- by Mario Ortega Jr. on 31 January 2010
Brinkley Rises to the Occasion, Beats Stevens in Reno
In the performance of his career, Jesse Brinkley weathered an early onslaught to outbox Curtis Stevens going away and claim the IBF #2 super middleweight ranking before his loyal fan base at the Grand Sierra Resort & Casino in Reno, Nevada on Friday night.
Read more- by Mario Ortega Jr. on 29 January 2010
Brinkley, Stevens Set for Crossroads Clash
The super middleweight division has been thrust into the boxing media spotlight of late, and yet another intriguing clash of 168-pounders takes place tonight at the Grand Sierra Resort & Casino in Reno, Nevada, as hometown hero Jesse Brinkley takes on Curtis Stevens in a bout with world title implications. Their twelve-round bout, with the [...]
Read more- by Mario Ortega Jr. on 29 January 2010
Video: Jesse Brinkley-Curtis Stevens Weigh-in
IBF #7 ranked super middleweight Jesse Brinkley (34-5, 22 KOs) of Yerington, Nevada takes on IBF #8 ranked Curtis Stevens in a twelve-round elimination bout tonight at the Grand Sierra Resort & Casino in Reno, Nevada. The winner will move into the IBF #2 world ranking, placing them right in line for a shot at [...]
Read more- by Mario Ortega Jr. on 28 January 2010
Promising Prospect: Raymond Serrano
The elements are all there for rising welterweight prospect Raymond Serrano to become a boxing star. The former amateur standout has the look, he’s just 20-years-old, comes from a fighting family, fights at the prominent welterweight class and oh yeah, he’s from Philadelphia. Serrano, a gifted boxer-puncher, tests his wares before the world tonight in [...]
Read more- by Mario Ortega Jr. on 21 January 2010
Perez-Rodela Back On
When the unfortunate tragedy of the earthquake which struck Haiti earlier this month forced Andre Berto to withdraw from his scheduled unification bout against Shane Mosley, it forced promoter Golden Boy Promotions to cancel the entire January 30th event which was to have emanated from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. [...]
Read more- by Mario Ortega Jr. on 1 January 2010
- by Mario Ortega Jr. on 12 December 2009
Video: Post Fight Interview with Nagy Aguilera
Heavyweight Nagy Aguilera ended perhaps the final comeback run of former WBC Heavyweight Champion Oleg Maskaev in stunning fashion, stopping the WBC #2 ranked heavyweight early in the first-round on Friday night at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento, California. In what was supposed to be a tune-up for Maskaev (36-7, 27 KOs) of West [...]
Read more- by Mario Ortega Jr. on 12 December 2009
Aguilera Shocks Maskaev in One
Previously unheralded Nagy Aguilera ended the title hopes, and likely the career, of former WBC Heavyweight Champion Oleg Maskaev via devastating first-round knockout before a near capacity crowd at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento, California on Friday night.
Read more- by Mario Ortega Jr. on 11 December 2009
Maskaev Risks It All in Sacramento Tonight
World ranked heavyweight contender Oleg Maskaev takes on the comparatively inexperienced, but hungry Nagy Aguilera tonight at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento, California. Much is at stake for the 40-year-old Maskaev, who is pegged to fight Ray Austin in a WBC Heavyweight Elimination bout sometime next year. Fighters weighed in Thursday afternoon at the [...]
Read more- by Mario Ortega Jr. on 11 December 2009
Video: Oleg Maskaev-Nagy Aguilera Weigh-in
Former WBC Heavyweight Champion Oleg Maskaev (36-6, 27 KOs) of West Sacramento, California takes on Nagy Aguilera (14-2, 9 KOs) of Newburgh, New York in the ten-round main event tonight at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento, California. In taking the fight, Maskaev risks his WBC #2 heavyweight ranking for a chance to fight in [...]
