Brian Vera (21-6, 12 KOs) took a mysteriously wide majority decision victory over Sergio Mora (23-3-2, 7 KOs) in a rematch of their 2011 Friday Night Fights affair, and Antonio Escalante scored a stunning KO victory over Leonilo Miranda on the undercard. Tonight’s fight was just as close as the first fight between Vera and Mora (even though it appears two judges had their … [Read more...]
Weights from Houston: “El Terrible” Two Pounds Over
written by Kelsey McCarson, photos by R. McCarson Houston, TX – Fighters from tomorrow night’s HBO World Championship Boxing Erik Morales (52-7, 36 KOs) vs. Danny Garcia (22-0, 14 KOs) card took to the scales today in front of a raucous, pro-Morales crowd at the PlazAmericas Mall in Houston. First up to the scales was the legendary Morales who was showered with cheers … [Read more...]
Notes and Quotes from the Morales-Garcia Press Conference
photos and quotes provided by R. McCarson Oscar De La Hoya, of Golden Boy Promotions, hosted today's press conference in preparation for the Morales-Garcia fight card on Saturday, March 24th at Reliant Arena in Houston, Texas. In the co-main event, James Kirkland (30-1, 27 KOs) will take on Carlos Molina (19-4-2, 6 KOs). Molina, quiet and humble, took to the podium … [Read more...]
Malik Scott vs. Kendrick Releford in the Heavyweight Division on Saturday, February 18th
American heavyweights, Malik Scott (32-0, 11 KOs) and Kendrick Releford (22-15-2, 10 KOs), will meet in the ring on Saturday, February 18th. The bout will take place at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas on the undercard of the main event that will feature Paul Williams vs. Nobohiro Ishida. Scott comes into this bout undefeated, with well over half his … [Read more...]