Salisbury, MD – In his first main event Fernando “The Salisbury Sensation” Guerrero improved to 14-0 when he made Brian Norman (17-9, 5 KOs) his twelfth knockout victim. Earlier in the night Fernando’s older brother, Alex, won his professional debut by majority decision, while Shawn Porter, Farah Ennis and Dominic Wade all picked up victories as well.
WEIGHTS FROM SAILSBURY, MD
June 19, 2009 By 42 Comments
Fernando Guerrero 164.5
Brian Norman 166
Farah Ennis 167.5
Bobby Jordan 168
Shawn Porter 157
Opponent was changed to Brandon Wooten- he had not arrived yet
Fernando “The Salisbury Sensation” Guerrero Headlines “Boxing’s Future Champions”
June 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Salisbury, MD -This Friday undefeated middleweight prospect Fernando “The Salisbury Sensation” Guerrero (13-0, 11 KOs) will return to his hometown of Salisbury, Maryland, as a headliner. Guerrero, who has fought twice in Salisbury on the under card, will be making his main event debut. Even though he carried the previous two hometown fights in terms of ticket sales, becoming a main event attraction is, nevertheless, a step up in stature for a fighter just 13 fights and 18 months into his professional career. His opponent, Brian “The Assassin” Norman (17-8, 5 KOs), is also a significant step up in competition.
Manny Pacquiao-Ricky Hatton: With A Little Help From My Friends
May 2, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The Manny Pacquiao-Ricky Hatton tussle has all the hallmarks of a mega-fight. Hatton is virtually his own sports franchise in England, while Manny Pacquiao was just named as one of “The World’s Most Influential People” by TIME Magazine. While Hatton’s hooligan’s plunk down hard earned pounds to fly to America and see their hero, some from the Philippians believe Pacquiao is “almost a god”, according to former Heavyweight Champion Lennox Lewis who wrote the TIME piece. This is an updated version of boxing’s immoveable object taking on the irresistible force.
The Boxing Gutter Has a Silver Lining
April 30, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Sometimes viewing the schedule of boxing events the world over I am taken aback by what passes for a legitimate show in some places. Here are a couple of shows that I cannot believe were allowed to go forward.
THREE GREAT BOUTS UNDER THE RADAR
April 30, 2009 By 1 Comment
As the world awaits the May 2nd HBO PPV Manny Pacquiao-Ricky Hatton mega-fight showdown there are other important matches popping up on the schedule that are getting the media’s cold shoulder. With that in mind, I’d like to highlight three upcoming matches that are set in stone in my date book, on my Tivo or if they are blacked out I’ll pour a scotch, light up an Arturo Fuente Hemingway and await word on the results.
Mack inches closer towards title shot with decision over Henry
February 7, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Salisbury, Maryland- ESPN2’s “Friday Night Fights” featured an action packed card that resulted in Yusaf Mack (27-2-2, 16 KOs) picking up the NABF light heavyweight title with a split decision victory over Chris Henry (23-2, 18 KOs). While local Fernando Guerrero (13-0, 11 KOs) and Akron’s Shawn Porter (5-0, 4 KOs) picked up tougher than expected wins in front of 6000 rabid fans at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center.
Henry – Mack weigh-in report
February 6, 2009 By 40 Comments
Salisbury, Maryland- Tonight Fernando Guerrero (12-0, 11 KOs) will return to his hometown for the first time since his ShoBox victory on October 3rd, facing off with upset-minded Gabriel Rosado (10-2, 6 KOs) on ESPN2’s “Friday Night Fight” series. The action begins on television at 9pm and will be broadcast live from the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center.
Fernado Guerrero to return on February 6 on ESPN 2
December 14, 2008 By 1 Comment
Fruitland, Maryland- Just a few weeks ago Fernando Guerrero (12-0, KOs 11) dominated Ernesto Zemora (16-17, KOs 12) via second round knockout. Now he is ready to swap leather again.
Guerrero back in action this Saturday on Prize fight card
November 21, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Fresh off of his two round domination of Gevonte Davis (3-2-1, KOs 2) last Saturday on the undercard of the Jermain Taylor-Jeff Lacy match, Fernando Guerrero (11-0, KOs 10) is jumping back into the ring this Saturday against Ernesto Zamora (16-16, KOs 12). The bout will be in Tunica, Mississippi, as part of the “Fights at the Fitz” boxing series. The card will highlight up-and-comers including Mark Davis (9-0, 4 KOs), Farah Ennis (7-0, 4 KOs) and 2008 US Olympic Boxing Team Member, Shawn Porter (2-0, 2 KOs).
De La Rosa squeaks by Coleman
October 4, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Salisbury, Maryland- The Showtime boxing series, ShoBox: The New Generation at its best is a stage for the best up-and-coming talent to showcase their skills in clashes that determine which fighters remain “blue chip” prospects and which get knocked back down to the club level circuit. The series does not always live up to this high mark of excellence, but last night it did.
Guerrero – Watson Overview
October 2, 2008 By Leave a Comment
SALISBURY, MD- Maryland prospects Fernando Guerrero (9-0, 9 KOs) and Tim “Pit Bull” Coleman (14-0-1, 3 KOs), take center stage this Friday, October 3rd, on Showtime with coverage beginning live at 11pm. Guerrero, who is fighting in his adopted hometown of Salisbury (via the Dominican Republic) and Coleman who hails from Baltimore, will have stiff challenges as they take on undefeated opponents Tyrone “TT” Watson (7-0, KOs 3) of Pittsburgh and former World Boxing Council (WBC) youth welterweight champion “King” James De la Rosa (17-0, 12 KOs), of Harlingen, Texas, respectively.
Shawn Porter to Make Pro Debut This Friday
October 1, 2008 By 44 Comments
SALISBURY, MD- Elite amateur Shawn Porter will be making his pro debut this Friday, October 3rd when he takes on fellow first time professional boxer Mike Wyatt. The bout will be a part of the ShoBox card, but this match is not scheduled to be televised.