Read more- by Mario Ortega Jr. on 11 December 2009
Video: Interview with Richard Hargraves
Former amateur star Richard Hargraves spoke to 15rounds.com about his professional debut against John Dunham, which takes place tonight at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento, California. Hargraves, based out of San Francisco, California, has long been one of the Bay Area’s top amateur boxers. Hargraves is currently the USA Boxing #3 ranked amateur welterweight [...]
Read more- by Mario Ortega Jr. on 11 December 2009
Video: Interview with Lou Savarese
Former heavyweight contender Lou Savarese, founder of Savarese Promotions, spoke to 15rounds.com about tonight’s Oleg Maskaev-Nagy Aguilera heavyweight fight, which takes place at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento, California. Savarese promotes Aguilera (14-2, 9 KOs) of Newburgh, New York.
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- by Mario Ortega Jr. on 10 December 2009
Interview with Middleweight Prospect Brandon Gonzales
This Friday night at the Grand Sierra Resort & Casino in Reno, Nevada, former amateur standout Brandon Gonzales looks to continue his ascension up the ranks as he squares off against Victor Villereal (8-4-2, 4 KOs) of Longmont, Colorado in a six-round middleweight bout. Gonzales (8-0, 7 KOs) will be making his debut under the [...]
Read more- by Mario Ortega Jr. on 5 December 2009
Julaton Dismantles Biggers; Perez Halts Santiago in San Jose
In front of 3,943 at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California on Friday night, locally-based Ana Julaton and Eloy Perez each picked up title belts and took steps towards greater stardom in the process. Julaton claimed the WBO Super Bantamweight title, her second world title, with a decision over Donna Biggers. Perez claimed the [...]
Read more- by Mario Ortega Jr. on 4 December 2009
Julaton, Perez Head Twin Title Bill in San Jose Tonight
Two title bouts highlight perhaps the most significant card in the history of the popular “Fight Night at the Tank” series tonight at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. In the main event, burgeoning female star Ana Julaton takes on veteran Donna Biggers for the vacant WBO Super Bantamweight title. In the co-feature, a [...]
Read more- by Mario Ortega Jr. on 3 December 2009
From Prospect to Contender: The Evolution of Eloy Perez
The road a fighter travels from prospect to contender is often long and winding. There are many factors that come into play as a promising fighter navigates the early part of their career. Rising super featherweight Eloy Perez is reaching one of those critical junctures in his professional pursuit. With a victory over potential spoiler [...]
Read more- by Mario Ortega Jr. on 2 December 2009
Julaton Looks to Claim Second World Title Friday
Boxing is booming in the San Francisco Bay Area again. Currently the area, once fertile ground for some of the sport’s premier fighters, boasts four world champions. On Friday night at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California, reigning IBA Super Bantamweight Champion Ana “The Hurricane” Julaton looks to capture her second title as she [...]
Read more- by Mario Ortega Jr. on 26 November 2009
Brinkley-Stevens on ESPN2 in Reno on January 29th
Sources close to the situation have informed 15rounds.com that former star of The Contender reality series Jesse Brinkley will take on once touted prospect Curtis Stevens on the January 29th edition of ESPN2 Friday Night Fights emanating from the Grand Sierra Resort & Casino in Reno, Nevada.
Read more- by Mario Ortega Jr. on 22 November 2009
Video: Post Fight Interview with Paul Nave
This past Friday, former WBF Welterweight Champion Paul Nave (18-8-2, 7 KOs) of San Anselmo, California continued his recent comeback with a comprehensive six-round decision win over Daniel Schlienz (7-17-1, 4 KOs) of Duluth, Minnesota at the Marin Center Exhibit Hall in San Rafael, California. Moments after the fight’s conclusion, Nave took a couple minutes [...]
Read more- by Mario Ortega Jr. on 21 November 2009
WARD DETHRONES KESSLER BY TECHNICAL DECISION IN SUPER 6 SHOWDOWN
In a virtuoso performance, the last U.S. Olympic gold medalist Andre Ward added pro gold to his resume completely dismantling Mikkel Kessler to win the WBA Super Middleweight title before a raucous crowd of 10,227 at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. Not only did the win earn Ward two points in the Super Six [...]
