As hardcore boxing fans, we want to see a fight end conclusively one way or another - The big knockout, the back and forth battle that culminates in a close decision; even the draw bout that finishes bittersweet for both men, but promises a second encounter are all welcome (or, at least tolerable) scenarios. Unfortunately, boxers and their fights are sometimes remembered not … [Read more...]
Luis Collazo Knocks Out Victor Ortiz In Two
Luis Collazo (35-5, 18 KOs) ended Victor Ortiz’s (29-5-2, 22 KOs) comeback with a stunning knockout before a ruckus Barclay’s Center crowd in Brooklyn, New York. The “Dancing with The Stars” alum entered the ring to heavy heat from the pro Collazo crowd and stayed locked in, while Collazo smiled and seemed relaxed. Ortiz began the fight surprisingly fast coming off of a … [Read more...]
Victor Ortiz-Luis Collazo Weigh-in results
It was business as usual at today’s weigh-in for Thursday night’s welterweight fight between Victor Ortiz and Luis Collazo. Both pros made weight and the theatrics were kept at a minimum as the fighters faced off inside the Atrium at the Barclay’s Center. Weigh-in results: 12 rounds, Welterweights: Victor Ortiz (29-4-2, 22 KOs)-146.6 Luis Collazo (34-5, 17 KOs)- … [Read more...]
Victor Ortiz vs. Luis Collazo: The Boxing Tribune Preview
Victor Ortiz (29-4-2, 22 KOs) returns from a 19-month layoff Thursday night when he takes on former WBA champion Luis Collazo (34-5, 17 KOs) in a welterweight fight at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Fox Sports 1 will broadcast the match as part of Golden Boy Promotions fight series with the network. Ortiz last fought in June, 2012, against Josesito Lopez. The … [Read more...]
Broken News: Alexander-Brook postponed, Mike Lee’s big moment, and Muhammad Ali
by Tim Harrison It’s a new year, and more than likely, a new you. No doubt you’ve been working off the holiday pounds in the gym, and the fresh smell of the new Nike Dri-Fit apparel you bought on clearance on December 26 has faded away, giving way to the light, pungent aroma of sweat and stale Axe body spray. I know we’re a month into the new year and you’ve no doubt been … [Read more...]