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...]
Bryant Jennings Seizes the Opportunity, Decisions Byarm
Ringside coverage by Gary Purfield Main event photos courtesy of Phillyboxinghistory.com On the first NBC Sports Fight Night card, Bryant Jennings fought his way to a unanimous decision over fellow undefeated heavyweight prospect Maurice Byarm. The two young prospects engaged in back and forth heavyweight action from the Asylum Arena in South Philadelphia to headline the … [Read more...]
Main Events hoping Plan B is an A
Young Undefeated Heavyweights Bryant Jennings and Maurice Byarm look to seize the opportunity By Gary Purfield Main Events Promotions and NBC thought they had the right matchup to kick off their Fight Night series that will begin this Saturday from the Arena in Philadelphia and will air four more times in 2012. Pitting two proven heavyweights in Eddie Chambers and Sergei … [Read more...]