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Radzhab Butaev outmuscles, stops Jamal James in nine rounds

Radzhab Butaev outmuscled and stopped Jamal James in nine rounds Saturday in Las Vegas.

Add another man to the list of important welterweights.

Radzhab Butaev stopped Jamal James in the ninth round to stamp himself as a legitimate contender in one of the sport’s deepest divisions Saturday at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.

Butaev was simply too strong for his tall, wiry opponent. James tried to keep the former Russian amateur star off of him by jabbing and countering — as well as moving his feet — but he ultimately wilted under the constant pressure.

Butaev did particularly good work to the body, which evidently took a toll on James.

James was still fighting gamely when he took a series of hard shots with his back against the ropes, which prompted referee Celestino Ruiz to jump between the fighters and save James from further punishment.

The official time of the knockout was 2:12 of Round 9.

Butaev was leading on the cards after eight rounds. Two judges scored it 77-74, including a point that was taken away from him for a foul in Round 5. The third just, Patricia Morse Jarman, had James leading 76-75.

Some will label the stoppage premature, particularly because James has some success early in the round. However, Butaev thought the referee made the right move and James didn’t complain vociferously.

“I felt it was coming to a point where it could’ve ended a lot worse,” he said through a stranslator. “I felt it was the right thing to do because I had him almost.”

Said James: “I’d rather go out on my shield or out on the floor if I’m going to go out. I still felt that I had strong will. Obviously he was catching me with some pretty nice shots [but] I felt that it was still very competitive.

“But that’s why we have a referee. I’ll keep fighting until I can’t no more.”

Butaev (14-0, 11 KOs) was an accomplished amateur — he reportedly had 400 fights — but the fight with James (27-2, 12 KOs) was his biggest opportunity as a pro.

To say he took advantage of it is an understatement. He’s now the WBA’s “regular” titleholder, which Boxing Junkie doesn’t recognize.

However, with his victory, he can now expect to face the winner of a projected fight between WBA beltholder Yordenis Ugas and Eimantas Stanionis for a major world title.

“This is very important, the is a big step for me, but it’s only my first step,” Butaev said through a translator. “This is my dream, I became  world champion. But I believe everything is ahead of me. And I’m looking for the biggest challenges.

“This is the first step and I took it today. And I’m looking to try to prove I’m one of the best in the division. I’m very happy today.”

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Radzhab Butaev outmuscles, stops Jamal James in nine rounds

Radzhab Butaev outmuscled and stopped Jamal James in nine rounds Saturday in Las Vegas.

Add another man to the list of important welterweights.

Radzhab Butaev stopped Jamal James in the ninth round to stamp himself as a legitimate contender in one of the sport’s deepest divisions Saturday at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.

Butaev was simply too strong for his tall, wiry opponent. James tried to keep the former Russian amateur star off of him by jabbing and countering — as well as moving his feet — but he ultimately wilted under the constant pressure.

Butaev did particularly good work to the body, which evidently took a toll on James.

James was still fighting gamely when he took a series of hard shots with his back against the ropes, which prompted referee Celestino Ruiz to jump between the fighters and save James from further punishment.

The official time of the knockout was 2:12 of Round 9.

Butaev was leading on the cards after eight rounds. Two judges scored it 77-74, including a point that was taken away from him for a foul in Round 5. The third just, Patricia Morse Jarman, had James leading 76-75.

Some will label the stoppage premature, particularly because James has some success early in the round. However, Butaev thought the referee made the right move and James didn’t complain vociferously.

“I felt it was coming to a point where it could’ve ended a lot worse,” he said through a stranslator. “I felt it was the right thing to do because I had him almost.”

Said James: “I’d rather go out on my shield or out on the floor if I’m going to go out. I still felt that I had strong will. Obviously he was catching me with some pretty nice shots [but] I felt that it was still very competitive.

“But that’s why we have a referee. I’ll keep fighting until I can’t no more.”

Butaev (14-0, 11 KOs) was an accomplished amateur — he reportedly had 400 fights — but the fight with James (27-2, 12 KOs) was his biggest opportunity as a pro.

To say he took advantage of it is an understatement. He’s now the WBA’s “regular” titleholder, which Boxing Junkie doesn’t recognize.

However, with his victory, he can now expect to face the winner of a projected fight between WBA beltholder Yordenis Ugas and Eimantas Stanionis for a major world title.

“This is very important, the is a big step for me, but it’s only my first step,” Butaev said through a translator. “This is my dream, I became  world champion. But I believe everything is ahead of me. And I’m looking for the biggest challenges.

“This is the first step and I took it today. And I’m looking to try to prove I’m one of the best in the division. I’m very happy today.”

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Jaron Ennis takes out Thomas Dulorme in less than two minutes

Jaron Ennis took out Thomas Dulorme in less than two minutes Saturday in Las Vegas.

Jaron Ennis didn’t need long to make a lasting impression.

The welter contender knocked out veteran Thomas Dulorme only 1 minute, 49 seconds into their scheduled 10-round bout on the Jamal James-Radzhab Butaev card Saturday in Las Vegas.

