Roberto Marroquin (23-3, 16 KO’s) will make his latest comeback this Saturday. The lightweight prospect takes on Alejandro Rodriguez (21-13, 12 KO’s) in a scheduled eight round contest at the Laredo Energy Arena in Laredo, Texas. Marroquin turned pro in 2008, and tallied a 19-0 record before dropping a 10 round contest to Frankie Leal in 2011. Following the loss with three … [Read more...]
Rances Barthelemy takes on Alejandro Rodriguez in Miami on Saturday Night
Cuban super featherweight prospect Rances Barthelemy (16-0, 11 KOs) takes on Mexican journeyman Alejandro Rodriguez (14-6, 7 KOs) at the Doubletree Miamimart Hotel in Miami, Florida on Saturday, August 18. Barthelemy, a slick, tall boxer from Cuba, has moved along nicely so far in his three years as a professional. When he faced fellow prospect Hylon Williams Jr. on Friday … [Read more...]
Smash TV: FNF Recap
by Fox Doucette Years ago, the shoot everything in sight before it kills you video game genre reached its absolute zenith with “Smash TV”. Two lucky contestants entered the arena for the viewing audience to compete for cash and prizes or get sadistically mowed down trying. Which is all you need to know about tonight's knockout-heavy Friday Night Fights card on ESPN2. Two … [Read more...]
Melligen-Lujan Headlines ESPN Card: FNF Preview
As they say in New Orleans, “Who Dat?” When the tape-delayed telecast of Friday Night Fights kicks off at 11 PM Eastern from San Antonio, Texas (the event will be live at 10 on ESPN Deportes for those who speak Spanish and don't want to wait for the tennis matches to conclude on ESPN2), fans may well ask that question about a junior middleweight battle between Mark Jason … [Read more...]