By Gary Purfield The fair skinned red haired young Mexican star Saul Alvarez took another big step forward tonight absolutely dominating every round against tough veteran contender Ryan Rhodes. Most boxing experts and fans expected this to be Alvarez’s toughest test and many including this writer considered Rhodes a live underdog. That was not the case as Alvarez won every … [Read more...] about Cinnamon Sweet Saul Alvarez Dominates Ryan Rhodes to a 12th Round Stoppage
Live Report Action Packed Card for Round Three at Harrah’s in Chester
Ringside Coverage by Gary Purfield Joey Eye Promotions and David Feldman hosted their third card at Harrah’s Casino in Chester PA outside of Philadelphia Friday night. They put on an action packed card with seven fights for the eight hundred boxing fans in attendance. Featuring five four round fights followed by two six round headlining bouts it was a night of crowd … [Read more...] about Live Report Action Packed Card for Round Three at Harrah’s in Chester
Round Three at Harrah’s in Chester: Victor Zasquez vs. Gustavo Dailey
By Gary Purfield This coming Friday Joey Eye Boxing along with David Feldman will put on their third card from the new casino in Chester PA outside of Philadelphia. With the legendary Blue Horizon closed Harrah’s in Chester may serve as the venue for local Philly talent to keep alive the cities proud tradition of putting on exciting fights. … [Read more...] about Round Three at Harrah’s in Chester: Victor Zasquez vs. Gustavo Dailey
Arreola Staying Busy and Staying Slim: TKO Win on FNF
By Gary Purfield Chris Arreola fought for the second time in thirteen days and gets his second win in the same amount of time. He has won four straight but more importantly seems to have committed himself to his craft and his physique. Thirteen days ago he stopped Nagy Aguilera in the third round and gladly took the opportunity to headline ESPN’s Friday Night Fights. The … [Read more...] about Arreola Staying Busy and Staying Slim: TKO Win on FNF
No Bradley, No Problem: Make it King Khan vs. Super Judah at MSG in NYC
By Gary Purfield Multiple reports are now stating that Tim Bradley has turned down 1.4 million dollars guaranteed and the chance to claim the top dog spot at 140lbs. This leaves Amir Khan without a dance partner for July 23 and several options are being reported as possibilities. … [Read more...] about No Bradley, No Problem: Make it King Khan vs. Super Judah at MSG in NYC
Hopkins beats Father Time, Wins the Title, and Inspires Us All
By Gary Purfield On Saturday night in enemy territory at the Bell Centre in Montreal Bernard Hopkins won a unanimous decision over Jean Pascal in front of 17,560 fans. In doing so he became the Ring Magazine and WBC Light Heavyweight Champion. Hopkins further cements his legacy and hall of fame career with the win as he breaks George Foreman’s record at forty six years of … [Read more...] about Hopkins beats Father Time, Wins the Title, and Inspires Us All
Giardello Statue Unveiling Part 3 of 3: Dedication Ceremony from South Philadelphia
By Gary Purfield This Saturday May 21, 2011 at 1:00pm a statue of great Philadelphia Middleweight Joey Giardello was unveiled at S 13th St and Mifflin St and E Passyunk Avenue in South Philadelphia. The statue honors the former middleweight champ as well as many other past Philly fighters. … [Read more...] about Giardello Statue Unveiling Part 3 of 3: Dedication Ceremony from South Philadelphia
Part 2 of 3 Giardello vs. Hurricane Carter Statue to be Dedicated to Philly Middleweight Champ Joey Giardello
By Gary Purfield This coming Saturday May 21, 2011 at 1:00pm a statue of great Philadelphia Middleweight Joey Giardello will be unveiled at S 13th St and Mifflin St and E Passyunk Avenue in South Philadelphia. The statue honors the former middleweight champ as well as many other past Philly fighters. … [Read more...] about Part 2 of 3 Giardello vs. Hurricane Carter Statue to be Dedicated to Philly Middleweight Champ Joey Giardello
Statue to be Dedicated to Philly Middleweight Champ Joey Giardello
By Gary Purfield This coming Saturday May 21, 2011 at 1:00pm a statue of great Philadelphia Middleweight Joey Giardello will be unveiled at S 13th St and Mifflin St and E Passyunk Avenue in South Philadelphia. The statue honors the former middleweight champ as well as many other past Philly fighters. … [Read more...] about Statue to be Dedicated to Philly Middleweight Champ Joey Giardello
Andre Ward on the Rise: Impressive Victory over Abraham Advancing to Super Six Finals
By Gary Purfield Andre Ward advanced to the Super Six tournament finals with a dominant victory over Arthur Abraham and further improved his growing profile as a star in the making. Ward took a unanimous decision by scores of 120-108, 118-110, and 118-110 to retain his WBA Super Middleweight title. In the bigger long term picture Ward may be the next big American boxing … [Read more...] about Andre Ward on the Rise: Impressive Victory over Abraham Advancing to Super Six Finals
Too Easy: Manny “Pac-Man” Pacquiao Rolls Mosley
By Gary Purfield Once again Manny Pacquiao proved to be far too fast, too powerful, too talented, and simply too good for his opponent to handle. This time it was an aging Shane Mosley who simply could not handle the ferocious attack of the Filipino tsunami. Most experts, writers, and fans thought this would be a mismatch where Manny would be far too much for the past his … [Read more...] about Too Easy: Manny “Pac-Man” Pacquiao Rolls Mosley
Nowboxing P4P Top 10: Manny “Pac-Man” Pacquiao is #1
By Gary Purfield Manny Pacquiao received every first place vote this month in the Nowboxing pound for pound top ten while Sergio Martinez and Nonito Donaire hold at two and three. Floyd Mayweather continues to fall dropping to ninth. Several writers left him off their list entirely due to being inactive for one year as of May 1 and not having a fight scheduled. … [Read more...] about Nowboxing P4P Top 10: Manny “Pac-Man” Pacquiao is #1
Gary’s Monday Morning “Pacquiao-Mosley” Week Trainer 5/2/11
Like the fight or not it is fight week for the biggest event in boxing so far this year. Here are some random thoughts on the Pacquiao-Mosley fight and everything surrounding it. … [Read more...] about Gary’s Monday Morning “Pacquiao-Mosley” Week Trainer 5/2/11
Live Ringside Coverage: Garrett Wilson takes home USBA Cruiserweight Title in exciting Slugfest over Omar Sheika
Ringside coverage by Gary Purfield Hall of fame promoter Russell Peltz put on an action packed card from Caesars Atlantic City Saturday night headlined by a USBA Cruiserweight Championship bout matching New Jersey vs. Philadelphia. Omar Sheika of Paterson, NJ took on Philadelphia’s ultimate warrior Garrett Wilson in a rematch of an action packed fight that took place in … [Read more...] about Live Ringside Coverage: Garrett Wilson takes home USBA Cruiserweight Title in exciting Slugfest over Omar Sheika
Vicious Victor Returns with Heart and a Chin Too: Ortiz takes the Title from Berto
By Gary Purfield In a no doubt fight of the year candidate Victor Ortiz took the WBC welterweight title from Andre Berto with pure intensity, determination, heart, and skill. Along the way he proved the Maidana fight where he was so heavily criticized was the exception, not the rule to his career. … [Read more...] about Vicious Victor Returns with Heart and a Chin Too: Ortiz takes the Title from Berto