Ennis (28-0, 26 KOs) now has 18 consecutive stoppages, not counting one no-decision.

The Philadelphian started the fight by jabbing to find his range against Dulorme (25-6-1, 16 KOs), who was aggressive from the opening bell.

Then, only a minute into the fight, Ennis landed an overhand right above Dulorme’s left ear that hurt him and sent him to his hands and knees.

Dulorme was able to get up and actually landed one good right hand, However, moments later, Ennis connected with a straight left that put the Puerto Rican on his back. He tried to beat the count but failed to do so.

No one is surprised that the gifted Ennis had his hand raised. However, the swift manner by which he dispatched of a tough veteran was particularly impressive.

Ennis might’ve liked more time show off his ability but he’ll take the quick stoppage.

“I wanted to show my skills and my ability but I couldn’t. I got knockout,” he said. “I just thank Thomas Dulorme for the opportunity and it’s on to the next.

“Let’s get the big names. Let’s go.”

Ennis reeled off the big names, 147-pounders like Errol Spence Jr., Terence Crawford, Shawn Porter, Keith Thurman. He really doesn’t care which one it is. He simply wants to chance to face a next-level foe.

“We’re taking over the welterweight division,” he said. “Let’s get it.”

Also on the card, Dominican lightweight prospect Michel Rivera (22-0, 14 KOs) defeated Jose Matias Romero (24-2, 8 KOs) of Argentina in a 10-round junior welterweight bout.

All three judges had the same score, 100-90.

Jaron Ennis takes out Thomas Dulorme in less than two minutes

Jaron Ennis took out Thomas Dulorme in less than two minutes Saturday in Las Vegas.

Jaron Ennis didn’t need long to make a lasting impression.

The welter contender knocked out veteran Thomas Dulorme only 1 minute, 49 seconds into their scheduled 10-round bout on the Jamal James-Radzhab Butaev card Saturday in Las Vegas.

Ennis (28-0, 26 KOs) now has 18 consecutive stoppages, not counting one no-decision.

The Philadelphian started the fight by jabbing to find his range against Dulorme (25-6-1, 16 KOs), who was aggressive from the opening bell.

Then, only a minute into the fight, Ennis landed an overhand right above Dulorme’s left ear that hurt him and sent him to his hands and knees.

Dulorme was able to get up and actually landed one good right hand, However, moments later, Ennis connected with a straight left that put the Puerto Rican on his back. He tried to beat the count but failed to do so.

No one is surprised that the gifted Ennis had his hand raised. However, the swift manner by which he dispatched of a tough veteran was particularly impressive.

Ennis might’ve liked more time show off his ability but he’ll take the quick stoppage.

“I wanted to show my skills and my ability but I couldn’t. I got knockout,” he said. “I just thank Thomas Dulorme for the opportunity and it’s on to the next.

“Let’s get the big names. Let’s go.”

Ennis reeled off the big names, 147-pounders like Errol Spence Jr., Terence Crawford, Shawn Porter, Keith Thurman. He really doesn’t care which one it is. He simply wants to chance to face a next-level foe.

“We’re taking over the welterweight division,” he said. “Let’s get it.”

Also on the card, Dominican lightweight prospect Michel Rivera (22-0, 14 KOs) defeated Jose Matias Romero (24-2, 8 KOs) of Argentina in a 10-round junior welterweight bout.

All three judges had the same score, 100-90.

Jamal James vs. Radzhab Butaev: date, time, how to watch, background

Jamal James vs. Radzhab Butaev: date, time, how to watch, background.

JAMAL JAMES FACES RADZHAB BUTAEV IN A FIGHT HE HOPES WILL SET UP A MAJOR WELTERWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT.

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JAMAL JAMES (27-1, 12 KOs) VS. RADZHAB BUTAEV (13-0, 10 KOs)

  • Date: Saturday, Oct. 30
  • Time: 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT (main event later in show)
  • Where: Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas
  • TV/Stream: Showtime
  • Division: Welterweight
  • At stake: No major titles
  • Pound-for-pound ranking: None
  • Odds: Even (average of multiple outlets)
  • Also on the card: Jaron Ennis vs. Thomas Dulorme, welterweights; Michel Rivera vs. Matias Romero, lightweights; Jean Carlos Torres vs. Darwin Price, junior welterweights
  • Prediction: James UD
  • Background: James has quietly built a strong resume at 147 pounds, defeating a string of solid opponents and losing only to current titleholder Yordenis Ugas in a fight he took on short notice in 2016. The polished boxer from Minneapolis has won seven consecutive bouts since the setback, including victories over Abel Ramos, Antonio DeMarco and Thomas Dulorme. The Dulorme fight took place in August of last year, meaning James will have been out of the ring for more than 14 months. James, who holds a secondary belt, has his eye on the biggest names in the division. That includes a possible meeting with the winner of a projected title fight between Ugas and Eimantas Stanionis for the WBA belt. Butaev, a Brooklyn-based Russian, reportedly finished his amateur career with a record of 392-8. He lost a unanimous decision (116-112 on all three cards) to countryman Alexander Besputin for the secondary title Ugas owns in November 2019 but the result was changed to a no-contest after the winner tested positive for a banned substance. Otherwise, Butaev is unbeaten against second-tier opposition. He’s coming off a third-round stoppage of Terry Chatwood in a scheduled eight-rounder last December. On the undercard, rising star Jaron Ennis (27-0, 25 KOs) faces Dulorme (25-5-1, 16 KOs) in a scheduled 10-round welterweight bout.

