* Heavyweight prospect, Seth Mitchell (22-0-1, 16 KOs) will take on Mike Mollo (20-3-1, 12 KOs) as part of the Robert Guerrero-Marcos Maidana undercard on August 27 at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. Mollo, who has been in the ring with Andrew Golota, DaVarryl Williamson, and Kevin McBride, actually represents a step up in class for the former Michigan State football … [Read more...]
Ruiz beats Arce in Los Mochis Turf War; The Rest of Saturday’s Action
Photo: Rafael Soto Polideportivo Centenario, Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico-- In a grueling twelve round war between two natives of Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Hugo Ruiz (28-1, 25 KOs) took a close unanimous decision against Francisco Arce (31-7-3, 22 KOs) in a bout which saw both fighters hit the canvas twice. The longer, leaner Ruiz was more effective from the outside and … [Read more...]
Arreola Blasts Abell, Hirales Bests Huerta; The Rest of Friday’s Action
Pechanga Resort in Temecula, CA-- "The Nightmare" Chris Arreola (30-2, 26 KOs) made quick work of southpaw, Joey Abell (27-5, 26 KOs) on Friday night. After a half-round of feeling out, a huge right hand from Arreola staggered Abell and caused the referee to step in and stop the contest, but not before Arreola delivered a good-bye kiss to Abell's cheek. The Boxing … [Read more...]
Arreola Plods Past Quezada, Estrada Destroys in Off-TV Blowout
Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California (ESPN Friday Night Fights)-- Chris Arreola (29-2, 25 KOs) was victorious in his first bout following his loss at the hands of Tomasz Adamek in April, but it was nowhere near the exciting showcase that most expected. Facing former sparring partner, Manuel Quezada (29-6, 18 KOs), Arreola immediately established himself as … [Read more...]
The Weekly Weigh-in
by Chris Milton We start the week on Thursday in Australia with Alex Leapai taking on Owen Beck in a heavyweight contest. It’s a fight we normally wouldn’t care about, but after Leapai’s barn burner and potential FOTY against Travis Walker, its worth taking a look at this fight purely for the entertainment value. On Friday, we move to ESPN and to the Chris Arreola … [Read more...]