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Antonio Moran Continues Streak of Knockout Victories

Francisco Salazar

•Oct 30, 2017

Lightweight contender Antonio Moran does not want to have fights go to judges’ scorecards. Instead, he is literally taking matters into his own hands, scoring decisive knockouts. The hard-hitting Moran stopped Salvador Briseno in the second round Friday night at the Auditorio Blackberry in Mexico City. The victory was Moran’s third in a row, all of which have occurred by knockout since a split decision draw to former world interim titleholder Emanuel Lopez on Dec. 17.

Rob Brant: Braehmer Has Seen it All - But He's Never Fought Me

Francisco Salazar

•Oct 27, 2017

Youth versus experience will take center stage Friday night between unbeaten Rob Brant and former world two-time world titleholder Juergen Braehmer. It is a compelling matchup, but which of the two will have their arm raised in victory? Brant is strong, has an improving skill-set and entering his prime, but has yet to face anyone at the level Braehmer has faced.

Isaac Zarate, Christian Esquivel Ends in Technical Draw

Francisco Salazar

•Oct 21, 2017

Isaac Zarate wanted to build momentum from his upset victory over a former world title challenger. The junior featherweight will have to wait one more fight for that to happen. Zarate fought to a technical draw against Christian Esquivel Friday night at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, California. Zarate goes to 13-3-3, 2 knockouts, while Esquivel, a former world title challenger, goes to 30-12-1, 23 KOs.

Miguel Montano Gets Revenge, Decisions Carlos Ruiz Over Ten

Francisco Salazar

•Oct 21, 2017

It was over a year ago when junior lightweight Carlos Ruiz was ranked amongst the top 10 by a sanctioning body. Coming into this contest, Ruiz was winless in two fights and on the outside looking in. Ruiz had the opportunity to put himself in a position to enter the world rankings, along with notching a second victory over a familiar foe on Friday night.

Isaac Zarate Will Aim To Impress Against Christian Esquivel

Francisco Salazar

•Oct 20, 2017

It was about five months ago when Isaac Zarate dropped a close decision to Erick Ituarte. The loss extended his winless streak to three and the thought of becoming a stepping stone or gatekeeper for young featherweights was becoming more of a reality. One fight and an impressive victory later, Zarate has breathed new life to his pro career, one he hopes will continue down a path toward contender status.

Tony Luis Targets Top Names at 135 After Latest Win

Francisco Salazar

•Oct 15, 2017

Lightweight contender Tony Luis is one step close to securing a world title shot after winning a ten round unanimous decision over Giovanni Staffron. The 10 round bout took place at the Civic Complex in Luis’ hometown of Cornwall, Ontario, Canada. The fight was the third consecutive bout for Luis (25-3, 8 knockouts) at the Civic Complex.

Carlos Diaz Drills Lopez in The Sixth Round, Wants Title Shot

Francisco Salazar

•Oct 15, 2017

Carlos Diaz made a statement on Saturday night, that he wants a lightweight world title shot. Diaz knocked out Emanuel Lopez in six rounds at the Gimnasio Usos Multiples UdeG in his hometown of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. The fight was scheduled for ten rounds and aired on beIN Sports en Espanol.

Tony Luis, Jaron Ennis Get Back To Work in Featured Bouts

Francisco Salazar

•Oct 14, 2017

Lightweight contender Tony Luis returns to action tonight against Giovanni Staffron. The 10 round bout will take place at the Civic Complex in Luis’ hometown of Cornwall, Ontario, Canada. Luis (24-3, 8 knockouts) will again fight before a partisan crowd when he steps inside the ring in Cornwall. Tonight will mark Luis’ third consecutive bout at the Civic Complex.

Carlos Diaz Aims To Continue His Run as Contender at 135

Francisco Salazar

•Oct 14, 2017

Carlos Diaz has slowly emerged as a lightweight contender. A resounding victory over a former world interim titleholder Saturday night could bring more significant bouts to the unbeaten fighter in 2018. Diaz will face Emanuel Lopez at the Gimnasio Usos Multiples UdeG in his hometown of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. The 10 round bout will air on beIN Sports en Espanol (11 p.m. ET/ 8 p.m. PT).

Sadam Ali: My Time Now, I'll Leave MSG With Miguel Cotto's Belt!

Francisco Salazar

•Oct 12, 2017

As what was widely rumored over the last couple of days was made official earlier this week. Multi-division world titleholder Miguel Cotto will end his Hall-of-Fame career on Dec. 2 against Sadam Ali, Golden Boy Promotions announced on Wednesday. Cotto will defend his WBO junior middleweight title against Sadam Ali at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The fight will air live on HBO.

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Francisco Salazar

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Articles by Francisco Salazar: page 88

Antonio Moran Continues Streak of Knockout Victories

Rob Brant: Braehmer Has Seen it All - But He's Never Fought Me

Isaac Zarate, Christian Esquivel Ends in Technical Draw

Miguel Montano Gets Revenge, Decisions Carlos Ruiz Over Ten

Isaac Zarate Will Aim To Impress Against Christian Esquivel

Tony Luis Targets Top Names at 135 After Latest Win

Carlos Diaz Drills Lopez in The Sixth Round, Wants Title Shot

Tony Luis, Jaron Ennis Get Back To Work in Featured Bouts

Carlos Diaz Aims To Continue His Run as Contender at 135

Sadam Ali: My Time Now, I'll Leave MSG With Miguel Cotto's Belt!

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Francisco Salazar

About

Articles by Francisco Salazar: page 88

Antonio Moran Continues Streak of Knockout Victories

Rob Brant: Braehmer Has Seen it All - But He's Never Fought Me

Isaac Zarate, Christian Esquivel Ends in Technical Draw

Miguel Montano Gets Revenge, Decisions Carlos Ruiz Over Ten

Isaac Zarate Will Aim To Impress Against Christian Esquivel

Tony Luis Targets Top Names at 135 After Latest Win

Carlos Diaz Drills Lopez in The Sixth Round, Wants Title Shot

Tony Luis, Jaron Ennis Get Back To Work in Featured Bouts

Carlos Diaz Aims To Continue His Run as Contender at 135

Sadam Ali: My Time Now, I'll Leave MSG With Miguel Cotto's Belt!

Eddie Hearn urges Diego Pacheco to take Darius Fulghum rematch after shock defeat

Darius Fulghum springs the upset on Diego Pacheco