Juan Francisco Estrada (25-2, 18 KOs) gave an impressive display of all-round boxing tonight at the Venetian Resort, Macau, China, in retaining his WBO and WBA world flyweight titles, with a decision win over the previously unbeaten Milan Melindo (29-1, 12 KOs). In his first title defense, Estrada showed that he is developing into a formidable boxer-fighter, who can vary his … [Read more...]
Juan Francisco Estrada Aiming To Steal The Show In Macao
by Peter Silkov Chinese idol Zou Shiming, 1-0, takes his second bow, as a professional, this Saturday in front of his adoring fans at The Venetian Casino and Resort in Macao, China, against Jesus Ortega. However, it is the supporting bout between Juan Francisco ’El Gallo’ Estrada 24-2 (18kos) and Milan ‘Method Man’ Melindo 29-0 (12kos), for Estrada’s WBA and WBO world … [Read more...]
Freitas Stops Oliveira, Shumenov Blanks Ornelas, The Rest of Saturday’s Action
For Results of the "Four Warned" Card from The Home Depot Center, Click HERE Hotel & Casino Conrad, Punta del Este, Uruguay-- Acelino Freitas (39-2, 33 KOs) proved that a world class fighter, eight years and three weight classes beyond his best, is still better than a prime, over-hyped club fighter as he tore right through fellow Brazilian, Michael Oliveira (17-1, 12 … [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...]