It was the storm on the coast. It raged all night long until the ninth round, like a hurricane, slipping up along ringside, swirling in the middle of the ring, up and down Arturo Gatti's body and face. Hurricane Baldomir. And there wasn't much Gatti could do as he found himself met with his mirror image, matched punch for punch throughout the fight, until the ninth round when Carlos Baldomir confirmed some of the gloomy forecasts.
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The Buzz: Press Conference
Put your gloves up and get buzzed: Hometown hero Arturo Gatti battles title-holder Carlos Baldomir, July 22. Check out the press conference.
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Exclusive Video: Baldomir vs. Gatti
One of the world's most electrifying fighters is back and taking on a tough and imposing welterweight title holder. See the exclusive fight teaser.
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Who The Hell is Carlos Baldomir?
The words did not sting any more because the old champion has grown used to them. Doubters and detractors have been his most loyal followers all his life, dogging his every step and demeaning his every accomplishment. None of them had stopped him yet, so why should the same words from a new challenger concern him now?
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