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By Cliff Rold - When the stars align with the right fighters, there can be few spectacles in boxing as exciting as a good rematch. It’s especially true when the first go round gave fans a show. That is the case with both marquee main events this weekend, one in the States and the other overseas.
Stateside (ESPN, 8 PM EST/5 PM PST), we have a clash for the lone alphabet Heavyweight title not worn (and to date never worn) by World Champion Wladimir Klitschko. Last year, it was Bermane Stiverne that many had questions about coming in. He was the lesser known commodity. Now, both he and Arreola enter known and knowing each other. In their first, Stiverne broke Arreola’s nose, dropped him, and won a wide decision. Can he do it again?
Overseas, an excellent 2013 scrap at 108 lbs. ended in a draw. Let’s hope someone can win at least seven frames this time around in the latest chapter of Mexico vs. the Philippines. Donnie Nietes and Moises Fuentes, combined, weight less than one of this weekend’s Heavyweight scrappers. They should provide Heavyweight fireworks nonetheless (BeIn Espanol, 11 PM EST/PST). [Click Here To Read More]
Stateside (ESPN, 8 PM EST/5 PM PST), we have a clash for the lone alphabet Heavyweight title not worn (and to date never worn) by World Champion Wladimir Klitschko. Last year, it was Bermane Stiverne that many had questions about coming in. He was the lesser known commodity. Now, both he and Arreola enter known and knowing each other. In their first, Stiverne broke Arreola’s nose, dropped him, and won a wide decision. Can he do it again?
Overseas, an excellent 2013 scrap at 108 lbs. ended in a draw. Let’s hope someone can win at least seven frames this time around in the latest chapter of Mexico vs. the Philippines. Donnie Nietes and Moises Fuentes, combined, weight less than one of this weekend’s Heavyweight scrappers. They should provide Heavyweight fireworks nonetheless (BeIn Espanol, 11 PM EST/PST). [Click Here To Read More]
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