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Thursday, July 26, 2012
PHOTOS: Guerrero-Aydin Final Press Conference
Robert Guerrero (left) and Selcuk Aydin finally met face-to-face Wednesday at San Jose's HP Pavilion for the final press conference. The two will fight for the WBC interim welterweight title on Saturday night. Photos courtesy of Stephanie Trapp (@trappfotos).
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
PHOTOS: Robert Guerrero-Selcuk Aydin Public Workout
By Ryan Maquiñana
Norcalboxing.net
Robert Guerrero and Selcuk Aydin held separate public workouts at San Jose Boxing & Fitness on Tuesday afternoon. The two of them square off on Saturday at San Jose's HP Pavilion for the WBC interim welterweight title.
Check out these black and white shots from up-and-coming NorCal-based photographer Stephanie Trapp. Follow her on Twitter at @trappfotos!
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Robert Guerrero and Selcuk Aydin held separate public workouts at San Jose Boxing & Fitness on Tuesday afternoon. The two of them square off on Saturday at San Jose's HP Pavilion for the WBC interim welterweight title.
Check out these black and white shots from up-and-coming NorCal-based photographer Stephanie Trapp. Follow her on Twitter at @trappfotos!
Monday, July 23, 2012
Alan Sanchez-Manuel Leyva Set for Aug. 25 TeleFutura Card in Fairfield
By Ryan Maquiñana
Norcalboxing.net
Sanchez (10-2-1, 4 KOs), who will be fighting in front of his hometown fans for the third time in six bouts, has reeled off five straight wins after a disputed draw with Luis Grajeda in 2010.
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Poster for the Aug. 25 event. (Stephani Renay Scotch)
Welterweight prospect Alan Sanchez, who shocked Artemio
Reyes Jr. in one round back in April, will return on Aug. 25 in Fairfield,
Calif., against Manuel Leyva.
The Fairfield Sports Center will be the venue for the
10-round main event, and TeleFutura will handle the broadcast.
Sanchez (10-2-1, 4 KOs), who will be fighting in front of his hometown fans for the third time in six bouts, has reeled off five straight wins after a disputed draw with Luis Grajeda in 2010.
Leyva (21-7, 12 KOs), a southpaw from Downey, Calif., has
lost five of six following a competitive split decision defeat to Joel
Casamayor in March of last year.
In the televised six-round co-feature, junior featherweight Manuel
“Tino” Avila (7-0, 2 KOs), another Fairfield resident, takes on an opponent to
be named. Avila is slated for action on
this Saturday’s Robert Guerrero-Selcuk Aydin undercard in San Jose as well.
The only other finalized fight is a four-round junior
middleweight bout between pro debutant Leo Martinez of nearby Dixon, Calif.,
and Jose Leon (1-1-1) of Visalia, Calif.
Middleweight Paul Mendez (7-2-1, 2 KOs), who
will fight Leshon Sims (5-10, 3 KOs) on the Guerrero-Aydin card, will
also
appear in Fairfield. Mendez, originally from Delano, Calif., now trains
in Salinas, Calif., and will clash with an undetermined foe in a
six-rounder.
In addition, a pair of unbeaten prospects, junior
welterweight Jonathan Chicas of San Francisco, Calif. (5-0, 3 KOs), and
featherweight Fernando Samaniego Jr. of Phoenix, Ariz. (4-0, 3 KOs), are
scheduled to meet separate opponents in respective four-rounders to sum
up the card.
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Guerrero Throws Out First Pitch at A's-Yankees; Public Workout on Tuesday
By Ryan Maquiñana
Norcalboxing.net
Gilroy's Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero threw out the first pitch at the Oakland Athletics vs. New York Yankees game yesterday. He will hold a public workout at San Jose Boxing & Fitness tomorrow (Tuesday) at 1:45 p.m. His opponent, Selcuk Aydin, will appear first at 1:00 p.m. The address is 3469 McKee Road in San Jose. (PHOTOS: Hoganphotos/Golden Boy)
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Gilroy's Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero threw out the first pitch at the Oakland Athletics vs. New York Yankees game yesterday. He will hold a public workout at San Jose Boxing & Fitness tomorrow (Tuesday) at 1:45 p.m. His opponent, Selcuk Aydin, will appear first at 1:00 p.m. The address is 3469 McKee Road in San Jose. (PHOTOS: Hoganphotos/Golden Boy)
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Bigger Broner Stops Woodland's Escobedo in Fifth
By Ryan Maquiñana
Norcalboxing.net
Adrien Broner (24-0, 20 KOs) was stripped of his WBO junior lightweight title but not his unbeaten record, as he stopped Woodland's Vicente Escobedo (26-4, 15 KOs) in the fifth round Saturday night in Cincinnati.
