The weigh-in for the Morales-Garcia fight card took place today at the PlazAmericas Mall in Houston, Texas. For a look at exclusive photos from the event, click here. photos by R. McCarson … [Read more...]
Weights from Houston: “El Terrible” Two Pounds Over
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...]
Notes and Quotes from the Morales-Garcia Press Conference
photos and quotes provided by R. McCarson Oscar De La Hoya, of Golden Boy Promotions, hosted today's press conference in preparation for the Morales-Garcia fight card on Saturday, March 24th at Reliant Arena in Houston, Texas. In the co-main event, James Kirkland (30-1, 27 KOs) will take on Carlos Molina (19-4-2, 6 KOs). Molina, quiet and humble, took to the podium … [Read more...]
Kirkland Back on Track with Wolfe
by Sean Morehouse The boxing career of junior middleweight contender James Kirkland (30-1-0, 27 KOs) has been anything but smooth sailing. After a standout amateur career the Austin, Texas native turned pro in 2001 and quickly became one of the sport's hottest prospects. As 2003 came to a close, he was 11-0 with 9 knockouts, seemingly destined to become a champion. Then … [Read more...]
James Kirkland hits the mitts with trainer, Ann Wolfe (Video)
by Kelsey McCarson The Boxing Tribune caught a glimpse of junior middleweight James Kirkland (30-1, 27 KOs) at the Savannah Boxing Club in Houston, Texas today. Here is Kirkland working the pads with his trainer Ann Wolfe in preparation for his March 24 fight against Carlos Molina (19-4-2, 6 KOs). "Like" us on Facebook or follow us on … [Read more...]