In a crossroads light heavyweight bout, WBO #9/WBC #12 “Polish Prince” Andrzej Fonfara (22-2, 12 KOs) won a ten round unanimous decision over 43-year-old former world champion Glen Johnson (51-17-2, 35 KOs) on Friday night at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago. Johnson faded late as Fonfara won by scores of 99-91, 97-93, 97-93. Two-time lightweight […]
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Andrzej Fonfara DEFEATS Glenn Johnson on ESPN2: Johnson Retires! Is Manny Pacquaio the Next to Retire?


Boxing Trainer and ESPN2 Analyst Teddy Atlas Making a Difference


When government funding ceased three years ago for the New York City Police Athletic League (“PAL”) Cops & Kids Boxing program, The Dr. Theodore A. Atlas Foundation absorbed operational costs, expanded its reach into education, and today it is making life-changing differences for hundreds of inner-city youths between the ages of 10 and 21. Certified […]
ESPN2's Biased Brian Kenny Replaced by Bernardo Osuna


Bernardo Osuna has been named ESPN’s Friday Night Fights new studio host. He replaces popular Brian Kenny, who bolted the network to become a sportscaster for the MLB Network. Osuna will make his debut when ESPN’s Friday Night Fights kicks off its 14th season on Friday. He will host from ESPN’s Connecticut studios, but occasionally […]
Oscar De La Hoya – Dewey Bozella STORY: ESPN2 SHOOTS Documentary at GRIMZ GYM


By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt Photos Courtesy of Grimz Gym Yesterday in Sacramento, California RSR’s very own Web Adviser Grim X. had some very special guests use his Grimz Gym for a ESPN2 Documentary. Former multiple World Champion Oscar De La Hoya showed up with Dewey Bozella who was working out at Grimz Gym to obtain […]
Breidis Prescott Victorious: Looking to Repeat Amir Khan Performance


By Geno McGahee Light welterweight Breidis Prescott, 24-2, 19 KO’s, continued his path back to top contender status, used movement and power punches to take a wide decision over a game but overmatched Bayan Jargal, 15-2-3, 9 KO’s. Prescott has now put together three straight victories after back to back losses.
Marvin Quintero Wants to Graduate Twice in One Weekend


Mexican lightweight slugger Marvin Quintero, 21-3, 17 KO’s, will be hoping to continue rebuilding his once-soaring career when he appears on ESPN2 “Friday Night Fights” tomorrow night from the Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, California.
Nonito Donaire Vs Fernando Montiel Headline the Boxing Weekend


By Geno McGahee Friday ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights Salisbury, Maryland Fernando Guerrero, 20-0, 16 KO’s, looks to continue his winning ways on ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights as he takes on Derrick Findley, 17-4, 11 KO’s, with the NABF Middleweight Title on the line. Guerrero has been facing some relatively tough opposition as of late and […]
The Boxing Weekend: Wladimir Klitschko, Yuriokis Gamboa & Manny Pacquiao Leftovers


By Geno McGahee Friday SHOBOX London, UK Showtime’s hit series SHOBOX still goes strong and has a show this Friday for its subscribers. Featured in the main event is light welterweight, John O’Donnell, 23-1, 11 KO’s, taking on Terrance Cauthen, 35-6, 9 KO’s, in a 12 round bout. O’Donnell’s opposition has been pathetic to date, […]
The Boxing Weekend: Wladimir Klitschko, Yuriokis Gamboa & Manny Pacquiao Leftovers


By Geno McGahee Friday SHOBOX London, UK Showtime’s hit series SHOBOX still goes strong and has a show this Friday for its subscribers. Featured in the main event is light welterweight, John O’Donnell, 23-1, 11 KO’s, taking on Terrance Cauthen, 35-6, 9 KO’s, in a 12 round bout. O’Donnell’s opposition has been pathetic to date, […]
RSR Boxing Results: ESPN2's Friday Night Fights – Chris Arreola Wins Sloppy UD


By Geno McGahee A 256 pound Chris “Nightmare” Arreola, 29-2, 25 KO’s, came into his bout with Manuel Quezada, 29-6, 18 KO’s, claiming that he is now focused and properly trained, but he looked very heavy and slow, struggling to take the 12 round unanimous decision. Arreola’s chin and strength were too much for […]
The Boxing Weekend: Chad Dawson & Chris Arreola See Action


