Saturday, June 20, 2009

Klitschko - Chagaev news, pictures and video




Tonight in the German football Club Schalke 04 'home stadium of the Games "Veltins Arena" 60,000 supporters from the presence of Ukrainian Vladimir Klitschko saw how he  defeat in ninth round Uzbekistan's puncher Ruslan Chagaev, defending IBO, IBF and WBO titles in heavy weight, and continuing dominance of brothers Klichko in heavyweights.

The rate of fighting was Klitschko owned IBO (International Boxing Organization), IBF (World Boxing Association) and the WBO (World Boxing Organization) championship belts, while the WBA (World Boxing Association), which is the champion of Retired Chagaev, this fight was not sanctioned by the fight for the WBA title. Similarly punchers competed in boxing for the edition of "The Ring Magazine" heavyweight title.

The fight was started cautiously, with minimal Chagaev's dominance, but the first round, none of the boxer, it also did not really dangerous attacks. Klitschko fought as usual from the defense, Chagaev was slightly active attack, but a part a minute before the second round to the end falls on the counter and saw the K'O.

Fighting continue increasingly appeared a height taller Ukrainian prevails. Klitschko well-retained distance, not allowing the presence of Uzbek. All attempts Chagaev's strikes against Klitschko protection. Fighting among the existing Champion feeder any more powerful attacks, while the Uzbek boxer already seemed stale.

After the trainer Michael Tim tips, Chagaev became active, but it was not a real continuation. Everything comes up against Kltsichko defense, which this evening, as usual in advance, it was level. The ninth round was clearly Kltsichko mark. It has already come up in Ukrainian Uzbek fist spelled as sacks, and it seemed - unless don't bell Gong, Chagaev would be along the ground. After a concluding round of the intervention of a judge, in deciding to stay and fight for the winner to notify Klitschko.

Ukrainian boxer has won 53 of 56 fights (53-3, 47KO), while Chagaev was their first loss in their careers (25-1-1, 17KO) - so far his bill had 25 victories and one undecided.

Consequently, the Vladimir defend IBO, IBF and WBO champion belts, and got into his possession "The Ring Magazine title. If the WBA would have sanctioned this fight, then Klitschko are also at WBA belt, which is now owned by a Russian Nicholai Valuev. However, the prestigious of the four belts (IBF, WBO, WBC, WBA), the three brothers owned Klitschko.



Sunday, June 14, 2009

David Carradine Funeral + Photo



David Carradine was laid to rest Saturday in Los Angeles following a funeral service attended by his 'Kill Bill' acting colleagues Lucy Liu, Daryl Hannah and Michael Madsen, along with Tom Selleck, Edward James Olmos, Jane Seymour and hundreds of mourners who turned out to Forest Lawn cemetery, according to a source who attended.


More than 400 people, arrived at a cemetery on Saturday afternoon to honor the life of the "Kung Fu" and "Kill Bill" star.

Services and the burial were private. Among those seen entering the memorial service were the actor's brother, Keith Carradine, longtime friend Michael Madsen and "Kill Bill" co-star Lucy Liu.

The hearse carrying Carradine's casket was said to have been escorted to the ceremony by a group of motorcycle riders. According to the source, "The service had both sad and humorous moments. The tone was in keeping with how David lived his life. It was very down-to-earth."

David Carradine's brother told, "There weren't a lot of tears, but there was a lot of laughter." Among the speakers at the service were Carradine's co-star from 'The Long Riders,' Stacy Keach, as well as Michael Madsen, according to the magazine. Two children of the late "Kung Fu" star performed a musical number on the harp and piano.

David Carradine rose to fame in the 1970's TV series "Kung Fu" and has appeared in more than 100 films.

The investigation into Carradine's mysterious death in a Bangkok hotel room continues. He died earlier this month at the age of 72.









source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com and www.theinsider.com