By: Ricky Ray Taylor
Thursday 20 October 2011
Coeur d’Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho, United States
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10 light heavyweight
SHAWN HAWK ~ In ’09 at 24-0, Hawk finally lost a fight – a lopsided 10 round decision to Matt Godfrey. Hawk has dominated three B-rate fighters since his loss. 21(17)-1-1
vs
OTIS GRIFFIN ~ Griffin is nearly a journeyman. He’s defeated plenty of un-heard-of’s & lost to everyone anyone’s ever heard of – – Yet, Griffin defeated some big names as well.
23(9)-8(5)-2
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Friday 21 October 2011
Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States
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EDWIN RODRIGUEZ ~ He has barely lost a round in his pro career – defeating
Aaron Pryor’s son and Buddy Mcgirts son along the way.
19(14)-0-0
vs
WILL ROSINSKY ~ He has clearly tore through an assortment of cherry-picked
opponents. Literally, Rosinsky’s flash & awe is what dollar signs are made of
if he can just keep it up. This is a huge stepping stone for both guys.
14(8)-0-0
GABRIEL BRACERO ~ He is trained by a World Kick-boxing champion in Pennsylvania.
17(3)-0-0
vs
DANIEL SOSTERO ~ Capped a 9 fight win streak with a concurrent draw & a loss in his
last two outings.
11(4)-4-1
vacant NABF light welterweight title
bout subject to change & commission approval
DYAH DAVIS ~ Defeated 20-0 Marcus Johnson in his last fight (April).
19(9)-2-1
vs
DARNELL BOONE ~ Typical dangerous journeyman. Boone has defeated
as many undefeated “killers” just as he has lost to a few …chumps.
19(8)-17(2)-1
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Saturday 22 October 2011
Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
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VINNY MADELONE ~ At 15-0, Maddelone was one of the hottest prospects in the
Heavyweight division. However, that was nearly 10 years ago. He’s fought twice
in the last two years and lost 3 of his last five fights.
33(24)-7(4)-0
vs
MIKE SHEPPARD ~ His checkerboard career of wins & losses is on a stream of wins
recently. Sheppard is 5-0 since January of ’11.
20(9)-12(8)-1
SHAMONE ALVAREZ ~ Talk about a down-swing ~ Alvarez was 19-0 at one point
in his career. Yet, after losing a relatively close UD to Joshua Clottey in ’07, Alvarez
is 2-3 having lost his last two bouts.
21(12)-4-0
vs
TBA
TY COBB ~ Don’t be confused. This Ty Cobb is a Heavy-weight from Philly whose
undefeated record was nearly complete. To his mis-fortune he crossed paths with
Olympian Deontay Wilder who KO’d him in 1 & Ross Brantley who won a split decision
from him (Brantley’s 1st win of 11 fights).
14(8)-2(1)-0
vs
CHAZZ WITHERSPOON ~ He was 23-0 in ’08 before being DQ’d in a fight with Chris Arreola.
Three wins later he was KO’d in the 9th round vs Tony Thompson. Witherspoon has won
his last two fights.
28(20)-2(1)-0
JASON ESCALARA ~ In 11 fights, Escalara has only faced 3 opponents with winning
records. Scarborough will be number 4.
11(10)-0-0
vs
MICKEY SCARBOROUGH
6(6)-3(2)-0
KEVIN ROONEY, JR. ~ His lone KO was one for the ages.
2(1)-1-0
vs
CARLOS PEREZ
debut
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Saturday 22 October 2011
MSG – WaMu Theater, New York, New York, United States
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NONITO DONAIRE ~ Donaire is the next biggest thing to Pacquaio in the Phillipines.
He seems a bit more laid back as well (if you can picture that).
26(18)-1-0
vs
OMAR NARVAEZ ~ Amazingly, of his 37 fights – Narvaez has only faced 3
opponents with a losing record. He was the Flyweight Champion for over a decade.
35(19)-0-2
WBC bantamweight title
WBO bantamweight title
MIGUEL ANGEL GARCIA ~ Trained by his father, only 4 opponents have
gone the distance with him. Each of these four guys were beaten
handily by Garcia.
26(22)-0-0
vs
JUAN CARLOS MARTINEZ ~ By looking at Martinez’ record, it’d be easy
to label him a journeyman. Take a look at the killers’ he’s faced &
his 19 wins looks much more impressive.
19(7)-12(3)-1
TOMMY RAINONE ~ “Baby-Gatti” won his first 11 fights, lost 3 of his next 6
& has won 2 in a row. This will be his third fight in 2011.
15(4)-4-0
vs
BRAD JACKSON~ KO’d badly in his last fight this summer.
13(7)-6(3)-1
MICHAEL BROOKS
5(1)-0-0
vs
TBA
SEAN MONAGHAN
9(6)-0-0
vs
ANTHONY PIETRANTONIO
7(6)-7(4)-0
MIKAEL ZEWSKI
10(6)-0-0
vs
WILLIAM WILSON
8(4)-8(4)-0
JONATHAN GONZALEZ
6(6)-0-0
vs
JOSE RIVERA
3-3-2
CLETUS SELDON
3(1)-0-0
vs
JOSE SEGURA TORRES
1-2(1)-1
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Saturday 22 October 2011
4 Bears Casino & Lodge, New Town, North Dakota, United States
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ANDY KOLLE ~ Although Kolle’s RTD (referee’s technical decision) vs
Andre Ward is speculative & his 1st round decapitation by Paul
Williams was classic – he has an array of slightly impressive wins over
some decent opposition.
