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Freddy Hernandez, Victor Fonseca win on Shobox
Welterweight Freddy Hernandez outpointed Damian Frias, and Puerto Rican prospect Victor Fonseca stopped veteran Al Seeger on a largely forgettable edition of Shobox last night from Laredo, Texas. Hernandez (26-1, 18 KO) beat Frias (16-2, 7 KO) via three scores of 98-92. Bad Left Hook also scored it...
Bad Left Hook Live Boxing Results and Commentary: Shobox 10/23
This is starting right this second, so if you're around and watching, let's get to talkin'. First bout is just about ready to go as I post this.
TV and Internet Fight Schedule - Weekend of October 23
Nothing big going on this week, but there are a few smaller fights that could be good. Friday, October 23 Sky Sports, 5:00 p.m. Eastern, Jamie Moore vs. Ryan Rhodes, Gary Davies vs. Ian Napa. Click here for Scott's preview of the Moore fight, for which Bad Left Hook will attempt to provide round...
Israel Vazquez struggles but wins comeback bout
I have yet to see the fight myself, but all reports are that former 122-pound world champion Israel Vazquez got off to a shaky start in his boxing comeback, eventually beating journeyman Angel Priolo with a ninth round TKO. The live updates we had during the Latin Fury 12 card painted it as Vazquez...
Israel Vazquez taking softer touch than originally believed
Returning ex-junior featherweight world champion Israel Vazquez won't be facing Al Seeger, as previously believed by many (including yours truly), but instead will face a much softer touch in Angel Antonio Priolo. Vazquez (43-4, 31 KO) hasn't fought since his March 1, 2008 classic against Rafael...
Israel Vazquez returning on October 10 against Al Seeger
While Israel Vazquez's return date of October 10 at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles had been set for a while now, his opponent until now was unknown. The mystery is over: Vazquez will face journeyman Al Seeger in his featherweight debut. Like BoxingScene's Mark Vester at the above link, I think...
Living in America: The best the U.S. has to offer in pro boxing
One of the more common complaints, or more common things used as "evidence" that boxing is dead or dying in America, is that young Americans simply don't turn to boxing any longer, certainly not the way they used to. It's an ideal past for the sweet science, all rugged young men escaping the...
24-year old Benjamin Flores dies in Dallas
Mexican fighter Benjamin Flores died in a Dallas hospital today from injuries suffered last Thursday after a bout. He was just 24 years old. Flores was stopped in the eighth round. Referee Laurence Cole called a halt to the action when Flores had stopped punching back. Shortly after, Flores lost...
KO of the Day: Yuriorkis Gamboa v. Al Seeger
Well that's how you come back from what some people considered a "disappointing" performance from Darling Jimenez. At his best, Gamboa is a natural disaster offensively, blowing through and instilling fear and panic in his opponent, then leaving him a wreck on the floor before he even knows...
Ranking the Super Bantamweights: June 2008
Two important fights in the 122-pound division took place this weekend, so even though the top two fighters are still on their well-earned rests from action, it's worth taking a look at this division. This very, very top-heavy division. 1. Israel Vazquez (43-4, 31 KO) Check Izzy gangsta leaning...
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