by Fox Doucette Heavy-hitting junior lightweight prospect Javier Fortuna (20-0, 15 KOs) delivered his second spectacular early-round knockout of the year on ESPN2 Friday Night Fights, demolishing Cristobal Cruz (39-14-3, 23 KOs) in just two rounds in the main event. In the co-feature, Magomed Abdusalamov (15-0, 15 KOs) continued his demolition of all brave or foolish enough … [Read more...]
Javier Fortuna Battles Cristobal Cruz: FNF Preview
by Fox Doucette Fresh off a spectacular televised win, undefeated junior lightweight prospect Javier Fortuna (19-0, 14 KOs) gets a real test of his skills on ESPN2 Friday Night Fights, taking on former world champion Cristobal Cruz (39-13-3, 23 KOs) in the main event. In the co-feature, a man who is heavy in both weight and hands, Magomed Abdusalamov (14-0, 14 KOs) of Russia, … [Read more...]
The Summer Guide to Heavyweight Action
Nobody will ever make a case for this being a golden age in the heavyweight division. That doesn't mean, however, that the division is completely devoid of intrigue. 40-year-old WBC champ, Vitali Klitschko, may not fight beyond 2012 and the implications of that title vacancy are having challengers jockey for position. Meanwhile, WBO/IBF/WBA champ, Wladimir Klitschko is … [Read more...]
Isaac Chilemba Makes Statement vs. Edison Miranda: FNF Recap
By Fox Doucette Isaac Chilemba (19-1-1, 9 KOs) took a big step in establishing himself at light heavyweight with a convincing ten-round decision win over Edison Miranda (35-7, 30 KOs) in Las Vegas on ESPN2's Friday Night Fights series. In the co-feature, Rances Barthelemy (15-0, 11 KOs) did what he was supposed to do in disposing of feather-fisted junior lightweight Hylon … [Read more...]