At the “Fights at the Fairgrounds” in the heart of Texas, that is, Dallas, Texas, up and coming super middleweight Tony Mack (6-0, 3KO’s) from Dallas, Texas puts another win on his undefeated record. This time he added it with a knockout of Curtis Howell (3-3, 2KO’s) on Saturday night at the Coliseum at the historic Dallas Fair Park, and capturing the Texas Super Middleweight Title.
A week before on media day at the Maple Avenue Boxing Gym in Dallas, Texas, Mack looked very sharp as he warmed up for his showdown with Howell. At that time he said he was “ready for anybody and any style” as he prepared in the ring landing swift and fast punches on the mitts with his trainer Derrick James.
On Saturday night, he did not disappoint his many fans and family who attended the fights, which were put together by newly formed J&G Boxing Promotions. As he entered the ring with his entourage, it was clear on his face that he was ready for business, that is, boxing business. As the bell sounded for the first round, Mack started forcing the fight as he methodically moved forward. Mack didn’t waste time as he began landing his jab and following it up with the right hand. Howell, his opponent, wasn’t intimidated by the hard hitting Mack and he was able to get in a few punches as he stood his ground. Both fighters landed good hard punches in the first, which appeared to be an even round as the bell sounded.
At the beginning of the second round, it was clear that Mack had warmed up as he picked up the pace by landing even harder punches and combinations on Howell. Howell was taking the punches and trying to counter as he was forced backward around the ring. Both fighters were connecting with good punches early in the second round , but as the middle of the round approached, Mack landed a huge left hand to the head of Howell that rocked him back into the ropes. Sensing his opponent was hurt, with the crowd roaring in the background, Mack followed up with a massive right, left, right, and the referee stepped in to stop the fight. The official time of the stoppage was 1:32 of the second round.
After the fight, Mack admitted he started off a little nervous in the first round, so he stayed cautious, picking his punches, using his defense, as his punches began to connect. In the second round he said he had figured out his opponents flaws, then he picked him apart and took him out.
Mack said this is just a stepping stone in his career and he hopes to become a world champion some day. Mack is scheduled to fight several fights in June of this year and expect them to be just as exciting as this one.
UNDERCARD:
Joshua Burns (3-14, 1KO), Dallas v. Angel Sigala (8-1, 2KO’s), Arlington, Texas [157lbs]
In the upset of the night, the highly favored Angel Sigala (8-2, 2KO’s) of Arlington, Texas took on Joshua Burns (3-14, 2KO’s) from Dallas, Texas. In the first round, they both came out landing huge punches with both hands. The slimmer Sigala looked every bit of 157 lbs. compared to the muscle bound Burns who stood his ground in the first round of action. In the second round, Sigala started going to the body early on and was also landing punches to the stomach of Burns. Sigala looked in good form as he landed uppercuts and a good left hook to the head of Burns as the action continued. Suddenly, Burns landed a huge left hook on Sigala as he was standing next to the ropes. The punch made Sigala duck his head outside the ring and through the ropes as Burns continued to throw punches, landing a right hand to what appeared to be the back of the head of Sigala. The stunned Sigala began to take the count by the referee and the fight was stopped. Burns wins by technical knockout at 1:46 of the second round.
Martinez Porter (1-3-1), Arlington, Texas v. Corey Richard (1-1) [165]
Martinez Porter (1-3-1) from Arlington, Texas took on the ring savvy Corey Richard (1-1) at 165 lbs in what turned out to be a very good fight. In the first round, the southpaw Richard was forced to back up most of the round as the taller Porter came out and landed a huge right hand that backed him up. Porter was forcing the action in the first round as he tried to land his big right hand on Richard. The second round started off the same as Porter continued to force the action as he threw his left jab. Suddenly, Richard went after Porter in the corner as they went after each other to the excitement of the crowd. At the end of the round, Richard landed a big left hand to the head of Porter. In the third, the cautious but clever Richard countered his way out of a right hand and another that followed right behind it by Porter. Porter’s left jab and right hand follow-up were very obvious, but they continued to work on Richard. Richard was now being very cautious and picking his spots, while he waited to land his right hand. Porter then landed a nice right which landed with force. Porter then landed a swift right hand which knocked Richard into the corner as the round ended. As they returned to their respective corners, Porter was looking very confident as Richard appeared to be tiring. But when the fourth round started, it was Richard who came out firing and forcing the action. Apparently he must have thought the fight was close, so he came out the busier fighter. Porter then landed a nice right hand and started jabbing his way in to try to land his right hand. Richard then landed a big left hook to the head of Porter and just missed landing a right. Richard had his right hand ready land throughout the last round, but he never got the opportunity to land it as he tried to catch Porter coming in. Although to some it appeared that Porter may have gotten the close decision, the judges ruled it a draw.
