BOXING ON THIS WEEK

02/24/2010
Omar Narvaez (30-0-2, 19 KO) VS. Santiago Acosta (16-4-2, 7 KO)
WEIGHT CLASS: Flyweight 112 lbs
BELTS: WBO Flyweight Title
WHERE: Estadio Socios Fundadores, Chubut, Argentina
WHY: This is a chance to see a good young flyweight showcase his skills, plus he is a champion. El Huracan is also the number 6h ranked flyweight by the "Bible of Boxing", The Ring Magazine. The flyweight division is deep from top to bottom and it landscape can change in a blink of an eye because they are that good. He should beat this guy with ease but I have seen crazier thing happen in the sport that I love.

02/25/2010

Victor Ortiz (25-2-1, 20 KO) VS. Hector Alatorre (16-8, 5 KO)

WEIGHT CLASS: Jr. Welterweight 140 lbs
BELTS: NA
WHERE: Club Nokia, LA, California (FOX)
WHY: This guy is young and he need to prove to people that he is not an over-hyped quitter. Since his loss to Marcos Maidana everyone has rightly questioned his heart. He is a young, talented, explosive, and all that adds up to potential. He is lined up to fight the cagey veteran, and ex-champion Nate Campbell. He will have to have heart if he has any chance to win that one. Luis Ramos, Charles Huerta, and Jesse Vargas are also on that card.

02/26/2010
Antonio Escalante (22-2, 14 KO) VS. Miguel Roman (25-5, 17, KO)

WEIGHT CLASS: Featherweight 126 lbs
BELTS: NA
WHERE: Don Haskins Convention Center, El Paso, Texas
WHY: This year ESPN2 Friday Night Fights has really stepped up there game and have put together some real good fights. I'm afraid to miss a telecast, my Friday night starts after The final bell rings. Escalante is a decent fighter with a 22 wins and only 2 losses. Since loosing to Mauricio Pastrana, he has won 8 in a row, and 5 of them by TKO.

Rodel Mayol (26-4-1, 20 KO) VS. Omar Romero (28-3-1, 11 KO)

WEIGHT CLASS: JR. FLYWEIGHT 108 LBS
BELTS: WBC Jr. Flyweight Title
WHERE: Coliseo Olimpico de Box, Guadalajara, Mexico
WHY: Rodel Mayol is one of the best fighters in the division and that division is pretty deep. Mayol also has a knockout percentage of about about a 65, which is a good KO %. He is also The Ring Magazine # 2 ranked Jr. flyweight. This guy fought division champion Ivan Calderon to a technical draw, and technical loss, both by accidental headbutt.

Marvin Sonsona (14-0, 12 KO) VS. Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. (15-0-1, 12 KO)

WEIGHT CLASS: Jr. Featherweight 122 lbs
BELTS: WBO Jr. Featherweight Title
WHERE: Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez, Bayamon, Puerto Rico
WHY: Marvelous is a good young fighter who has held a world title before. He is another good Philippine fighter, must be something in the drinking water. This kid is a hard worker and is very fun to watch. He is 14-0 with 12 KO's that is a 80% knockout rating people.
Kendal Holt (25-3, 13 KO) VS. Kaiser Mabuza (22-6-3, 13 KO)

WEIGHT CLASS: Jr. Welterweight 140 lbs
BELTS: NA
WHERE: Bally's Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey
WHY: Rated R is one of my favorite guys to watch in any weight division. He had 2 great fights with Ricardo Torres on Showtime. He lost a close fight to Tim Bradley, in which he knocked Tim down hard 2 times. He gave Demetrius Hopkins his first professional loss, the same is said for Isaac Hlashwayo. He is hoping to get some wins and get another title shot, and defiantly a rematch with Tim Bradley. Don't miss his fight he is always entertaining and always lays it all on the line. He also wants a big fight so you know he will be out there to win big.
Mike Jones (19-0, 16 KO) VS. Henry Bruseles (28-3-1, 15 KO)

WEIGHT CLASS: Welterweight 147 lbs
BELTS: NA
WHERE: Bally's Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey WHY: That's right I said MIKE JONES, MIKE JONES, MIKE JONES, don't worry he's not out of the Swisha House camp, and I don't think he knows Paul Wall. This guy is a real good prospect and will be looking to impress on Fox Sportsnet. He is from Philly so you know he is tough and will bring it. This is his first real fight on TV, and everyone will know who he is after Saturday night. Trust me, if you only watch one fight this weekend make it this one.

