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BAKERSFIELD - Former WBC welterweight world champion Victor Ortiz (32-6-2, 25 KOs) returned for the first time since last April's knockout loss in his rematch with Andre Berto, with a fourth round knockout of Saul Corral (25-10, 16 KOs).
It is hard to believe Victor Ortiz is only 30 years old. With the number of fights under his belt in his pro career, Ortiz is not slowing down. Despite the setback in the Andre Berto fight, Ortiz still believes he is still amongst the best fighters at 147 pounds.
Fringe lightweight contender Ismail Muwendo dropped Efrain Esquivias twice en route to a one-sided eight round decision late Friday night at the M3 Anaheim Event Center in Anaheim, California. Muwendo improves to 19-0, with 12 knockouts. Esquivias, who has lost his last five bouts, falls to 17-7-1, with 10 KOs.
ONTARIO - Junior welterweight Wesley Diana won his pro debut, knocking out Carlos Apodaca in the opening round. Diana, who is trained by Fernando Vargas, dropped Apodaca (0-5) with a left hook to the body. Diana remained on one knee as referee Raul Caiz, Sr. counted Apodaca out at 1:04.
Fringe lightweight contender Ismail Muwendo will face Efrain Esquivias tonight, Roy Jones Jr. Promotions matchmaker Guy Taylor confirmed to BoxingScene.com Thursday afternoon. The 10 round bout will take place at the M3 Anaheim Event Center in Anaheim, California.
Former world title challenger Carlos Carlson returns to action against Isaac Zarate on July 21, Thompson Boxing Promotions general manager and matchmaker Alex Camponovo confirmed to BoxingScene.com. The eight round featherweight bout will take place at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, California.
Junior middleweight contender John Vera won a hard-fought 10 round majority decision over Daniel Rosario Saturday night at the Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino in Chandler, Arizona. Vera successfully defended his regional title belt and improves to 17-0, with 10 by way of knockout. The hard-hitting Rosario, who hails from Puerto Rico, dropped to 11-3, with 10 KOs.
Looks like unbeaten Michael Conlan will return to the ring on September 22, Top Rank promoter Bob Arum told BoxingScene.com in a recent interview. The 25-year-old Conlan will appear in a six round bout against an opponent to be determined. Conlan's fight will be on the undercard of Oscar Valdez's world title defense, which will take place in Tucson, Arizona.
By Francisco Salazar - INGLEWOOD - It may not have been the thrilling brawl fight fans were expecting Saturday night, but the clash between Miguel Berchelt and Takashi Miura provided a lot of clarity when the fight ended. Berchelt is an elite fighter at 130 pounds and Miura, albeit his best days as a contend...
Sullivan Barrera is in the right frame of mind heading into his big clash tonight. Not only does he believe all the pressure is on Joe Smith to pull out a victory, but he finally has someone close to him who he has not seen in years. Barrera also believes he is one of the best fighters at 175 pounds and will further cement that with an impressive performance tonight.