Day: July 8, 2020

Split-T Management’s Eric Puente Remains Undefeated with Win Over Diego Elizondo in Las Vegas

Split-T Management's Eric Puente Remains Undefeated with Win Over Diego Elizondo in Las Vegas NEW YORK (July 8, 2020) -  Lightweight prospect Eric Puente remained perfect by winning a four-round majority decision over Diego Elizondo on Tuesday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Puente landed the more telling blows as he took his time against an awkward southpaw that stood 5'10". Puente picked it up after the 2nd frame as he used pressure and worked the body.  He mixed up his punches well with body shots and right hands. The 20 year-old Puente shook off a 16-month layoff, by winning his Las Vegas debut by scores of 39-37 twice and 38-38. With the win, the Visata, California native upped his mark Read more [...]

Heavyweight Contenders Carlos Takam and Jerry Forrest Weigh-In Ahead of Tomorrow Nights Main Event on ESPN

CARLOS TAKAM (L) & JERRY FORREST (R) AT TODAY'S WEIGH IN AHEAD OF TOMORROW NIGHT'S HEAVYWEIGHT SHOWDOWN ON ESPN Wednesday July 8, 2020 (Las Vegas, Nevada) Highly regarded Star Boxing world heavyweight contender, CARLOS TAKAM (38-5-1 28KO's) continues his march for a second world title shot this Thursday night against tough challenger JERRY FORREST (26-3 20KO's), a winner of 19 of his last 20 bouts. Both heavyweights tipped the scale this afternoon inside of the ESPN bubble at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. Takam looked to be in phenomenal shape weighing in at a strong 245.7 lbs, a testament to his work ethic through the difficulties of finding training during the COVID pandemic. Forrest weighed in at a fit 225.6 lbs and looked to Read more [...]