Amir “Hardcore” Mansour (20-1, 15 KO’s) will be back in the ring November 8th as part of Peltz Boxing’s “Heavyweight Explosion”. He is set to face Fred Kassi (18-2, 10 KO’s) in a 10 round contest. The 42 year old Mansour was last seen this past April, dropping a 10 round decision to former world cruiserweight champion Steve Cunningham in a fight of the year caliber contest … [Read more...]
Garrett Wilson’s pursuit of being “The Ultimate Warrior”
by Gary Purfield This Saturday from Bally’s Casino in Atlantic City Garrett Wilson 12-5-1 6 KO) puts his USBA Cruiserweight belt on the line in a rematch with fellow cruiser Andres Taylor 20-1-2 (7 KO). In addition to Wilson’s USBA strap the vacant NABF title is on the line. Wilson is looking at this fight as an opportunity to continue the fast rise he has made over the … [Read more...]
Garrett Wilson Wants All Cruisers
Story and photos by Gary Purfield This Saturday from Bally’s in Atlantic City Peltz Boxing features Garrett Wilson 10-5-1 (4 KO) vs. Chuck Mussachio 17-1-2 (5 KO) in a showdown for the USBA Cruiserweight belt. One look at the records and anyone would think that Wilson is being brought in to be an opponent for Mussachio. A closer inspection of who each man has fought shows … [Read more...]
Ronald Cruz: Impressive In and Out of the Ring
Story and photos by Gary Purfield If you follow my work, you know that when I am not pumping out traffic garnering articles about the big fights, i.e. Pacquiao vs. Marquez, one of my favorite writing activities is covering the up and comers and getting into the boxing gym to get a look at the fighters of tomorrow. So with that in mind, and a little bit of free time in … [Read more...]