddy Col Bob Sheridan and Benny Ricardo with the call and nice production by my friend Doug Jacobs and Integrated Sports.

Haye good defensively but did not throw enough until the final round. This will make for some good stuff now in heavyweight division.

Well as I predicted Haye wins decision and is new WBA Heavyweight Champ. It could have been a draw or one point either way.

Getting ready to watch The Giant Nikolai Valuev vs David Haye, Haye giving up over 100 pound and plenty of ht and reach. Be back with a post fight report.

Iron Mike Tyson. Broadcast starts at 6pm Eastern Time on donkingtv.com IF I survive Halloween with Mike, we'll chat tomorrow. SMITTYOUT.

The man who frightened a few Heavyweights in his time Former Undisputed Heavyweight Champ///

Who better to work with on Halloween Nite on Donkingtv.com than Guess???

Well are you ready for my announcement of who will be doing the broadcast with me tonite at Treasure Island in Las Vegas.

Rumor has it my broadcast partner may be Former Undisputed---------- ah tell you later. Just over 2 weeks to go till Pac Man and Cotto from MGM.
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Also once beaten Tony DeMarco takes on former WBA Lightweight Champion Jose Alfaro. I will be doing the Live Internet Broadcast.

Joseph Agbeko who recently defeated Vic Darchinyan to capture IBF Bantamweight Crown will be defending against unbeaten Yonni Perez.

More on that fight next week. Gonna be doing blow by blow for Don Kings fight card Halloween night at
Treasure Island. Double header that will be on Showtime.

Chad Dawson looked pretty sharp in training the other day. Interviewed him for inthiscornertv.com He takes on Glen Johnson next Sat on HBO.

Sunday, boxing gym and plenty of football. Gearing up for a busy week of production work. Did you check out Pacquiao Cotto 24/7? Anybody picking Cotto? SMITTYOUT.

Hey my movie, want to know more//
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and they are on the short list with THE BEATLES, the best ever, The Stones, and a few others//

Manny may be one of or the best pound for pound fighters in world. Bon Jovi Easily the Best Pound for Pound Rock Band//

Pacquiao Cotto 24/7 was ok, but Showtimes Bon Jovi When We Were Beautiful special was much better.

log on to inthiscornertv.com, go now and make your pick to win the fight. SMITTYOUT

Are you getting excited. inthiscornertv.com will be providing the best video coverage there is leading up to the mega matchup.

Just 3 weeks and a wake up to go till Manny Pacquiao takes on Miguel Cotto from the MGM Grand here in Vegas.

Carl Froch wins a split decision over Andre Dirrel, I would have given fight to Dirrel by a point. Next fight next month Mikkel Kessler vs Andre Ward.

Showtimes Super 6 Super Midd Tourney off and running. Authur Abraham with the 12th round ko of Jermain Taylor. Twice in a row now Taylor flattened in final round

5 years ago on the show that he not only has forgiven Mike, but actually bit someone himself. Sorry Oprah we did get you there. Enjoy her show
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IN THIS CORNER was maybe the first to have Mike talk openly about the ear bite (he actually said he felt bad) and we also had Evander saying over

Well Mike Tysons appearance on Oprah really skyrocketed her ratings so she now tomorrow with reunite Tyson with Evander Holyfield. Damn her she beat me to it. SMITTYOUT

Capt Lou would do autograph signings at Tim's Fireworks Warehouse. He was a great friend to me and a WRESTLING LEGEND.GODBLESSYOUCAPT.

Capt and his wife used to come down to Tampa St Pete and work with my dear late friend Tim Tyler.

Sad Day for me my good friend Capt Lou Albano
has passed away. He was a guest on my radio show about 100 times.

I like Abraham and Froch to win. More later
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Showtime Super 6 Tournament gets underway later this week. Arthur Abraham vs Jermain Taylor,
Andre Dirrel vs Carl Froch.

Then they tackle "RENT" in January. Little Meg Puff don't tell her I called her that, she plays MIMI
Ok, that will be interesting for Dad.

My daughter Meagan and the class did "The Laramie Project 10 years later" last night.
they will do actual play next month.

Cudos to the Green Valley Theatrical Class taking on some controversial and provocative plays this school year.

My producer is in NY or vacation. Im the damn talent how come I'm not in FIJI on vacation?
Work. Speaking of It's Radio Sport New Zealand. gotto go. SMITTYOUT

They will be part of 3 day weekend Dec 11-13 at Paris as part of the Worlds Greatest Ever Boxer Event. Check out www.greatestever.com for more info.