Broner's size advantage, mainly a result of his inability to make weight twice in two days, was evident in the ring. Despite Escobedo's best attempts to attack Broner, especially to the body in the third round, Broner shook off the advances with little trouble.
Eventually, Broner bloodied Escobedo and pinned him on the ropes, utilizing his blinding speed to overwhelm the 2004 Olympian and prompt the stoppage.
For a more detailed recap, click HERE.
For the controversial events leading up to the fight, click HERE.
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Escobedo (left) was stopped by a much heavier Broner. (Hoganphotos/Golden Boy)
Adrien Broner (24-0, 20 KOs) was stripped of his WBO junior lightweight title but not his unbeaten record, as he stopped Woodland's Vicente Escobedo (26-4, 15 KOs) in the fifth round Saturday night in Cincinnati.
Broner's size advantage, mainly a result of his inability to make weight twice in two days, was evident in the ring. Despite Escobedo's best attempts to attack Broner, especially to the body in the third round, Broner shook off the advances with little trouble.
Eventually, Broner bloodied Escobedo and pinned him on the ropes, utilizing his blinding speed to overwhelm the 2004 Olympian and prompt the stoppage.
For a more detailed recap, click HERE.
For the controversial events leading up to the fight, click HERE.
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S.F.'s Mahmutovic Wins National Junior Golden Gloves
By Ryan Maquiñana
Norcalboxing.net
San Francisco's "Sugar" Suray Mahmutovic (415 B.C.) has effectively burst on the national scene with an upset victory over three time National Silver Gloves champ Elijah Green of St. Joseph's Mo., in Saturday's final of the National Junior Golden Gloves in Mesquite, Nev.
The 6'3'' Mahmutovic, who won the the 13/14-year-old title at 165 pounds, now adds that honor to a runner-up finish at the National Silver Gloves in February.
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Mahmutovic is serving notice to the rest of the nation. (Rob Fernandez)
San Francisco's "Sugar" Suray Mahmutovic (415 B.C.) has effectively burst on the national scene with an upset victory over three time National Silver Gloves champ Elijah Green of St. Joseph's Mo., in Saturday's final of the National Junior Golden Gloves in Mesquite, Nev.
"We knew with a big height advantage, Suray needed to establish his jab
right away," trainer Rob Fernandez said. "Also, we needed to focus on keeping his hands up and keeping
the action in the middle of the ring, and he fought the gameplan to a T."
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Saturday, July 21, 2012
Escobedo Calls Fight Off, Team Broner Brings Him Back with Last-Minute Offer
By Ryan Maquiñana
BoxingScene.com
My latest: Adrien Broner has come in at 143 pounds in a second weigh-in this morning, and Woodland's Vicente Escobedo pulled out of tonight's scheduled WBO junior lightweight title fight in Cincinnati.
LINK TO STORY: http://www.boxingscene.com/adrien-broner-comes-143-escobedo-fight-off--55229
That is, until Broner's team offered a new deal at the last minute which included an increase of Escobedo's purse to more than double the original $150,000 amount.
LINK TO STORY: http://www.boxingscene.com/broner-vs-escobedo-clash-appears-back-play--55237
BoxingScene.com
Broner (left) did not meet Escobedo's demand to come in at 140 pounds Saturday. (Hoganphotos/Golden Boy)
LINK TO STORY: http://www.boxingscene.com/adrien-broner-comes-143-escobedo-fight-off--55229
That is, until Broner's team offered a new deal at the last minute which included an increase of Escobedo's purse to more than double the original $150,000 amount.
LINK TO STORY: http://www.boxingscene.com/broner-vs-escobedo-clash-appears-back-play--55237
San Ardo's Morales Defeats Santiago by Decision (Video)
By Ryan Maquiñana
Norcalboxing.net
San Ardo junior featherweight Roman Morales (11-0, 6 KOs) continued his impressive early run as a pro, flustering Alexis Santiago (11-3-1, 5 KOs) of Phoenix with his power and ring generalship en route to a unanimous decision win at Chumash Casino in Santa Ynez Friday night.
