0 comments by Matthew Paras on 12/13/2014
(Javier Gallo, right, Rau’Shee Warren, left; via Warriors Boxing) CHICAGO — As his opponent laid on the canvas in the 1st round, Rau’Shee Warren threw his mouthpiece to the ground out of frustration. It was clear Javier Gallo wasn’t getting up after a headbutt sent him to the canvas, suffering a cut above his left […]
0 comments by Matthew Paras on 11/21/2014
The last time junior welterweight Adrian Granados fought on television, the 25-year-old was involved in a firefight. Appearing in front of his hometown city of Chicago outdoors at U.S. Cellular Field, Granados overcame two knockdowns where he was badly hurt to stop Mark Salser in the 6th round. It was exactly the type of fight a […]
0 comments by Matthew Paras on 8/8/2014
The decision to become a professional was never in doubt for welterweight Sammy Vasquez, Jr. Despite having an offer to be a reserve for the 2012 Olympics, Vasquez forewent the London Games. He viewed the offer as being nothing more than a sparring partner rather than getting a chance to compete for his country. Instead, […]
0 comments by Matthew Paras on 7/9/2014
Erickson Lubin has come a long way from training in an Orlando garage. Back then, it was just Lubin, his “brother” — fellow boxer and co-training partner Dennis Galarza — and trainer Jason Galarza, Dennis’ father. For most of his amateur career, Lubin worked out of that two-car garage while piling up national accolades. Lubin, […]
