Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. (23-3-1, 19 KO’s) vs. Marvin Sonsona (18-1-1, 15 KO’s) II The son of the famed three division world champion, Vazquez Jr. hasn’t fared well in recent years. Once an undefeated WBO super bantamweight champ, he’s run up a .500 record over the last three years, losing his title and two other title opportunities. In his previous outing he took a unanimous … [Read more...]
Mike Jones Confident, Ready to Win a Title
By Gary Purfield In the co-feature to the Pacquiao vs. Bradley PPV this weekend Philadelphia’s Mike Jones (26-0, 19 KO) will attempt to complete his journey to a world title. He meets power punching Randall Bailey for the vacant IBF Welterweight title. Jones was pegged as a future title holder the moment he turned pro. He has been groomed for this moment by hall of fame … [Read more...]
Marquez and Rios: Win today and get it on tomorrow
by Gary Purfield Juan Manuel Marquez is the consummate “pro” boxer. Brandon Rios is the consummate “I don’t care what you think bad ass” fighter. While the two Mexican fighters (Marquez being Mexican and Rios Mexican-American) are very different individuals at very different points in their career, they share one common bond. Both are action fighters who make for crowd … [Read more...]
Saul Alvarez vs. Shane Mosley Set for May 5th Mayweather-Cotto Undercard
by Kelsey McCarson Saul "Canelo" Alvarez (39-0, 29 KOs) and "Sugar" Shane Mosley (46-7-1, 39 KOs) will meet on Saturday, May 5th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada as the co-featured fight on the PPV card headlined by Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Miguel Cotto. Undefeated Alvarez adds a much-needed Mexican presence to the Cinco de Mayo PPV telecast while Mosley represents … [Read more...]