Denver boxer Manny Perez used a persistent and strong left hook
to upset Puerto Rico’s Edgar Santana by unanimous decision in a
nationally-televised junior welterweight bout Friday in Dover, Del.
Perez (18-7-1) traded early rounds with the taller Santana (26-4),
who was favored to win the co-main event on ESPN’s “Friday Night
Fights.” But Perez, who fought Brandon Rios to a draw in Denver in 2009,
stayed on the attack against Santana and was the aggressor for much of
the bout.
All three judges gave Perez a 96-94 decision. Perez had a 197-193 advantage in punches landed.
Perez fights out of the House of Pain gym in Denver, with trainer Steve Mestas.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Alvarado set to fight Herrera April 14
By Francisco SalazarIn an attractive bout that had been in the works for some time, unbeaten Mike Alvarado will fight once-beaten junior welterweight Mauricio Herrera in a 10 round bout on April 14th, Top Rank matchmaker Brad Goodman confirmed to Fightnews.com on Monday night. “Herrera is in to face Alvarado,” said Goodman. The fight will open the telecast of an HBO telecast, which will precede the main event bout between hard-hitting unbeaten lightweight fighters Brandon Rios and Yuriorkis Gamboa.
In his last fight, Alvarado (32-0, 23 KOs) had to rally from an early deficit to stop former lightweight contender Breidis Prescott in the 10th and final round on the undercard of the Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez bout on November 12th.
Herrera (18-1, 7 KOs) has won his last five bouts in a row since a controversial eight round split decision loss to former world title belt holder Mike Anchondo in December of 2009. Last January, Herrera won a hard-fought 12 round split decision over hard-hitting Russian Ruslan Provodnikov. In his last bout, he won a 10 round majority decision over Mike Dallas Jr. on June 24th at the Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, CA.
“This is a great opener for the HBO card,” said Alex Camponovo, chief matchmaker for Thompson Boxing Promotions, who promotes Herrera. “We have all the respect for Alvarado, but this will be a great fight for Mauricio. This will be great exposure for him.”
The card, which will be promoted by Top Rank, will take place at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Tickets go on sale this Friday.
February 28th, 2012
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Saturday, February 25, 2012
Skipping Rope Workout/Shadow Boxing - Double R Fitness
Jump rope is your bread and butter in boxing. Condition the lungs for the battle to come
boxing focus mitts training
Nice mitt drills. This is very essential for hand- eye coordination the step before actual sparring
Posted February 24, 2012, 8:17 pm MT
Denver’s Manny Perez upsets Edgar Santana on ESPN’s “Friday Night Fights”
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Just got home from The House of Pain boxing gym. Walking into the gym I automatically heard the the timer ring the end of a round and see two young people. One shadow boxing in the ring the other hitting the speed bag. I go to the far end of the gym and start warming up. Shadow boxing in front of the mirror for about 10 min, Grab my jump rope and start jumping for about 15 min. As more young amateur start arriving the sweet music of the swooshing of the jump rope and the rhythm of the heavy bag getting hit. It helps me to let go of all that has been bothering me for the day. Focusing on my combos and head movement, had a great but hard work out
Boxing and Training in Colorado
This is the first post on the subject of Boxing and Training in Colorado. My object is to discuss the current Boxing scene and the training element of boxing. Also talk about upcoming fights local and world wide including the amateurs. Hope I can spread my knowledge to those learning or who are interested in boxing.
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