Alberto Machado: page 13

Machado, Martinez, Acosta, Camacho Win in Catano, Puerto Rico

CATAÑO, P.R. - Another spectacular knockout, for rising star Alberto ‘Explosivo’ Machado, but this time in the second round against tough Mexican Yardley Suarez (15-4, 9KO’s).

Alberto Machado, Angel Acosta, Jose Martinez Win in Caguas

CAGUAS, Puerto Rico - There was big night of boxing as three battles took place for regional titles, with undefeated prospect Alberto “Explosivo” Machado and future world title contender Angel 'Tito' Acosta. The card took place at the Roger L. Mendoza Coliseum in Caguas in a card presented by Miguel Cotto Promotions in association with Roc Nation Sports, H2 Entertainment, and Universal Promotions.

Photos/Weights: Miguel Cotto Promotions in Caguas, Puerto Rico

The show is part of the DIRECTV Boxing Nights series and also pits the two top boxing companies in Puerto Rico, Miguel Cotto Promotions and Javier Bustillo's Universal Promotions, against each other. The two companies will have their fighters facing each other in a historic night of boxing, including five bouts that could be main events on their own shows.

Miguel Cotto Promotions Set Down Packed Card in Caguas

CAGUAS, Puerto Rico - Three battles for regional titles, plus undefeated prospect Alberto “Explosivo” Machado and world title contender Janiel Rivera, will be part of the April 23rd show in Caguas. Four undefeated prospects will take on their toughest opponents to date and three of them will be fighting for regional titles sanctioned by the World Boxing Council (WBC) during what figures to be a spectacular night of boxing at the Roger L. Mendoza Coliseum in Caguas in a card presented by Miguel Cotto Promotions in association with Roc Nation Sports, H2 Entertainment, and Universal Promotions.

Alberto Machado, Abner Cotto KO Winners In Puerto Rico

Photos/Weights: Machado vs. Araiza, Cotto vs. Lopez, More

All fighters made weight for the 2016 season premier of Boxeo Al Maximo, which airs live on Univision Puerto Rico from Coliseo Roger E. Mendoza in Caguas, Puerto Rico. Headlining the show, unbeaten super featherweight prospect Alberto Machado faces Mexico's Jose Luiz Araiza in a scheduled eight-round bout. Machado (12-0, 10KOs) weighed 130.6 lbs. for his first televised main event, while Araiza (31-14-2, 22KOs) weighed 131.8 lbs.

Alberto Machado Ready For a Big Year, Starting With Headliner

CAGUAS, P.R. – When Alberto "Explosivo" Machado makes his debut as a main event fighter on February 6 at the Coliseum Roger L. Mendoza in a card promoted by Miguel Cotto Promotions, it will be the beginning of a crucial moment in his professional career. Machado, 25, is from Monte Hatillo and has a perfect record of 12-0 with 10 knockouts.

Boxeo Al Maximo Series Returns February 6. Machado To Headline

Unbeaten super featherweight prospect Alberto Machado will headline the 2016 season premiere of the Emmy-nominated Boxeo Al Maximo series on Univision Puerto Rico, which will take place February 6 at Coliseo Roger L. Mendoza in Caguas, Puerto Rico. An opponent has yet to be determined for Machado (12-0, 10KOs), who appears in a televised main event for the first time in his young career. “It's a great opportunity to be in the main event,” Juan de Leon, Machado’s manager told BoxingScene.com. “This first show (in 2016) that Miguel Cotto Promotions is doing in Puerto Rico gives Alberto the chance to showcase his talent and ability, and to move towards becoming a contender.”

Cotto-Canelo Non-PPV Results From Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Mandalay Bay - To start off the card, super featherweight prospect Hector Tanajara Jr. (4-0, 3KOs) wiped out Jose Fabian Naranjo (3-2-1, 1KO) in the first round. A straight right hand clocked Naranjo, who went down to his knees and remained on the mat for the referee's full count.

Orlando Cruz, Alberto Machado KO Winners In Mayaguez

MAYAGUEZ--Orlando Cruz earned his first win in more than two years after stopping Edwin Lopez in four rounds Saturday evening at Palacio de los Deportes in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. Lopez (25-5-1, 23KOs) was a late replacement for Mexico's Sergio Valenzuela.