WEEKEND BOXING PREVIEW

Friday, January 29Th 2010

Carlos Abregu (24-0, 21 KOs) VS Richard Gutierrez (21-2, 15 KOs)
WEIGHT CLASS: welterweight 147
BELTS: NA
WHERE: Arena Monterrey, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico (SHOWTIME)
WHY: SHOWTIME has been putting together some good cards on Friday nights for us for some time now. Plus you get to see Carlos Abregu a good up and coming fighter going against another decent guy in Guiterrez. I want to tune in and see if Carlos will win and give David Estrada the rematch he deserves. Also on the under card you have an entertaining match up between Marquez and Campos.


Jesse Brinkley (34-5, 22 KOs) VS Curtis Stevens (21-2, 15 KOs)
WEIGHT CLASS: super middleweight 168 lbs
BELTS: WBC USNBC Super Middleweight Title
WHERE:Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, Nevada (ESPN2)
WHY: This is another chance to take a look at Jesse Brinkley who got his fame from The Contender series. Since losing 2 straight fright to Joe Spina, and Robin Reid he has went on a 8 fight win streak. You also have to remember this fight is on ESPN2 so you get to see the great Teddy Atlas in action. The fight is also an IBF eliminator so the winner is one step closer in facing and losing to Lucian Bute. On the under card you get to see a 10 round welterweight attraction between Raymond Serrano and Ronnie Warrior Jr.

Gabriel Campillo (19-2, 6 KOs) VS Beibut Shumenov
WEIGHT CLASS: light heavyweight 175 lbs
BELTS: WBA World Light Heavyweight Title
WHERE: Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada (FOX SPORTS NET)
WHY: This fight is a REMATCH and usually as in this case the first fight was close and the second should be the same. The first fight was scored a majority decision 113-113, 114-113, and115-111 for Gabriel Campillo. Shumenov only has 9 pro fights under his belt but that didn't stop him from trying the first time. In those first 9 fights he has faced and beat a few good vets including Montell Griffin, Epifanio Mendoza, and Byron Mitchell. He is the pride of Chimkent, Kazakhstan and represented them in the 2004 Olympics in Athens. The word on the street is he was Borat's neighbor growing up and that is why he took up boxing. Grady Brewer is on the under card of that card he will the 3rd Contender series fighter in action Friday night.

Vernon Paris (18-0, 13 KOs) VS Corey Alarcon (13-14, 4 KOs)
WEIGHT CLASS: Jr welterweight 140
BELTS: NA
WHERE: Masonic Temple, Detroit, Michigan
WHY: Vernon is a good prospect who has triumphed through adversity, including a shooting and a stabbing. He is a fighter who is quick, has good power and likes to finish his opponents. The only problem with him is he needs to face better opposition if he wants to get respect and bigger fights. Carlos Linas puts together entertaining cards in Detroit and the Metro area. Also on the under card is Detroit native and undefeated super middleweight Darryl Cunningham.

Peter Manfredo Jr. (33-6, 18 KOs) VS Matt Vanda (42-9, 22 KOs)
WEIGHT CLASS: middleweight 168 lbs
BELTS: Vacant NABF Middleweight Title
WHERE: Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut
WHY: Peter is never in a dull fight and people love and remember this guy from The Contender series. This is his third fight since being blown out in 3 rounds by Sakio Bika.

Matt Remillard (20-0, 11 KOs) VS Rafael Lora (11-1, 5 KOs)
WEIGHT CLASS: featherweight 126
BELTS: NABF Featherweight Title
WHERE:Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut
WHY: Featherweights are highly entertaining to watch as seen last Saturday night. Lora and Remillard should bring some action to the Mohegan Sun and could steal the show.


Saturday January 30, 2010


Sebastian Sylvester (32-3, 15 KOs) VS Billy Lyell (21-7, 4 KOs)
WEIGHT CLASS: middleweight 160 lbs
BELTS: IBF Middleweight Title
WHERE:Jahnsportforum, Neubrandenburg, Germany
WHY:Sylvester is the IBF champ and is ranked 3rd best middleweight by the Ring. He won 3 straight since his one sided points loss to Felix Sturm. Karo Murat is also on the same card in Germany.

