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Luis Cruz Fight Cut Over Legal Beef With Miguel Cotto

Rey Colon

•Mar 22, 2013

Saturday's scheduled fight, which featured the return of Luis 'The Craftsman' Cruz (20-2, 16 KO's), was canceled on Friday prior to the official weigh-in. Cruz was going to face Steve Trumble (12-25, 8 KO's) as part of the card - 'Future Champions' - promoted by PR Best Boxing Promotions and Top Rank in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico. BoxingScene.com/Sport Press has learned the fight was canceled due to a potential lawsuit from Miguel Cotto Promotions. In June 2011, Cruz, who is signed locally by Miguel Cotto Promotions, entered into a promotional contract with Top Rank.

Enrique Collazo Will Make His Pro Debut on April 6th

Rey Colon

•Mar 22, 2013

Enrique Collazo, the gold medalist of the Central American and Caribbean Games in 2010, will look to make his pro debut on April 6 in Carolina. The fight will be held at four rounds at 162 pounds, and he will be part of the card being put together by Universal Promotions. The show will be televised on DirecTV where the main battle is between Thomas Dulorme (17 -1, 13 KO) and Colombian Ivan Hernandez (29-3, 23 KO). "I'll fight at 162 and I'm thinking of going down slowly to 158 or 56 to make a campaign at 154 pounds. And then go up gradually to reach 168 or whereever the body forces me. I have height and it is a matter of the physical work," Collazo said.

Rivera Wants Juanma Lopez To Fight Nonito Donaire

Rey Colon

•Mar 7, 2013

Top Rank's CEO Bob Arum would like to match former two-division world champion Juan Manuel Lopez (32-2, 29 KO's) against undefeated WBO featherweight king Mikey Garcia on a May date. But, Juanma's co-promoter Ivan Rivera of Puerto Rico Best Boxing has his own ideas. He wants Juanma to take another easy tuneup fight in late April in the United States, and then wants to match him against Nonito Donaire on a date in August or September.

Prichard Colon Likely Returns on March 23rd in Florida

Rey Colon

•Mar 6, 2013

Prichard Colon (1-0, 1 KO's), a former member of the national amateur boxing team, in all probability will return to the ring on March 23 at an event to be held at the Bahia Shrine Temple in Orlando, Florida against an opponent to be named. He made his pro debut on February 23 at Cosme Beitía Salamo and stopped Lasalle Xavier (0-2) in the first round of a match agreed upon at 150 pounds. As an amateur, he amassed an impressive record of 170-15 and won various medals in both local and international tournaments. His debut came on Miguel Cotto Promotions undercard that was televised on WAPA 2.

Jose Nieves is Inching Closer To a WBO Title Shot

Rey Colon

•Mar 6, 2013

Jose Nieves (22-2-3, 11 KO's), who put together a run of five straight wins and is now ranked fifth at 118 pounds under the WBO, could be close to a shot at the title captured a few days ago by African boxer Paulus Ambunda (20-0 and 10 KO's), who scored a unanimous decision to unseat Pungluang Sor Singyu (43-2, 28 KO's) in bout staged in Namibia. Nieves', 32-years-old, holds the WBO's Intercontinental title and his career is handled by All Star Promotions and company president Félix 'Tutico' Zabala.

Camilo Perez To Return on April 27th in Caguas, PR

Rey Colon

•Mar 6, 2013

Undefeated prospect Camilo Perez (8-0 4 KO's), who campaigns at 122 pounds, will return to action on April 27 in an eight round bout on a card being staged by Miguel Cotto Promotions at Coliseo Roger L. Mendoza in Caguas, Puerto Rico. Perez, 22-years-old, won his last three fights with six round unanimous decisions against Omar Gonzalez (4-8), Charlie Serrano (15-3-1) and John G. Cruz (5-12-3) respectively. His next opponent will be announced shortly.

Hector Sanchez Shot To Death in Puerto Rico Fire Fight

Rey Colon

•Mar 3, 2013

Puerto Rican boxer Hector "Coco" Sanchez (19-3, 9 KO's) died early Sunday morning after a shootout exploded on Main Street, corner of 4th Street, in Barrio Obrero. Sanchez was shot twice, once in the abdomen and once in the head and died at a local medical center while two died at the scene and the third died nearby. Police have no idea why the incident occured. No drugs or large portions of money were found at the scene. The other fatalities include Luis Muñoz Castro, 42 years; Rivera Garcia, 43, and Marcos Javier Rosario Tanco, 40.

Cotto Will Eye May 4th Outcomes Before Setting Return

Rey Colon

•Feb 23, 2013

Former three division world champion Miguel Cotto (37-4, 30 KO's) lost back to back fights to Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Austin Trout. The Puerto Rican superstar is looking to return on a date in September or October. Both Mayweather Jr. as Trout are going to take part in separate fights on May 4th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Mayweather will defend his WBC welterweight crown against Robert Guerrero, while Trout is likely going to challenge WBC 154-pound champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez in a unification fight.

Jose Pedraza Does Not Rule Out Juanma, Martinez Bouts

Rey Colon

•Feb 18, 2013

Puerto Rico's Jose "Sniper" Pedraza (11-0, 7 KO's), the undefeated WBC junior champion at 130 pounds, is well aware that he is very close to securing a world title shot in a division where his compatriots Juan Manuel Lopez and Roman 'Rocky' Martinez are two of the big names. Other experienced world-class fighters who are fighting at 130 pounds are Luis "El Artesano" Cruz, Orlando "Siri" Salido, Juan Carlos Burgos and Miguel Angel "Mikey" Garcia among others.

Jorge Melendez To Return on Ponce vs. Velez Card

Rey Colon

•Feb 9, 2013

The hard-hitting Jorge 'Destroyer' Melendez (25-2, 24 KO's) returns to the ring on March 2 as part of the event where Mexico's Daniel Ponce de Leon (44-4, 35 KO's) will defend his WBC featherweight crown against undefeated Puerto Rican Jayson 'La Maravilla' Velez (20-0, 15 KO's) at the Apollo Theater in New York City. Melendez is ranked fifth under the World Boxing Organization (WBO) at 154-pounds, where Zaurbek Baysangurov reigns as champion. His opponent is not yet known.

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Articles by Rey Colon: page 12

Luis Cruz Fight Cut Over Legal Beef With Miguel Cotto

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Prichard Colon Likely Returns on March 23rd in Florida

Jose Nieves is Inching Closer To a WBO Title Shot

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Jorge Melendez To Return on Ponce vs. Velez Card

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Articles by Rey Colon: page 12

Luis Cruz Fight Cut Over Legal Beef With Miguel Cotto

Enrique Collazo Will Make His Pro Debut on April 6th

Rivera Wants Juanma Lopez To Fight Nonito Donaire

Prichard Colon Likely Returns on March 23rd in Florida

Jose Nieves is Inching Closer To a WBO Title Shot

Camilo Perez To Return on April 27th in Caguas, PR

Hector Sanchez Shot To Death in Puerto Rico Fire Fight

Cotto Will Eye May 4th Outcomes Before Setting Return

Jose Pedraza Does Not Rule Out Juanma, Martinez Bouts

Jorge Melendez To Return on Ponce vs. Velez Card

Lenar Perez injured, out of Nov. 12 bout vs. Artur Ziyatdinov

Mizuki Hiruta signs with Most Valuable Promotions