Frank Sanchez: record, next fight and profile →
Cuban heavyweight contender Frank Sanchez is going to start a new chapter in his professional life by confirming a huge change in his corner, just as he is about to dive into a conquest to face the best fighters in the division.
Frank Sanchez had to go deeper than ever before as a pro, all for a fight he accepted on very short notice. In the end, it was another win for the unbeaten Cuban heavyweight who turned away the challenge of Belgium-based Jack Mulowayi over 10 rounds Saturday evening at Santander Arena in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Easter, Granados Weights Photos Gallery - Lubin vs. Gallimore pits top super welterweight contender Erickson “Hammer” Lubin against hard-hitting Nathaniel Gallimore in a 10-round showdown on Saturday, October 26, live on SHOWTIME from Santander Arena in Reading, Pa., in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions. (photos by Amanda Westcott).
Frank Sanchez, Jack Mulowayi Final Press Conference Photos Gallery - Top super welterweight Erickson "Hammer" Lubin and all-action Nathaniel Gallimore went face to face two days before they square off in the main event this Saturday night live on SHOWTIME from Santander Arena in Reading, Pa. (photos by Amanda Westcott)
Unbeaten Cuban slugger Frank Sanchez will face Jack Mulowayi in an eight-round heavyweight attraction to open SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION this Saturday, October 26 live on SHOWTIME® from Santander Arena in Reading, Pa.
With stiff competition from college football games and a mismatch in the main event, FOX’s boxing viewership predictably dipped Saturday night from its previous telecast. Nielsen Media Research figures released Wednesday indicated that the network’s three-bout broadcast peaked at 1,492,000 viewers during the main event. That fight resulted in heavily favored Erislandy Lara knocking out Ramon Alvarez in the second round of their scheduled 12-round super welterweight championship match at The Armory in Minneapolis.
Frank Sanchez continues his ascension as a heavyweight prospect. The unbeaten Cuban export—now based in Las Vegas, Nev. picked up his fourth consecutive knockout win, stopping Puerto Rico’s Victor Bisbal after four one-sided rounds Saturday evening at Minneapolis Armory in Minneapolis, Minn.
Fundora vs. Clark, Sanchez vs. Bisbal Weights Photos Gallery - Erislandy Lara, denied a rematch years ago with Canelo Alvarez, will be trying try to take out his frustration on the Mexican world champion's brother on Saturday in a super-welterweight bout in Minnesota. (photos by Stephanie Trapp)
Erislandy Lara takes his second straight attempt at reclaiming a piece of the super welterweight crown, while Ramon Alvarez’s goal of upsetting the apple cart took a hit at the scales. Drama ensued at Friday’s official pre-fight weigh-in ahead of their scheduled 12-round secondary title fight—which takes place Saturday evening at The Armory in Minneapolis, Minn. (Fox, 8:00pm ET/7:00pm local time)—as Alvarez was more than four pounds above the 154-pound division limit.
Sebastian Fundora, Jamontay Clark Final Press Conference Gallery - MINNEAPOLIS - Former world champion Erislandy "The American Dream" Lara and Ramon "El Inocente" Alvarez squared off at the final press conference Thursday before they battle for the WBA Super Welterweight title this Saturday night from The Armory in Minneapolis. (photos by Stephanie Trapp)