Morales consistently landed the harder shots, flooring Santiago for the first time in his career in the third round with an expertly placed right uppercut on the inside as Santiago missed with a left hand. Although Santiago would heed trainer Roger Mayweather's advice and continued to stay aggressive as the bout progressed, Morales maintained control, especially in the final three stanzas.
With longtime trainer Rodolfo Tapia looking on, Morales' impressive body assault and ability to switch between orthodox and southpaw have made him a prospect to watch, not only in the region, but on a national level.
Official scores were 80-71 twice and 79-72 for Morales. Here's video of the fight, which was posted online Bad Left Hook's Ryan Bivins, one of the outstanding young curators of the sport. Follow him on Twitter (@sweetboxing) and check out his blog HERE.
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Morales (left) dominated Santiago to remain unbeaten. (Tom Casino/Showtime)
San Ardo junior featherweight Roman Morales (11-0, 6 KOs) continued his impressive early run as a pro, flustering Alexis Santiago (11-3-1, 5 KOs) of Phoenix with his power and ring generalship en route to a unanimous decision win at Chumash Casino in Santa Ynez Friday night.
Morales consistently landed the harder shots, flooring Santiago for the first time in his career in the third round with an expertly placed right uppercut on the inside as Santiago missed with a left hand. Although Santiago would heed trainer Roger Mayweather's advice and continued to stay aggressive as the bout progressed, Morales maintained control, especially in the final three stanzas.
With longtime trainer Rodolfo Tapia looking on, Morales' impressive body assault and ability to switch between orthodox and southpaw have made him a prospect to watch, not only in the region, but on a national level.
Official scores were 80-71 twice and 79-72 for Morales. Here's video of the fight, which was posted online Bad Left Hook's Ryan Bivins, one of the outstanding young curators of the sport. Follow him on Twitter (@sweetboxing) and check out his blog HERE.
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Friday, July 20, 2012
Win an Official Press Kit Signed by Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero!
UPDATE: WE HAVE A WINNER!
Congrats to @CeeKay0510.
Stay tuned in August for our next big giveaway. Trust me. It's a good one!
Leading up to the big fight at San Jose's HP Pavilion on July 28,
Norcalboxing.net is giving away an official Guerrero-Aydin press kit
Congrats to @CeeKay0510.
Stay tuned in August for our next big giveaway. Trust me. It's a good one!
Leading up to the big fight at San Jose's HP Pavilion on July 28,
Norcalboxing.net is giving away an official Guerrero-Aydin press kit
signed by "The Ghost" himself, Robert Guerrero (pictured below):
HOW TO WIN (TWO EASY STEPS):
1. FOLLOW Ryan Maquiñana on Twitter (@RMaq28).
2. In the comments section below, leave YOUR TWITTER HANDLE/SCREEN NAME and your PREDICTION on who you think will win the fight.
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One winner will be selected at RANDOM (scout's honor) on FRIDAY at 11:59 p.m. PT
and contacted via DM on Twitter minutes later. I want to send the winner his/her prize IMMEDIATELY on SATURDAY MORNING!
Still can't decide who will pull it out on July 28?
VIDEOS of both fighters and a brief preview of the matchup.
For ticket information and the entire eight-bout schedule, click here.
GOOD LUCK!
VIDEOS of both fighters and a brief preview of the matchup.
For ticket information and the entire eight-bout schedule, click here.
GOOD LUCK!
VIDEO: Lopez and Villa Go 4-0 vs. Russia, Germany in Veles Cup
By Ryan Maquiñana
Norcalboxing.net
Fresno 119-pounder Efren Lopez (Main Event B.C.) and Salinas 114-pounder Ruben Villa (Back Yard B.C.) competed against host Russia on Thursday representing Team USA in the Veles Cup.
Here's video footage of both fights:
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Fresno 119-pounder Efren Lopez (Main Event B.C.) and Salinas 114-pounder Ruben Villa (Back Yard B.C.) competed against host Russia on Thursday representing Team USA in the Veles Cup.
