“Boxers, like prostitutes, are in the business of ruining their bodies for the pleasure of strangers.” ― Wayne Kelly Jimmy Doyle (42-7-3, 14 KO’s) Born: 8-1-1924, Died: 6-25-1947 The Los Angeles based welterweight died following a 1947 knockout loss to Sugar Ray Robinson in a bid for the world welterweight championship. The 22 year old staggered Robinson in the sixth … [Read more...]
Gonzalez, Molina, and Lampkin all register victories on FNF
Friday Night Fights was live from the Little Creek Casino Resort in Shelton, Washington this week with a decent nights' worth of action. In the main event of the evening, former WBA World super bantamweight titlist, Rico Ramos (21-3, 11KOs) dropped a wide decision to the unheralded 32 year-old Mexican, Oscar Gonzalez (21-2, 14KOs). Ramos reportedly had trouble making the … [Read more...]
Rico Ramos Vs. Oscar Gonzalez FNF Preview
When the first bell rings for the main event fight tonight on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights, we will all be treated to a unique battle. A bout scheduled for 10 rounds between former world-title challenger, Rico Ramos, against Mexican-born Oscar Gonzalez. Ramos(21-2, 11 KO’s), is looking to rebound from his last bout(a loss to prospect Ronny Rios in January) - and now faces Oscar … [Read more...]
Sanchez dominates Rosas, Cuello blasts Lopez: The Mexican Fight Wrap-up
Arena TKT Box Tour, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico-- Juan Carlos Sanchez Jr. (14-1-1, 7 KOs) made the first defense of his IBF super flyweight title against former IBF super flyweight titlist, Juan Alberto Rosas (36-7, 27 KOs) via one-sided unanimous decision. Sanchez, a southpaw, was just too big, too athletic, and too good for the honest, earnest, but fairly pedestrian … [Read more...]