Gimnasio German Evers, Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico-- Fernando Montiel (47-4-2, 37 KOs) fought as well as necessary to defeat Indonesian journeyman, Angky Angkota (25-7, 14 KOs) in front of a partisan crowd in Montiel's home state of Sinaloa. For most of the fight, Montiel fought backing up, choosing to counter an Angkota who was coming forward, but not landing anything of … [Read more...]
Pinoy Pride XII: Rey Bautista and Genaro Garcia Headlining Fight Card in the Philippines
by R. McCarson Featherweights Rey “Boom-Boom” Bautista (32-2, 24 KOs) and Genaro “Poblanito” Garcia (38-8, 22 KOs) will headline the Pinoy Pride XII fight card on Saturday, March 3rd. The event will be hosted at the Carlos P. Garcia Sports Complex in Tagbilaron City, Bohol, Philippines. As a Bohol native, Bautista comes into this bout with home-field advantage. … [Read more...]
The Under 21 Club: Boxing’s 10 Best Underage Warriors
Here's a tribute to some of the sport's youngest stars-in-the-making. Not even old enough to buy a beer in many parts of the United States, these young warriors are already making waves in the hardest of all sports: 1) Saul Alvarez (Mexico) Age: 20, Record: 33-0-1, 25 KOs Titles Held: WBA Fedecentro welterweight title NABF welterweight title WBO Latino welterweight … [Read more...]