Playing the underdog isn’t new for Orlando Salido, and tomorrow night when he meets undefeated Miguel Angel Garcia, he’ll reprise that role despite being the reigning WBO featherweight champion. The bout headlines a triple header on HBO’s “Boxing After Dark” program, airing live from Madison Square Garden in New York City. When you look at Salido’s record (39-11-2, 27 KO’s), … [Read more...]
Abregu stops Dulorme, Mayfield and Vazquez take decisions
Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York-- In the main event of HBO's Boxing After Dark triple-header, Argentina's Luis Carlos Abregu (34-1, 28 KOs) proved that Puerto Rican prospect, Thomas Dulorme (16-1, 12 KOs) is a 'not ready for prime time player' with a two-knockdown RTD 7 win Saturday night in a ten round welterweight bout. Dulorme, at least, looked the … [Read more...]
Boxing After Dark goes back to its roots: Expect war this Saturday
There was a time when HBO's Boxing After Dark series brought us quality contests from fighters yet to make their impact on the mainstream boxing fan. It's the series that brought us Gatti-Ward, Barrera vs. Morales, and a whole host of other memorable wars. Designed to appeal to the hardcore fan, BAD offered good matchmaking and fighters who were hungry for opportunity. Over … [Read more...]
Darchinyan isn’t eager to accept new role of stepping stone
by Tim Harrison Super bantamweight prospect Luis Orlando Del Valle (16-0, 11 KOs) puts his undefeated record on the line against former two-division champion, Vic “Raging Bull” Darchinyan (37-5-1, 27 KOs) at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods Resort in Mashantucket, Connecticut. The action will be the co-feature to the super middleweight bout featuring Edwin Rodriguez and Jason … [Read more...]
Nonito Donaire vs. Jeffrey Mathebula: The Boxing Tribune Preview
Two super bantamweight titles will be on the line when Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire (28-1, 18 KOs) and Jeffrey “The Mongoose” Mathebula (26-3-2, 14 KOs) offer up their WBO and IBF titles on Saturday night at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. Kelly Pavlik takes on Will Roskinsky on the opening fight of the televised undercard set to begin at 10 PM EST/7 PM PST … [Read more...]