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What You Didn’t See in Texas: Notes from the Nontelevised Undercard

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written by Kelsey McCarson, photos by R. McCarson The night opened with junior middleweight Daquan Arnett winning by knock-out over the hapless Fabian Cancino (0-4) with a sharp, overhand right at 1:15 of round one.  Arnett improves to 2-0 in his young career. Next up was Jermall Charlo (9-0, 5 KOs), who told me this week that he was in love with his jab.  I have to … [Read more...]

Garcia too swift, too young for Morales

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written by Kelsey McCarson, photos by R. McCarson Houston, TX -- Danny “Swift” Garcia (23-0, 14 KOs) was too young and too strong for aging Mexican warrior Erik Morales (52-8, 36 KOs) Saturday night, as he defeated the wily veteran with a combination of sharp counterpunches and youthful vigor.  In doing so, Garcia earned the WBC junior welterweight title Morales lost on the … [Read more...]

Kirkland takes home DQ win over Molina in Texas

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by Kelsey McCarson Houston, TX -- James Kirkland came to fight.  Carlos Molina came to win.  Neither got what they wanted Saturday night in Texas. Kirkland opened the bout by focusing on his opponent’s body, but Molina caught him with cleaner, harder shots after pushing James to the ropes, and before taking a slight step back to throw the thunder.  Kirkland seemed unable … [Read more...]

Weights from Houston: “El Terrible” Two Pounds Over

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written by Kelsey McCarson, photos by R. McCarson Houston, TX – Fighters from tomorrow night’s HBO World Championship Boxing Erik Morales (52-7, 36 KOs) vs. Danny Garcia (22-0, 14 KOs) card took to the scales today in front of a raucous, pro-Morales crowd at the PlazAmericas Mall in Houston. First up to the scales was the legendary Morales who was showered with cheers … [Read more...]