Jorge Arce 52-6-1, 40 KOs) VS Angky Angkota (23-4, 14 KOs)
WEIGHT CLASS: Jr Bantamweight 115 lbs
BELTS: Vacant WBO jR. Bantamweight Title
WHERE: Restaurante Arroyo, Mexico City, Mexico (FOX SPORTSNET)
WHY: Jorge"Travieso" Arce has been one of the most entertaining fighters in boxing for along time. I first saw him when he was knocked out by one of my favorite fighters of all time Michael Carbajal in 1999. I have remained a fan since then because he goes for the gusto every time out. If you only watch one fight this week end I would make it this one.



Nick T. deathwish72@gmail.com

WEEKEND BOXING PREVIEW

Friday, 22, January 2110
CANCELED
Oliver McCall (54-9, 37 KOs) VS Victor Bisbal (15-1, 11 KOs)
WEIGHT CLASS: Heavyweight above 200 lbs
BELTS: NA
WHERE: Electricians Hall, Miami, Florida
WHY: Because I still feel bad about the nervous breakdown he had in the ring when he fought Lennox Lewis rematch. Since the Lewis fiasco he has won 26 bouts and only lost 2 times, not bad Atomic Bull. He has beat some names in the process, Lance Whitaker, Sinan Samil Sam, Yanqui Diaz, and Henry Akinwande. If he wins he can be in line to fight the winner of the EvanderHolyfield and Francois Botha.

Saturday, 23, January 23
CANCELED
Khoren Gevor (31-4, 16 KOs) VS Jurijs Boreiko (15-20-1, 11 KOs)
WEIGHT CLASS: Middleweight 160 lbs
BELTS: NA
WHERE: Kugelbake halle, Cuxhaven, Niedersachen, Germany
WHY: Khoren Gevor just lost a unanimous but relatively close decision to champion Felix Sturm. He is super active in fact his last fight was only 14 days ago and that fight went 10 rounds. Plus Khoren is the 4Th ranked Middleweight according to Ring Magizine.

Brian Viloria (26-2, 15 KOs) VS Carlos Tamara (20-4, 14 KOs)
WEIGHT CLASS: Jr Flyweight 108 lbs
BELTS: IBF Jr Flyweight Title
WHERE: Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines
WHY: This fight could get Brian Viloria a shot at Ivan Calderon's WBO Title for a unification bout.

Donnie Nietes (25-1-3 14 KOs) VS Jesus Silvestre (15-1, 12 KOs)
WEIGHT CLASS: Strawweight 105 lbs
BELTS: WBO Strawweight Title
WHERE: Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines
WHY: WBO Strawweight Title these guys are small they only weigh 105 lbs and a ton of fun to watch.

Yuriorkus Gamboa (16-0, 14 KOs) VS Rogers Mtagwa (26-13-2, 18 KOs)
WEIGHT CLASS: Featherweight 126
BELTS: WBA World Featherweight Title
WHERE: Madison Square Garden, "The Mecca of Boxing", New York, New York
WHY: Yuriorkus is the Ring's 10Th ranked Featherweight and is fast, powerful, and explosive he is a rising phenom. Rogers Mtagwa is know for his legendary Philly gym wars and he gave Juan Manuel Lopez all he could handle. If Gamboa wins he will no doubt fight Juan Manuel Lopez.

Juan Manuel Lopez (27-0, 24 Kos) VS Steven Luevano (37-1-1, 15 KOs)
WEIGHT CLASS:Featherweight 126
BELTS: WBO Featherweight Title
WHERE: Madison Square Garden, "The Mecca of Boxing", New York, New York
WHY: If Juan Manuel Lopez can win then he is only headed for bigger and bigger fights. He looked poorly in his last fight against Rogers Mtagwa but that wasn't his fault it was Rogers who fought great. You Know that Gamboa and Lopez are headed for a head on collision but I wonder what Celestino Caballero has to say about that. He has been calling out Lopez for a long time now and I'm sure he will speak up after this fight. Chris John is at that weight class and could give him a tough test on a huge stage.


Nick Thomas deathwish72@gmail.com