2014 is three-quarters finished and, in many ways, it has been every bit as disappointing as 2013 was exhilarating. However, even though there are just about three months left in the year, hope is not lost for a year-saving finish. In the three months remaining of 2014 there are some key divisional bouts scheduled as well as some important developmental fights for young, … [Read more...]
Herrera-Benavidez, Korobov-Lee on Bradley-Chaves Undercard, 12/13?
The Boxing Tribune has learned that two undercard bouts are close to being finalized for the December 13 Timothy Bradley-Diego Chaves card at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas. First, a key junior welterweight clash is close to being finalized between veteran battler Mauricio Herrera (21-4, 7 KOs) and 22-year-old prospect Jose Benavidez Jr. (21-0, 15 KOs) for Herrera's interim … [Read more...]
Pacquiao Turns “Sugar” Salty, Dominates Mosley
MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada-- The confidence, resolve, and live underdog status of Shane Mosley (46-7-1, 39 KOs) lasted for about two rounds before WBO welterweight champ, Manny Pacquiao (53-3-2, 38 KOs) dropped Mosley hard in the third round and sent the 39-year old former three division champ into a shell he never tried to crawl out of. After a promising first round, … [Read more...]
Mayol, Benavidez Jr. Round Out Pacquiao-Mosley Free-to-View Undercard
Former jr. flyweight titlist, Rodel Mayol (27-5-2, 21 KOs) of the Philippines and 18-year old prospect, Jose Benavidez Jr. of Los Angeles will be in action on the May 7th Pacquiao-Mosley undercard in a free internet stream prior to the pay-per-view telecast. Mayol, who is managed by Manny Pacquiao, will be taking on journeyman, Javier Gallo (17-3-1, 9 KOs) in a scheduled … [Read more...]