Grand Oasis Resort, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico--In an entertaining prizefight between two quality pros, WBC featherweight champ, Jhonny Gonzalez (52-7, 45 KOs) took a decisive twelve round decision over WBC featherweight "Champion in Recess," Elio Rojas (23-2, 14 KOs) by scores of 117-111, 116-112, and 116-111. Making the fourth defense of the belt he took from Hozumi … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2012
Chocolatito Gonzalez overpowers Hirales in four rounds
Fairplex, Pomona, California-- Making only his second appearance in the United States, Nicaragua's Roman "El Chocolatito" Gonzalez (32-0, 27 KOs) made the fourth defense of his WBA junior flyweight title by stopping Mexican former world titlist, Ramon Garcia Hirales (16-4-1, 9 KOs) in the fourth round of a scheduled twelve round contest. The 24-year-old Gonzalez, who is … [Read more...]
Dawson handles Hopkins over twelve, Mitchell stops Witherspoon in three round thriller
by Gary Purfield Bad Beats Back the Execution: Dawson gets the win he has sought for years Chad Dawson relieved himself of a burden on his back that he had carried for several years tonight when he defeated the future hall of famer, Bernard Hopkins in clear and convincing fashion. It was far from entertaining, but it was the win that Dawson needed to move forward with his … [Read more...]
Yusaf Mack Sticks to his Game Plan and Dominates Omar Sheika
Ringside coverage and photos by Gary Purfield Yusaf Mack put on a dominant performance defeating Omar Sheika by convincing unanimous decision Friday night. The light heavyweight showdown for the USBA title headlined at Resorts Casino in Atlantic City and was promoted by Nedals Promotions and KEA Boxing. Yusaf Mack had a history of having difficulty against pressure … [Read more...]
Oosthuizen, Del Valle score victories on Showtime’s ShoBox
Buffalo Run Casino, Miami, Oklahoma-- 24-year-old super middleweight prospect, Thomas Oosthuizen (19-0-1, 13 KOs) from South Africa scored a unanimous ten round decision over American, Marcus Johnson (21-2, 15 KOs) in the main event of Showtime's ShoBox program by three scores of 98-91. Johnson would be sent to the canvas from a body shot in round 8. On the undercard, in a … [Read more...]