There were several changes in the world rankings this week and a couple of fighters made their Top 10 debuts. Josesito Lopez, with his upset RTD9 win over Victor Ortiz, makes his debut in the welterweight division at #8. Ortiz, who was ranked fifth, falls to #9. To accommodate the move, Paulie Malignaggi falls from #9 to #10 and Jan Zaveck falls from the Top 10. At junior … [Read more...]
Rico Ramos Back in Action against Undefeated Efrain Esquivias
By Gary Purfield Saturday night from the Sportsman’s Lodge in Studio City, CA former WBA 122lb champ Rico Ramos (20-1,11 KO) makes his first trip back to the ring since losing his title. In his way will be undefeated Efrain Esquivias (16-0, 9 KO). Ramos, who is promoted by Goosen Tutor and managed by Al Haymon quickly moved up the ranks to a title shot after scoring a … [Read more...]
Rigondeaux a Shining Example of “You play to win the game!”
Last weekend Cuban boxing star Guillermo Rigondeaux turned his undefeated opponent Rico Ramos into the proverbial deer in the headlights. El Chacal did a pretty spot-on Floyd Mayweather impression, completely dominating without being forced to take many risks. A masterful performance like the one we saw from Rigondeaux, now with nine victories in as many professional fights, … [Read more...]
Rigondeaux, Referee Knock Out Rico Ramos: ShoBox Recap
By Fox Doucette There is a new sheriff in town at 122 pounds. Cuban amateur legend Guillermo Rigondeaux (9-0, 7 KOs) controlled the pace of the fight before stopping, now-former WBA junior featherweight titlist, Rico Ramos (20-1, 11 KOs) in the sixth round by a stoppage that carries with it controversy reminiscent of another recent high-profile fight refereed by Joe Cortez, … [Read more...]
Guillermo Rigondeaux: Not Your Average Fighter
It is not everyday that a boxer's ninth professional fight is the main event on one of the major American premium cable networks. It's just as rare that a fighter's ninth bout is to be his second time out as a world titlist. Of course when that fighter is two-time Olympic gold medalist Guillermo Rigondeaux, a normal professional learning curve isn't all that … [Read more...]