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by David P. Greisman - The fighters stepped back toward the corners, done with the referee’s final instructions and awaiting the opening bell.
“Another chapter in the long book of Mexican and Puerto Rican fighters,” said HBO commentator Max Kellerman. “It’s been a great rivalry, and this looks like another great matchup.”
“With 49 days to go before July 26,” responded Jim Lampley.
The bell rang. It was June 7, 2008, and junior featherweight titleholder Daniel Ponce De Leon stepped forward to attack prospect Juan Manuel Lopez. In 49 days, another Mexican fighter, welterweight Antonio Margarito, would face Puerto Rican superstar Miguel Cotto.
Ponce De Leon opened the bout the best way he knew, coming out aggressively and seeking to send a message to his younger foe. Lopez took the shots well, and then patiently sought his chance to show that it was actually Ponce De Leon who was in too deep.
Barely halfway through the first round, Lopez landed a southpaw left cross and then followed up with a right hook to the head as Ponce De Leon came forward. Ponce De Leon was hurt, and the glancing left uppercut from Lopez that came next helped him to the canvas. [Click Here To Read More]
“Another chapter in the long book of Mexican and Puerto Rican fighters,” said HBO commentator Max Kellerman. “It’s been a great rivalry, and this looks like another great matchup.”
“With 49 days to go before July 26,” responded Jim Lampley.
The bell rang. It was June 7, 2008, and junior featherweight titleholder Daniel Ponce De Leon stepped forward to attack prospect Juan Manuel Lopez. In 49 days, another Mexican fighter, welterweight Antonio Margarito, would face Puerto Rican superstar Miguel Cotto.
Ponce De Leon opened the bout the best way he knew, coming out aggressively and seeking to send a message to his younger foe. Lopez took the shots well, and then patiently sought his chance to show that it was actually Ponce De Leon who was in too deep.
Barely halfway through the first round, Lopez landed a southpaw left cross and then followed up with a right hook to the head as Ponce De Leon came forward. Ponce De Leon was hurt, and the glancing left uppercut from Lopez that came next helped him to the canvas. [Click Here To Read More]
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