Philippines, 15 Nov 2024
  Home >> News

 


BOXERS

CURRENT CHAMPIONS 

FORMER CHAMPIONS   

RATINGS                       

NEWS           

FORUM        

FIGHT GALLERIES        

RING CARD GIRLS        


 
 
News  


HICKS KNOCKS OUT SOLIS TO TOP UNTELEVISED UNDERCARD AT BALLY’S ATLANTIC CITY CASINO AND RESORT

PhilBoxing.com




ATLANTIC CITY, NJ. – October 21, 2022 – Undefeated middleweight prospect Joseph “Sug” Hicks of Grand Rapids, MI, moved to 4-0, 4 KOs with a second-round KO of Mexico’s Luis Solis (25-15-4, 21 KOs) to highlight the untelevised undercard of Salita Promotions’ SHOBOX: The New Generation® event at Bally’s Atlantic City Casino and Resort.

Hicks, a former amateur champion, needed a round to study the hard-punching and awkward veteran Solis, but then lowered the boom in round two with a three-punch combination of rights and lefts that dropped the Mexican veteran for the full count at 2:52 of the second. Solis didn’t appear badly hurt but had clearly tasted enough of Hicks’ power to elect not to get back up and continue.

“I give myself a C+,” said Hicks of his performance. “I got a little anxious and there were times I felt myself reaching in the first round, but I caught him in the second with a right hand and his eyes did something that I knew the fight was over, so I finished him with a combination.”

Hicks says his brief encounter with Solis was a learning experience. “I learned to try to get warmer in the dressing room before I come out. I didn’t feel warm in the first round, but besides that I’m ready for whatever comes next.”

Super lightweight prospect Joshua “Double J” Pagan moved his undefeated record to 4-0, 2 KOs and proved his mettle with a well-deserved but hard-fought six-round unanimous decision over Toledo’s formerly undefeated Jeremiah Lewis Watts (now 2-1, 1 KO).

In an action-packed duel fought with good skills both ways and plenty of leather flying, Pagan pulled away with sharp and accurate punches inside and clubbing shots to Watt’s stomach that seemed to slow the Ohioan down just enough.

“My dad and I worked on that body shot a lot because we knew it was going to work in the fight,” admitted Pagan, “so we practiced it on the bag and on the pads and executed it during the fight.”

Watts had a good round six, but it wasn’t enough to change the outcome.

“My preparations were great, added Pagan. “I knew it would be tough fight. I’m undefeated and he was undefeated and neither of us were trying to lose, so I prepared for a tough battle and that’s what it was.”

The scores were 59-55 by all three judges in favor of Pagan.

In the opening bout of the night, once-beaten Los Angeles-based super featherweight David Navarro moved to 5-1, 4 KOs with a second-round TKO over Nagua, Dominican Republic’s Luis Domingo Hernandez (14-7-1, 9 KOs).

After a pedestrian first round, Hernandez came out in round two looking for war and Navarro was happy to oblige. He countered the Dominican’s attempted assault with strong counters between the flailing shots.

After a minute of trading, Hernandez was looking badly wobbled and finished for the night. Referee Mary Glover wisely waved off the action at 1:02 of the second.

Hernandez fought bravely but was simply outgunned and left the ring in a precautionary neck brace.




Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:

  • Cleveland's Resurgence, Injuries Threaten Boston Celtics Hold of NBA East Conference
    By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Thu, 14 Nov 2024
  • RIYADH SEASON’S LATINO NIGHT FIGHTERS EXCITE FANS DURING OPEN MEDIA WORKOUT AHEAD OF STACKED CARD ON NOVEMBER 16
    , Thu, 14 Nov 2024
  • Victoria Sports Club open rapid chess tournament on November 23
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Thu, 14 Nov 2024
  • GRAND ARRIVALS FIESTA KICKS OFF RIYADH SEASON’S LATINO NIGHT EVENT PRESENTED BY GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS IN SAUDI ARABIA WITH MAIN EVENT CO-PROMOTED BY BOXXER
    , Wed, 13 Nov 2024
  • Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez prepared for a war for his World Cruiserweight Unification with Chris Billam-Smith
    , Wed, 13 Nov 2024
  • IBA Kunlun Fight World Cup kicks off in Beijing on 16 November with superstars Erislandy Alvarez and Sofiane Oumiha
    , Wed, 13 Nov 2024
  • 4th Senator Manny Pacquiao rapid chess tatluhan team tournament on November 17
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Wed, 13 Nov 2024
  • The Past Week in Action 11 November 2024: Ennis Outpoints Chukhadzhian; Rodriguez Destroys Guevarra: Davis Wipes Out Lemos
    By Eric Armit, , Tue, 12 Nov 2024
  • Cristian "Chichatio" Gonzalez Headlines Nov.29 on ESPN Knockout
    , Tue, 12 Nov 2024
  • Let's Support Israel "Magnificent" Vázquez in the Fight of His Life
    By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Mon, 11 Nov 2024
  • Jericho Winston Cu rules ACE Youth Chess Championship
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Mon, 11 Nov 2024
  • Two Fights That Could Prompt Inoue Early Move Up to the Featherweights
    By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Mon, 11 Nov 2024
  • DON KING'S MESSAGE ON TRUMP VICTORY
    , Mon, 11 Nov 2024
  • Kelly Rancap is 8th SIKAT Champion
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Mon, 11 Nov 2024
  • Cavaliers Rally Past Brooklyn, 105-100; Extend Season Best Start to 11 Wins
    By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Sun, 10 Nov 2024
  • BAM RODRIGUEZ STOPS PEDRO GUEVARRA IN THREE
    By Dong Secuya, , Sun, 10 Nov 2024
  • LET’S SETTLE VOLUME 2 PHILLY’S JESSE HART HEADLINES NOVEMBER 22 BOXING CARD LOADED WITH LOCAL TALENT
    , Sun, 10 Nov 2024
  • WEIGHED DOWN: Keyshawn Davis Ices Gustavo Lemos in 2
    , Sat, 09 Nov 2024
  • Cavs Prove for Real, Smash Golden State, 136-117
    By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Sat, 09 Nov 2024
  • FINAL WEIGHTS, RUNNING ORDER FOR BOOTS AND BAM IN PHILADELPHIA
    , Sat, 09 Nov 2024
  • Hometown Heat: Jaime Munguia-Bruno Surace Super Middleweight Showdown Confirmed for December 14 at Estadio Caliente in Tijuana, Mexico LIVE on ESPN+
    , Sat, 09 Nov 2024
  • Boots and Bam Headline Philly Card
    By Chris Carlson, , Sat, 09 Nov 2024
  • Fight Day Media Hub: Keyshawn Davis vs. Gustavo Lemos
    , Sat, 09 Nov 2024
  • BOOTS: YOU’VE ONLY SEEN 35-40 PER CENT OF ME
    , Sat, 09 Nov 2024
  • BAM: I KNOW THIS IS A DANGEROUS FIGHT
    , Sat, 09 Nov 2024




  •  



     
    PhilBoxing.com has been created to support every aspiring
    Filipino boxer and the Philippine boxing scene in general.
    Please send comments to feedback@philboxing.com


    PRIVATE POLICY | LEGAL DISCLAIMER
    developed and maintained by dong secuya
    © 2024 philboxing.com.