Had a great time with Legendary fighters Aaron Pryor and Jeff Fenech earlier this week at Paris here in Vegas.

For details stay tuned to inthiscornertv.com and check out America's Only Syndicated Boxing Show IN THIS CORNER. SMITTYOUT

The World Greatest Ever will be a exciting and unique 3 day chance to hand out with some of the World Greatest Ever fighters. AND you may even be able to meet SMITTY.

This will be a promotional show about the upcoming World Greatest Ever Worlds Greatest Ever Boxing Promotion.

Tomorrow putting together a special TV Show for IN THIS CORNER. We will be at The Paris here in Las Vegas.

Nobody knew. So she can not only act but can BS as well. Wonder where she gets that. hmmm
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Meagan was extremely sick but preformed very, very good. During one scene which I thought she nailed she told me she totally made up every line.

Well my daughter preformed very well last night at her High School play. It was Shakespearean night.

My daughter Meagan has her first play of her highschool year later this evening.

It was good to be back on air with my mate Brendon Telfer who was out ill for awhile.
Gave my prediction of David Tua to knockdown
Shane Cameron this weekend there in New Zealand.

just got off air with Radiosport in New Zealand
my usual Thursday radio gig. Been doing it every week for over a decade.

Oh to have Larry Holmes back again. Oh well.
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As expected Vitali Klitschko stops Chris Arreola. Vitali looked ok, I guess if you like his style. I don't but it works against todays heavyweights or lack there of.

I'll let you know when the break down is up at inthiscornertv.com. which is where you should be each and everyday. Smittyout///

I'm leaning again this week, just like last for the big guy. There both big you say, well then you'll just have to wait and see which one I pick.

Can't really get too up for this one, can you? Never the less it's for Vitali's WBC Heavyweight Crown.

Tomorrow I will put together my break down of Saturdays Vitali Klitshcko vs Chris Arreola matchup from the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Other goods fights in between and around. Keep checking out inthiscornertv.com for the boxing news and best boxing interviews///

Plenty of good Pugilism upcoming, Showtimes Super 6 Tournament next month, and then following month November 14 Pacquia vs Cotto.//

So called Heavyweight Championship this Sat night in LA. Vitali Klitschko defends his share against Chris Arreola. Will break fight down later in week.

Funny he looks just like my dad.
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bet you liked my outfit right?
I'm getting ready to watch one of my favorite movies The Long Good Friday with Bob Hoskins

Post fight stuff is up at inthiscornertv.com
hope you enjoy, love to hear your thoughts

Off to boxing gym for a sweat.
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Floyds delimma is he does not impress enough fans with his non engaging type of style. Maybe Pacquiao or Mosley would bring out the best in him.

Had a nice chat with BBC radio this morning. My main message was Mayweather 40-0 is pretty damn impressive.

Pinot Noir time for Smitty.
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Check out inthiscornertv.com tomorrow for my post fight interview with Floyd and some interesting comments from Shane Mosley.

Just got back from Mayweather Marquez fight.
Went really how I expected. Floyd too big, too
strong, too fast, just too damn good.

Fight day in Vegas has arrived, getting ready to head to gym and the come back and figure out what look Smitty should have tonite at the fights.

ENJOY THE FIGHTS.
TILL TOMORROW
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I will be back with a smittytweet before and after all the action, I'll be ringside, so if you can't be there with me on the scene, I hope your checkin it out on your bigggg screen.

Mayweather via 10th round tko as I said in my breakdown of fight at inthiscornertv.com what do you think???

I'v been to so so many of these, big fights, wow
They still are fun, not the same as in the day, but fun, you know why becuase I actually know whats going on.

Glass of pinot, relaxing and thinking about tomorrow night at MGM

What do you think im gonna wear to fights?
Check it out at inthiscornertv.com.
See ya tomorrow if your lucky fightsfans.
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Also give us your predictions as to who is gonna win Saturday nights showdown from the MGM Grand. Also post fight coverage at inthiscornertv.com

Hey check out inthiscornertv.com, new interview with me and Floyd, and my complete breakdown of fight. Read and learn.

and the comment Floyd makes about UFC going head to head with his fight with Marquez.
inthiscornertv.com
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Check out inthiscornertv.com later this week, go to smittyscorner for my complete breakdown of fight.
Hey by the way you have to hear comment Marquez makes about the urine thing

What is your prediction. Will it be Floyd or Juan Manuel? Knockout or will it go the 12 rounds.