Here's video footage of both fights:
Robert Guerrero-Selcuk Aydin Fight Week Schedule
*All Times Are Pacific*
Sunday, July 22
1:05 p.m. Robert Guerrero To Throw Out First Pitch At
Oakland A's vs. New York Yankees Game
Location: The Coliseum (7000 Coliseum Way
Oakland, CA 94621)
Tuesday, July 24
1:00 p.m. Fighter Workouts- Open to the public!
Location: San Jose Boxing &
Fitness(3469 McKee Rd.; San Jose,
CA 95127)
1:00 p.m. - Selcuk Aydin
1:45 p.m. - Robert Guerrero
Wednesday, July 25
1:00 p.m. Final Press Conference
Location: HP Pavilion - The Grill (525
West Santa Clara St.; San Jose, CA
95113)
12:30 p.m. - Media Arrival/Lunch
1:00 p.m. - Press Conference Begins
Friday, July 27
1:00 p.m. Official Weigh-In - Open to the public!
Location: Circle of Palms (120 South
Market St.; San Jose, CA
95113)
Note: Located adjacent to The Fairmont
San Jose.
Saturday, July 28
3:30 p.m. HP Pavilion Arena Doors Open
3:35 p.m. First Fight Begins
5:00 p.m. SHOWTIME EXTREME® Telecast Begins (8:00 p.m. PT on TV)
7:00 p.m. SHOWTIME® Championship Boxing
Telecast Begins (10:00 p.m. PT on TV)
Following Main Post Fight Press Conference
Event Location: Rinkside Room
*Events/Schedule Subject to Change
Thursday, July 19, 2012
VIDEO: Junior Olympians Lopez and Villa Travel to Russia for Veles Cup Action
By Ryan Maquiñana
Norcalboxing.net
A pair of Region 11 youngsters are representing Team USA in Kurgan, Russia, for the Veles Cup this week.
Ruben "Dracula" Villa, a 114-pounder from Salinas Backyard B.C., and Efren Lopez, a 119-pounder from Fresno Main Event B.C., are gaining valuable international experience, although they're finding the going tough so far.
On Tuesday, the Americans faced off against Ireland, with Villa losing a decision over Gary Cully, while Lopez dropped a bout on points to Connor Burns. Here's video of both bouts:
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Ruben "Dracula" Villa is one of two Region 11 fighters in Russia. (Rudy Puga)
A pair of Region 11 youngsters are representing Team USA in Kurgan, Russia, for the Veles Cup this week.
Ruben "Dracula" Villa, a 114-pounder from Salinas Backyard B.C., and Efren Lopez, a 119-pounder from Fresno Main Event B.C., are gaining valuable international experience, although they're finding the going tough so far.
On Tuesday, the Americans faced off against Ireland, with Villa losing a decision over Gary Cully, while Lopez dropped a bout on points to Connor Burns. Here's video of both bouts:
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
CSN Spotlight: Woodland's Escobedo Gets His Title Shot After All
By Ryan Maquiñana
CSNBayArea.com
This week's Comcast SportsNet Bay Area Boxing Spotlight shines on 2004 Olympian Vicente Escobedo (No. 5 NorCal; 26-3, 15 KOs) of Woodland, who gets his first title shot against Adrien Broner (23-0, 19 KOs) on HBO Boxing this Saturday.
CLICK HERE FOR THE STORY AND VIDEO: http://www.csnbayarea.com/fight-sports/news/Escobedo-gets-his-title-shot-after-all?blockID=742327&feedID=5474&awid=8263966257846503654-766
Amateur Fight Card at California State Fair July 29
By Ryan Maquiñana
Norcalboxing.net
The Shotgun Boxing Crew will host the Inaugural California State Fair
Amateur Boxing Championships in Sacramento on Sunday, July 29, from 2:00-8:00 p.m. at the
Golden1 Stage.
The card will be loaded with over 20 scheduled amateur bouts. Tickets to the State Fair are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors (ages 62+), $8 for youth (ages 5-12), and free admission for kids ages 4 and younger.
The fights will occur on the final day of the fair and will include live music as well as trophy presentations for the boxers. For more information, please contact Loren Reed at 916.804.7333 or Benito Garcia Jr. at 916.879.0145.
The official site for the State Fair can be found by clicking HERE.
The official site for the State Fair can be found by clicking HERE.
