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A tall (6’ 0”) and naturally gifted fighter, Hill (7-0, 4 KOs) came to boxing only six years ago and has quickly developed impressive versatility. The 26-year-old is able to counterpunch with remarkable accuracy and power, as well as break down opponents by coming forward behind relentless pressure.
PORTLAND, ORE. - With only one week remaining before 2Pound Sports and Entertainment’s Fight Night 4 on August 3rd, Steve “2 Pound” Forbes and DeMarcus “Chop Chop” Corley are drawing inspiration from Manny Pacquiao’s performance against Keith Thurman last weekend. Forbes and Corley, scheduled to meet in an exhibition headlining Portland’s next professional fight card at the Clackamas Armory, are ready to reinforce the idea that older fighters shouldn’t be dismissed so quickly.
At 42 and 45 respectively, Forbes and Corley will climb into the ring at the Clackamas Armory on August 3rd with over 130 professional bouts between them, having faced opponents like Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and Oscar de la Hoya. Though both men are still on the hunt for big fights, in the meanwhile both have agreed to meet in a special exhibition for local fight fans.
On August 3rd, 2Pound Sports returns to the Clackamas Armory just south of Portland for “Fight Night 4,” headlined by Steve Forbes, who fights an exhibition against fellow former world champion DeMarcus “Chop Chop” Corley.
Steve Forbes outboxed veteran Tavorus Teague over seven rounds, grinding out a unanimous decision victory Saturday night at The Armory in Clackamus, Oregon. Forbes weighed 159.25 pounds for Saturday’s seven-round bout, 30 pounds more and about 18 years removed from when he won the IBF junior lightweight title in December of 2000.
Portland, Oregon- Saturday, December 9th, Steve Forbes with partner Christina Lunzman of 2 Pounds Sports and Entertainment present “2 Pound’s Fight Night,” an evening of Pro/Am boxing at the Jackson Armory, 6255 NE Cornfoot Rd., Portland. Ten bouts are scheduled on the card, featuring local and regional talent, which is Forbes and his partner Christina Lunzman’s first effort to revitalize the boxing scene in their hometown of Portland.
Turning Stone Announces a Major Five-Year Regional Partnership with the International Boxing Hall of Fame. This new partnership is an exciting, five year, multifaceted program that spotlights Madison and Oneida Counties and will boost tourism in Central New York. The robust program includes a series of nationally-televised boxing events at Turning Stone, culminating annually in June with an elaborate International Boxing Hall of Fame Weekend celebration with several events, promotions, restaurant specials and more.
By Jake Donovan - Robin Hood strikes again! Robinson Castellanos lived up to his reputation as a major spoiler, pummeling Ronny Rios en route to a knockout 11 seconds into round five, Friday evening at Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California. The only threat Castellanos faced all evening was whether or not the bout would last long enough to remain official. The visiting trialhorse suffered a gushing cut over his left eye in the opening round, with replays suggesting it coming from an overhand right. Referee Ray Corona ruled it was the result of an accidental headbutt, which meant the fight had to go four rounds in order to be ruled official. Unfortunately for Rios, it lasted just a little bit longer than that - enough time to catch a major beating, as he looked dazed and completely separated from his senses by fight's end. Despite the cut, Castellanos enjoyed a strong opening round, but the best was yet to come. Rios had no clue what he was walking into, as he was caught with a hailstorm of punches and dropped hard in round two, the lone knockdown of the bout. Castellanos never let up, gunning for the knockout but finding Rios to be a tough nut to crack. "He's a strong kid and a good fighter," the veteran acknowledged after the fight. "I don't doubt that he'll be a world champion one day. But tonight was my night." It wasn't Rios' night, and neither he nor his corner was prepared for the challenge they faced. The California-based prospect staggered to his corner at the end of round two, only to be met with a profanity-laced tirade from trainer Hector Lopez, who was furious that his charge opted to stand and trade rather than stick to his jab and fight from the outside. Rios didn't exactly have a say in the matter. Castellanos charged in at will, overwhelming the 24-year old during every exchange. Additional punishment was doled out in rounds three and four, to where you had to wonder when Rios' corner would rescue their fighter.
With an unbeaten record, one would think Antonio Orozco walks around with a chip on his shoulder. And why not? He is one of Golden Boy Promotions hot prospects, has a fan-friendly style, and has a clean-cut image. He has gone through 20 opponents as a pro, with little difficulty. Whether it is by decision or spectacular knockout, Antonio Orozco is one to keep an eye on.
Ronny Rios takes a dangerous stay busy fight upon his road to featherweight title contention. The unbeaten Californian squares off versus Robinson Castellanos in a scheduled 10-round bout Friday evening at Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California. Both fighters made weight during Thursday's pre-fight weigh-in festitivitie. Rios (23-0, 10KOs) tipped the scales at 128 lb., while former Top 10 featherweight contender Castellanos (19-10, 12KOs) came in at 127 lb. for their Fox Sports 1 headliner. In the co-feature, another rising young contender from California graces the TV screen as Antonio Orozco faces faded former 130 lb. titlist Steve Forbes in a scheduled eight-round super lightweight bout. Orozco (20-0, 15KOs) weighed 141.8 lb, slightly lighter than Forbes (35-13, 11KOs) who checked in at 142 lb.