I will be guest on JT the Bricks syndicated radio show tomorrow night, where I know he will ask for my prediction on Saturday nights fight.

Interviewed Mayweather and Marquez today at MGM. Check out inthiscornertv.com to view them.

Stay tuned all week to inthiscornertv.com as we count down to Saturdays contest. We want your pick on the fight as well.

Fight Week has arrived here in Las Vegas. 6 days to got until Mayweather vs Marquez from the MGM Grand.

Called a few of his fights and had a great time with him in Puerto Rico a few years back when their doing a fight.

Congratulatons to Ivan Calderon still unbeaten still light flyweight champ of the world, still in my pound for pound best list.

So who is gonna win next Saturday night?
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I'll also have an exclusive breakdown of the fight at inthiscornertv.com, go to smittyscorner, and it will also be at secondsout.com.

The rest of the week check out all our exclusive reports at inthiscornertv.com as we set the table for next Saturday nights battle between Floyd and Juan Manuel.

Check out your local listings to check IN THIS CORNER, America's Only Syndicated Boxing Show.

We'll have gavel to gavel coverage leading up to the fight. FYI tomorrow night on our tv show IN THIS CORNER Guest Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Ill be there to bring you the post fight analysis but before we get to that. Stay tuned to inthiscornertv.com all week

One week from right now Floyd Mayweather and Juan Manuel Marquez will be going at it at the MGM Grand.

Mikkel Kessler and Andre Ward both score stoppages in their fights on Showtime as they ready for the big SUPER 6 Super Middleweight Tournament on Showtime beginning next month.

The best way to drink it is to chase it with red wine. That's what I do. ha ha. It does work.

I'v known about certain fighters and other athletes doing the same thing to retain the vitamins and minerals. I ask my mom who has owned a health food store for years and she told me all about it years ago.

Everybody asking me about the HBOs 24/7 last night the unveiling that Juan Manuel Marquez drinks his own urine in preparation for a fight.

We also want your predictions on the fight, and you can also make your predictions on Manny Pacquiao vs Miguel Cotto coming Nov 14.

Go to inthiscornertv.com for boxings best interviews. Smitty out

I also will be writing a few columns setting the table for this fight and I will break it down for you on paper fight week. Remember even when I'm wrong I'm still right. The best eyes in boxing.

Two weeks and about an hour away from Floyd Mayweather vs Juan Manuel Marquez. Check out our website inthiscornertv.com for our coverage leading up to and after the fight.

Happy 88th B-Day Angelo Dundee yesterday. Perfect timing as our TV show with Angelo ran last night.

Now taking your predictions on Mayweather and Marquez.

Saw Michael Katsidas training at LA Boxing on Eastern Avenue yesterday. He'll be fighting on the Mayweather vs Marquez card at MGM Sat Sept 19.

Two weeks from tonite we will air our TV show with Floyd. Check it out on Directv, Dish Network and our Comcast affiliates that carry show.

From this point forward we will have a plethora of Mayweather and Marquez stuff at inthiscornetv.com.

and Marquez for contracting to fight at a weight nearly 10 pounds heavier than he has ever fought.

Gotta give both fighter their props. Mayweather for fighting a fighter so good in his first trip back inside the squared circle in nearly 2 years.

Did you check out HBO 24/7 last night. Good stuff as Mayweather and Marquez prepare for their fight now less than 3 weeks away.

Check out inthiscornertv.com and our pound for pound rankings list. If your brave enough to attempt to disagree with JUST TRY IT.

This week we'll go see Pretty Boy Floyd as he readies for Juan Manuel Marquez. Should be fun.
Smitty is going to watch Warriors, one of my all time favorites. click, click, click, Warriors come out to playayayya

Its not fair, just the way it is mate. My business TV, does politics play a role in who gets what. No need to reply. It is what is, not fair just life. Its how we handle it. My thing is this when it is out of my control, I put it in GODS HANDS, and so should youuuuuuuuuuuuuuu.

Unfortunately Paulie was right going into this fight, politics cost him the fight. Politics exist in all walks of life Paulie,

Paulie Malignaggie won, close but he won, but what did you expect in Houston.

Boxing season coming up, Mayweather vs Marquez right around the corner, Pac Man vs Cotto not long after that, and a bunch of very good fights in and around those. IN THIS CORNER TV, and inthiscornertv.com will be on top of it all bringing the very very best interviews and insight into the world of boxing. Smitty out, but ill be back later with recap of Paulie and Diaz. Seeya then...

