Brian Vera (21-6, 12 KOs) took a mysteriously wide majority decision victory over Sergio Mora (23-3-2, 7 KOs) in a rematch of their 2011 Friday Night Fights affair, and Antonio Escalante scored a stunning KO victory over Leonilo Miranda on the undercard. Tonight’s fight was just as close as the first fight between Vera and Mora (even though it appears two judges had their … [Read more...]
The Late Stoppage (9/18/10): Sergio Snore-A
Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, United States **Shane Mosley Majority Draw Sergio Mora** Re-cap: In one of the most unsatisfying performances of the year, Sergio Mora clinched, feinted and generally stunk up the joint against Shane Mosley. Mora landed, possibly, a half-dozen meaningful punches the whole fight and did little to truly pursue a win. Mosley, on his … [Read more...]
The Weekly Weigh-In
by Chris Milton Carl Froch has pulled out of his fight with Arthur Abraham due to a back injury. Froch has often fought with injuries in the past, he is a genuine guy a fighter at heart. If he has had to pull out, then it’s a legit injury. Lets hope Showtime now use their heads and make the double header for the Super 6 semi finals. Well, at least Sam Peter tried to beat … [Read more...]
Escalante Overwhelms Ruiz, Martin Upsets Avalos…The Rest of Friday’s Televised Action
El Paso, Texas (Telefutura Solo Boxeo)-- Antonio Escalante (23-2, 15 KOs) avoided the drama of his last win, February's Fight of the Year candidate over Miguel Roman, by ealking right through veteran. Edel Ruiz (31-23-5, 20 KOs). The "kill blow" was a perfectly placed liver shot in the second. The bout was officially waved off at 1:52 of round number two. On the televised … [Read more...]
The Weekly Weigh-In
by Chris Milton On Friday, in his native Argentina, the new “Malignaggi” Cesar Cuenca (37-0) continues his snail pace up the 140lb rankings against Cesar Telechea (8-3-1). With fights like this its not hard to see why Cuenca has 37 wins yet is nowhere near world level. We also see a super featherweight alphabet title fight in South Africa between Mzonke Fana and Cassius … [Read more...]