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Boxing no longer succeeds in drawing out the Hollywood A-list, but as Marco Antonio Barrera perplexed Rocky Juarez into defeat, the usual array of marquee fighters were strewn throughout the ringside area of the MGM Grand. Oscar de la Hoya sat front and center; a few rows behind, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and Winky Wright joked, looking like two classmates poking fun at the rich kid; Bernard Hopkins appeared every inch the dapper sweet science sage, while Ricky Hatton’s threads turned heads with a fashion faux pas of pinstripe suit and sombrero. Boxing’s big players mingled throughout the night, enjoying the festivities but also scouting future possibilities. Friends can become foes for one night, if the money’s right.
De La Hoya’s instant credibility, plus the practice of signing great talent then consistently matching that talent in exciting, competitive fights quickly brought Golden Boy Promotions recognition at the top of the promotional food chain. From Saturday’s card on Mexican Independence Day, they move on to present “Mexican Glory” in El Paso, Texas on October 21.
Daniel Ponce-De Leon can usually be seen hovering over whichever unfortunate super bantamweight he happens to have separated from consciousness in defense of his WBO championship. Suited in grey, he spent Saturday afternoon announcing his involvement in the October card that also features Mexican standouts Juan Manuel Marquez and Juan Lazcano. [details]
De La Hoya’s instant credibility, plus the practice of signing great talent then consistently matching that talent in exciting, competitive fights quickly brought Golden Boy Promotions recognition at the top of the promotional food chain. From Saturday’s card on Mexican Independence Day, they move on to present “Mexican Glory” in El Paso, Texas on October 21.
Daniel Ponce-De Leon can usually be seen hovering over whichever unfortunate super bantamweight he happens to have separated from consciousness in defense of his WBO championship. Suited in grey, he spent Saturday afternoon announcing his involvement in the October card that also features Mexican standouts Juan Manuel Marquez and Juan Lazcano. [details]