New York, NY- The first season of Oscar De La Hoya’s “Fight Night Club” monthly series produced tremendous pugilistic action which showcased up and coming talent in short distance affairs. The format was simple; standing room only crowds in a small room displaying competitive “someone’s 0 got to go” type of brawls in a small sized ring. Oscar awards cash bonuses to the fighters for fight, knockout, and fighter of the night. The series returns for it’s second season with some familiar faces and the first installment will feature a special attraction when former top prospect Victor Ortiz headlines the main event at the Nokia Center in Los Angeles, CA, on FOX Sports Net, Friday at 9 PM ET.
ORTIZ LOOKS TO KEEP ACTIVE IN “WORK” TYPE FIGHT
Coming off a win against a past his prime Antonio Diaz (KO 7), Victor Ortiz (25-2-1, 20 KOs) will face part time fighter Hector Alatorre (16-8, 5 KOs) over 10 rounds or less in the welterweight (147) division.
HEADED FOR BIG TIME, ORTIZ QUITS DURING TEST!
In a life or death battle against tough champion Marcos Maidana, Ortiz floored Maidana in the first stanza. Maidana recovered, beat the count and rose to the occasion as an over confident Ortiz moved in for the kill. A clear-headed Maidana railed sending Ortiz flat on his back to the canvas. Ortiz quickly got up and a memorable war ensued. After six back and forth action filled rounds Maidana hit the canvas once more, got up, and so did Ortiz. After rising to his feet, a weary Ortiz would get drilled a few more shots, went down on his own admission, and quit. A win on Friday for Ortiz secures him a spot back at the big time on HBO against Nate Campbell and a chance at clearing his name from committing boxing’s biggest sin.
HECTOR LOOKS TO GET PAID
Opponent Hector Alatoore had a six fight-losing streak before picking up a win in his last bout against a fighter with a record of 17-19-6.
CLUB REGULARS UNDERNEATH
Golden Boy prospects and Club Nokia “house” fighters Carlos Molina (10-0, 6 KOs) and Luis Ramos (13-0, 7 KOs) will be featured in separate bouts.
ESPN 2 HAS ANOTHER INTRIGUING NIGHT AT THE FIGHTS
Friday Night Fights continues its boxing coverage this Friday when Antonio Escalante (22-2, 14 KOs) takes on Miguel Roman (28-6, 20 KOs) over 10 rounds or less in the featherweight (126) division at the Don Haskins Convention Center in El Paso, Texas, live at 9 PM ET.
ESCALANTE ON THE RISE
Antonio Escalante’s most impressive career win came three fights ago with an upset over then undefeated prospect Mike Oliver. Escalante has been perfect since and has a current 8 fight win streak knocking out 5.
PUT UP OR SHUT UP FOR ROMAN
With a loss in his last effort against unbeaten Miguel Beltran, seasoned veteran Miguel Roman has continued to fail at the big dance as shown in previous encounters against world-class opposition. Roman seeks a career saving victory under the Friday night-lights.
FOX SPORTS BRINGS THE RUCKUS WITH A DOUBLE BILL
FOX Sports Net continues it’s jam packed schedule of boxing cards on Saturday when heavy handed welterweight (147) Mike Jones (19-0, 16 KOs) headlines in the main event against Henry Bruseles (28-3-1, 15 KOs) over 10 proposed rounds at Bally’s Park Place Hotel Casino in Atlantic City, NJ, live at 10 PM ET .
JONES IS NO JOKE FOLKS
Hailing from the storied fighting streets of Philadelphia accumulating a commendable perfect record consisting of mostly devastating knockouts over fighters he’s suppose to dominate, Mike Jones has done what ‘s asked of an upstart pug. Having passed his early tests, Jones looks to gain more experience and accolade against a better grade of talent in facing former world title challenger Henry Bruseles.
BATTLE TESTED BUT HAS BEEN BESTED
Mostly known for losing to Floyd Mayweather Jr. (KO 8), Henry Bruseles was undefeated in his first 16 fights before being knocked out in three rounds against unheralded scrapper Roberto Ortego. Since the loss to Mayweather, Bruseles is on a seven-fight win streak with 2 KOs.
HOLT ON THE COMEBACK TRAIL IN CO FEATURE
Former Jr. welterweight (140) belt holder Kendall Holt (25-3, 13 KOs) will throw hands with Kaizer Mabuza (22-6-3, 13 KOs) in a scheduled 12 round televised opener.
INTERGRATED SPORTS PPV HAS AN INTERESTING CARD TOO
On a split site PPV card ranging from Mexico to Puerto Rico, Filipino power puncher Rodel Mayol (26-4-1, 20 KOs) battles Mexican Omar Nino (28-3-1,11 KOs) over 12 slated rounds, live from Guadalajara, Mexico at 9 pm ET.
BIG LITTLE FIGHT
Finally removed from two odd encounters with Ivan Calerdron (D 6), (L TD 7) and fresh off an impressive win over tough Edgar Sosa (W TKO 2), WBC champ Mayol will attempt to defend his crown against his mandatory challenger and former WBC light flyweight (108) titlist Omar Nino. Boasting wins over Brian Viloria (W UD 12) and Janito Rubillar (W TD 8), proven distance fighter Omar Nino has beaten some top flight 108 pounders usually on points.
SOMEONE’S 0 HAS GOT TO GO
Action commences live from Reben Rodriquez Coliseum in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, when hometown hero Wilfredo Vazquez (17-0-1, 14 KOs), wages war on 19-year-old Philippine hopeful Marvin Sonsona (14-0-1, 12 KOs) for the vacant WBO junior featherweight (122) title.
John Signorella
