On Saturday, November 5, 2011, Interbox presented Lucian Bute versus Glen Johnson from Quebec City, Quebec, live on Showtime PPV. The main event was complemented by six thrilling bouts featuring Pier Olivier Coté, Steve Molitor, Sebastien Gauthier, Sebastien Demers, Kevin Bizier and other talented pugilists. The event marked Lucian Bute’s first contest in Quebec City since his second fight with Librado Andrade. An impressive 15,306 fans were in attendance.
In the twelve round IBF super middleweight championship attraction, defending champion Lucian Bute ( 29-0-0, 24 KO), a native Romanian, now fighting out of Montreal, Quebec, faced the “Road Warrior” Glen Johnson ( 51-15-2, 35 KO), a former IBF light heavyweight champion from Miami, Florida. The contest marked Bute’s ninth title defence and Johnson’s second super middleweight title challenge in a row.
Johnson is a proud warrior with many accomplishments in the ring, including the 2004 fighter of the year award. The “Road Warrior” came into this contest with victories over Roy Jones Jr, Antonio Tarver, Eric Harding and Clinton Woods. Johnson also earned a victory over Allan Green – Sebastien Demers’ opponent on the card – in the Showtime Super Six Tournament. In his sixty-nine fight career, Johnson has been stopped just once, by future hall of famer, Bernard Hopkins in 1997. Bute knew this would be a tough defence. No stranger to success himself, Bute holds notable victories on Edison Miranda, Librado Andrade, William Joppy and Alejandro Berrio. Most recently, Bute needed less than four rounds to stop undefeated contender Jean Paul Mendy (29-0-1) in Romania. Read More
QUEBEC CITY, Canada (Nov. 6, 2011) – Lucian Bute passed the toughest test of his thriving career with a dominant unanimous decision win over Glen “The Road Warrior” Johnson to defend his International Boxing Federation (IBF) super middleweight title for the ninth time. The championship bout was scored 120-108 twice and 119-109. In the co-feature, rising Canadian prospect Pier-Olivier Côté demolished Jorge Teron via knockout only 33 seconds into round two of the junior welterweight bout on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING from Pepsi Coliseum in Quebec City, Canada on SHOWTIME®.
The Romanian-born Bute (30-0, 24 KOs) proved too much for the oft-dubbed “ageless” Johnson who finally showed his age. Despite Johnson’s tendency to make fight’s exciting by coming forward and applying pressure, the fighters kept their distance for the first several rounds. By the middle of the bout, it was Bute who closed the gap and attempted to engage his former sparring partner. The 31-year-old Bute, of Montreal, began to land power shots with both hands, taking chances by staying in close in an attempt to close the show via knockout – to no avail – for the 15,306 fans in attendance.
When asked if he was disappointed that he was unable to close out his seventh straight title defense via stoppage, Bute responded, “No, I’m very happy. This is a great experience. Fighting Glen Johnson is an honor for me. I needed a fight like this.” Read More
Allan Green W UD10 Sebastien Demers
100-92 / 98-92 / 97-93
Lucian Bute W UD12 Glen Johnson
120-108 / 120-108 / 119-109
Pier Olivier Cote TKO2 Jorge Luis Teron
Schiller Hyppolite TKO1 Dale Golden
Steve Molitor W SD 10 Sebastian Gauthier
96-94 / 96-94 / 94-96
Kevin Bizier TKO3 Christian Bladt
Rances Barthelemy TKO2 Alejandro Barrera
Lucian Bute 167.4lbs. vs Glen Johnson 166.5lbs.
IBF Super Middleweight Title
Pier Olivier Cote 140lbs. vs Jorge Luis Terron 139.3lbs.
Steve Molitor 123.1lbs.vs Sebastian Gauthier 121.6lbs.
** Sebastien Demers 169.4lbs. vs Allan Green 173lbs. (Green 3lbs over contract weight)
Kevin Bizier 148.7lbs. vs Christian Bladt 147.4lbs.
Rances Barthelemy 133.2LBS. vs. Alejandro Barrera 133.6LBS.
Schiller Hyppolite 173.4LBS. vs. Dale Golden 171.7LBS.
QUEBEC CITY, CANADA (Nov. 2, 2011) – A sea of media turned out at the popular Quebec sports bar La Cage Aux Sports for a chance to hear from undefeated superstar Lucian Bute and former world champ Glen “The Road Warrior” Johnson on Wednesday, just three days before Bute makes the ninth defense of his International Boxing Federation (IBF) Super Middleweight title on Saturday, Nov. 5, live on SHOWTIME® (9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast).
The SHOWTIME Championship Boxing event, which will originate from Pepsi Coliseum in Quebec City, also features a 12-round junior welterweight bout between rising Canadian 140-pound star Pier-Olivier Côté (17-0, 11 KOs), of Quebec City and Jorge Luis Teron (25-2-1, 17 KOs), of the Bronx, New York.
One of the largest box office draws in boxing, the undefeated, Romanian-born Bute will enter the ring with an unblemished record of 29-0 with 24 KOs. Bute has registered knockouts in seven of his eight title defenses and has only gone the distance five times in his professional career.
