Antonio Pitalua (52-5-1, 46KOs) and Cosme Rivera (33-14-3, 24KOs) will meet in Mexico City Friday, November 18th. On September 9th of this year, the two fighters gave it their all as they slugged it out in the ring for a twelve round draw. The scores were 115-113 Rivera, 115-114 Pitalua and 114-114 for the draw. This Friday, both boxers will again go to war in hopes of … [Read more...]
Kayode, Arroyo Win; The Rest of Friday’s Action
Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota-- In a battle of Puerto Rican welterweight prospects, Vincent Arroyo (12-1, 7 KOs) took a hard-fought 10-round unanimous decision over Hector Sanchez (19-2, 9 KOs) by scores of 98-92, 98-92, and 96-94. In the second round, the 6 ft 1 Sanchez began to take advantage of his height and reach with some quick counters against the 5' 9" Arroyo, … [Read more...]
Pitalua vs. Rivera in Mexico City Slugfest, Friday September 9
Heavy-handed former world title challenger, Antonio Pitalua (52-5, 46 KOs) will take on another former world title challenger, Cosme Rivera (32-14-2, 23 KOs), in a 12-round junior welterweight bout this Friday at the Vive Cuervo Salon in Mexico City, Mexico. Pitalua, a Colombian national residing in Mexico City, is best known for his TKO 2 loss to Edwin Valero in a contest … [Read more...]