12 with a unanimous decision of his own in Chicago

The fight was stopped in the 11th round with Lopez on the receiving end of a TKO. The results were the same in 1980, this time occurring as a 14th round stoppage.Lopez had other major fights as well. He lost two 15-round decisions to the late Victor Galindez (may he rest in peace) for the LHW title, both decisions could have gone either way. Lopez power shortage seemed to be a deterrent to many judges in his career.He was beaten by John Conteh in a title fight, again in another 15 round unanimous decision. He was one of the few light heavyweights who was unafraid to go into Rahway State Prison to fight undefeated James Scott. He was defeated by decision in 10 rounds.He fought three classics with famous Philadelphian Jesse Burnett , winning one by a majority decision, one by a split decision, and losing the first one by a split decision.In the next to last fight of his career he was knocked out in the second round byCruiser-weight Champion “Sugar” De Leon who successfully defended his title.Yaqui was inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 2007.Although about 40 pounds lighter Malignaggi is a cut from the same cloth in this writer’s opinion. The man should be put on suspension for such a ridiculous scoring.

Nothing like home cooking, ehMalignaggi reversed the tide on Dec. 12 with a unanimous decision of his own in Chicago.He fought Miguel Cotto for the IBO Light Welterweight in 2006. Like Lopez, his style combined with no power, played into Cotto’s plans. He hit the champ with some good shots but after a few of them left no damage, Cotto knew he couldn’t be hurt by him.In 2007 he won the IBF Light Welterweight title by shutting out Lovemore N’dou in a 12 round decision. Sure...CC Sabathia, AJ Burnett, and Andy Pettite won every postseason game we needed to win. Sure...they made the best 3 man rotation that went on 3 days rest of all time.

Sure...Mariano Rivera was the only closer in history who could make consecutive 6-inning saves while he was hurting. Sure...the Yankees lineup was unbelievable all year with every single person producing in their own way. Sure...A-Rod had his best postseason and was able to overcome the most adversity he's ever had and pretty much, in my opinion, had his most meaningful and successful season. Sure...Joe Girardi was able to make all those key decisions and gutsy calls that many criticized, but ultimately it led to the grand prize of a World Series victory.But you know what the true reason was behind all their success. The chemistry andcamaraderie that was found between every single player in that clubhouse. The Yankees were so different this year, when it came to playing together as a team And it began in a lot of different areas.

First, all the free agents that they signed: CC, AJ, and Tex brought a certain fire to the Yankees. I mean CC Sabathia was taking other players to basketball games with him They were all doing community service work with one another. AJ Burnett started the pie tradition whenever we had a walk off win. And Mark Teixiera brought his fiery passion for baseball on and off the field Teixiera was not afraid to open his mouth.