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Tentative Bout Sheet for July 28 Guerrero-Aydin Card at HP Pavilion
By Ryan Maquiñana
Norcalboxing.net
TICKETS: $26,
$62, $127, 252.
Purchase at HP Pavilion box office, ticketmaster.com (Direct Link),
or
(800) 745-3000.
VIDEO PREVIEW! CLICK HERE
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TENTATIVE BOUT SHEET
*Card subject to change. Bouts involving local fighters in blue.
(800) 745-3000.
VIDEO PREVIEW! CLICK HERE
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TENTATIVE BOUT SHEET
*Card subject to change. Bouts involving local fighters in blue.
TELEVISED MAIN
EVENT ON SHOWTIME:
GILROY’S ROBERT
GUERRERO (29-1-1, 18 KOs) vs. SELCUK AYDIN (23-0, 17 KOs)
WBC Interim
Welterweight World Title (147 lbs. limit)
12 Rounds
TELEVISED
CO-FEATURE ON SHOWTIME:
SHAWN PORTER (19-0, 14 KOs) vs.
ALFONSO GOMEZ (23-5-2, 12 KOs)
Junior Middleweights
10 rounds
TELEVISED UNDERCARD
BOUT ON SHOWTIME EXTREME:
GEORGE GROVES (14-0, 11 KOs) vs.
FRANCISCO SIERRA (25-5-1, 22 KOs)
Super Middleweights
8 Rounds
TELEVISED UNDERCARD
BOUT ON SHOWTIME EXTREME:
HUGO CENTENO (14-0, 8 KOs) vs.
AYI BRUCE (22-7, 14 KOs)
Junior Middleweights
8 Rounds
TELEVISED SWING BOUT ON SHOWTIME EXTREME:
FAIRFIELD’S MANUEL AVILA (7-0, 2 KOs) vs. RAYMOND CHACON (4-3)
FAIRFIELD’S MANUEL AVILA (7-0, 2 KOs) vs. RAYMOND CHACON (4-3)
Junior Featherweights
6 Rounds
WALNUT CREEK’S PAUL
MENDEZ (7-2-1, 2 KOs) vs. LESHON SIMS (5-10, 3 KOs)
Middleweights
6 Rounds
SAN JOSE’S LEE
REYES (1-1) vs. CHICO'S JOHN FERRARI (0-1)
Junior Middleweights
4 Rounds
SAN JOSE’S GERALD WASHINGTON (debut) vs. TBA
Heavyweights
4 Rounds
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Undercard Rumors Begin for Mayfield-Herrera Aug. 17 Show at Kezar
By Ryan Maquiñana
Norcalboxing.net
With the announcement of junior welterweight contender Karim Mayfield's homecoming bout at San Francisco's Kezar Pavilion against Mauricio Herrera on Aug. 17, a few local fighters' names have already been floated around to feature on the undercard according to several sources.
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Mayfield (left) and Herrera will clash at Kezar Aug. 17 (Team Mayfield/MyBoxingFans.com)
With the announcement of junior welterweight contender Karim Mayfield's homecoming bout at San Francisco's Kezar Pavilion against Mauricio Herrera on Aug. 17, a few local fighters' names have already been floated around to feature on the undercard according to several sources.
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Legends of Boxing Training Camp Returns to W. Sacramento Monday
By Ryan Maquiñana
Norcalboxing.net
To sign up, CLICK HERE or call Misty Drew at (916) 470-7284.
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CBS Sacramento covered last year's camp. Here's a clip.
The 2012 Legends of Boxing Training Camp returns to the West Sacramento Recreation Center starting this Monday for boys and girls ages seven to 17 years old. The enrollment fee is $45 per boxer, and it will cover a total of six sessions that go from 5:30-7:30 p.m. each time.
The campers will receive instruction on the sweet science from five of the best fighters to ever come out of the area. Here's a brief rundown on the coaches scheduled to attend: former world champions Loreto Garza and Tony Lopez, former state champion Richard Savala, along with former amateur standouts Dennis and Armando Velez.
The campers will receive instruction on the sweet science from five of the best fighters to ever come out of the area. Here's a brief rundown on the coaches scheduled to attend: former world champions Loreto Garza and Tony Lopez, former state champion Richard Savala, along with former amateur standouts Dennis and Armando Velez.
