A bloody end to what became, I believe, an entertaining fight to hardcore boxing fans. The timing was also perfect with the Paul Williams-Winky Wright fight in HBO wrapped up, there were a few minutes before the main event started in Azteca America. It was way too late here in the east coast but a hardcore fan like me needs to stay up for that. So, the thrice rescheduled IBF Mini Flyweight title fight finally happened in La Paz. Mexico's Raul Garcia successfully retained his title by TKO in the 6th over Ronald Barrera of Colombia. The fight started slow in the first with Garcia contented on circling around Barrera while throwing jabs from afar. Action picked up in the second with exchanges increasing as the fight progress. In the fifth, Barrera was cut above the right eye. I did not notice how he got the cut nor were there replays to show it. It might have been due to the accumulation of punches his been taking to that spot. The announcers might have mentioned it but my comprehension of spanish wasn't exactly fluent. Anyway, Barrera's face was a bloody mess so is Garcia's gloves. The sixth was halted with the ringside physician checking the cut out. As the action resumed, Garcia went after the cut like there's no tomorrow. Barrera was obviously bothered by the blood that continuously affected his sight. The referee finally stopped it to prevent further damage. Garcia is definitely one of the better 105-pounders and it would be nice to see a unification bout against other titleholders in this less regarded division. A rematch with Florante Condes would be a good option for him too. Unfortunately, Condes' handlers can't seem to find a way to get him back in the ring for meaningful fights. Boxing Scene; Fight News
Prediction Results:
A better Garcia showed up compared to the first fight with Barrera and the mid-fight stoppage proved that.
Another notch to my score which is now 18-0 and a draw.
There are no changes in the tally with the titleholder successfully retaining.
Prediction Results:
A better Garcia showed up compared to the first fight with Barrera and the mid-fight stoppage proved that.
Another notch to my score which is now 18-0 and a draw.
There are no changes in the tally with the titleholder successfully retaining.
Condes will be in an IBF eliminator this coming summer. If he wins, he'll get another shot at Garcia.
ReplyDeleteAnd we're now just one week away pare!!! One week from Donaire and Viloria!!
Predictions pare!! What are your takes on it??
it sure is great to find out that something's in the works for Condes. his handlers hopefully gets this done. you hate to see that kind of talent go to waste.
ReplyDeletewe're surely getting close to the donaire card. i'm really looking forward to it too. i'm confident of donaire but not sure which viloria will show up. it'll be unfortunate for him if it's the same viloria that fought in the title fights against sosa and romero a couple of years back.
i'll post my entry on the weekend fights this wednesday. i'm still figuring out how the card in south africa will go. that one's tough to call.
btw, belated happy easter pare!!!