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Is the Shine coming off Ortiz?

April 25, 2017 by Ted Sares 1 Comment

Is the Shine coming off Ortiz?

Luis Ortiz (27-0) was fined and suspended for eight months by the Nevada State Athletic Commission in 2014, after a urine sample taken after a KO over Lateef Kayode in Las Vegas tested positive for the banned anabolic steroid nandrolone Ortiz never offered the usual; denial and in effect fessed up to the violation. He then scored two quick KOs setting up a fight with tough … [Read more...]

Derric Rossy: It’s about Perseverance

February 16, 2015 by Ted Sares Leave a Comment

Derric Rossy: It’s about Perseverance

“We don’t try to slug it out, we leave that for the last, if we have no choice…. “A lot of things will happen with a win,…“I think my name will be echoed in boxing with a good representation of who I am as far as being a threat to the title.”--Rossy "As for today, Rossy remains a work in progress and the obstacles he faces are formidable. Athletes who migrate to boxing from … [Read more...]

Under the Radar: February 14th – 15th, 2015

February 12, 2015 by Jim McGrady Leave a Comment

Under the Radar: February 14th – 15th, 2015

Another week of slim pickings, even for the UTR 2/14 – David Sanchez (26-2-2, 20 KO’s) vs. Juan Alberto Rosas (40-8, 28 KO’s) - Palenque de la Expogan, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico This is Sanchez’s first defense of the interim WBA World super flyweight title that he won in May.  The champ hasn’t lost in over four years and has also held the WBA International and interim … [Read more...]

The Gatekeepers: Part 6

November 5, 2014 by Eric Duran Leave a Comment

The Gatekeepers: Part 6

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. DeMarcus Corley: "Chop Chop" Corley had a stellar amateur career, capturing … [Read more...]

Under the Radar: August 8th – 9th, 2014

August 9, 2014 by Jim McGrady 1 Comment

Under the Radar: August 8th – 9th, 2014

8/8 – Liborio Solis (18-3-1, 9 KO’s) vs. Jose Carlos Vargas (14-10-1, 9 KO’s) - Gimnasio Yuyin Luzcando, Betania, Panama After a short reign as WBA and IBF super flyweight champ, Solis vacated the titles to move up and fight as a bantamweight and scored a first round over Alex Olea earlier this year. Vargas is a typical “stay busy” opponent, having lost his last two bouts and … [Read more...]

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