Here is the camp schedule:
Monday, July 9
Wednesday, July 11
Friday, July 13
Monday, July 16
Wednesday, July 18
Friday, July 20
To sign up, CLICK HERE or call Misty Drew at (916) 470-7284.
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Saturday, July 7, 2012
Donaire Outlasts Mathebula, Captures Sixth World Title
By Ryan Maquiñana
CSNBayArea.com
Donaire (left) now holds two 122-pound world title belts. (Chris Farina/Top Rank)
San Leandro’s Nonito “Filipino Flash” Donaire continued his
march toward history Saturday night with a 12-round unanimous decision victory over
South Africa’s Jeffrey “Marvelous Mongoose” Mathebula to unify the WBO and IBF
world junior featherweight titles.
Official scores were 117-110, 118-109, and 119-108 for
Donaire. CSNBayArea.com scored it
115-112 for the now six-time world champion over four weight classes.
Chico's Rodriguez Drops Decision to Gibson
By Ryan Maquiñana
Norcalboxing.net
In a close fight, Chico junior welterweight Moris Rodriguez dropped a unanimous decision to St. Louis' Keandre Gibson, losing 58-56 on all three judges' cards. The bout was part of tonight's Nonito Donaire-Jeffrey Mathebula undercard at Carson's Home Depot Center.
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In a close fight, Chico junior welterweight Moris Rodriguez dropped a unanimous decision to St. Louis' Keandre Gibson, losing 58-56 on all three judges' cards. The bout was part of tonight's Nonito Donaire-Jeffrey Mathebula undercard at Carson's Home Depot Center.
Chico's Rodriguez on Donaire-Mathebula Undercard
By Ryan Maquiñana
Norcalboxing.net
While the top-ranked fighter in all of Northern California takes center stage on Saturday night in Carson's Home Depot Center, a lesser-known young pro will fight on a preliminary bout to build a name for himself.
Chico's Moris Rodriguez (3-0-1, 2 KOs), who fights out of the Mateen Boxing Club in Sacramento, challenges junior welterweight Keandre Gibson (6-0-1, 3 KOs) in a battle of unbeaten prospects on the undercard of San Leandro resident Nonito Donaire's 122-pound unification title bout against South Africa's Jeffrey Mathebula.
Rodriguez wowed the local fight faithful with a devastating second-round stoppage of previously undefeated Bret De La Torre of Vacaville two months ago. After the win, he told Norcalboxing.net that he would like to descend to 135 pounds, but the allure of exposure on a high-profile show was too good to pass up.
At Friday's weigh-in, Rodriguez came in at 139.6 pounds, while Gibson tipped the scales at an even 140. (As far as the main event, both men met the 122-pound limit; Donaire checked in at 121.4, while Mathebula was 121.8.)
Gibson presents Rodriguez's toughest test yet; at 5-foot-10, the 22-year-old St. Louis native has a variety of skills that make him more dangerous than the standard angular fighter because of his above-average handspeed. Regardless, members of Rodriguez's camp insist that the NorCal native is not intimidated and will be ready to turn some heads Saturday night.
Norcalboxing.net's Ryan Maquiñana is a member of the Boxing Writers Association of America and Ring Magazine’s Ratings Panel. E-mail him at rmaquinana@gmail.com, check out his weekly column for Comcast SportsNet Bay Area, his archive for BoxingScene.com, or follow him on Twitter: @RMaq28.
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Rodriguez (left) knocked out Bret De La Torre in his last outing. (Erik Killin)
While the top-ranked fighter in all of Northern California takes center stage on Saturday night in Carson's Home Depot Center, a lesser-known young pro will fight on a preliminary bout to build a name for himself.
Chico's Moris Rodriguez (3-0-1, 2 KOs), who fights out of the Mateen Boxing Club in Sacramento, challenges junior welterweight Keandre Gibson (6-0-1, 3 KOs) in a battle of unbeaten prospects on the undercard of San Leandro resident Nonito Donaire's 122-pound unification title bout against South Africa's Jeffrey Mathebula.
Rodriguez wowed the local fight faithful with a devastating second-round stoppage of previously undefeated Bret De La Torre of Vacaville two months ago. After the win, he told Norcalboxing.net that he would like to descend to 135 pounds, but the allure of exposure on a high-profile show was too good to pass up.
