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Van Heerden Stops Ayala After Four In Hollywood

Francisco Salazar

•May 13, 2015

It is easy to understand Chris Van Heerden's frustration over the last couple of month or so. He was scheduled to fight Frankie Gavin on May 9, but Gavin pulled out of the fight in order to accept a fight with Kell Brook on May 30. While boxers pulling out of fights happens in the sport, Van Heerden moved on, taking a fight on a few weeks' notice and securing a dominant win. Van Herden stopped Ramon Ayala after the fourth round inside the Ray Dolby Theatre at the famed Hollywood and Highland.

Van Heerden-Ayala Tops 5/13 Charity Event in Hollywood

Francisco Salazar

•May 13, 2015

Welterweight contender Chris Van Heerden of South Africa will fight Ramon Ayala tonight., headlining the 6th annual Big Fighters, Big Cause event inside the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood and Highland in Hollywood, Calif. Van Heerden (22-1-1, 11 KOs) was scheduled to fight Frankie Gavin on May 9, but Gavin pulled out of the fight in order to challenge Kell Brook for the WBA title on May 30.

Canelo, Golden Boy Hope for Cotto If Cotto Tops Geale

Francisco Salazar

•May 10, 2015

HOUSTON, TEXAS — So now that Saul "Canelo" Alvarez did what he had to do, will Miguel Cotto do the same thing? Alvarez scored an emphatic highlight-reel third round knockout over James Kirkland before 31,588 boisterous fans at Minute Maid Park. There had been numerous discussions regarding Alvarez facing Miguel Cotto sometime in the future. For that to happen, Cotto must defeat Daniel Geale on June 6. That bout will take place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. and will be televised live on HBO.

Canelo Embraces War, Brutally Knocks Kirkland Out

Francisco Salazar

•May 9, 2015

By Francisco Salazar - (HOUSTON, Tex.) - If boxing was dead after May 2, which was a narrative used over and over, Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez victory sure gave it much-needed life. Especially with a highlight-reel knockout. Alvarez dropped Kirkland three times in route to a action-filled third round knockout victory over James Kirkland before a vocal crowd of 31,588 at Minute Maid Park. With the win, Alvarez improves to 45-1-1, 32 KOs, while Kirkland dropped to 32-2, 28 KOs. The highly-anticipated bout between Alvarez and Kirkland might have been what the sport needed. Floyd Mayweather's win over Manny Pacquiao last week did little to give the sport a jolt after weeks of coverage and turned off casual fans to the sport. Kirkland was seen as an opponent to test Alvarez. While he did suffer a first round knockout loss to Nobuhiro Ishida in April of 2011, Kirkland is a dangerous puncher, especially during the first three or four rounds of a fight. Alvarez had not fought since July 12, when he defeated Erislandy Lara by split decision. He was supposed to fight Joshua Clottey on December 6, but withdrew from the fight in October, citing a previous ankle injury. From the opening bell, Kirkland went straight at Alvarez, backing him up in a corner, unleashing a barrage of punches, including two left hands that Alvarez took well in the first minute of the fight. The tide turned midway through the round when Alvarez dropped Kirkland with a lead right hand to the chin. Kirkland got up and fought back, but it looked as though he did not have his legs underneath him.

Joshua Clottey, Joseph Diaz, Taishon Dong Win Bouts

Francisco Salazar

•May 9, 2015

In the opening bout of the Golden Boy Promotions card, Armando Pina stopped Zacharia in the second round. As the bout progressed, Pina (6-0, 6 KOs) landed more punches at will onto Kelley, who looked exhausted midway through the second round. Pina ended matters when he trapped Zacharia (4-11, 4 KOs) against the ropes, battering him with punches before the fight was stopped at 2:45.

Saul Rodriguez-Antonio Capulin Battle on May 30th

Francisco Salazar

•May 7, 2015

Lightweight Saul Rodriguez will fight Antonio Capulin in a battle of unbeaten prospects on May 30, Top Rank matchmaker Brad Goodman told Boxingscene.com on Tuesday afternoon. The eight round main event will take place at the Florentine Gardens in Hollywood, Calif. Also on the 'Solo Boxeo Tecate' card, welterweight Alex Saucedo (17-0, 12 KOs) will fight an opponent to be determined.

