New York, NY – Fists will fly over the next couple of days as another weekend of action commences on Friday. First, let’s delve into the card of the weekend featuring a solid double header involving colorful brawlers.
HBO LOOKS TO GET B.A.D.
By delivering an seemingly action packed twin bill featuring crowd pleasing rising stars and battle tested veteran pugs putting it all on the line, H.B.O.’s “Boxing After Dark” goes back to it’s roots in attempt to recapture the magic of the legendary series.
In an In the main event; WBC light middleweight (154) Mexican young blood Saul Alvarez (36-0-1, 26 KOs) engages in combat against United Kingdom’s heavy handed former WBO title challenger Ryan Rhodes (45-4, 31 KOs) over 12 or less rounds of throw down at the Arena VFG in Tlajomulco de Zúñiga Jalisco, Mexico. Televised coverage begins Saturday at 10:30 PM ET on HBO.
CANELO (CINNAMON) POUNDING HIS WAY TO THE TOP
Having an unheard of 37 contests at just the tender age of 20, (amazingly) Saul Alvarez is able to boast a perfect record. More impressively, by knocking out seven formidable opponents in his last ten affairs, Alvarez continues to improve on his craft.
WINDING RHODE
Since his last loss to experienced veteran Gary Lockett in 2006 (L UD 12), 34 year old Rhodes been impressive winning 10 of his last 10 contests by knockout. Albeit against some of the more unsung frivolous combatants in the sport; Ryan has shown admirable grit and determination by dismantling those put in front of him.
SOLID UNDER CARD
Highly entertain former IBF title challenger “The American Boy” Jason Litzau (28-2, 21 KOs) battles powerful unbeaten pug “The Problem” Adrien Broner (20-0, 16 KOs) in scheduled 10 round featherweight (128) affair.
ESPN JOINT
As per usual, the popular fight series “ESPN Friday Night Fights” kicks off the boxing weekend. Each installment of the decorated series features news, analysis of upcoming bouts, interviews, celebrity guests offering insight into the world of boxing, and competitive scraps. This week’s card showcases undefeated T.V. friendly scrapper Fernando Guerrero (21-0, 16 KOs) pitted against former reality T.V. “Contender” series star Grady Brewer (27-12, 15 KOs) in proposed 10 round jr middleweight (154) tilt from the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas, Friday at 9 PM ET on EPSN 2.
John Signorella