The month of August is up and running with some terrific
boxing. On Saturday, we saw yet another
dominating performance by 147 pound Danny Garcia as he faced the soon to retire
Paulie Malignaggi. The fight was decide in the ninth round due to a cut over the
Magic Man’s eye. This was a bittersweet moment for me as a boxing fan, I have
followed Malignaggi’s career, watching this young Sicilian from the Bronx for
years. I’m sorry to see him go but his lifespan seems to be up, at least we
will get to hear that classic voice as a commentator. As for Danny Garcia, this
kid’s career is still heating up; this win pushes him to 31-0. I agree with trainer and father Angel Garcia
when he says, “Danny is ready for the top dogs at welterweight,” lets see if Al
Haymon feels the same way. Looking in my
crystal ball, I see Shawn Porter or Keith Thurman in Garcia’s future.
Speaking of wars, lets talk about the main event Payano andWarren. Juan Carlos Payano was set to defend his bantamweight belt against
three times Olympic medalist Rau’see Warren. This fight exemplified everything
a boxing fan should expect in a fight: nonstop action, quick punches, and
controversy. In the early rounds Payano got pointed for punching behind. This was a premature call if you ask me, but
don’t worry a make up call would be made has Warren got 2 points taken on a
“intentional foul” in round 9. Despite the questionable officiating by Frank
Santore, this was an exciting fight. The entire arena was standing on their feet
for most of the fight and that even goes for pros Adrian Broner and Leo Santa
Cruz, who were in attendance. By the 12th round this one was up for
grabs, however the split decision was rewarded to Juan Carlos Payano, and he walked
away with his WBA Bantamweight belt. This goes to show the more active fighter
gets the split most of the time; Payano threw almost 300 more punches than
Warren! Stay tuned, this one has rematch written all over it. This 12 round
slugfest capped off what was yet another amazing PBC production.
Along with Saturday’s card, it was my pleasure
to have all access for Bounce T.V. inaugural PBC broadcast. I was able through
my program at Full Sail University to shadow the Warriors Boxing Promotions
team. Being there during media day and fight night, I was able to get hands on
with this awesome card. It was my pleasure to interview 25-1 Super Welterweight
fighter Jorge Luis Cota Lugo. He spoke
of his deep training for his bout against the 31-year-old Cuban, Yudel Jhonson;
this training was proven as Cota Lugo won by unanimous decision.
Throughout the night one of the most exciting fighters I was
able to witness was John Jackson. Jackson the son of boxing legend Julian
“Hawk” Jackson raised the same eyebrows his father had back in the day. He
completely dominated the Pilipino southpaw Denis Laurente with an array of
right straights it was truly a clinic. Lets just say “Mr. Humble,” got humbled.
With his unanimous decision win, Jackson will go on to face Cota Lugo within
the next 3 months. My advice to you is to tune into that war, it is going to be
a great one.
Did you watch any of these cards? If so tell me your
favorite moment below.
Till next time keep punching, till the FINAL BELL.
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