It's been confirmed that former frontrunner for the May 3 Mayweather opponent slot, Amir Khan (28-3, 19 KOs), has been added to the Mayweather-Maidana undercard at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The 27-year-old Bolton, Lancashire, UK native and former junior welterweight champ will be taking on former WBA welterweight titlist, Luis Collazo (35-5, 18 KOs) in a bout many feel may … [Read more...]
Luis Collazo Knocks Out Victor Ortiz In Two
Luis Collazo (35-5, 18 KOs) ended Victor Ortiz’s (29-5-2, 22 KOs) comeback with a stunning knockout before a ruckus Barclay’s Center crowd in Brooklyn, New York. The “Dancing with The Stars” alum entered the ring to heavy heat from the pro Collazo crowd and stayed locked in, while Collazo smiled and seemed relaxed. Ortiz began the fight surprisingly fast coming off of a … [Read more...]
Victor Ortiz-Luis Collazo Weigh-in results
It was business as usual at today’s weigh-in for Thursday night’s welterweight fight between Victor Ortiz and Luis Collazo. Both pros made weight and the theatrics were kept at a minimum as the fighters faced off inside the Atrium at the Barclay’s Center. Weigh-in results: 12 rounds, Welterweights: Victor Ortiz (29-4-2, 22 KOs)-146.6 Luis Collazo (34-5, 17 KOs)- … [Read more...]
Victor Ortiz vs. Luis Collazo: The Boxing Tribune Preview
Victor Ortiz (29-4-2, 22 KOs) returns from a 19-month layoff Thursday night when he takes on former WBA champion Luis Collazo (34-5, 17 KOs) in a welterweight fight at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Fox Sports 1 will broadcast the match as part of Golden Boy Promotions fight series with the network. Ortiz last fought in June, 2012, against Josesito Lopez. The … [Read more...]
“The One”: Fighters’ Predictions
“The One”, the most talked about boxing event of the year is Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Three title fights, five champions with nine alphabet belts between them. In the main event you’ll see the pound for pound number one fighter in the world Floyd “Money” Mayweather (44-0, 26 KOs) take on the undefeated 154-pound champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (42-0-1, 30 … [Read more...]