by Fox Doucette Vanes Martirosyan fights Ryan Davis this Saturday. All I can say to that is “what a disappointment.” Because this is now the Armenian's 33rd pro fight, and despite calling out Saul Alvarez and insisting in an interview with your columnist here at the Tribune last year that Alfredo Angulo couldn't handle him, Martirosyan has yet to fight anyone who would … [Read more...]
Top Prospect Thomas Dulorme Headlines ShoBox, Friday February 17
ShoBox returns on Friday February 17 to the Chumash Casino in Santa Ynez, California, with 22-year-old Puerto Rican welterweight prospect, Thomas Dulorme (13-0, 10 KOs), set to headline the show. The broadcast begins at 11 PM ET/8 PM PT. Another Puerto Rican prospect, Jonathan Gonzalez, will be the co-feature. Dulorme had a big 2011 which included knockout victories over … [Read more...]
Bradley Unifies With Class in Non-Classic; The Rest of Saturday’s Action
Pontiac Silverdome, Pontiac, MI: The long-awaited showdown between two of boxing's highest-regarded undefeated fighters was what most experts expected-- A display of mastery and class, but a bit lacking in the fireworks department. Both Devon Alexander (21-1, 13 KOs) and Timothy Bradley (27-0, 11 KOs) played their roles perfectly throughout the contest, with Bradley bulling … [Read more...]
Chavez Jr.-Lyell Set for Jan. 29
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (41-0-1, 30 KOs) will return to the ring in his hometown of Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico on January 29th against veteran journeyman, Billy Lyell (22-8, 4 KOs). Chavez Jr. was to have returned to the ring late last year, against rumored foes ranging from Miguel Cotto to Pawel Wolak, but reported illness stopped plans for a 2010 follow up to the marquee … [Read more...]