Srisaket Sor Rungvisai (23-3-1, 21 KO’s) vs. Hirofumi Mukai (9-3-1, 1 KO) – Thailand After three non-title affairs, Sor Rungvisai defends the WBC super-flyweight title for the first time. Mukai hopes for better luck in his second world title challenge: his first opportunity ended quickly when he suffered a cut due to an accidental head butt against Pongsaklek Wonjongkam and … [Read more...]
Chavez, Jr. vs Manfredo, Jr. Undercard Notes and Highlights
From the Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs. Peter Manfredo Jr. undercard at Reliant Arena in Houston, Texas: Featherweight prospect Luis Zarazua (2-0, 1 KO) defeated Ricardo Avila (1-6, 0 KOs) by unanimous decision in what proved to be a workmanlike victory considering it was his second professional fight. Zarazua, fighting in classic Mexican style, dug to the body constantly and … [Read more...]
Soto, “Canelo” Shine; The Rest of Saturday’s Action
*Photo by Chris Farina/Top Rank Honda Center, Anaheim, CA Humberto Soto (54-7-2, 32 KOs) UD 12 Urbano Antillon (28-2, 20 KOs) Recap: Soto defended his WBC lightweight title against a crude, but motivated Antillon in an action-filled candidate for Fight of the Year last night. Soto was sharp and focused on throwing from the outside while nailing his rival with crisp … [Read more...]
Confirmed: Chavez Jr. Out of Latin Fury PPV
After several days of back and forth reports, Top Rank officials have finally confirmed that Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is out of this Saturday's Latin Fury PPV show. Citing the flu, combined with a 103 degree fever, it was announced that Jose Pinzon of Mexico (18-1-1, 12 KOs) would be taking Chavez's spot against Pawel Wolak (27-1, 17 KOs). The rest of the PPV remains … [Read more...]