by Tim Harrison Friday Night Fights on ESPN2 returns to the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, Oklahoma this Friday, August 2, when Javier Fortuna (22-0, 16 KOs) takes on former Cuban amateur standout Luis Franco (11-1, 7 KOs) in a ten-round featherweight bout. In the televised co-feature, former welterweight world title holder Kermit Cintron (33-5-2, 28 KOs) takes on little-known … [Read more...]
Vera Upsets Mora; The Rest of Friday’s Action
Courtesy of Fightnews.com Upset in Texas: Vera tops Mora In a clash of former “Contender” fighters, Brian Vera (18-5, 11 KOs) won a ten round split decision over former WBC junior middleweight champion Sergio Mora (22-2, 6 KOs) on Friday night at the Convention Center in Fort Worth, Texas. Vera was the aggressor and applied pressure throughout while Mora showcased his … [Read more...]