View Full Version : Raul Martinez Added To ESPN PPV


Rick Reeno
04-16-2005, 06:46 PM
Undefeated San Antonio, TX bantamweight prospect Raul Martinez has been inserted into the opening television slot for the April 23 ESPN pay-per-view fight card from Caesars Palace, it was announced today by Main Events CEO Kathy Duva. Martinez, who will challenge Downey, CA native Larry Olvera (5-3-2, 4 KO’s) in a six round bantamweight bout, was selected for the opening bout following the cancellation of the Diaz-Elder WBA world championship contest due to a cut suffered by Diaz in sparring. [details (http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=996)]

sc21A
04-16-2005, 08:20 PM
Sweet, hey rick did u read my pms?? I need acess to the download section I got more then 25 posts.

Josh2k5
04-17-2005, 06:03 PM
Undefeated San Antonio, TX bantamweight prospect Raul Martinez has been inserted into the opening television slot for the April 23 ESPN pay-per-view fight card from Caesars Palace, it was announced today by Main Events CEO Kathy Duva. Martinez, who will challenge Downey, CA native Larry Olvera (5-3-2, 4 KO’s) in a six round bantamweight bout, was selected for the opening bout following the cancellation of the Diaz-Elder WBA world championship contest due to a cut suffered by Diaz in sparring. [details (http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=996)]

That's cool, a hometown prospect. I wanna check him out. I read he's stopped 3 of his 7 opponents in the first. I hope ha pans out in the long run, maybe like another Robert Quiroga.