Day: May 14, 2018

Boxing Action: Michael Dutchover Wins by a Third Round Stoppage of Mike Fowler

PHILADELPHIA, Penn. / ORANGE, Calif. (May  14, 2018) - Top junior lightweight prospect Michael Dutchover (9-0, 6 KOs) of Midland, Tex. continues to improve on his advanced skill set. He knocked out Mike Fowler (6-15, 2 KOs) in the third round (1:19) after landing consecutive body shots that sapped the air out of Fowler's lungs.  The fight took place this past Friday night at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, California. Photos by Carlos Baeza / Thompson Boxing Dutchover proved his talent early by connecting with body shots in the second round that floored the shorter Fowler. Dutchover, 20, rarely got hit and displayed superior hand speed and excellent instincts. "I wanted to start fast and not have to go the full six rounds," said Dutchover, who was an outstanding cross country runner Read more [...]

Mykal Fox continues winning ways with unanimous decision over Anthony Mercado

Philadelphia, Penn. (May 14, 2018)--This past Friday night, junior welterweight Mykal Fox remained perfect by winning a eight-round unanimous decision over Anthony Mercado.  The bout headlined an eight-fight card at SugarHouse Casino, and was promoted by King's Promotions. Fox of Forestville, Maryland controlled the action by using his long reach that set up combination punching.  The 22 year-old was solid throughout, and cruised home to the victory by scores of 79-73 twice and 78-74.   Fox is now 17-0,  Mercado of Camuy, Puerto Rico is 11-4. "The Fighting Ring Announcer" Alex Barbosa came back after a nearly two-year layoff to win a four-round unanimous decision over Sergio Aguilar in a super bantamweight bout.   Barbosa of Philadelphia won by scores of 40-36 and 39-37 twice to Read more [...]

WBO light flyweight champion Tito Acosta to showcase skills & build his legacy vs. Carlos Buitrago

AN JUAN, Puerto Rico  - World Boxing Organization Light Flyweight World Champion Tito Acosta will showcase his vast skills June 16 in his first title defense against Nicaraguan challenger Carlos "Chocorroncito" Buitrago in the "La Batalla" 12-round main event, airing on pay-per-view, live from the Coliseo de Puerto Rico Center in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico.  La Batalla: Acosta vs. Buitrago is presented by Miguel Cotto Promotions, which is owned and operated by the first Puerto Rican boxer to capture world titles in four different weight classes, future Hall of Famer Miguel Cotto, and H2 Entertainment, in association with DIRECTV Puerto Rico. Building his own legacy in a traditionally rich, hot-bed for boxing like Puerto Rico, Acosta (17-1, 17 KOs) captured the vacant WBO title last December Read more [...]