by Tim Harrison ShoBox: The Next Generation returns Friday night with the first of what can we can expect to be many showcase/tests for Mayweather Promotions prospects. Lightweight Mickey “The Spirit” Bey Jr. (18-0-1, 9 KOs) takes on former lightweight title contender John Molina Jr. (25-3, 20 KOs) in the main event, while 2008 Olympian Badou Jack “The Ripper” (14-0, 10 KOs) … [Read more...]
John Molina Vs. Andrey Klimov Headlines This Week’s Friday Night Fights Card
This Friday at Little Creek Casino Resort in Shelton, Washington, ESPN2's Friday Night Fights will feature hard-hitting lightweight, John Molina (25-2, 20 KOs) in his second bout back after an embarrassingly short 44 second TKO at the hands of then-WBC 135 lb. champ, Antonio DeMarco. Molina will be taking on undefeated Russian Andrey Klimov (15-0, 8 KOs) in a 10-round … [Read more...]
Raymundo Beltran Upsets Hank Lundy: FNF Recap
by Fox Doucette Veteran would-be gatekeeper Raymundo Beltran (26-6, 17 KOs) pulled an absolute shocker out of his hat on ESPN2 Friday Night Fights from Atlantic City, New Jersey, stealing a majority decision from top-ten lightweight contender “Hammerin'” Hank Lundy (22-2-1, 11 KOs) in the main event. In a very lackluster co-feature, super middleweight fringe prospect Farah … [Read more...]
Hank Lundy, Raymundo Beltran, Fight of the Year Potential: FNF Preview
by Fox Doucette Entertaining-as-hell TV staple “Hammerin' Hank” Lundy (22-1-1, 11 KOs), who has grown up as a fighter on ESPN2 Friday Night Fights, continues his march toward a title shot at lightweight against gatekeeper Raymundo Beltran (25-6, 17 KOs), who is looking to beat a legitimate contender for the first time in his career. In the co-feature, super middleweight Farah … [Read more...]
Farah Ennis Brings a Quiet Storm to FNF
By Gary Purfield This Friday on the opening TV bout of ESPN2's Friday Night Fights super middleweight Farah Ennis (19-1, 12 KO) out of Philadelphia gets his first shot to show his abilities on TV. He takes on Richard Pierson (11-2, 8 KO) on the undercard of Hank Lundy vs. Raymundo Beltran. I caught up with Farah along with John Disanto of Philly Boxing History this past … [Read more...]