The Moment: Andre Berto vs. Josesito Lopez
The Moment for Andre Berto came in the sixth round Friday night, when his sustained jab set up a crunching right hand that culminated a four-punch sequence and drove Josesito Lopez to the canvas for the first of two knockdowns at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California.
The Moment: Chris Arreola vs. Curtis Harper
The Moment for Chris Arreola came midway through the first round against Curtis Harper on Friday night at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California.
The Moment: Shawn Porter vs. Erick Bone
The Moment for Shawn Porter came in the fifth round Friday night, when he landed a straight right hand to the body of Erick Bone to score one of his two knockdowns.
Chris Arreola outlasts Curtis Harper in heavyweight rumble
It appeared that Chris Arreola was in for a short night.
Shawn Porter moves on with new opponent for Spike TV card
The weigh-in for tonight’s boxing card at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California, was not without surprise Thursday as Roberto Garcia was hospitalized for an illness and scratched from his fight against Shawn Porter.
Haiti remains close to Andre Berto’s heart
Andre Berto is a Florida native, but he has remained heavily committed to Haiti, the birth country of his parents, since an earthquake ravaged the island nation in January 2010.
Fighting as B-side opponents is familiar role for Josesito Lopez, Roberto Garcia
Josesito Lopez and Roberto Garcia thought it was no coincidence that they were seated together during Wednesday's media session in Ontario, California, while their 147-pound opponents, Andre Berto and Shawn Porter, were paired at another table.
Andre Berto, Josesito Lopez both ready to step into spotlight
Andre Berto has been involved in some exciting fights. The two-time 147-pound world champion was defeated in three of them, however, hitting the canvas a combined five times. Veteran contender Josesito Lopez plans to make it four losses Friday night.