Check out a sample of our show we did with Paulie at inthiscornertv.com, and you can check out youtube.com/inthiscorner. I'll be the sexy guy you'll see.

He has the boxing skills to win, but Diaz pressure may be too much, given the other things going against Paulie, political stuff.

Tonite Paulie Malinaggie takes on Juan Diaz on HBO after dark. All the odds are stacked against Paulie, but he is used to that.

But many and most of these guys are buffed up bar room brawers, juiced and pathetic stand up fighters. More and a complete breakdown soon.

Sorry but mma really is a joke. Marketing great thanks to desperation caused by lack of marketing expertese in boxing these days.

GET THE DAMN MMA GUYS OUT OF YOUR CORNER.

Carano still could have one with BOXING SKILLS AND BOXING SKILLS ONLY.

Cyborg won via first round stoppage. BOTTOM LINE IN MY OPINION. CYBORG IN JUICED.

Speaking of mma tonite Strikeforce on my dear buddies at SHOWTIME featured a the best of the ladies mma stars Chris Cyborg of Brazil vs Gina Carano from Vegas.

There is talk that Jones might face UFC star Anderson Silva in a boxing match. What an easy win for Jones. Doubt UFC would let it happen.

we work with all of them. Good job tonite by Donito Donair winning a new Super Flyweight Belt
over a much bigger Rafael Conception tonite at Hard Rock Hotel in Vegas

Check out all we are doing, and go to youtube.com/inthiscorner and secondsout.com
and maxboxing.com

Hey, sorry been away busy working on IN THIS CORNER SHOWS and Our Website inthiscornertv.com

He even let my son Ryan spar with him once. He was a nice guy and very good fighter. Just ask Shane Mosley. May God Bless.

You can go to our youtube site youtube.com/inthiscorner and view it. Vernon always had a big smile and always took time to chat or be interviewed.

Sadly we lost another one. Vernon Forrest. Murdered in Atlanta where my youngest son Ryan lives. I last interviewed Vernon following his victory over Sergio Mora in their rematch.

The TV had four legs and there was no cable, no satellite, no hd. All that stuff has made TV better. But nothing has come along better than Cronkite. God Bless him.

I'm proud to say my first memories of TV are sitting on a living room floor in Miami Florida watching Walter Cronkite on CBC.

CNN is a major culpret. Deepak Chopra seems to be the only one that really gets it.
Move on CNN
Thanks

Back in studio working on some exciting IN THIS CORNER TV stuff.
By the way even in death Michael Jackson continues to have enablers doing and making excuses for him

What's the saying "hell hath no fury like a woman scorned" wow

Possibility that Gatti's wife may have somehow been involved, if this is proved to be true and with what happened to Steve McNair involving his mistress or girlfriend, scarry stuff.

Lesnar, correct spelling, don't want him chasing me around

Just as I always said, professional wrestlers with a bit of training can beat many elite UFCers. Here comes Triple H and John Cena. ha ha. Good job Brock

Too much weight for Vic Darchinyan, he also is now showing his age.

First Alexis Arguello, now Gatti. Usually goes in 3s. Aruguello was a great fighter, Gatti had great heart, both were great for the sport of boxing. Both will be missed. Mickey Ward must be very sad today.

Sad news Arturo Gatti found dead in Brazil. Only 37 years old. He packed a lifetime for most into those years. Somehow news does not surprice me.

Great news boxing fans, IN THIS CORNER TV
and inthiscornertv.com goes into full production later this week. Big annoucements to come. Stay tuned. Smitty out

Very moving and sad memorial today for Michael Jackson.
One comment to Rev Al. Sorry Al MJ was strange, he was way beyond eccentric. He also was a tremedous entertainer who like so many others similar to his ilk left way too early.

He actually showed me how to throw my right with more power. It worked. I have a picture of him and I on my wall in my office. He was a great fighter and really nice guy. Like many fighters he had that dark side, but he was really a cool dude.
Lets do a ten count for Alexis, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding. May he rest in peace.

Sad new the passing of Alexis Arguello. I had the privilidge of training with him on a few occassions at the legendary 5th Street Gym.

I better learn how to spell. Nauseous I meant. That is why I usually have an editor to check all my stuff.

Another 50 guy pitchman Billy Mays dead. Wow. CNN ENOUGH ON MJ, it's getting a bit nacious already. Brilliant tallent but sad individual.

