- by Joseph Davey on 26 June 2010
Firtha Shocks Grano, TKO’s him in 2
With the upset win over Travis Kauffman still fresh in his mind and his single loss recently avenged, Tony Grano was undoubtedly looking towards bigger and better things for himself in a wide open heavyweight division. It seems as though his opponent, the 6′6 258 pound Nicolai Firtha was brought in as a test to [...]
Read more- by Joseph Davey on 23 May 2010
Manfredo Jr. stops Hernandez in a 10 round war.
Say what you want about Peter Manfredo Jr., but even his staunchest detractors have to admit he makes a good fight. Manfredo Jr. comes to fight every time out and though he may never be upper echelon, he certainly will always be fun to watch. His fight tonight at the Mohegan Sun Casino with fellow [...]
Read more- by Joseph Davey on 13 March 2010
Grano Wins Ugly Rematch With Brown—FIGHT CARD ON DEMAN ON GFL
The first fight between Tony Grano and Mark Brown back in 2008 reminded me that heavyweight fights can be entertaining. It featured big punches, multiple knockdowns and a thrilling come from behind conclusion. It was in short, everything right about heavyweight boxing. The rematch between Grano and Brown, sadly, featured everything that is wrong with [...]
Read more- by Joseph Davey on 7 March 2010
Alexander Unifies Titles With A Stunning 8th Round TKO
After an evening of uninspiring undercard bouts, the main event between Devon Alexander and Juan Urango delivered in a big way. Two 140 pound titles were at stake: the IBF held by Urango and the WBC held by Alexander. The fight was competitive from the start as Alexander worked behind a crisp jab while Urango, [...]
Read more- by Joseph Davey on 30 January 2010
Manfredo Wins Landslide Unanimous Decision
While Peter Manfredo Jr. may never be among the elite of the division, he certainly looked impressive as he took apart fellow middleweight Matt Vanda over 10 rounds. Vanda (of St. Paul, MN) looked good during the early going as he sunk body shots to the midsection of Manfredo (Providence, RI.) But Manfredo quickly [...]
Read more- by Joseph Davey on 8 November 2009
EARLY RESULTS FROM HARTFORD
In what appeared on paper to be a mismatch, undefeated welterweight Orlando Lora (26-0-1 18kos) was given all he could handle from Octavio Narvaez (7-8-1 4kos) whose record was not a good indicator of his fighting prowess. From the start, Narvaez got right into the chest of Lora and began winging shots with both hands. [...]
Read more- by Joseph Davey on 2 August 2009
Hlatshwayo Captures Vacant IBF Welterweight Belt
In a rematch of their draw 9 months ago, welterweights Delvin Rodriguez and Issac Hlatshwayo both gave their all tonight at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville Connecticut. It wasn’t surprising that both men left it all in the ring as this time, the vacant IBF welterweight title was at stake. The early rounds were [...]
Read more- by Joseph Davey on 7 March 2009
Rodriguez Edges Alvarez in IBF Eliminator
In the featured main event for ESPN Friday Night Fights, welterweight Shamone Alvarez of Atlantic City NJ took on Danbury CT’s Delvin Rodriguez in an important crossroads fight for both fighters. At stake was the mandatory spot for Joshua Clottey’s IBF title but more importantly, a chance for one of the two men to again [...]
Read more- by Joseph Davey on 26 February 2009
Ross Claims Contender Belt With 4th Round TKO
If last season’s Contender finale was all about who would fall first, this seasons Contender finale between Troy Ross and Ehinomen “Hino” Ehikhamenor was all about who would land first as both fighters struggled to connect with their punches throughout the bout. It certainly wasn’t for lack of trying as each fighter threw a high [...]
Read more- by Joseph Davey on 28 September 2008
SIMMS PITCHES A SHUTOUT, GRANO TKO’D IN A WAR
Ordinarily a small crowd and two cancelled bouts would seem like the recipe for a bad night of fights; but factor in a full refund and a classic heavyweight war and I’ll guarantee not a single fan walked away from tonight’s card at the Arena at Harbor Yard complaining. The action started out in bizarre [...]
Read more- by Joseph Davey on 29 August 2008
Godfrey stops Nwodo in four wild rounds
In a wild all out action slugfest, cruiserweight Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey proved that he can be more than just a slick boxer as came back from a 3rd round knockdown to score an impressive stoppage over Emmanuel Nwodo.
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