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Jamal James vs. Radzhab Butaev: date, time, how to watch, background

Jamal James vs. Radzhab Butaev: date, time, how to watch, background.

JAMAL JAMES FACES RADZHAB BUTAEV IN A FIGHT HE HOPES WILL SET UP A MAJOR WELTERWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT.

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JAMAL JAMES (27-1, 12 KOs) VS. RADZHAB BUTAEV (13-0, 10 KOs)

  • Date: Saturday, Oct. 30
  • Time: 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT (main event later in show)
  • Where: Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas
  • TV/Stream: Showtime
  • Division: Welterweight
  • At stake: No major titles
  • Pound-for-pound ranking: None
  • Odds: Even (average of multiple outlets)
  • Also on the card: Jaron Ennis vs. Thomas Dulorme, welterweights; Michel Rivera vs. Matias Romero, lightweights; Jean Carlos Torres vs. Darwin Price, junior welterweights
  • Prediction: James UD
  • Background: James has quietly built a strong resume at 147 pounds, defeating a string of solid opponents and losing only to current titleholder Yordenis Ugas in a fight he took on short notice in 2016. The polished boxer from Minneapolis has won seven consecutive bouts since the setback, including victories over Abel Ramos, Antonio DeMarco and Thomas Dulorme. The Dulorme fight took place in August of last year, meaning James will have been out of the ring for more than 14 months. James, who holds a secondary belt, has his eye on the biggest names in the division. That includes a possible meeting with the winner of a projected title fight between Ugas and Eimantas Stanionis for the WBA belt. Butaev, a Brooklyn-based Russian, reportedly finished his amateur career with a record of 392-8. He lost a unanimous decision (116-112 on all three cards) to countryman Alexander Besputin for the secondary title Ugas owns in November 2019 but the result was changed to a no-contest after the winner tested positive for a banned substance. Otherwise, Butaev is unbeaten against second-tier opposition. He’s coming off a third-round stoppage of Terry Chatwood in a scheduled eight-rounder last December. On the undercard, rising star Jaron Ennis (27-0, 25 KOs) faces Dulorme (25-5-1, 16 KOs) in a scheduled 10-round welterweight bout.

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Jamal James determined to take next step in career

Welterweight contender Jamal James is determined to take the next step in his career.

Welterweight contender Jamal James has recorded some important victories the past few years, including a decision over Thomas Dulorme that earned him a secondary WBA title in August of last year.

Now he wants to take the next step.

The Minneapolis fighter is scheduled to face Radzhab Butaev on Oct. 30 in Las Vegas (Showtime). He hopes to build on his momentum by turning in an impressive performance against his Russian opponent on national television.

“I’m looking to make a big statement in this fight,” James said. “This will be my first title defense and my first time fighting on Showtime and in Las Vegas. My whole mindset is to come out and show out, so that everyone knows I’m a major player in this division.

“I have to prove to everyone why I deserve the biggest fights.”

He might bet his wish sooner rather than later. The WBA has ordered its 147-pound champion, Yordenis Ugas, to defend against No. 1-ranked Eimantas Stanionis. The winners of the James-Butaev and Ugas-Stanionis fights would then face one another.

James (27-1, 12 KOs) in 2016 lost a decision to Ugas, who outpointed Manny Pacquiao in August. He has won seven consecutive fights since.

“I’d like the rematch with Ugas coming off his big win against Pacquiao,” James said. “He’s fought the top guys, and I’ve fought him before, but it was under less-than-ideal circumstances. I’d like to see what a fight between us would look like after both of us have had a full camp.

“I haven’t been able to get anyone like Errol Spence Jr., Danny Garcia or Shawn Porter yet, and those are the biggest fights in the division. I’d love to face one of those guys that are already considered the best at welterweight so that I can really prove myself.”

Of course, he must get past Butaev (13-0, 10 KOs) first. The Brooklyn-based fighter reportedly had 400 amateur fights, which gives him a solid technical foundation.

Butaev lost a unanimous decision to countryman Alexander Besputin in November 2019 but the result was later ruled a no-contest after Besputin tested positive for a banned substance.

James has known since Butaev stopped Terry Chatwood last December that he would probably face the Russian next.

“We’ve known that Butaev is the opponent for a while, so we’ve been training for a long time and I’ve been in great shape all camp,” James said. “We’re just working on our different tools and perfecting them for the fight ahead.

“We know that everyone is coming for us since I have the title now, so I’m just doing whatever I have to do so that I’m ready on October 30.”