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Jerwin Ancajas defends against Jonathan Rodriguez on Nov.2 on ESPN+

October 8, 2019 by Top Rank

Rod Salka - The 115-pound fighting pride of the Philippines, Jerwin “Pretty Boy” Ancajas, will make the eighth defense of his IBF junior bantamweight world title against Mexican contender Jonathan Rodriguez Saturday, November 2 at Dignity Health Sports Park. Ancajas-Rodriguez will serve as the co-feature to Miguel Berchelt’s WBC super featherweight title defense versus Jason Sosa, and both fights will be televised live on ESPN and ESPN Deportes (Spanish) starting at 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT.

The 115-pound fighting pride of the Philippines, Jerwin “Pretty Boy” Ancajas, will make the eighth defense of his IBF junior bantamweight world title against Mexican contender Jonathan Rodriguez Saturday, November 2 at Dignity Health … read full article “Jerwin Ancajas defends against Jonathan Rodriguez on Nov.2 on ESPN+”

Results: Francisco Vargas defeats Rod Salka

April 13, 2018April 13, 2018 by Golden Boy Promotions

Rod Salka - Francisco "El Bandido" Vargas (25-1-2, 18 KOs), former WBC Super Featherweight World Champion of Mexico City, Mexico, defeated "Lightning" Rod Salka (24-5, 4 KOs) of Bunola, Pa. in the main event of the April 12 edition of Golden Boy Boxing on ESPN and in front of a crowd of 1,456 boxing fans at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif. Vargas dropped Salka with a solid combination in the fifth round and forced Salka's corner to call a halt to the fight at the end of the sixth round.

Francisco “El Bandido” Vargas (25-1-2, 18 KOs), former WBC Super Featherweight World Champion of Mexico City, Mexico, defeated “Lightning” Rod Salka (24-5, 4 KOs) of Bunola, Pa. in the main event of the April 12 … read full article “Results: Francisco Vargas defeats Rod Salka”

Francisco Vargas faces Rod Salka on 4/12, Roy Jones Jr. special guest

April 4, 2018 by Golden Boy Promotions

Rod Salka - Former pound-for-pound king and future Hall of Famer Roy Jones, Jr. will be the special VIP guest for the April 12 edition of Golden Boy Boxing on ESPN at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif. The main event will feature two-time Fight of the Year winner and former WBC Super Featherweight World Champion Francisco "El Bandido" Vargas (24-1-2, 17 KOs) in a 10-round super featherweight fight against "Lightning" Rod Salka (24-4, 4 KOs).

Former pound-for-pound king and future Hall of Famer Roy Jones, Jr. will be the special VIP guest for the April 12 edition of Golden Boy Boxing on ESPN at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, … read full article “Francisco Vargas faces Rod Salka on 4/12, Roy Jones Jr. special guest”

Francisco Vargas quotes for Rod Salka battle

March 28, 2018March 27, 2018 by Golden Boy Promotions

Rod Salka - Francisco "El Bandido" Vargas (24-1-2, 17 KOs), two-time Fight of the Year winner and former WBC Super Featherweight World Champion, hosted a Los Angeles media workout on Tuesday, March 27 at Westside Boxing Club ahead of his battle against "Lightning" Rod Salka (24-4, 4 KOs) in a 10-round super featherweight fight in the main event of the April 12 edition of Golden Boy Boxing on ESPN at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif. ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes will air the fights beginning at 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT, and stream live on ESPN3 starting at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT.

Francisco “El Bandido” Vargas (24-1-2, 17 KOs), two-time Fight of the Year winner and former WBC Super Featherweight World Champion, hosted a Los Angeles media workout on Tuesday, March 27 at Westside Boxing Club ahead … read full article “Francisco Vargas quotes for Rod Salka battle”

Francisco Vargas vs. Rod Salka on 4/12

March 15, 2018 by Golden Boy Promotions

Rod Salka - Two-time Fight of the Year winner and former WBC Super Featherweight World Champion Francisco "El Bandido" Vargas (24-1-2, 17 KOs) will continue his effort to regain a world title as he faces "Lightning" Rod Salka (24-4, 4 KOs) in a 10-round super featherweight fight in the main event of the April 12 edition of Golden Boy Boxing on ESPN at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif. ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes will air the fights beginning at 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT, and stream live on ESPN3 starting at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT.

Two-time Fight of the Year winner and former WBC Super Featherweight World Champion Francisco “El Bandido” Vargas (24-1-2, 17 KOs) will continue his effort to regain a world title as he faces “Lightning” Rod Salka … read full article “Francisco Vargas vs. Rod Salka on 4/12”

Francisco Vargas faces Rod Salka on April 12 on ESPN

March 15, 2018 by Rob Smith

Rod Salka - Former WBC super featherweight champion Francisco ‘El Bandito’ Vargas (24-1-2, 17 KOs) will be taking a softer than usual fight against former Danny Garcia victim Rod Salka (24-4, 4 KOs) in a scheduled 12 round fight in the main event on ESPN on April 12 at the Fantasy Springs in Indio, California.

Former WBC super featherweight champion Francisco ‘El Bandito’ Vargas (24-1-2, 17 KOs) will be taking a softer than usual fight against former Danny Garcia victim Rod Salka (24-4, 4 KOs) in a scheduled 12 round … read full article “Francisco Vargas faces Rod Salka on April 12 on ESPN”

Salka Decisions Savi, Haney, Eberhardt and Karpency Deliver Wins

August 28, 2016August 28, 2016 by Shea Smith

Rod Salka - WFC57 World Fighting Championships put on an exciting show for a packed house at The Meadows Casino in Washington PA located near Pittsburgh. This was a well run promotion with tough matched fights featuring some top young talent from Pennsylvania and Ohio.

WFC57 World Fighting Championships put on an exciting show for a packed house at The Meadows Casino in Washington PA located near Pittsburgh. This was a well run promotion with tough matched fights featuring some … read full article “Salka Decisions Savi, Haney, Eberhardt and Karpency Deliver Wins”

Rod Salka faces Wilberth Lopez on 8/27

August 19, 2016August 18, 2016 by WFC

World Fighting Championships returns to Meadows Racetrack & Casino on Saturday, August 27, with a nine-bout card headlined by “Lightning” Rod Salka (22-4, 4KO) in a eight-round banger versus Arizona’s Wilberth Lopez (15-5, 10KO).

Rod … read full article “Rod Salka faces Wilberth Lopez on 8/27”

Iron Mike Productions To Webcast “The Pride Of Pittsburgh II”

November 14, 2014November 14, 2014 by Iron Mike Productions

Pittsburgh, PA (November 13, 2014) In addition to telecasting the highly anticipated world class professional event, “The Pride of Pittsburgh II” Friday night on BeIn Sport and a host of other regional sports outlets, Iron … read full article “Iron Mike Productions To Webcast “The Pride Of Pittsburgh II””

Mike Tyson Pittsburgh Press Conference Erupts!

November 14, 2014November 14, 2014 by Iron Mike Productions

Pittsburgh, PA (November 13, 2014) In front of a massive crowd of local media and fans, Boxing Legend and head of Iron Mike Productions, MIKE TYSON held court at the Final Press Conference for “The … read full article “Mike Tyson Pittsburgh Press Conference Erupts!”