luis-concepcion Stories - Bad Left Hook
Baby, Even the Losers: Saluting Some of Boxing's Best Who Fell Short in 2011
James Foley is back at Bad Left Hook this morning to take another look back at 2011, this time discussing some of the "losers" whose reputations went up after courageous performances, robberies on the scorecards, or just a great fight. There's one thing that disqualifies anyone from the...
Wolak vs Rodriguez Brawl Edges 2011 Fight of the Year Race (Bad Left Hook Boxing Awards)
There were some damn good fights in 2011, though as usual most (not all) of the really great ones weren't on HBO or Showtime. Our runner-up for Fight of the Year actually had the most first-place votes of any fight. The October 24 fight at Tokyo's legendary Korakuen Hall between 105-pounders Akira...
Boxing's Best of 2011: Choosing the Round of the Year
Ryan Bivins joins the Bad Left Hook team today with a look at some of the best single rounds in boxing this year. This is video-heavy, so be ready for that, and also know this for sure: There's almost certainly something in here you haven't seen, and you need to see it. What makes a great round? Is...
Boxing Rankings for Oct. 31, 2011: Hernan Marquez Climbing at Flyweight
This week we'll take a look over the flyweight rankings, which have shifted a little bit, but first off, a few more changes. Click here for the full rankings! Bantamweight: Vusi Malinga (8) is out due to a year of inactivity. In at No. 10 this week is Christian Esquivel (24-2, 18 KO), who faces...
Hernan "Tyson" Marquez vs Luis Concepcion II: Full Fight Video
Here's the full, one-round video from Saturday night's fight between Hernan "Tyson" Marquez and Luis Concepcion. It was a hyped rematch between guys who put on a Fight of the Year contender on April 2 in Panama. This one took place in Hermosillo, Mexico. Video is courtesy Zanfer Promotions: It's...
Boxing Results for Oct. 29-30: Marquez Destroys Concepcion in Rematch, Calderon Barely Wins in Puerto Rico
Hermosillo, Mexico Results: Hernan "Tyson" Marquez KO-1 Luis Concepcion. Analysis: Well, this one didn't live up to the first fight, but it did have action. Hernan Marquez has finally cemented his status as one of the world's best flyweights, and not just a fluke guy who got a stoppage win in a...
The Bad Left Hook Pick'em Game: Season 9 - Week 1
Everyone is back on level terms as another 10 week season of pick'em action begins this weekend. *** All players are limited over the course of the 10 week season to 10 doubles and 5 triples. If you're unsure of any other rules - please check the link in the box below.*** For those that haven't...
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