Philippines, 25 Apr 2025
  Home >> News

 


BOXERS

CURRENT CHAMPIONS 

FORMER CHAMPIONS   

RATINGS                       

NEWS           

FORUM        

FIGHT GALLERIES        

RING CARD GIRLS        


 
 
News  


TEST OF COURAGE: HIRALES UPSETS HUERTA


PhilBoxing.com


A few hours ago, at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel at Aero Drive in San Diego, California, Raul Hirales,Jr. defeated Charles Huerta by split decision over 8 rounds in the headliner of Telefutura's Solo Boxeo Tecate 2011 series opener in San Diego. The event, billed "Test of Courage" was a joint presentation of Golden Boy Promotions and Jorge Marron Production.

Tonight's loss was the second heart breaker for the 24 year old Charles Huerta from Paramount, California, who had been on a 5 straight winning bout, after suffering a shock KO defeat at the hands of Derrick Wilson in July 2009. In that fight at the Club Nokia in Los Angeles, Referee Raul Caiz, Sr. stopped the bout after only 59 seconds of the 1st round. For the moment, it is back to the drawing board for Huerta, whose ledger now reads 16-2. 8KOs. The impressive victory by Raul Hirales, Jr. which was his first fight outside of Mexico, upped his record to 12-0-1, 7KOs, and served notice that he is an emerging force to reckon with in the junior featherweight ranks. The fight was close with Judge David Denkin scoring the bout 77-74 for Charles Huerta, while Judges Alejandro Rochin and Jonathan Davis favored Raul Hirales, Jr. with scores of 77-74 and 78-73 respectively. The Mexican toy bulldog, Raul Hirales, Jr. kept targeting Charles Huerta's midsection with sledgehammer blows but some of which strayed south of the border getting him repeated warnings and eventually a point deduction in the 5th round from Referee Pat Russell.

In the co feature 8-rounder, hot Featherweight prospect, Gary Russel, Jr., 14-0, 9KOs won by technical decision over veteran journeyman Feider Viloria. The bout went into the scorecards after it was stopped by Referee Jerry Cantu in the 7th round when he declared Feider Viloria unfit to continue due to an unintentional headbut. Nonetheless, the result was a foregone conclusion, as prior to the stoppage, Gary Russell, Jr. had been clearly dominating the fight in every round with timely counters and quicker combos against an opponent who was unable to utilize his height and reach advantage.

Other results:

Bastie Samir continued his winning streak to 9-0 with another 6th round stoppage over Loren Myers in their super middleweight bout.

Junior Welterweight Anthony Martinez was lucky to escape with a majority draw and kept his unbeaten record to 6-0-1. Going into the fight with 5KOs in 6 wins, the heavily favored Anthony Martinez scored a quick 1st round knockdown, but got cocky and suffered a 2nd round knockdown and from thereon struggled to get back into form as he became a sucker for Carlos Musquez's right overhand punches.

In a fight between two undefeated junior welterweight upstarts, Manuel Robles dealt David Morales his first loss with a 4-round majority decision win.

The finale was a well applauded all female contest, with Amaris Quintana besting Blanca Raymundo by unanimous decision in their 4-round junior flyweight clash.

The event was sanctioned by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) and the Lead Weight Inspector was Brian Morris.


Click here to view a list of other articles written by Jonathan Davis.


Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:

  • EUBANK JR VS. BENN + UNDERCARD FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
    , Fri, 25 Apr 2025
  • June 21: Jahi Tucker-Lorenzo Simpson Middleweight Grudge Match Added to Vito Mielnicki Jr.- Kamil Gardzielik Card at Prudential Center LIVE on ESPN+
    , Fri, 25 Apr 2025
  • SALITA PROMOTIONS ADDS TWO MORE ELITE WORLD CHAMPIONS TO STAR-STUDDED ROSTER 
    , Fri, 25 Apr 2025
  • Toro Promotions, Inc. Flexing its Heavyweight Muscles Around the boxing world
    , Fri, 25 Apr 2025
  • Unbeaten pro boxer Anthony Velasquez Building his brand promoting this Saturday’s Main event fight at home in Springfield, Mass.
    , Fri, 25 Apr 2025
  • Disturbing, Eyebrow-Raising Happenings Involving Prominent Filipino Fighters (Part 2)
    By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Thu, 24 Apr 2025
  • The Monster Arrives: Naoya Inoue Is Back in America!
    , Thu, 24 Apr 2025
  • Prayers for Jonathan
    By Joaquin Henson, , Thu, 24 Apr 2025
  • EUBANK JR VS. BENN MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES
    , Thu, 24 Apr 2025
  • Young, Llavanes power Camarines past Toledo in PCAP chess tilt
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Thu, 24 Apr 2025
  • June 27: Christian Mbilli-Maciej Sulecki Interim Super Middleweight World Title Showdown Set for Videotron Centre in Quebec City LIVE on ESPN+
    , Thu, 24 Apr 2025
  • Undefeated junior middleweight prospect Nisa “Sweet-Destruction” Rodriguez Fighting this Saturday on a Pro-Am Card along with her son in Riverhead, NY
    , Thu, 24 Apr 2025
  • Split-T Management Fighters Tyshawn Denson and Devon Young Advance in WBC Grand Prix Tournament
    , Thu, 24 Apr 2025
  • Verano, Cha, Oppas, Uduna, Traya, Mancito in Hot Action in Highland Show in Thailand
    By Carlos Costa, , Wed, 23 Apr 2025
  • LA Wins to Level Series With Minnesota; OKC, Indiana in Commanding 2-0 Leads
    By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Wed, 23 Apr 2025
  • Disturbing, Eyebrow-Raising Happenings Involving Filipino Boxers
    By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Wed, 23 Apr 2025
  • HALL OF FAMER “THE COAL MINER’S DAUGHTER” CHRISTY MARTIN TO PARTICIPATE IN 2025 HALL OF FAME WEEKEND FESTIVITIES
    , Wed, 23 Apr 2025
  • EUBANK JR VS. BENN GRAND ARRIVALS QUOTES
    , Wed, 23 Apr 2025
  • Headlining again at home a dream come true for 16-0-1 junior middleweight Anthony Velasquez
    , Wed, 23 Apr 2025
  • Amateur Standout Stephanie Simon Signs with Split-T Boxing Management
    , Wed, 23 Apr 2025
  • The Past Week in Action 21 April 2025: Fundora KOs Badillo, Retains Undisputed Belts; Smith UD Germain; Kovalev Returns with a Win
    By Eric Armit, , Tue, 22 Apr 2025
  • Bantamweight Anthony Garnica Scores TKO Against Aston Palicte to Remain Undefeated
    , Tue, 22 Apr 2025
  • Higher Seeds New York, Denver Fall in Playoffs Second Games to Detroit Pistons, LA Clippers
    By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Tue, 22 Apr 2025
  • Young Gildo: The Baguio Bearcat
    By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, , Tue, 22 Apr 2025
  • Filipino International Master Paulo Bersamina places solo runner-up in the 22nd Bangkok Chess Club Open in Thailand
    By Marlon Bernardino, , Tue, 22 Apr 2025




  •  



     
    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
    © 2025 philboxing.com.