Johnson (51-15-2, 35 KOs), a legend for his bouts against Roy Jones Jr., Bernard Hopkins and Antonio Tarver, will make his 10th appearance in a world title fight. The 42-year-old Jamaican-born Johnson has fought out of Miami for almost two decades. The former world champ, who earned the nickname “The Road Warrior” for never shying away from challenging an opponent on his home turf, will once again travel to enemy territory for a shot at a championship. Read More
When IBF Super Middleweight Champ Lucian Bute defends his crown against Road Warrior Glen Johnson on November 6, it could be an “instant classic,” according to Hall of Fame boxing announcer Al Bernstein.
Bernstein will be ringside call the fight on Showtime Championship Boxing, along with Steve Albert and Antonio Tarver. It’s a match he is anxious to announce, and part of the reason is Glen Johnson. “Johnson has not been in a bad fight since…well, maybe never,” Al said. He added “Glen makes fan friendly fights, and his last match with Carl Froch was outstanding. He has come down in weight to 168 at age 42-that’s almost unheard of, and he’s still performing at a very high level.”
Al says the Champion, Bute, has changed his identity in recent fights, and that too augers well for this match. Al said, “Some still think of Bute as a boxer-puncher, but now he has transformed himself into a boxer-PUNCHER. He has six straight title defenses by knockout. He is perhaps the best body puncher in boxing. He will not run from Johnson.”
The match can be seen in the United States on Showtime and on Super Channel in Canada. For more information visit www.sho.sports.comand www.superchannel.ca.
NEW YORK (Oct. 25, 2011) – With a shot at the biggest fight in Super Middleweight history on the line, undefeated superstar and International Boxing Federation (IBF) Super Middleweight Champion Lucian Bute will make the ninth defense of his 168-pound title against ageless former light heavyweight champion Glen “The Road Warrior’’ Johnson on Saturday, Nov. 5, live on SHOWTIME® (9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast).
The largest box office draw in Canadian boxing, the undefeated, Romanian-born Bute will enter the ring at Pepsi Coliseum in Quebec with an unblemished record of 29-0 with 24 KOs. Bute has registered knockouts in seven of his eight title defenses and has only gone the distance five times in his professional career.
Johnson (51-15-2, 35 KOs), a legend for his bouts against Roy Jones Jr., Bernard Hopkins and Antonio Tarver, will make his 10th appearance in a world title fight. The 42-year-old Jamaican-born Johnson has fought out of Miami for almost two decades. The former world champ, who earned the nickname “The Road Warrior” for never shying away from challenging an opponent in his home turf, will once again travel to enemy territory for a shot at a championship.
The winner of Bute-Johnson could likely meet the winner of the Super Six World Boxing Classic, which concludes on Saturday, Dec. 17, on SHOWTIME. World champions Andre Ward (World Boxing Association) and Carl Froch (World Boxing Council) will clash in the Super Six Final in a showdown that will determine the world’s best 168-pound fighter.
What the fighters had to say on Tuesday’s call: Read More
On November 5, undefeated IBF super middleweight champion Lucian Bute (29-0-0) will make his ninth title defence against none other than “the Road Warrior,” Glen Johnson, a former IBF light heavyweight champion himself. This afternoon, the Boxing Examiner spoke with both Bute and Johnson about their upcoming Quebec City showdown.
The Boxing Examiner : Good afternoon “Road Warrior.” How are you?
Glen Johnson : I am very good, thank you.
TBE : When you’re in the ring with Bute , how will you fight him to secure a win?
GJ : Well, I don’t want to spoil the surprise, but you will see on November 5th. One thing is for sure, Bute will feel pressure like he never had before. I am ready for him and I will make him fight in the ring with the pressure I will put on him.
TBE : Bute is known to be a very good outside fighter, with a long left jab and powerful hooks. He also possesses a very good counter left uppercut, which he uses as soon as a fighter comes on the inside, just like what he did to Edison Miranda. Are you concerned about the left uppercut? Read More
International Boxing Federation (IBF) Super Middleweight Champion Lucian Bute and ageless former light heavyweight champion Glen “The Road Warrior’’ Johnson held media workouts in South Florida this week as they prepare for their Nov. 5 showdown, live on SHOWTIME® (9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast), from Pepsi Coliseum in Quebec City, Canada.
The largest box office draw in Canadian boxing, the undefeated, Romanian-born Bute (29-0, 24 KOs) will make the ninth defense of his IBF title. Read More
IBF Super Middleweight Champion Lucian Bute (L) former two time IBF Jr Featherweight Champion Steve Molitor (centre) and former IBF Light Heavyweight Champion Glen Johnson (R) make the media rounds in Toronto today to promote their upcoming bouts on November 5th in Quebec City.
Quebec, Monday, August 29th 2011 – InterBox is proud to announce that the much anticipated bout between Lucian Bute (29-0-0 24 KO) and Glen “the Road Warrior” Johnson (51-15-2, 35 KO) will take place at the Pepsi Coliseum on Saturday, November 5th 2011. This Event will mark Lucian’s third bout in Quebec City, and second IBF World title defense bout at the Pepsi Coliseum. This will be Lucian’s 9th consecutive IBF title defense Bout since conquering the prestigious title in 2007 in devastating fashion against Alejandro Berrio. Showtime Championship Boxing will broadcast the Main Event, and the entire card will be shown live throughout Canada and several other Countries throughout the World.
