Ontario, Canada - Steve Molitor (32-1, 12 KO) got the better of Taklani Ndlovu (30-6, 18 KO) for the second time as he outpointed the South African over twelve rounds.The fight began at Molitor's pace; very slow and hesitant. As the rounds went by, the pace and intensity upped slightly, until the fifth, where both fighters decided to let their hands go and trade plenty of … [Read more...]
Venezuelan Boxing: Out of the Blue and Into The Limelight
by Dafs117As Edwin Valero prepares for the biggest challenge of his career next Saturday at the Monterry Arena against Antonio DeMarco, The BTBC looks at the recent rise in Venezuelan fighters on the world scene. * * *With the population of 26 million, Venezuela has … [Read more...]
Pavlik Destroys Espino in 5…Can The Ghost Win Back His Fans?
by Paul MagnoMiguel Espino (2o-3-1, 9 KOs) showed up at the Beeghly Center in Youngstown, Ohio ready to go to war. Unfortunately, he was severely outgunned by reigning WBO and WBC middleweight champ, Kelly Pavlik (36-1, 32 KOs).The fight itself was of the phone booth variety as both Pavlik and Espino traded shots on the inside. Pavlik scored the heavier blows to the body and … [Read more...]