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By Steve Kim - After a stretch that has been highlighted by big names, exorbitant license fees and mediocre ratings, this weekend HBO showcases a triple-header at the Terrible's Primm Valley Casino on the state line of Nevada that has highly touted Cuban jr. lightweight Yuriorkis Gamboa facing Darling Jimenez, hard-hitting jr. middleweight Alfredo Angulo facing Richard Gutierrez, and exciting James Kirkland taking on the active Eromosele Albert in another competitive bout in the 154-pound class.
In short, it's a vintage 'Boxing After Dark' telecast - young, relatively unknown commodities looking to break through to the next echelon in stern tests.
"This, to me, is what 'Boxing After Dark' should be, young fighters in wars, in real fights, testing them," said Gary Shaw, who's promoting this event.
Unlike many shows that rely on big, recognizable names to carry them, this telecast focuses on the future of the sport. There was a time when this acclaimed series was the greatest springboard to stardom in boxing. [details]
In short, it's a vintage 'Boxing After Dark' telecast - young, relatively unknown commodities looking to break through to the next echelon in stern tests.
"This, to me, is what 'Boxing After Dark' should be, young fighters in wars, in real fights, testing them," said Gary Shaw, who's promoting this event.
Unlike many shows that rely on big, recognizable names to carry them, this telecast focuses on the future of the sport. There was a time when this acclaimed series was the greatest springboard to stardom in boxing. [details]
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