Brian Vera (21-6, 12 KOs) took a mysteriously wide majority decision victory over Sergio Mora (23-3-2, 7 KOs) in a rematch of their 2011 Friday Night Fights affair, and Antonio Escalante scored a stunning KO victory over Leonilo Miranda on the undercard. Tonight’s fight was just as close as the first fight between Vera and Mora (even though it appears two judges had their … [Read more...]
Kell Brook Dominates Lovemore N’dou Over 12.
Hillsborough Leisure Centre, Sheffield, Yorkshire, UK-- 25-year-old welterweight prospect, Kell Brook (24-0, 16 KOs) won a one-sided 12-round unanimous decision over veteran former jr. welterweight titlist, Lovemore N'dou (48-13-2, 31 KOs) in front of a partisan, hometown crowd. From the very beginning, Brook was too quick and sharp for the 39-year-old veteran. Working … [Read more...]
The Boxing Tribune’s Fights of the Week
Young fighters looking to make a name for themselves, veterans looking for redemption after a big loss-- This week's action has a little bit of everything. Here's a rundown on what to watch and what to look for: 6/24-- James Kirkland (27-1, 24 KOs) vs. Dennis Sharpe (17-7-3, 4 KOs) Kirkland suffered an embarrassing first round TKO at the hands of normally … [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...]
The Weekly Weigh-in
by Chris Milton Audley Harrison has announced he will continue to box. Question is will he ever actually fight? Carl Froch put on a boxing clinic last weekend. Carl now looks to be the favourite to make it through to the final alongside Andre Ward. Anyone else think that Ward is going to get a bye into the finals as Abraham will pull out? According to Dan Rafael, Juan … [Read more...]