“The environment I’m in today, a lot of them were not on my side, but at the end of the day the last time I fought for the crowd I took my first loss. So, no disrespect to everyone that came to see me fight today, I had to do what I had to do to get my victory today." -- Adrien Broner (post John Molina victory) If only boxing were entirely about wins and losses. Guillermo … [Read more...]
Broner Cruises Past Molina in PBC Opener
It probably wasn’t the best way to open the first NBC boxing program in 30 years, but it worked out just fine for Adrien Broner (30-1, 22 KO’s). The former three-division world champion cruised to a 12 round unanimous decision over John Molina (27-6, 22 KO’s) in tonight’s opening contest of NBC’s Premier Boxing Champions program. With exception of one round, Broner … [Read more...]
Ten Goose Boxing’s Funez Comments on Molina-Broner
Ricky Funez manages Ten Goose Boxing in Van Nuys, California alongside Joe Goossen , who is the chief trainer of John Molina Molina (27-2-5 22 KO) meets Adrien Broner Saturday at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, on the first installment of the PBC boxing series, which will air on NBC prime time. Funez has been a fixture in boxing for 25 years. As a mischievous street kid, he … [Read more...]
Haymon/NBC Details Revealed; Thurman-Guerrero, Broner-Molina Debut
At a press conference today in New York, details were announced regarding Al Haymon's deal with NBC, which will bring the sport back to regular network television on a consistent basis for the first time since the 80's. For Haymon's 20-date deal, NBC's flagship network station will be airing five cards in prime time and six on Saturday afternoons, with the remaining nine … [Read more...]
Mayweather Outclasses Maidana in Rematch, Other Mayhem PPV Results
MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada-- Floyd Mayweather (47-0, 26 KOs) successfully defended his WBA/WBC welterweight titles against Marcos Maidana (35-5, 31 KOs) via unanimous decision and looked significantly sharper than the first time the two met in May. Looking to move and keep the fight in the middle of the ring, Mayweather swept the first three rounds, landing some crisp … [Read more...]