Keith Thurman inadvertently starred in his own Southwest Airlines commercial Saturday night when he thanked the San Diego fight fans after his win. Too bad he was in San Antonio. Either way, he finished the show in style, stopping Diego Chaves in the 10th round.
The latest Northern California/Bay Area pro & Region 11 amateur boxing news from Ryan Maquiñana. Get the Maqdown on Twitter: @RMaq28.
Sunday, July 28, 2013
Saturday, July 27, 2013
CSN Bay Area Video Highlights from Redwood City
Watch all the highlights from Friday night's card in Redwood City including every single knockout, knockdown, and postfight interviews with each of the six winners!
RESULTS FROM REDWOOD CITY:
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Edwin Rodriguez, Alejandro Perez Score Impressive Stoppages
By Ryan Maquiñana
Norcalboxing.net
Later on Saturday, Alejandro Perez made his Top Rank promotional debut a successful one as he knocked out veteran Edgar Riovalle in the seventh round at the Hollywood Park Casino in Inglewood, Calif.
Perez (18-3-1, 12 KOs), a junior lightweight from North Salinas, had Riovalle (35-15-2, 25 KOs) down and out after landing a crushing left hook to the body. Official time was 1:14. The bout aired on UniMás.
Norcalboxing.net
Edwin "La Bomba" Rodriguez, who spent the first portion of training camp in San Carlos, won the "Million Dollar Super Four" tournament final in Monte Carlo, Monaco, with a devastating first-round stoppage of Denis Grachev on Saturday.
Rodriguez (24-0, 16 KOs), who will receive $600,000 to $400,000 for Grachev (13-2-1, 8 KOs), scored two quick knockdowns and then wailed away on his foe until referee Stanley Christodoulou waved off the contest. Official time was 2:50. The fight, which was televised by BeIN Sport, propels Rodriguez into the thick of the super middleweight title picture.
Rodriguez (24-0, 16 KOs), who will receive $600,000 to $400,000 for Grachev (13-2-1, 8 KOs), scored two quick knockdowns and then wailed away on his foe until referee Stanley Christodoulou waved off the contest. Official time was 2:50. The fight, which was televised by BeIN Sport, propels Rodriguez into the thick of the super middleweight title picture.
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| Perez made his Top Rank debut a successful one. (Top Rank) |
Later on Saturday, Alejandro Perez made his Top Rank promotional debut a successful one as he knocked out veteran Edgar Riovalle in the seventh round at the Hollywood Park Casino in Inglewood, Calif.
Perez (18-3-1, 12 KOs), a junior lightweight from North Salinas, had Riovalle (35-15-2, 25 KOs) down and out after landing a crushing left hook to the body. Official time was 1:14. The bout aired on UniMás.
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Escalante, Local Fighters Host Public Workout in San Carlos on Saturday
Junior bantamweight prospect Bruno Escalante and three other local fighters will host a public workout for media and fans of all ages this Saturday at the Undisputed Boxing Gym in San Carlos from 12:30-2 p.m.
Escalante will be joined by San Francisco middleweight Ricardo Pinell, Redwood City cruiserweight Juan Hernandez, and San Jose junior lightweight Andy Vences. Escalante will spar four rounds and show the tricks of the trade behind his 1-2 and his patented jump rope routine.
Click the flyer below to enlarge it for more information, courtesy Don Chargin Productions/Paco Presents.
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
NorCal Pro & Amateur Schedule Updated for July-August
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| Sacramento's July 20 card is one of four pro shows this month. (OPP Presents) |
Looking for a fight card in your area over the next two months? Click the link below for the updated Norcalboxing.net schedule, which includes every pro and Region 11 amateur card from now until September.
LINK: http://www.maqdown.com/2012/01/norcalboxsched.html
Monday, July 1, 2013
Gonzales 'Draws' with Oosthuizen, Ramirez Now 4-0, National Junior Olympic Results
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| Gonzales appeared to have edged Oosthuizen, but it was not the case. (USA Today Images) |
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