by Eric "Sugar Foot" Duran The gatekeepers are former champs, holding the strap until someone dethrones them. They're fighters who take fights on short notice for a paycheck. Their phone is never silent as big-time promoters are constantly calling for their services. They're the backbone of boxing as, simply, the opponent. David Rodela- Rodela was a highly-respected … [Read more...]
Olusegun wins WBC eliminator, beats Chebah; The rest of Friday’s action
Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez, California-- Nigeria's Ajose Olusegun (30-0, 14 KOs) won a unanimous 12-round decision over French-Canadian, Ali Chebah (35-2, 28 KOs) in a WBC 140 lb. eliminator for a shot at Erik Morales' belt. The judges scorecards read: 119-107, 119-107, and 120-106, all in favor of Olusegun. Orange County Fairgrounds, Costa Mesa, California-- … [Read more...]
Luis Ramos Takes On David Rodela on Telefutura Friday
By Fox Doucette Golden Boy's parade of soft touches for prospects on Telefutura continues as Luis Ramos Jr. (19-0, 8 KOs) battles David Rodela (15-4-3, 6 KOs), who is 1-3-1 in his last five fights against prospects and is establishing himself as a gatekeeper in the junior lightweight division. For Ramos this may or may not even be a step up; a look at his record shows a lot … [Read more...]