At Friday's weigh-in, Rodriguez came in at 139.6 pounds, while Gibson tipped the scales at an even 140. (As far as the main event, both men met the 122-pound limit; Donaire checked in at 121.4, while Mathebula was 121.8.)
Gibson presents Rodriguez's toughest test yet; at 5-foot-10, the 22-year-old St. Louis native has a variety of skills that make him more dangerous than the standard angular fighter because of his above-average handspeed. Regardless, members of Rodriguez's camp insist that the NorCal native is not intimidated and will be ready to turn some heads Saturday night.
Norcalboxing.net's Ryan Maquiñana is a member of the Boxing Writers Association of America and Ring Magazine’s Ratings Panel. E-mail him at rmaquinana@gmail.com, check out his weekly column for Comcast SportsNet Bay Area, his archive for BoxingScene.com, or follow him on Twitter: @RMaq28.
*This is a legal waiver. By copying and using the material from this article, you agree to give full credit to Norcalboxing.net or provide a link to the original article.
Thursday, July 5, 2012
This Week in NorCal Boxing: 49ers' Gore to Carry Donaire's Belt Saturday
By Ryan Maquiñana
CSNBayArea.com
If you missed it earlier this morning, here's my exclusive interview
with 49ers RB Frank Gore, who decided to learn how to box this summer
and will carry Nonito Donaire's belt into the ring this Saturday.
Also included in my weekly Boxing Notes are:
Also included in my weekly Boxing Notes are:
1) Ava "The Lady of Boxing" Knight and Aaron Coley's last wins in Mexico, 2) the upcoming shows at Third Street Boxing Gym, Aleman Boxing Fresno, and The Kennel Boxing Gym, as well as 3) the recent unfortunate events surrounding the East Oakland Boxing Association, which was burglarized for the fourth time in as many weeks.
CSN Spotlight: No Place Like Home for Nonito Donaire
By Ryan Maquiñana
CSNBayArea.com
This week's CSN Bay Area Boxing Spotlight shines on San Leandro's Nonito Donaire, who
realized after holding camp in Las Vegas last time out that there's no
place like home.
Before he fights on HBO this Saturday against Jeffrey
Mathebula for 122-pound unification, check out the video interview and article about his homecoming
here:
Sunday, July 1, 2012
U.S. Independence Day Boxing Championships in Fresno on Saturday
Norcalboxing.net
The Fresno PAL and Aleman Boxing will host the third annual U.S. Independence Day Boxing Championships at the Aleman Gym in Fresno this Saturday at 1 p.m. The card is stacked with up to 25 amateur bouts, featuring debuts from fighters ages eight to 30 and appearances from some of Central California's most talented Junior Olympians.
Battle at the Kennel 3 Hits San Leandro on Saturday
By Ryan Maquiñana
Norcalboxing.net
The Kennel Boxing Club in San Leandro will host “Battle at
the Kennel 3” on Saturday starting at 1 p.m.
There will be 13 scheduled amateur bouts in all, with a quartet of matchups
sticking out in particular.
In a pair of middleweight clashes, former Jacksonville
Jaguars wide receiver John Broussard of San Jose PAL meets David Lopez of Ty
Poblete’s World Class Boxing Academy, while Joel Siapno of Kennel takes on
Manuel Martinez of Yaqui Lopez’ Fat City Boxing Club of Stockton.
Also on the card is nationally-ranked bantamweight Mario Ayala of Sacramento Dogg Pound, who faces Fresno Main Event’s Luis Ambrosio, as well as the entertaining Brandon "Dino" Adams of San Francisco's Third Street Gym, who fights USF's Sebastian Doerner in a bout that will take place between the welterweight and middleweight limits.
Also on the card is nationally-ranked bantamweight Mario Ayala of Sacramento Dogg Pound, who faces Fresno Main Event’s Luis Ambrosio, as well as the entertaining Brandon "Dino" Adams of San Francisco's Third Street Gym, who fights USF's Sebastian Doerner in a bout that will take place between the welterweight and middleweight limits.
Tickets are $15 pre-sale and $20 at the door. Contact Arvin Jugarap at (510) 828-4273 or
e-mail him at a_jugarap@hotmail.com for more information.
Here's the tentative bout sheet, courtesy of Jugarap:
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