February 2009

“Mini” Burgos Destroys Lizarraga!

Published on: 28th February, 2009

Photo by Big Joe Miranda In the main event of Thompson Boxing’s “New Blood III” Friday night, hot featherweight prospect Juan Carlos Burgos dropped grizzly veteran Omar “Calilla” Lizarraga twice in the second round to have the fight stopped seconds later. In what looked as a competitive fight after the first round to ringside onlookers, [...]

Chavez Sr. Blasts Beltran!

Published on: 27th February, 2009

According to a recent post by pasiondeportiva.info, the legendary Julio Cesar Chaves Sr. stated that his sons Omar and Julio Cesar Jr. will not continune their careers with Tijuana promoter Fernando Beltran of Zanfer Promotions.  Chavez Sr. went as far as to cancel the March 28th fight of Chavez Jr. in Tijuana, MX. “Beltran is [...]

Weight From Ontario, CA!

Published on: 27th February, 2009

Photo by Thompson Boxing The scales have been tipped for the much awaited showdown between two tough Tijuana hombres for the IBA featherweight title from the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, CA, and showcased by Thompson Boxing. The undefeated Juan Carlos “Mini” Burgos (20-0, 14KO) weighed under the featherweight limit of 126 lbs. at 125.5 lbs while Omar [...]

Burgos Ready for “Calilla”!

Published on: 26th February, 2009

  Although you might know it at the time, sometimes as soon as you are born, your destiny might be laid out in front of you.  That seems to be the case for up and coming undefeated featherweight prospect Juan Carlos “Mini’ Burgos (24-0, 14) who 21 springs ago was born into a fighting family. [...]

“Zorrita” Soto Opponent Named!

Published on: 26th February, 2009

According to Fightnews.com, current WBC super featherweight champion Humberto “Zorrita” Soto will defend his green strap against Antonio “T-Rex” Davis (26-4, 13KO) over twelve rounds as the semi main event of the PPVcard “Latin Fury 8-Tijuana Thunder” being held in Tijuana, MX, on March 28th. Featured in the main event will be the Son of a [...]

In The Squared Circle:Cotto’s Wish List

Published on: 25th February, 2009

With the return of Puerto Rico’s Miguel Cotto (33-1, 27KO) back into the welterweight mix and Antonio Margarito’s disappointing exit out it at least for a year, the Caguas native stands as the elite fighter of the division. Although Margarito is appealing his suspension, Cotto’s promoter Bob Arum of Top Rank has stated that even if [...]

Margarito Will Not Face Cotto!

Published on: 24th February, 2009

According to Antolin  Maldonado Rios of the Puerto Rican daily El Nuevo Dia, former two three time welterweight champion Antonio Margarito will not be newly crowned WBO champion Miguel Cotto’s next opponent on June 13th.  Rios was informed by Bob Arum, CEO of Top Rank, the promoter for both fighters. Arum believes that there isn’t [...]

Montiel Ready to Make History!

Published on: 24th February, 2009

Photo by Notifight.com The 28th of March is going to be a special date for current WBO super flyweight champion Fernando “KOchulito” Montiel since on that day he will be going for a third world title in as many divisions. Montiel will be facing the Argentinean Diego Oscar Silva for the WBO Latino bantamweight title. [...]

Julio Diaz Ready to Settle Score!

Published on: 24th February, 2009

Suprisingly, two time lightweight champion Julio “Kidd” Diaz (36-4, 26KO) is amused with the recent comments his next opponent Joel Casamayor made recently, where the two time divisional champion stated in non such nice terms that if he didn’t knock out Diaz, he was going to inflict great bodily harm.  “I think its funny.  I have [...]

Burgos Ready for Lizarraga!

Published on: 23rd February, 2009

  Undefeated featherweight Juan Carlos Burgos reported himself ready as he closes his training camp at the Azteca Gym in Tijuana, Mexico, and makes the trek to Ontario, CA, for this Friday’s “NEW BLOOD III” IBA Championship against Omar Lizarraga. The Burgos – Lizarraga main event leads the way of what seems to be an [...]

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