photos and ringside coverage by Gary Purfield Emerging welterweight, Ronald Cruz 16-0 (12 KO) won a lopsided decision over Allen Conyers 12-6 (9 KO) in the main event of the Peltz Boxing card held at Bally’s Atlantic City Saturday night. The hot prospect Cruz was riding an eight-fight knockout streak and had the support of a large contingent of fans from his nearby hometown … [Read more...]
Cruzin the Road Less Taken; Ronald Cruz Prepares for Allen Conyers
Story and photos by Gary Purfield In boxing, as can be the case in life, we are often presented with two different roads that can be traveled to reach the same goal. For a well-regarded prospect in boxing, he and his team have two very different roads. Boost the prospect’s record in a safe manner by lining up one easy fight after another, where the prospect may … [Read more...]
Fight Results from AC: Wilson wins in dramatic fashion over Mussachio; Cruz makes statement KO of Adjaho
Story and photo by Gary Purfield Garrett Wilson retained his USBA Cruiserweight belt but did it the hard way. Down on the cards in a fight he could have won more comfortably being more active Wilson had to produce high drama to pull out the win. Headlining the Peltz Boxing card from Bally’s casino in Atlantic City Wilson and challenger Chuck Mussachio put on a back and … [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...]
Rosado and Cruz Dominate: Solo Boxeo Report
Rosado on right lands on Collins Ringside Coverage and Photos by Gary Purfield “King” Gabriel Rosado thoroughly dominated Keenan Collins over ten rounds to pick up the PA state Jr. Middleweight title to go along with his NABA strap. Rosado pitched a complete shutout, winning by scores of 100-90 on all three cards in the Telefutura Soleo Boxeo card … [Read more...]