Due to Manny Pacquiao's takeover of the Cinco de Mayo weekend and the falling apart of the Humberto Soto-Urbano Antillon rematch, Jorge "El Travieso" Arce will be the only major Mexican fighter booked to see action over the traditionally boxing-heavy Mexican holiday. Other than the red-headed phenom, Saul "El Canelo" Alvarez and, possibly, the second generation buzz created … [Read more...]
Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. Hits The Main Stage
by Luis Torres Having a successful boxer‘s last name and genes can be a double-edged weapon. Throughout boxing history there have been many youngsters who entered the world of the professional boxing following the steps of their famous fathers. The biggest benefit for thee fighters has been the recognition and value of a surname already established on the boxing market. … [Read more...]
The Boxing Tribune Year-End Awards: 2010
2010, in a lot of ways, was a frustrating test of patience for boxing fans. With large periods of time where, literally, no significant fight action took place and with stars who have taken to just fighting once or twice a year, boxing surely seemed on the ropes. Not helping matters any was the general disgust created when the sport's two biggest draws, Manny Pacquiao and Floyd … [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...]
Marvin Sonsona vs.Wilfredo Vazquez Jr.; The Way Boxing Should Be
by Paul MagnoAs 19-year old Filipino phenom and former world titlist, Marvin Sonsona, prepares to clash with the son of a Puerto Rican legend, Wilfredo Vazquez Jr., this Saturday, all old school boxing traditionalists have to be sporting a satisfied grin.These days, the boxing purist is being outsourced to parts unknown and in his place is a generation of fans that take … [Read more...]