written by Kelsey McCarson, photos by R. McCarson The night opened with junior middleweight Daquan Arnett winning by knock-out over the hapless Fabian Cancino (0-4) with a sharp, overhand right at 1:15 of round one. Arnett improves to 2-0 in his young career. Next up was Jermall Charlo (9-0, 5 KOs), who told me this week that he was in love with his jab. I have to … [Read more...]
Lamb to the Slaughter: FNF Preview
Even the most optimistic promoter wouldn't say “look out Klitschkos, there's a new boxing brotherhood in town”. But brothers Andre and Anthony Dirrell doubtless hold that ambition at super middleweight. Anthony (22-0, 19 KOs) is in action on Friday Night Fights on ESPN2 this week against Kevin Engel (18-4, 15 KOs) in what looks to be a showcase more than a contest. Engel, for … [Read more...]
Guerrero Climbs Off Canvas, Survives “Sugar Shay”
Southaven, Mississippi- Well-regarded middleweight prospect, Fernando Guerrero (19-0, 15 KOs) appeared to be cruising to a comfortable unanimous decision over the first 5 rounds as he took on veteran Ishe Smith (21-5, 9 KOs) in the biggest fight of his young career. However, things got interesting in the sixth round as Smith stepped up the intensity of his attack and started … [Read more...]