Need to make Abraham vs Pavlik now. Second most attractive fight in boxing after Pacquiao vs Mayweather.

Arthur Abraham a winner last night, as was Juan Manuel Lopez, both remain unbeaten. Very overhyped Victor Ortiz stopped by limited but tough Argentinian Marcos Rene Maidana.

They say it goes in 3s. Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett, and now Michael Jackson. Very sad for me and probably you. Really enjoyed Ed with Johnny, Carson show really got me into wanting to do my own show. I had my Farrah poster, she was hot, and did alot of shadow boxing to Jackson music. He was a brilliant artist but I kind of think as a person he died a long time ago. Get the feeling Prescription drugs played a big role. Sad

Damn, Mayweather vs Marquez postponed, Floyd injured in training. Well more time for me to work on my boxing movie. Ill be back. Smitty

Speaking of letting this fight slip away, Clottey had tremendous trouble with the slick, slippery ring. They need to do something about all the damn advertisersing

Good compelling fight tonite from MSG. I thought Clottey should have won, but he let it slip away not applying the effective pressure in the later rounds

Good fight tonite at MSG in New York as Miguel Cotto will feel like he is on home turf when he takes on Joshua Clottey. I have done several Clottey fights on TV as a commentator and I remember telling him years back that he has the goods to become a champion and a very good fighter. He has somewhat done that already but tonite is his opportunity to shine. Cotto is a better boxer than Clottey and should be able to win this fight which his boxing skills, but what the heck I will go with an upset and pick Clottey to win a in a late stoppage, cause I like the guy. Should be fun to watch and we can maybe really get a gage on what if anything Antonio Margarito took out of Cotto with those PERHAPS LOADED Gloves.
Enjoy the fight. Smitty out

I watched a replay of the Beibut Shumenov vs Byron Mitchell fight from Kazakhstan. It was on channel 698 Comcast Cali, on Directv last night. I did the ring annoucing on that one. I must say I looked very MIAMI ESK wearing my cream colored silk suit. The folks in Chimkent Kazakhstan got a kick out of it. Looks like David Haye had to pull out of fight with Wladimir Klitschko due to injury, damn was kind of looking forward to that fight. There is talk of Manny Pacquiao vs Sugar Shane Mosley. That would be nice, but I would like to see Manny just wait and see what transpires in Floyd Mayweather vs Juan Manuel Marquez fight and then make a decision from that. Tell you more on that later.
Smitty out

What's up, I have been delivering tons of speeches at Tahiti Village, working out at boxing gym, and we are working on some major new renovations for IN THIS CORNER and INTHISCORNERTV.COM. Couple of nice fights coming up next week and the week after. Cotto vs Clottey, and then Wladimir Klistshko vs David Haye. More on those next week. More from me later this week. What do you have to say for yourselves???
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Happy Holiday folks. I want to congratulate my buddy Steve Canton of SJC Boxing in Fort Myers Florida. Steve was inducted into the Florida Boxing Hall of Fame last week. I did alot of work with Steve when I lived in Fort Myers before moving here to Las Vegas in October of 1997. One of the most memorable things I did with Steve was I was the broadcaster for the FIRST EVER INTERNET BOXING EVENT on May 23, 1997 in Punta Gorda Florida. As part of the broadcast where two late legends, Boxing Historian Hank Kaplan and The man who is credited with inventing the bolo punch for Welterweight Champion Kid Gavilan. To think of all the internet boxing now like the one I did the other night at the Orleans and I was involved in the first. Congrats again to Steve and all those inducted. I hope to get down to my home state of Florida and MC the event and hope to be in with that group myself someday soon. Smitty out.

Well I had a fairly easy nights work sitting ringside at the Orleans Ball room here in Vegas. Done many a fight there over the years. Former Heavyweight Champ Oliver McCall blew away former Rugby League Star turned boxer John Hoppa Hopoate in the second round, kind of how I figured it would go. Oliver and I chatted before the fight about how we ate barbeque dinner together at Don Kings house here in Vegas and watched Lennox Lewis beating Phil Jackson, that was the fight before Lennox fought McCall in 1994. Oliver over some ribs forcasted with me that he would be able to hit Lennox with his right and knock him out. We both saw Lewis susceptibilty to being hit with that shot. And the rest is history as he went on to knock out a then unbeaten Lewis in round 2 and win the Heavyweight Crown. Less than 3 years later in a rematch with Lewis, McCall suffered that bizarre breakdown actually crying in the ring and forcing ref Mills lane to stop the fight and awary a tko victory to Lewis on a 5th round tko. This guy Hoppa I have found out is the most penalized guy in the history of Rugby League and talk about bizarre, well what actually got him kicked out of the league was too many sticks in the butt. Yes he was known to constantly stick his fingures up the rear ends of his opponents in an attempt to get them off their game. Well it got him out of the game. So you know what if this guy tried that last night maybe Oliver really would have had reason to cry. Glove in the rear may be worse than left to the jaw. TAKE THAT. Smitty out

