Courtesy of Fightnews.com: Rodriguez stays unbeaten Pryor, Johnson also victorious Exciting super middleweight Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez (17-0, 13 KOs) scored a ninth round stoppage of James McGirt Jr. (22-3-1, 11 KOs) at Scheels Arena in Fargo, North Dakota. Rodriguez was the aggressor the entire fight, forcing McGirt to keep his guard up trying to fend off … [Read more...]
Nino Captures WBC Title From Mayol
Omar Nino Romero (29-3-2, 11 KO) regained the WBC title he lost after failing a drug test against Brian Viloria in 2006 with a unanimous decision victory over Rodel Mayol (26-5-2, 20 KO). This was a rematch of the foul-filled three rounds in February this year, where Nino hit Mayol with a clear low blow and while referee Vic Drakulich stepped in, Nino threw a vicious left … [Read more...]
Mayol-Niño Make Weight in Queretaro, Mexico
Rodel Mayol 108 vs. Omar Niño 108 (WBC Jr. Flyweight Championship) Tomas Rojas 115 vs. Felipe Almanza 115.5 Alonso Lopez 112.5 vs. Jorge Ramirez 112.5 Frankie Leal 126 vs. Tomas Sierra 125.7 Adrian Young 122 vs. Arturo Delgado 123 Sergio Frias 112 vs. Vicente Mejia 112.5 … [Read more...]
Calderon’s Little Problem
by Dafydd Thomas Reigning junior flyweight world champion Ivan Calderon has had his work cut out for him over the past two years. In boxing, guys that cut frequently have an uphill battle before a fight even starts, and Calderon has had more than his fair share of cuts over the past two years. In his past fight with Rodel Mayol, Calderon showed signs that he was slowing … [Read more...]
Vazquez Pushes, Sonsona Caves; Holt Quits (And The Rest of The Weekend Action)
Bayamon, Puerto Rico- In a surprisingly easy evening of work, Wilfredo Vazquez, Jr. (18-0-1, 15 KOs) beat Marvin Sonsona (14-1-1, 12 KOs) via TKO in the 4th round.Sonsona had a good 1st round, but folded as soon as Vazquez started applying pressure. The end came thanks to a wicked left hand to the body of Sonsona.Vazquez picks up the vacant WBO super bantamweight … [Read more...]