23(17)-3(2)-0
vs
JAMES WAYKA~ Began his career at 11-0. ’nuff said.
16(8)-10(9)-1
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Thursday 27 October 2011
San Manuel Indian Casino, Highland, California, United States
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BERNABE CONCEPTION ~ A career of whipping up on B fighters was
halted 3 years ago. Since then he’s lost 3 of his last 5.
28(15)-5(1)-1
vs
AARON GARCIA ~ His 10-2 record is far from being padded.
10(2)-2(1)-2
vacant WBC Continental Americas featherweight title
8 flyweight
RODEL MAYOL ~ His last 5 fights ended in this order;
Draw, Loss, TKO Win, MD Win, UD Win.
29(21)-5(2)-2
vs
LUIS MOLDANADO ~ Lost 5 of his last 6 fights.
36(27)-7(4)-1
RICHIE MEPRANUM ~ The 5’5 Filipino southpaw is the WBO Oriental Flyweight Champion.
24(5)-2(1)-1
vs
RIGOBERTO CASSILAS ~ He’s won ONE of his last 7 fights – and even THAT was a MD.
2(1)-5(3)-1
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Friday 28 October 2011
Bally’s Event Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
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TONY THOMPSON ~ This is going to be good. Two identical heavyweights by way of
skill in my eyes. Their records are even congruent! As much as I like Chambers’ relaxed,
speed – I’d most likely lean in the way of Thompson here. Chambers did not fair so
well against Klitschko who was nearly the same size as Thompson.
36(24)-2(1)-0
vs
EDDIE CHAMBERS ~ Probably my most esteemed fighter out there today.
I just wish that he would lose about 20 lbs and take his eyes off of the Heavy-weight
division so he could whip up on Tarver.
36(18)-2(1)-0
BRANDON GONZALEZ – His record is as padded as my little sister’s bra’s.
14(10)-0-0
vs
OSSIE DURAN – The Ghana native has more losses on his record than Gonzalez
but he’s been in with much stiffer competition. Duran has never been stopped and
has polished off a couple of above average fighters.
26(10)-8-2
JAVIER MOLINA – A highly accomplished amateur, member of the ’08 Olympic team.
9(4)-0-0
vs
ARTEMIO REYES – This is a good test for Molina. Reyes’ only loss was in ’08 to
highly touted contender Mike Dallas, Jr by way of 4 rd decision.
13(11)-1-0
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Friday 28 October 2011
Harrah’s, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
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ANTHONY FERRANTE – Each of these fighters are from Pennsylvania and
there’s a more than likely chance that they know one another very well.
12(7)-2(1)-0
vs
TOMMY KARPENCY
21(14)-2-1
vacant USA Pennsylvania State light heavyweight title
GERALD NOBLES – Another Philly fighter whose only loss was by way of
DQ vs Nicolay Valuev.
26(21)-1-0
vs
TBA
DERRICK WEBSTER – After a SD win in his first bout, this Heavy-weight
has yet to lose a round.
10(6)-0-0
vs
TANEAL GOYCO – Lost two of his last 3 fights.
4(2)-2-0
VICTOR VASQUEZ
14(7)-5(2)-1
vs
TBA
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Friday 28 October 2011
Empire State Plaza Convention Center, Albany, New York, United States
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CHRIS FITZPATRICK – Coming on the heels of his biggest win in July,
a MD victory over a 16-1 fighter.
14(5)-0-0
vs
JOSE MEDIA – Another checkerboard career. On the fast track to
journeyman status.
15(7)-9(2)-1
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Saturday 29 October 2011
Mardi Gras Entertainment Complex, Springfield, Massachusetts, United States
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BRIAN MINTO – Minto is one of my favorite fighters out there. The chiseled down
Heavyweight burst onto the scene in ’05 vs big bully Vinny Madelone. He went in
as a giant underdog vs the giant Maddelone and ended up dishing out a boxing
lesson for the record books winning by 7th rd TKO.
35(22)-4(2)-0
vs
TONY GRANO – This should be a pretty good fight. Grano’s 4th round KO of
then undefeated Travis Kauffman opened peoples eyes on him.
18(14)-2(2)-1
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Saturday 29 October 2011
WinStar Casino, Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
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VANES MARTIROSYAN – Represented USA in the ’04 Olympics. Destroyed Joe Green 2 years
ago for a slew of titles & belts.
30(19)-0-0
vs
RICHARD GUTIERREZ – Came out of the gates winning his first 22 fights.
Is 4-7-1 since then.
26(16)-7(3)-1
CASEY RAMOS – Has faced above average opposition in route to his
undefeated record. This should be good.
14(4)-0-0
vs
JOSELITO COLLADO – One of the “nicest” fighters I’ve ever seen train.
He told me that he’s never lost a fight. I believe him.
12(3)-0-0
ANDY RUIZ, JR – Amidst a card full of undefeated prospects, Ruiz is
yet another fighter who has barely lost a round as a pro.
12(8)-0-0
vs
HOMERO FONSECA ~ Won ONE of his last 4 fights.
9(2)-4-3
ABRAHAM HAN ~
14(10)-0-0
vs
ELOY SUAREZ
11(5)-12(5)-1
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Friday 28 October 2011
Empire State Plaza Convention Center, Albany, New York, United States
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Tim Skolnik – Anyone who follows me on Facebook will see the grief this guy give me,
daily. He is however, a fellow OEC Bad-boy brother of mine (by marriage, not blood) so,
I have to pull for him (by default). Hopefully, he’ll find the Lord when it’s all over
and there will be Peace in the Valley ;~)
1(1)-0-0
vs
Kalven Jenkins
0-0-1
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