Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California-- In his first bout in 20-months, two-time world title challenger, Antonio Diaz (47-6-1, 30KOs), scored a TKO 9 victory over journeyman, Ernesto Zepeda 39-15-4, 34 KOs). Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida-- Fringe welterweight contender, Ed Paredes (27-1-3, 17 KOs), stopped Juliano Ramos (16-5, 13 KOs) in eight … [Read more...]
Luis Concepcion vs. Manuel Vargas in Rebound Brawl, Tomorrow Night
On Thursday night in Panama City, Luis Concepcion will return to the scene of his epic April battle with Hernan Marquez as he takes on former contender/interim belt holder Manuel Vargas. Concepcion (22-2-0, 17 KOs) will be looking to rebound from his loss to Marquez, the second of his career. The bout was a surefire fight of the year candidate and indeed, one of the … [Read more...]
Marquez, Froch Become Executioners ; The Rest of Saturday’s Action
(AP Photo/Isaac Brekken) Hartwall Arena, Helsinki, Finland Carl Froch (27-1, 20 KOs) UD 12 Arthur Abraham (31-2, 25 KOs) Recap: In an absolutely masterful performance, Froch dominated the German former middleweight champion and former Super Six #2 seed in twelve one-sided rounds. Using an improved jab and a dedicated attack to Abraham's body, Froch picked his opponent … [Read more...]
Sosa Pounds Varela; The Rest of Saturday’s Mexican Fight Action
Mexico City, Mexico-- Former Jr. Flyweight champ, Edgar Sosa (39-6, 23 KOs), scored his second straight stoppage win after his controversial headbutt-caused TKO loss to Rodel Mayol in late 2009. His opponent, Venezuelan, Jose Luis Varela (15-8, 7 KOs), a natural strawweight, was never really in the bout and lacked the size and power to keep Sosa honest and … [Read more...]
Latin Fury 13/Pinoy Power 3 PPV Review
I don't know why, but every review seems to start with the main event. But not this one. I'll start with the most meaningful and competitive fight, then the controversial one, finishing with a brief account of how Donaire and Montiel's public sparring sessions went.Bernabe Concepcion UD 10 Mario SantiagoIn an unofficial eliminator to face WBO titlist Juan Manuel Lopez in the … [Read more...]