Rojas and Rossy Defend Titles!

By: David Colon
February 20th, Poliforum Zamna, Merida, Yucatán, Mexico: On a card promoted by Cancún Boxing together with Don King Productions WBC Featherweight Champion Elio “The Kid” Rojas, 22-1, 13Ko’s made the first defense of his title never allowing challenger Guty Espadas, 45-8Ko’s to get on track. “The Kid” was just too quick getting off first winning a one sided 120-108. 119-109 times two unanimous decision.

Long Island, New York heavyweight Derric Rossy, “The Shaolin Fist” recorded his second KO in three weeks making the second defense of his WBC FECARBOX heavyweight title. Rossy started fast establishing a punishing jab then dropped southpaw Joseph Harris in the second round with a good right taking no time to apply a pounding causing referee Jesus Manuel Erosa to stop the beating at 1:34 of the second round. Rossy advances to 24-2, 13Ko’s while Harris drops to 10-11, 7Ko’s.

Note: Rossy staying very busy is scheduled to meet veteran Zack Page March 6th on the undercard of Devon Alexander / Juan Urango Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut.

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De Leon and Matthysee Both by Stoppage!

By: Edwin Gonzalez
February 20th, Auditorio Plaza Condesa, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico: In a battle of southpaws featherweight Daniel Ponce De Leon won the WBC Latino featherweight title stopping Puerto Rican Orlando “El Olimpico” Cruz, 16-2-1, 7Ko’s backing him to the corner in the third round then banging Cruz to the body with both hands where he was counted out at 2:37 of the third round. This win moves DeLeon to 38-2, 32Ko’s setting up a possible showdown with Rojas later this year.

In the semi main event Argentine Lucas Martin Matthysse and Brooklyn New York’s “Viscious” Vivian Harris traded bombs over four but it was in the third round the heavy handed Matthysse gained the edge scoring clean with heavy shots with both hands to Harris body and head.

In the fourth round the attacking Argentine went to attack on Harris body setting up a clean right hand to Harris head rocking the former champion prompting the referee to stop the brawl at 2:44 of round four. This being the third time Harris has been stopped in his last eight this could drop the former champion to the “B” league. 

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Top Rank Signs Notre Dame Star!!

February 17th, Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana --- Top Rank Boxing promoter Bob Arum announced the signing of three time Notre Dame boxing champion light heavyweight Mike Lee during a press conference at the University of Notre Dame Wednesday. Undefeated as an amateur Lee will make his pro debut on May 29th at the UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois. The fight will be televised on Top Rank Live event on FSN.