By Gary Purfield Zab “Super” Judah 40-6 (27 KO) Las Vegas, NV from Brooklyn, NY-Southpaw and Kaizer Mabuza 23-6-3 (14 KO) Johannesburg South Africa-Orthodox for the vacant IBF Junior Welterweight Title. … [Read more...] about Zab Judah vs. Kaizer Mabuza IBF Jr. Welterweight Title Fight Preview and Breakdown
Ringside Report: King of the Philly Shore Gabe Rosado
By Gary Purfield Hall of Fame promoter Russell Peltz provided Philly fight fans with an old fashioned clash between two born and raised Philadelphia fighters as the main event to a seven fight card from Ballys Atlantic City. The card was well received with several action packed fights in front of the packed house in Ballys Grand Ballroom. … [Read more...] about Ringside Report: King of the Philly Shore Gabe Rosado
Zab Judah Training Camp Video with Pernell Whitaker and Morris East
International Boxing Hall of Famer, Pernell Whitaker is the former WBA World Light Middleweight champion, WBC World Welterweight champion, IBF World Light Welterweight Champion, WBC World Lightweight Champion, WBA World Lightweight Champion, IBF World Lightweight Champion and NABF Lightweight Champion. … [Read more...] about Zab Judah Training Camp Video with Pernell Whitaker and Morris East
Don’t Ignore the Philly War Live at the Shore
By Gary Purfield This weekend at Bally’s Casino in Atlantic an all Philly showdown highlights an entertaining night of fights. Gabe Rosado will be taking on Jamaal Davis in a junior middleweight action in the main event with a co-headliner of rising Ronald Cruz taking on Dillett Frederick. Five more bouts are scheduled for the night featuring fighters from the Philly and … [Read more...] about Don’t Ignore the Philly War Live at the Shore
Gary’s Filipino Flashin to Philly’s Machine Gun Monday Morning Trainer 2/21/11
The easiest thing in sports is to look back and comment after the fact (hindsight is always 20/20). So that’s what I do. Here are my random thoughts on Donaire, MJ, and a host of other news and reports on a busy boxing weekend. … [Read more...] about Gary’s Filipino Flashin to Philly’s Machine Gun Monday Morning Trainer 2/21/11
Sturm Retains Title with KO of Overmatched Hearns
By Gary Purfield WBA titleholder Felix Sturm retained his belt with a seventh round TKO over Ronald Hearns, son of the legendary Tommy “the Hitman” Hearns. The son, Ronald Hearns has done little as a pro to earn the title shot other than his name but that makes him a standard challenger to Sturm who has made no effort to face a true challenge. Sturm has been content to … [Read more...] about Sturm Retains Title with KO of Overmatched Hearns
Ends In a “Flash”: Donaire Crushing KO in Round 2
By Gary Purfield Nonito Donaire has been on pound for pound lists for several years now but other than the knockout of Vic Darchinyan he did not have defining victories to go along with his obvious talent. Donaire now has another definitive victory over another top fighter. … [Read more...] about Ends In a “Flash”: Donaire Crushing KO in Round 2
Leave No Doubt: Jones Rolls Around Soto Karass
By Gary Purfield This time the outcome was clear with no controversy. Mike Jones dominated the game but overmatched Jesus Soto Karass to a unanimous decision by scores of 115-113, 116-112, and 117-111 (I had it even wider feeling Jones won every round except one and twelve for a score of 118-110). … [Read more...] about Leave No Doubt: Jones Rolls Around Soto Karass
Sweet Pea on Zab: Pernell Whitaker talks about training Zab Judah
By Gary Purfield Former four division champ and hall of fame boxer Pernell Whitaker is now training Zab Judah for his upcoming IBF junior welterweight title fight March 5 against Kaizer Mabuza. Main Events Promotions brought the legend and defensive master known as Sweet Pea on believing he would be a perfect fit to guide Judah who attempts to make a late resurgence in his … [Read more...] about Sweet Pea on Zab: Pernell Whitaker talks about training Zab Judah
Gary’s Monday Morning Trainer 2-14-11 on Pacquiao-Sugar Hype, Maidana meets Nacho and Main Events Promotions
By Gary Purfield The easiest thing in sports is to look back and comment after the fact (hindsight is always 20/20). So that’s what I do. Here are my random thoughts on some recent news including Marcos Maidana hiring Nacho Beristain and fighting Erik Morales, Pacquiao-Mosley hype begins, some thoughts on Main Events Promotions, and predictions for BAD. … [Read more...] about Gary’s Monday Morning Trainer 2-14-11 on Pacquiao-Sugar Hype, Maidana meets Nacho and Main Events Promotions
This Time Jones will handle business and leave no doubt: Mike Jones vs. Jesus Soto Karass II Preview and Breakdown
By Gary Purfield Fighters: Mike “MJ” Jones 23-0 (18 KO) Orthodox fighter from Philadelphia, PA and Jesus “Renuente” Soto Karass 24-5-3 (16 KO) from Los Mochis Mexico and currently residing in Los Angeles, CA in a rematch of the controversial majority decision victory for Jones last November. … [Read more...] about This Time Jones will handle business and leave no doubt: Mike Jones vs. Jesus Soto Karass II Preview and Breakdown
Main Events Returns to its Roots on Ice with Zab Judah and Local Prospects
By Gary Purfield Main Events Promotions hosted a press conference Thursday to announce their plan to begin hosting the Brick City Boxing Series at the Prudential Center’s Amerihealth Pavilion in Newark, NJ. The Pavilion is attached to the main building of the Prudential Center where Main Events has hosted multiple cards including the popular Tomasz Adamek. … [Read more...] about Main Events Returns to its Roots on Ice with Zab Judah and Local Prospects
Brian Vera upsets the Latin Snake Mora on FNF
By Gary Purfield Brian Vera won his super bowl in his hometown of Fort Worth with a close split decision nod over former contender champ and former WBC junior middleweight champ Sergio Mora. Vera used pressure and his face first style to win the main event of ESPN’s Friday Night Fights which was live from Fort Worth Texas to kick off Super Bowl weekend with the big game on … [Read more...] about Brian Vera upsets the Latin Snake Mora on FNF
Tomasz Adamek to prepare for a Klitschko with Kevin McBride at the Prudential Center April 23
By Gary Purfield It has been made official that Tomasz Adamek 43-1 (28 KO) will take on Kevin McBride 35-8-1 (29 KO) on April 23. Previously it was being proposed that this fight would take place in Adamek’s native home of Poland but it will be staged at the Prudential Center in Newark NJ where Adamek has drawn large crowds in previous fights and he has a loyal fan base. … [Read more...] about Tomasz Adamek to prepare for a Klitschko with Kevin McBride at the Prudential Center April 23
Gary’s Monday Morning Kissing Head Banging Trainer 1-31-11
By Gary Purfield The easiest thing in sports is to look back and comment after the fact (hindsight is always 20/20). So that’s what I do. Here are my random thoughts on Chris Arreola, the Bradley-Alexander fight, and other news and reports. … [Read more...] about Gary’s Monday Morning Kissing Head Banging Trainer 1-31-11