- by Tom Luffman on 20 June 2009
Guerrero Thrills Crowd with Show Closing KO
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 [...]
Read more- by Tom Luffman on 19 June 2009
WEIGHTS FROM SAILSBURY, MD
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
- by Tom Luffman on 18 June 2009
Fernando “The Salisbury Sensation” Guerrero Headlines “Boxing’s Future Champions”
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 [...]
Read more- by Tom Luffman on 2 May 2009
Manny Pacquiao-Ricky Hatton: With A Little Help From My Friends
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 [...]
Read more- by Tom Luffman on 30 April 2009
The Boxing Gutter Has a Silver Lining
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.
Read more- by Tom Luffman on 30 April 2009
THREE GREAT BOUTS UNDER THE RADAR
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 [...]
Read more- by Tom Luffman on 7 February 2009
Mack inches closer towards title shot with decision over Henry
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 [...]
Read more- by Tom Luffman on 6 February 2009
Henry - Mack weigh-in report
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 [...]
Read more- by Tom Luffman on 14 December 2008
Fernado Guerrero to return on February 6 on ESPN 2
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.
Read more- by Tom Luffman on 21 November 2008
Guerrero back in action this Saturday on Prize fight card
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 [...]
Read more- by Tom Luffman on 4 October 2008
De La Rosa squeaks by Coleman
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 [...]
Read more- by Tom Luffman on 2 October 2008
Guerrero - Watson Overview
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 [...]
Read more- by Tom Luffman on 1 October 2008
Shawn Porter to Make Pro Debut This Friday
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.
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