I.V. Anderson (2-0), Dallas, Texas v. Louis Teel (0-1), New Mexico [165 lbs]
I.V. Anderson (2-0) from Dallas, Texas had his hands full when he faced Louis Teel (0-1) from New Mexico in his pro debut on Saturday night. After withstanding two big right hands in the beginning of the first round by Anderson, Teel tried to settle himself in the ring. It wasn’t easy as Anderson followed up with a nice uppercut to the chin of Teel in the middle of the ring. Teel finally did settle in as he came back by landing some good punches of his own as the first round ended. With this gained momentum, Teel went after Anderson as the bell sounded for the second round. His confidence was evident as he started doubling up his punches. Although Teel was forcing the action, Anderson caught him with another uppercut and then followed it up with a left hook. Anderson came out the winner of this round as he landed some heavy right hands to the head of Teel, as the crowd began to get excited.
At the beginning of the third round, you could tell the crowd was really getting into the action. You could also hear Teel’s corner yelling instructions “1, 2, 3,” as he was moving around the ring. Anderson then got in an overhand right and attempted to land another. Then Anderson just missed a wild haymaker as Teel moved out of the way of the punch. Teel then followed up with a left hook to the body of Anderson. The round appeared to be in favor of Teel, as Anderson went back to his corner. As Anderson sat in his corner, he appeared to be a little tired, but when he came out at the beginning of the fourth round he landed a big overhand right. Teel then came back with a body punch as he began to put the pressure on Anderson. Anderson continued to land punches as they went toe to toe in the middle of the ring. They both appeared tired, but they were giving it all they had to the enjoyment of the crowd. Anderson then landed a big right hand to the head of Teel and the crowd began to get loud. They really went crazy when Anderson landed another big right hand that knocked the mouthpiece of Teel out of the ring. Anderson then went after Teel and the bell sounded. Completely exhausted as he stood in his corner, Anderson won by unanimous decision.
Jerome Davis (6-3) v. Kentrell Claiborne (4-6, 3KO’s), Ft. Worth, Texas [170 lbs]
I hadn’t seen Kentrell “the Beast” Claiborne since he fought out in Rockwall, Texas, where he won a split decision against Greg Hatley (9-1, 5KO’s). I didn’t see him very long on Saturday either. In the middle of the round, Claiborne landed a massive right hand that knocked out Davis at 1:39 of the first round.
Christian Faz (2-2), Dallas, Texas v. Pedro Sanchez (0-2), Dallas, Texas [125 lbs]
Southpaw featherweight Christian Faz (2-2) from Dallas, Texas took on the tough and gritty Pedro Sanchez (0-3) from Dallas, Texas in four action packed rounds to the delight of the rowdy crowd in attendance. As the first round began, it was clear who the better fighter was, that is, skill wise. Not to say that Sanchez wasn’t a good fighter, but Faz did have the goods from the beginning of the first round. Faz had a great jab as he planted it on Sanchez throughout the first round and followed it up with the right hand. Sanchez tried to put on the pressure in the second round, but Faz would quickly counter as Sanchez came in. Sanchez landed a good punch at the end of the second and the bell sounded.
At the beginning of the third, Sanchez landed several combinations on Faz, but Faz was countering with even harder punches than in the first two rounds. Faz then landed a nice combination and as Sanchez landed a punch, Faz caught him with a big left hook to the head. He then landed another big left hand and just missed a haymaker of a punch as the bell sounded. As the fourth round started, Sanchez was trying his best to get in close to land some punches, as his corner was yelling at him to finish his punches. Faz then started forcing the action and for a second, Sanchez turned the tables as he got Faz on the ropes. It was apparent at this point in the fight that Faz was landing the crisper punches as he landed two left hands to the head of Sanchez. Sanchez continued to come forward but Faz caught him with an uppercut and countered every punch that Sanchez threw at him. Although Sanchez gave it his all, he was outmatched by the ring savvy Faz. Faz wins by unanimous decision.
This was the first edition of professional boxing for J & G Promotions in Dallas, Texas, and it was a great start. If the undefeated bantamweight Ray “the X-Man” Ximenez (10-0, 3KO’s) from Dallas, Texas had fought, the fights would have been even more exciting. Unfortunately, he was sidelined by an injury, but we expect him to come back and continue his winning ways in the ring. Dallas also looks forward for J & G Promotions to bring back many more professional fight cards to the metroplex.
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