Read more- by Mario Ortega Jr. on 21 November 2009
Nave Comeback Rolls On
Fighting before his supportive local fan base for the third time this year, Paul Nave scored a six-round unanimous decision win over Daniel Schlienz to cap a night of professional boxing at the Marin Center Exhibit Hall in San Rafael, California on Friday night.
Read more- by Mario Ortega Jr. on 21 November 2009
Super Six Superfight in Oakland
Perhaps the most intriguing contest of much-publicized Super Six World Boxing Classic tournament’s Group Stage One takes place tonight at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California, as hometown hero Andre Ward attempts to dethrone WBA Super Middleweight Champion, and tournament betting favorite, Mikkel Kessler. Both fighters weighed in on Friday afternoon before a lively audience [...]
Read more- by Mario Ortega Jr. on 20 November 2009
- by Mario Ortega Jr. on 6 November 2009
Video: Interview with Ana Julaton
IBA Super Bantamweight Champion Ana Julaton (5-1-1, 1 KO) of Daly City, California spoke to 15rounds.com recently as she prepares for her December 4th WBO 122-pound title bout against Donna Biggers (19-8-1, 16 KOs) of Boiling Springs, South Carolina. Their fight will be the headliner at HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. Also included is [...]
Read more- by Mario Ortega Jr. on 31 October 2009
Campeón Azteca: Valle vs. Colin
Last Saturday, the seventh episode of Campeón Azteca aired in the United States on Azteca America. The final first round bout of the lightweight tournament matched Ivan Valle (27-8-1, 23 KOs) of Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico against Enrique Colin (29-4-3, 24 KOs) of Guasave, Sinaloa over six scheduled rounds. Their bout was taped October October [...]
Read more- by Mario Ortega Jr. on 30 October 2009
Camacho Jr. Avenges Father’s Draw, Vargas May Be Next
Hector Camacho Jr. defended the family name on Friday night, scoring a ten-round split decision over grizzled former champion Yory Boy Campas in the main event of a pay-per-view telecast emanating from the Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas. Campas had fought Hector Camacho Sr. to a disputed draw this past May.
Read more- by Mario Ortega Jr. on 30 October 2009
Campeón Azteca: Lopez vs. Ruiz
Last week, the sixth episode of Campeón Azteca aired in the United States on Azteca America. The third bout of the featherweight tournament matched Cristian Lopez (14-0-1, 13 KOs) of Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico against Daniel Ruiz (16-1, 11 KOs) of Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico over six scheduled rounds. Their bout was taped October 6th at [...]
Read more- by Mario Ortega Jr. on 28 October 2009
Yonnhy Perez: One Win Away from Becoming a Breakout Star
One of the great things about boxing is that you never know from where the next great fighter will emerge. In many of today’s mainstream sports, “the next big thing” has been hyped since they laced up their cleats or athletic shoes for their high school. In boxing, a poor kid that barely owned a [...]
Read more- by Mario Ortega Jr. on 25 October 2009
Cariaso Thrills Richmond, Knocks Out Velasco
In the mixed martial arts main event of a three-sport card, Chris Cariaso looked like a rising star as he knocked out Rolando Velasco to claim the IKF Bantamweight Championship at the Richmond Memorial Auditorium in Richmond, California on Saturday night.
Read more- by Mario Ortega Jr. on 24 October 2009
Ready to Rumble in Richmond
The San Francisco Bay Area fight fan has the opportunity to witness three different fight sports on the same bill tonight at the Richmond Memorial Auditorium in Richmond, California. In the mixed martial arts main event, former PFC Bantamweight Champion Rolando Velasco will take on Chris Cariaso for the ISCF Bantamweight title. In addition to [...]
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