Jerome H. (Buffalo, NY): What are your thoughts on a possible matchup between Brandon Rios and Juan Manuel Marquez? I think this could be a “Fight of the Year” candidate? I would like to hear your thoughts. Vivek W. (ESB): I agree…..absolutely! What we saw last weekend with Brandon Rios was inspiring on many different levels, but in Marquez, despite […]
By James Slater: Though it’s already been reported how new WBA lightweight ruler Brandon Rios will likely be out of action for a few months due to the broken hand he suffered in his win over Miguel Acosta on Saturday night, there is already speculation as to who he will make his first defence against. Also, there is no shortage […]
By James Slater: Though he busted his right hand in the 8th-round of the great action fight he eventually won in the 10th-round against a brave Miguel Acosta, the handlers of the new WBA lightweight champ are already discussing who his next fight might be against. According to Dan Rafael of ESPN.com, who spoke with Rios’ manager Cameron Dunkin, the […]
By James Slater: Two fighters who had previously been languishing in what was thought to be permanent retirement, made quite amazing returns to the ring over the weekend: in former WBC super-middleweight champ Robin Reid of England and former Manny Pacquiao conqueror Rustico Torrecampo of The Philippines. 40-year-old Reid’s return was one we at least saw coming, seeing as how […]
Undefeated European lightweight champion John Murray has targeted a world title showdown with new boxing star Brandon Rios. The heavy-handed American lifted the World Boxing Association (WBA) World lightweight title on Saturday night with a 10th round stoppage of Miguel Acosta. And Murray has put the unbeaten 24-year-old to the top of his hit list. The pair were pencilled to […]