Great night of Charity Boxing at the Hard Rock Joint venue last night. I brilliantly handled the ring announcing as expected. Some good fights and all for a great Charity Smile Train. What's next, well speeches today at Tahiti Village and have to do some Color Commentary work at Orleans this Friday night. More later, Smitty out.

Off to Tahiti Village to deliver a few speeches and then straight to Hard Rock for tonites charity boxing where ill be ring annoucer. It's Fight Club 2, for Smile Train a wonderful organization the helps poor children all over the world with Cleft Lip. Gotta go, remember arms up and chin down.
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Busy week for Smitty, ring announcing at Hard Rock Wednesday night and Blow by Blow at Orleans on Friday night. Want more details. Well stay tuned. Smitty out.

Hello Everybody, Smitty is a bit under the way, perhaps suffering from the Kazakhstan Blues.
Hopefully Ill be ready to go 15 rounds again in a few days. Alot to chat about. STAY TUNED. SMITTY OUT.

Back in America from Kazakhstan. Beibut Shumenon demolished former 2 time World Champion Byron Mitchell in 4th round. I handled the ring announcing before over 15 thousand. Too tired to talk. Lets chat tomorrow.
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Fight day in Kazakhstan, raining all day so far, fight between Beibut Shumenov and last second replacement Byron Mitchell in jeopardy of being postponed a day. Don't know yet. Spent last night talking wrestling with Steve Rowlands he is a wwe freak, I used to work for wcw. Steve tried to put me in a hammer lock but i got him in suplex. More too come from Kazakhstan. Smitty out.

Made it to Kazakhstan, EVERYone love me. Sitting here with my Mate and outstanding trainer Steve Rowlands, and as usual the chicks did Smitty in Kazakhstan.

Well I'm off to Kazakhstan to do some ring announcing of a card featuring Beibut Shumenov a hot prospect from Kazakhstan. The card is suppossed to be held at a soccer stadium with a crowd of about 30 thousand. Bad news they weather report is rain, and I have planned to wear a white tux. Say a prayer for me.
Smitty

Wow, is about all you can say about Manny Pacquiao's tremendous 2nd round demolition over Ricky Hatton. I'm gonna enjoy a glass of red wine and ponder just how good Pac Man is. What did you think?

Only hours to go now till the first bell between Ricky Hatton and Manny Pacquiao. I just got back from a training session at the IBA gym better known as Fighters Paradise owed by my friend Tony Rila. I could see see the stains of sweat and blood from both fighters who have been training there. I have to go now to pick my outfit for tonites fight. We will be bringing you post fight coverage as always. Hey enjoy the fight.

Just over 24 hours to go now fight fans. Both Hitman and Pac Man looked great at weigh inn. I will be a guest tonite on JT The Bricks syndicated Sports Radio Show talking about the fight. Check out all our coverage at inthiscornertv.com youtube.com/inthiscorner and secondsout.com

Check out all our interviews with Ricky Hatton and Manny Pacquiao as they prepare for Saturday nights mega matchup. Check out youtube.com/inthiscorner.

Had a nice interview with Manny Pacquia and his trainer Freddie Roach today. It will be up soon at youtube.com/inthiscorner and look for my column at inthiscornertv.com and secondsout.com later in the week where I will break down Saturday nights fight with Pac Man vs Ricky Hatton. I will also be a guest on J.T. the Bricks syndicated radio show later in the week. STAY TUNED and I want to hear from you, so log onto inthiscornertv.com and give us a twitter or facebook and myspace.

Will be working on my column today breaking down Saturdays big matchup between Ricky Hatton and Manny Pacquiao. Look for this in a few days at inthiscornertv.com and secondsout.com
Expect to sit down with Manny and his trainer Freddie Roach over the next few days.
In one week I leave to do some ring announcing in Kazakhstan, and no I'm not Borat.

Hey check out our exclusive interview with Ricky Hatton, it's up at youtube.com/inthiscorner
and tell me who you think will win his upcoming mega fight with Manny Pacquiao