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Puerto Rico’s Rich Boxing Lineage: Part One

August 29, 2015 by Ted Sares 11 Comments

Puerto Rico’s Rich Boxing Lineage: Part One

The lineage of great boxers from Puerto Rico is a rich, dramatic and, often tragic one, as many of the great fighter met with difficulties outside the ring or after they finished their careers. In this regard, Puerto Rico has produced a most compelling tapestry of sports in general and boxing in particular. The first boxing match in Puerto Rico was held on January 15, 1899, … [Read more...]

Don’t cry for Juanma, Puerto Rico…

April 4, 2012 by Paul Magno 1 Comment

Don’t cry for Juanma, Puerto Rico…

The Boxing Tribune Editor in Chief, Paul Magno, is also a Featured Contributor in the Yahoo! Contributor Network. Read his latest article on the future of Juan Manuel Lopez, "Don't cry for Juanma, Puerto Rico," click HERE. … [Read more...]

The Boricua Comeback?

September 28, 2011 by Paul Magno Leave a Comment

The Boricua Comeback?

2011 hasn't been a great year for Puerto Rican boxing. While faded boricua figurehead, Miguel Cotto, stopped Ricardo Mayorga in March, not even the fiercest of Cotto loyalists would argue that it was anything other than a trophy win from a critically weathered fighter. Cotto is far removed from being the fighter who once cut a violent swath through the ranks of … [Read more...]

Vazquez and Martinez Stop Opponents In Puerto Rico

May 30, 2010 by Paul Magno Leave a Comment

WBO junior featherweight titlist Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. (19-0, 16 KO) recorded a tenth-round technical knockout win over Zsolt Bedak (15-1, 5 KO) in his native Puerto Rico, defending his title with predictable ease. It was Vazquez' first defense, following his four-round blowout of previously undefeated Filipino Marvin Sonsona back in February. Bedak was Vazquez' number one … [Read more...]

Puerto Rico vs. Philippines: Three Months, Three Title Fights- Round 1

September 1, 2009 by Paul Magno Leave a Comment

by OneKrazyRicanNext Friday September 4th kick starts an unusual three months period in which three pinoy fighters will be challenging for world titles against Boricua champions.Manny Pacquiao’s battles against the most recent crop of Mexican greats ignited a national boxing rivalry between Philippines and Mexico that has claimed a spot for the Philippines in discussions about … [Read more...]

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