“We felt Québec’s desire to host this World title bout from the very beginning and we are very happy to have concluded an agreement with the City and to begin the promotion of what promises to be the biggest challenge of Lucian’s career. The support of City Officials including of course Québec City Mayor Régis Labeaume, and The Quebec Tourism Board with its President Mr. Alain April played an integral part in our decision to promote the Event here. Because of them, we are in a position to offer Quebec City fans another great night of boxing. InterBox blue-chip prospect Pier-Olivier Cote will be a major part of this boxing card and we are already working on other interesting match-ups for our undercard” states InterBox President Mr. Jean Bedard.
“The incredible success of the boxing matches presented in Québec’s capital since 2009 bodes very well for the Lucian Bute–Glen Johnson bout,” declared Mr Labeaume. “The eyes of boxing enthusiasts all over the world will be on Québec City this November, and I’m sure that local fans will turn out in droves for the event.” Read More
LUCIAN BUTE TO DEFEND IBF 168-POUND TITLE AGAINST GLEN JOHNSON NOV. 5 AMIDST BACK-TO-BACK WEEKENDS OF SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP ACTION
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NEW YORK (Aug. 19, 2011) – Just seven days after Andre Ward and Carl Froch battle in The Final of the Super Six World Boxing Classic, undefeated International Boxing Federation (IBF) Super Middleweight Champion Lucian Bute will headline on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING when he makes the ninth defense of his 168-pound title against ageless former world light heavyweight champion Glen “The Road Warrior’’ Johnson on Saturday, Nov. 5, live on SHOWTIME® (9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast) from Pepsi Coliseum in Quebec City, Canada. a
A gifted Romanian-born southpaw, Bute, 31, returns to his adopted home of Canada – after a fourth-round knockout over previously unbeaten, No. 1-ranked Jean Paul Mendy last July 9 in Romania – with an unblemished record of 29-0 with 24 KOs. The remarkable Johnson, 42, of Miami, Fla., is an 18-year veteran known for always giving his absolute best and fighting in an opponent’s backyard. This will be the 10th appearance in a world title bout for the Jamaican-born Johnson (51-15-2, 35 KOs). a
“I expect a very tough fight,” Bute said. “I know Glen, and he’s an aggressive fighter who will put relentless pressure on me. Everybody knows I sparred with him in 2009, but sparring and fighting are different. I become another person during a fight and you can be sure I’ll have a few surprises for Glen. Read More
Canadian Cruiserweight contender Troy “The Boss” Ross (24-2 16KO’s) will box in an IBF title eliminator against Philadelphia’s Garrett Wilson (10-5-1 4KO’s). The winner of the 12 round bout will earn the right to face IBF Champion Steve “USS” Cunningham (24-2 12KO’s). It looks as if the Ross vs. Garrett fight will be held November 19th in Atlantic City, New Jersey. a
Unbeaten IBF Super Middleweight Champion Lucian Bute (29-0 24KO’s) will next face the challenge of “The Road Warrior” Glen Johnson (51-15-2 35KO’s) on November 5th. The 42 year old Johnson is coming off a majority decision loss to WBC Champion Carl Froch. The site of the Bute vs. Johnson bout has not yet been finalized but Montreal and Quebec City are said to be frontrunners. a
Williams Lake, British Columbia native Matt O’Brien (18-2 7KO’s) will fight veteran tough guy Librado Andrade (29-4 22KO’s) on August 27th in Mexico. It looks as if the Golden Boy promoted bout will be broadcast LIVE throughout Canada on The Fight Network. O’Brien’s last bout was a controversial majority decision loss to LaFarrell Bunting (18-3-1 17 KO’s)
This afternoon from the Romexpo in Bucharest, Romania in front of 8,000 enthusiastic fans Lucian Bute retained his IBF Super Middleweight title by knocking out Jean-Paul Mendy of France in the fourth round.
It was Bute’s eighth defence of his title and the first time he fought in his native country of Romania since 2005 against Donny McGrary. In honour of his country, Bute wore the blue, yellow, and red colours of Romania on his trunks.
In a battle of Southpaws, Lucian Bute (28-0-0, 23 KO’s) a native of Pechea, Romania but now fighting out of Montreal, Canada did battle with former French Super Middleweight champion Jean-Paul Mendy (29-0-1, 16 KO’s) of Paris, France. Both fighters were undefeated. Read More
On Saturday, November 5, 2011, Interbox presented Lucian Bute versus Glen Johnson from Quebec City, Quebec, live on Showtime PPV. The main event was complemented by six thrilling bouts featuring Pier Olivier Coté, Steve Molitor, Sebastien Gauthier, Sebastien Demers, Kevin Bizier and other talented pugilists. The event marked Lucian Bute’s first contest in Quebec City since his second fight with Librado Andrade. An impressive 15,306 fans were in attendance.
