by Tim Harrison Adrien “The Problem” Broner (26-0, 22 KOs) made good on his promises to make short work of his opponent on Saturday night when he stopped a gutsy Gavin “The Rock” Rees (37-2-1, 18 KOs) in five rounds on Saturday night at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. And on the undercard, Sakio Bika scored a decision win over Nikola Sjekloca to earn the … [Read more...]
Kirkland, Solomon Victorious; The Rest of Friday’s Action
Costa Mesa, California-- James Kirkland (27-0, 24 KOs) scored his second consecutive stoppage victory since returning from his prison stint by beating Colombia's Jhon Berrio (15-9, 11 KOs) in two surprisingly competitive rounds. In the first, the heavy favorite, Kirkland, even found himself momentarily buzzed by a Berrio counter right hand. However, in the second, Berrio … [Read more...]
Paul Magno’s Daily Grind: Monday, July 5th
...Post-Holiday Grind... * It amazes me how some media "experts" still insist on talking about the depth of the welterweight division. People, this is not 2007 and, as The Beatles said, This Bird Has Flown. The days of ridiculous riches at 147 are long gone. Cotto, Williams, Mosley, and Margarito are all campaigning at 154 now while Clottey and Quintana have been … [Read more...]
D-Hop Outboxes Arnaoutis on Friday Night Fights
Fans at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California weren't too pleased with the action provided in their main event, but Demetrius Hopkins (30-1-1, 11 KOs) did what he does best and out-boxed a game, but very basic, Mike Arnaoutis (22-6-2, 10 KOs) for a 10-round unanimous decision. The script never changed throughout the bout...Hopkins owned the outside game … [Read more...]
Paul Magno’s Daily Grind: Thursday, June 10th
Back to the grind: * Lightweight, Ali Funeka, was fined and suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Wednesday for testing positive for a banned diuretic after his March bout with Joan Guzman. Funeka was fined $35,000, suspended for nine months and forced to pay back the $15,625 for making weight after Guzman couldn't. * Heavyweight action returns to Los … [Read more...]