Rocky Juarez in studio Tonight on ESPN2 “Friday Night Fights”
BLOOMFIELD, NJ (May 25, 2006) – On Friday, May 26, top world contender Ricardo Rocky Juarez will appear in-studio with Brian Kenny on ESPN2’s “Friday Night Fights” broadcast, it was announced today by MAIN EVENTS CEO Kathy Duva. Juarez will discuss his near upset of future Hall of Fame world champion Marco Antonio Barrera on May 20, 2006.
Juarez (25-2-0 18 KO’s) battered Barrera, bruising both of the champ’s eyes and bloodying his nose. The bout was originally ruled a draw, but then overturned to a decision victory for Barrera after it was determined that the scorecard tally sheet was incorrect. The sheet listed Juarez as the winner of round 12 by a score of 10-9, when it was supposed to read an even round of 10-10.
Prospect rise to top continues
On Saturday May 27th, Zef Ramierez and Jewboy Promotions return to the flat lands of Rocky Ford, Colorado with a host of present and past fighters from the small town, not to mention, Championship Boxing
Barrera defeats Juarez by Split Decision!
Boxing fans were treated to a gift courtesy of Marco Antonio Barrera and Rocky Juarez Saturday night as both fighters fought a very exciting and action packed bout at the Staple Center in Los Angeles.
Quick Hits: Mayorga Positively Cheats, Haseem Sentenced…
What do Fernando Vargas and Ricardo Mayorga have in common? They’ve both been knocked out by Oscar De La Hoya while on steroids.
Ricky Hatton Captures WBA Welterweight Championship
Welcome to America! Ricky Hatton scores a unanimous decision over Luis Collazo to capture the WBA Welterweight Championship in Boston.
A Bout he could not win: Floyd Patterson Passes Away
Former heavyweight Floyd Patterson died Thursday after a fight with prostate cancer. Patterson, 71, who died at his home in New York, had also suffered from Alzheimer’s for the past 8 years.
Wrap up:De La Hoya Dominates the Mouthy Mayorga
My, oh my, Oscar De La Hoya put a whuppin` on Ricardo “The Matador” Mayorga. Taking the WBC light middleweight belt from his foul-mouthed opponent wasn`t enough, so the Golden Boy beat and humiliated the tough Nicaraguan brawler, finally finishing him in the sixth round.
Oscar KO`s Mayorga to win WBC Light Middleweight Championship
The Golden Boy Oscar De la Hoya scored an impressive 6th round TKO over the Wild Man Ricardo Mayorga, capturing the WBC Light middleweight Championship.
Quick Hits: The Pretty Boy vs. The Golden Boy? Roy Jones Jr. back July 29th
touchgloves.com has exclusive news regarding the future opponent of Floyd Mayweather Jr. Sources close to HBO and Floyd have indicated that a Sept 16th date is being held open for a possible showdown between Pretty Boy Floyd and the Golden Boy Oscar De La Hoya.
