Luis Collazo (35-5, 18 KOs) ended Victor Ortiz’s (29-5-2, 22 KOs) comeback with a stunning knockout before a ruckus Barclay’s Center crowd in Brooklyn, New York. The “Dancing with The Stars” alum entered the ring to heavy heat from the pro Collazo crowd and stayed locked in, while Collazo smiled and seemed relaxed. Ortiz began the fight surprisingly fast coming off of a … [Read more...]
Victor Ortiz-Luis Collazo Weigh-in results
It was business as usual at today’s weigh-in for Thursday night’s welterweight fight between Victor Ortiz and Luis Collazo. Both pros made weight and the theatrics were kept at a minimum as the fighters faced off inside the Atrium at the Barclay’s Center. Weigh-in results: 12 rounds, Welterweights: Victor Ortiz (29-4-2, 22 KOs)-146.6 Luis Collazo (34-5, 17 KOs)- … [Read more...]
Victor Ortiz vs. Luis Collazo: The Boxing Tribune Preview
Victor Ortiz (29-4-2, 22 KOs) returns from a 19-month layoff Thursday night when he takes on former WBA champion Luis Collazo (34-5, 17 KOs) in a welterweight fight at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Fox Sports 1 will broadcast the match as part of Golden Boy Promotions fight series with the network. Ortiz last fought in June, 2012, against Josesito Lopez. The … [Read more...]
Rios Decisions Ramos in Lackluster Prospect Showcase
Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California-- Uninspired could be one word used to describe the Ronny Rios-Rico Ramos bout Friday night on Showtime's ShoBox series; "Shitty" could be another word to describe it. Theoretically, a battle of 20-something prospects with just one loss between them sounds swell. In practice, though, a counter-punching Ramos(21-2, 11 KOs) who can't … [Read more...]
What You Didn’t See in Texas: Notes from the Nontelevised Undercard
written by Kelsey McCarson, photos by R. McCarson The night opened with junior middleweight Daquan Arnett winning by knock-out over the hapless Fabian Cancino (0-4) with a sharp, overhand right at 1:15 of round one. Arnett improves to 2-0 in his young career. Next up was Jermall Charlo (9-0, 5 KOs), who told me this week that he was in love with his jab. I have to … [Read more...]