by Tim Harrison Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas – Marcos “El Chino” Maidana (35-3, 31 KOs) overpowered Adrien “The Problem” Broner (27-1, 22 KOs) in the main event of Showtime’s last major boxing card of the year, knocking down the previously unbeaten prodigy en route to a unanimous decision win. Also on the undercard, Keith “One Time” Thurman (22-0, 20 KOs) stopped Jesus Soto … [Read more...]
“Danger Zone”: A look at Saturday’s under-card match-ups
Saturday night, undefeated Adrien “The Problem” Broner (27-0, 22 KOs) puts his undefeated record and WBA welterweight world title on the line against Argentine slugger Marcos Maidana (34-3, 31 KOs) at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. With a quality main event that promises to be a major test for both fighters, the under card features three world title match ups, two U.S. … [Read more...]
Soto Karass stops Berto in 12 to highlight Knockout Kings II
by Tim Harrison AT&T Center – San Antonio, Texas – “Knockout Kings II” delivered plenty of blood and guts action and a couple knockouts. Andre Berto (28-3, 22 KOs), looking to turn things around after losing two of his last three, was upset by underdog Jesus Soto Karass (28-8-3, 18 KOs), the hard-nosed journeyman. The co-feature delivered a potential Fight of the Year … [Read more...]
Knockout Kings II: The Boxing Tribune Preview
by Tim Harrison Two-time welterweight champion Andre Berto (28-2, 22 KOs) headlines “Knockout Kings II”, which will also showcase young up-and-comers Keith “One Time” Thurman (20-0, 18 KOs) and Omar “Panterita” Figueroa (21-0-1, 17 KOs) in a tripleheader shown live on Showtime Championship Boxing. The broadcast is set to begin at 9 PM ET/6 PM PT, preceded by two more … [Read more...]
Berto Vs. Soto-Karass Date And Venue Set
Earlier this month(April 3rd), TheBoxingTribune.com reached out to welterweight title-contender Jesus Soto-Karass after he had just signed on to fight former world champion Andre Berto. Though the bout had been signed, details such as exact date and venue were still up in the air. The official date has been set for Saturday - July 27th at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, … [Read more...]