By Geno McGahee Friday ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights Ontario, California Heavyweight contender, Chris “Nightmare” Arreola, 28-2, 25 KO’s, returns to the ring against Manuel Quezada, 29-5, 18 KO’s, in a ten round bout. Arreola was and is still a big attraction but sometimes, he comes into fights too big, ranging from 230 pounds to 263. […]
The Boxing Weekend: Chad Dawson & Chris Arreola See Action


By Geno McGahee Friday ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights Ontario, California Heavyweight contender, Chris “Nightmare” Arreola, 28-2, 25 KO’s, returns to the ring against Manuel Quezada, 29-5, 18 KO’s, in a ten round bout. Arreola was and is still a big attraction but sometimes, he comes into fights too big, ranging from 230 pounds to 263. […]
The Boxing Weekend: Devon Alexander & Tavoris Cloud Headline


By Geno McGahee Friday ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights Welterweight hopeful, James De La Rosa, 20-0, 13 KO’s, will be featured in the main event of ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights against the dangerous TBA. Supporting that main event is heavyweight Mike Mollo, 20-3, 12 KO’s, taking on Gary Gomez, 18-11-1, 7 KO’s. Mollo has gone the […]
The Boxing Weekend: Devon Alexander & Tavoris Cloud Headline


By Geno McGahee Friday ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights Welterweight hopeful, James De La Rosa, 20-0, 13 KO’s, will be featured in the main event of ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights against the dangerous TBA. Supporting that main event is heavyweight Mike Mollo, 20-3, 12 KO’s, taking on Gary Gomez, 18-11-1, 7 KO’s. Mollo has gone the […]
RSR Boxing Results: ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights


By Geno McGahee Delvin Rodriguez, 25-5-2, 14 KO’s, wasn’t spectacular and paid for it, losing a majority decision to Ashley Theophane, 27-4-1, 7 KO’s, by scores of 96-94 (twice) and 95-95. It was an uneventful fight but Rodriguez seemed to do enough to win, although the judges saw it the other way, which is an […]
The Boxing Weekend: Juan Manuel Marquez – Juan Diaz II PPV Headlines


By Geno McGahee Friday ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights Welterweight Delvin Rodriguez, 25-4-2, 14 KO’s, returns to the network to face Ashley Theophane, 26-4-1, 17 KO’s, in the main event of a double header. Rodriguez is a fan-friendly fighter with power in both hands and a fun style. He has been featured on ESPN2 quite often […]
The Boxing Weekend: Juan Manuel Marquez – Juan Diaz II PPV Headlines


By Geno McGahee Friday ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights Welterweight Delvin Rodriguez, 25-4-2, 14 KO’s, returns to the network to face Ashley Theophane, 26-4-1, 17 KO’s, in the main event of a double header. Rodriguez is a fan-friendly fighter with power in both hands and a fun style. He has been featured on ESPN2 quite often […]
RSR Boxing Results: ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights


By Geno McGahee WBA Light Heavyweight Champion Beibut Shumenov, 10-1, 6 KO’s, defended his title successfully against Vyacheslav Uzelkov, 21-1, 14 KO’s, outworking the challenger en route to a unanimous decision by scores of 118-108 (twice) and 117-109.
The Boxing Weekend: ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights


By Geno McGahee There’s not much boxing this weekend, but the little that is happening is taking place in California on ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights. Beibut Shumenov, 9-1, 6 KO’s, the WBA Light Heavyweight Champion makes a defense of his title against the undefeated challenger, Viacheslav Uzelkov, 22-0, 14 KO’s,
RSR Boxing Results: Zab Judah Returns with KO


By Geno McGahee ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights Zab “Super” Judah, 39-6, 27 KO’s, came back to the junior welterweight division with a 3rd round destruction of Jose Armando Santa Cruz, 28-5, 17 KO’s. Judah looked sharper than he has in a while and used his speed and mobility to confuse and outland Santa Cruz in […]
RSR Boxing Results: ESPN2's FNF & SHOBOX


By Geno McGahee ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights John Molina, 21-1, 17 KO’s, picked up the NABO Lightweight Championship with a stunning 11th round stoppage of Henry Lundy, 18-1-1, 10 KO’s. In the first quarter of the fight, Lundy dominated with his speed and timing and continued to outpoint Molina until the 8th round when […]
Stars Coming Out for ‘Let Freedom Ring’ on ESPN ‘Friday Night Fights’


Full Court Press Release The stars will be out this week for “Let Freedom Ring,” headlined by the 10-round NABO lightweight title fight between champion, WBO # 7 rated “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy (18-0-1, 10 KOs), and challenger, John Molina, Jr. (20-1, 6 KOs), live on ESPN Friday Night Fights from the Twin River Event Center […]