written by Kelsey McCarson, photos by R. McCarson The night opened with junior middleweight Daquan Arnett winning by knock-out over the hapless Fabian Cancino (0-4) with a sharp, overhand right at 1:15 of round one. Arnett improves to 2-0 in his young career. Next up was Jermall Charlo (9-0, 5 KOs), who told me this week that he was in love with his jab. I have to … [Read more...]
Kirkland takes home DQ win over Molina in Texas
by Kelsey McCarson Houston, TX -- James Kirkland came to fight. Carlos Molina came to win. Neither got what they wanted Saturday night in Texas. Kirkland opened the bout by focusing on his opponent’s body, but Molina caught him with cleaner, harder shots after pushing James to the ropes, and before taking a slight step back to throw the thunder. Kirkland seemed unable … [Read more...]
Weights from Houston: “El Terrible” Two Pounds Over
written by Kelsey McCarson, photos by R. McCarson Houston, TX – Fighters from tomorrow night’s HBO World Championship Boxing Erik Morales (52-7, 36 KOs) vs. Danny Garcia (22-0, 14 KOs) card took to the scales today in front of a raucous, pro-Morales crowd at the PlazAmericas Mall in Houston. First up to the scales was the legendary Morales who was showered with cheers … [Read more...]
Notes and Quotes from the Morales-Garcia Press Conference
photos and quotes provided by R. McCarson Oscar De La Hoya, of Golden Boy Promotions, hosted today's press conference in preparation for the Morales-Garcia fight card on Saturday, March 24th at Reliant Arena in Houston, Texas. In the co-main event, James Kirkland (30-1, 27 KOs) will take on Carlos Molina (19-4-2, 6 KOs). Molina, quiet and humble, took to the podium … [Read more...]
Jermell and Jermall Charlo: Houston’s Twin Boxing Prospects
The Houston boxing scene is one of the best in the sport, and twin brothers Jermell and Jermall Charlo are hoping they can add their names to the long list of successful Houston area fighters topped by legendary heavyweight champion George Foreman. Undefeated as professionals and campaigning at junior middleweight, Jermell, 16-0 (7 KOs) has twice as much professional … [Read more...]