San Antonio: Pavlik Comeback On The Fast Track
Written by Louisa Benton, Photgraphy by Tim Warner Top Rank, in association with Jesse James Leija and Mike Battah Promotions, brought eight bouts to the Illusions Theater at the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX this past Saturday night. There were surprises and disappointments, perhaps the … [Read More...]
Houston: Garcia Claims Title/Molina Looses Questionable Fight
Photography by Tim Warner Danny Garcia captured the WBC super lightweight championship by a 12 round unanimous decision over Mexican legend Erik Morales by scores of 117-110, 116-112, and 118-109 at the Reliant Arena in Houston, Texas on Saturday night. The veteran Morales outworked Garcia … [Read More...]
San Antonio: Yanez Beats Rios Clearly
(Photo provided by Zeferino Entertainment) Former Dallas Olympian Luis Yanez moved to 7-0-1 with an eight-round split decision over Joseph Rios (10-7-2, 4 KOs) in the pairs third battle to retain the Texas Flyweight Title. Despite the judges scores of 79-73 (2X), and a dubious 77-75 tally in … [Read More...]
Pharr: Garcia Out Punches Smith in ESPN2 Main Event
In a winner moves forward loser may go away battle Roberto Garcia (31 – 3, 21 KOs) outworked Antwone Smith (21 – 4 – 1, 12 KOs) to keep his career alive over 10 rounds on ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights. The fight was competitive all the way through in a battle that was fought at close … [Read More...]
Houston: HBO Weigh-In
(Photography by Tim Warner) Erik Morales 142 vs. Danny Garcia 139.5 (WBC super lightweight championship) James Kirkland 153.75 vs. Carlos Molina 153.75 Jamie Kavanagh 135.5 vs. Cesar Cisneros 133.5 Jermell Charlo 155 vs. Chris Chatman 154 Lanard Lane 143.5 vs. Milton Ramos … [Read More...]