Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York-- In the main event of HBO's Boxing After Dark triple-header, Argentina's Luis Carlos Abregu (34-1, 28 KOs) proved that Puerto Rican prospect, Thomas Dulorme (16-1, 12 KOs) is a 'not ready for prime time player' with a two-knockdown RTD 7 win Saturday night in a ten round welterweight bout. Dulorme, at least, looked the … [Read more...]
Boxing After Dark goes back to its roots: Expect war this Saturday
There was a time when HBO's Boxing After Dark series brought us quality contests from fighters yet to make their impact on the mainstream boxing fan. It's the series that brought us Gatti-Ward, Barrera vs. Morales, and a whole host of other memorable wars. Designed to appeal to the hardcore fan, BAD offered good matchmaking and fighters who were hungry for opportunity. Over … [Read more...]
Karim Mayfield Steamrolls Raymond Serrano: FNF Recap
by Fox Doucette Rising junior welterweight prospect Karim Mayfield (16-0-1, 10 Kos) continued his march toward a potential title shot down the road in impressive fashion as he clobbered Raymond Serrano (18-1, 8 KOs) in five rounds in the main event of ESPN2 Friday Night Fights. In the co-feature, Jason Escalera (13-0-1, 12 KOs) got his first taste of life beyond the hobo … [Read more...]
Karim Mayfield Takes On Raymond Serrano: FNF Preview
by Fox Doucette Another “0 Must Go” scenario unfolds on ESPN2's Friday Night Fights series this Friday, May 18th, as junior welterweight Karim Mayfield (15-0-1, 9 KOs) seeks to retain his unblemished record at the expense of Raymond Serrano (18-0, 8 KOs). In the co-feature, light heavyweight prospect Jason Escalera (13-0, 12 KOs), doubtless to be questioned by Teddy Atlas as … [Read more...]
Is It January Yet?: The Southpaw
By Fox Doucette It's only been a month since ESPN's Friday Night Fights series, my regular beat and bread and butter, went riding off into the sunset to step aside and let college football take the stage for the fall season. Hank Lundy's thriller and Demetrius Andrade's snoozer are memories faint enough that ESPN3.com is required to jog them via replays. Sure, there are … [Read more...]