by Eric "Sugar Foot" Duran The gatekeepers are former champs, holding the strap until someone dethrones them. They're fighters who take fights on short notice for a paycheck. Their phone is never silent as big-time promoters are constantly calling for their services. They're the backbone of boxing as, simply, the opponent. David Rodela- Rodela was a highly-respected … [Read more...]
Vargas Cruises to Victory, Latimore Survives a Scare
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada--22-year-old Jessie Vargas (18-0, 9 KOs) kept his undefeated record in tact, scoring a one-sided unanimous decision over journeyman, Lanardo Tyner (25-7-2, 15 KOs) by three scores of 99-91 at the top of the ShoBox card on Showtime. The ten-round contest played out exactly as most would imagine with Vargas piling up points round … [Read more...]
Vargas, Latimore in ShoBox Doubleheader Tonight
Jessie Vargas and Deandre Latimore return to the ring on Showtime's ShoBox series in a double header from the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada Friday night. Weltwerweight/Junior Welterweight prospect, Jessie Vargas (17-0, 9 KOs) will take on veteran journeyman Lanardo Tyner (25-6-2, 15 KO's) in a ten-round bout at the top of the televised card. The … [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...]
Vivian Harris still fighting, faces Lanardo Tyner, Friday night
Former jr. welterweight title holder, Vivian Harris (29-6-1, 19 KOs) will be back in the ring, facing journeyman, Lanardo Tyner (24-4-2, 15 KOs) for a fringe, regional welterweight title Friday night at Club 7600 in Burbank, IL. Harris has been stopped in four of his last five official contests, most recently suffering a brutal first-round loss at the hands of prospect, … [Read more...]