On Friday, August 16th, live from U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois, ESPN Friday Night Fights will have a full card headlined by Artur Szpilka Vs. Mike Mollo in scheduled ten-round bout in the heavyweight division. The co-feature will be a light heavyweight bout scheduled for twelve rounds, between Gabriel Campillo Vs. Andrzej Fonfara for the IBO light heavyweight … [Read more...]
Trainer Rudy Perez Passes Away After Long Battle With Cancer
Earlier today, it was unfortunately announced that the sweet science had lost another one of their own, as it was announced that trainer Porfirio “Rudy” Perez has passed away after an 18-month battle with cancer, family members stated. Rudy was most recognized for training Mexican legend, Marco Antonio Barrera, and former champions such as Israel Vazquez, Marcos Maidana, Rudy … [Read more...]
Super Bantamweight Scott Quigg Inks With Matchroom Sport
Today it was announced that 24-year-old super bantamweight and interim WBA titlist, Scott Quigg, has inked a new promotional deal with Matchroom Sport. The undefeated Quigg(25-0-1, 18 KO’s), was previously promoted by Hatton Promotions. Matchroom Sport’s Eddie Hearn wasted no time and has already scheduled Quigg to fight on June 29th on a card in Bolton, England, which is … [Read more...]
Marcos Maidana Vs. Josesito Lopez – Fight Preview
When the welterweight match between Marcos “El Chino” Maidana Vs. Josesito Lopez was announced by Golden Boy Promotions - it was a terrific style match-up that made perfect sense to make such a fight. And at this point in both fighters’ careers, it was not necessarily to be seen as a crossroads fight, but certainly the prospect of a very definitive moment for either man to … [Read more...]
Alfredo Angulo Vs. Erislandy Lara – Fight Preview
On Saturday, June 8th, live from the Home Depot Center in Carson, California, Alfredo “El Perro” Angulo will step in the ring for a scheduled twelve rounds for the first time since 2011, when he meets fellow junior middleweight contender, Erislandy Lara, inside of the squared circle. Though going from fighting proposed ten-round fights to twelve may not seem like a big deal, … [Read more...]