Diego De La Hoya Ready For Tough Ramiro Robles

Francisco Salazar

•May 7, 2015

Junior featherweight Diego De La Hoya will now fight Ramiro Robles on Thursday night, manager Joel De La Hoya told Boxingscene.com late Monday night. The eight round bout will take place at the Belasco Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif. and will be broadcast live on Fox Sports 1 and Fox Sports Deportes, beginning at 10 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. PT. De La Hoya (9-0, 6 KOs) is the younger cousin of Oscar De La Hoya. In his last bout on Feb. 27, De La Hoya won a one-sided eight round unanimous decision over former world title challenger Manuel Roman.

Lomachenko: I See Nothing Special in Rodriguez

Francisco Salazar

•May 2, 2015

A fighter with a record of 3-1 would normally be called a prospect. That would not be the case with Vasyl Lomachenko. The Ukraine-born fighter would likely have beat most fighters in his weight class - as an amateur. In his their pro fight, Lomachenko won a world title belt. So what is there left to prove? To fight the best fighters in his weight class. Lomachenko will defend his WBO World featherweight title against Gamaliel Rodriguez on Saturday night in Las Vegas, Nev. The bout will open the Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao pay-per-view telecast, beginning at 9 p.m. ET/ 6 p.m. PT.

Roach: Pacquiao is Going To Surprise A lot of People

Francisco Salazar

•May 2, 2015

Freddie Roach is ready to ace the test tonight. It is not multiple choice, but it is something many before him have mostly failed to do: be the first to draw up a plan to defeat Floyd Mayweather. His most famous pupil, Manny Pacquiao, will earn all the credit if he does outbox before a sellout crowd inside the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and a worldwide audience watching on pay-per-view. It would be hard to overlook the fact that Roach came up with the game plan to defeat Mayweather, if Pacquiao is victorious.

Carlos Molina, Mercito Gesta Ready For Crossroads Bout

Francisco Salazar

•Apr 30, 2015

It is a crossroads bout between two young fighters hoping to thrust themselves toward contender status. Carlos Molina and Mercito Gesta square off in a 10 round junior welterweight bout tonight at the Fantasy Springs Casino Resort in Indio, Calif. The bout will headline a Golden Boy Promotions card and will be broadcast live on Fox Sports 1 and Fox Sports Deportes at 10 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. PT.

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Articles by Francisco Salazar: page 147

Van Heerden Stops Ayala After Four In Hollywood

Van Heerden-Ayala Tops 5/13 Charity Event in Hollywood

Canelo, Golden Boy Hope for Cotto If Cotto Tops Geale

Canelo Embraces War, Brutally Knocks Kirkland Out

Joshua Clottey, Joseph Diaz, Taishon Dong Win Bouts

Saul Rodriguez-Antonio Capulin Battle on May 30th

Diego De La Hoya Ready For Tough Ramiro Robles

Lomachenko: I See Nothing Special in Rodriguez

Roach: Pacquiao is Going To Surprise A lot of People

Carlos Molina, Mercito Gesta Ready For Crossroads Bout

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Articles by Francisco Salazar: page 147

Van Heerden Stops Ayala After Four In Hollywood

Van Heerden-Ayala Tops 5/13 Charity Event in Hollywood

Canelo, Golden Boy Hope for Cotto If Cotto Tops Geale

Canelo Embraces War, Brutally Knocks Kirkland Out

Joshua Clottey, Joseph Diaz, Taishon Dong Win Bouts

Saul Rodriguez-Antonio Capulin Battle on May 30th

Diego De La Hoya Ready For Tough Ramiro Robles

Lomachenko: I See Nothing Special in Rodriguez

Roach: Pacquiao is Going To Surprise A lot of People

Carlos Molina, Mercito Gesta Ready For Crossroads Bout

Aaron McKenna to defend IBF title against Jevgenijs Aleksejevs in Riyadh

Kalle Sauerland threatens legal action if Viddal Riley is denied IBF title shot