What boxers turrned pro or are turning pro, this year?

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 13 Jan 2008, 00:52

Hal, you are always good for a laugh.

boxmel · Post by **boxmel** » 13 Jan 2008, 01:05

Mel, I must admit, I don't even know how you guys break out parts of a post and then reply to them. So that is why it looked like I jumped from one topic to another midstream, That and the fact that I am tripolar, a condition that they noticed at my briss.

Apology accepted. 8) BTW - I will be at the Championships in March. Hope we can all get together.....

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 14 Jan 2008, 15:40

Edwin Rodriguez is scheduled to box on January 26th. Mark Deluca, another former amateur from the New England area is also boxing and trying to make it 4-0. Another NE boxer, Richard Gingras, is trying to make it 8-0. He had who won the Ringside tourney at 201# in 2006.

miboxref · Post by **miboxref** » 14 Jan 2008, 16:05

I've heard Domonique Dolton is turning pro in March. He didn't box in the State tournament this year.

squarering · Post by **squarering** » 14 Jan 2008, 16:29

Edwin should do well, He is tough kid that should be able to move up over time. I would expect him to fight middle or super middle. Glad he stayed with it. I think it was a big blow to him not making the trials, but as time goes on that will be irrelivent.

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 14 Jan 2008, 18:51

miboxref wrote:I've heard Domonique Dolton is turning pro in March. He didn't box in the State tournament this year.

Yes, Domonique personally told me that he was turning pro so I believe it to be true. He is young and I would have tried to get him to stay amateur for another year, but I'm not his coach. I wish him well.

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 14 Jan 2008, 18:59

squarering wrote:Edwin should do well, He is tough kid that should be able to move up over time. I would expect him to fight middle or super middle. Glad he stayed with it. I think it was a big blow to him not making the trials, but as time goes on that will be irrelivent.

Yes, Edwin should do well. I imagine him having some tough but exciting bouts sort of like Omar Sheika. I hope Edwin has a little more success if he fights for the title since Omar is like 0-7 in Championship bouts.

Canada · Post by **Canada** » 19 Jan 2008, 06:04

Keith Thurman also fought last night and won by TKO in 22 seconds

the_one · Post by **the_one** » 20 Jan 2008, 10:51

verballistic wrote:belmontes and marroquin BOTH won their pro debuts last night in texas!!

yes congrats to both of them, belmontes fought a guy 3-0-1 3 ko's, i couldnt beleive it, that would be a really tough pro debut, but he pulled it off, and won!! so congrats to both of them!!!

squarering · Post by **squarering** » 20 Jan 2008, 15:51

Congats to Kieth, Robert and Belontes, I don't know Belmontes but Kieth will make some exiting bouts and Robert should be nicked named the Baby Faced Assassin. Talk about a kid that you better not gage by his shy kidish smile.

punisher542323 · Post by **punisher542323** » 20 Jan 2008, 22:18

marroquin should be fighting feb. 29 and heard that he has signed a deal with top rank

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 23 Jan 2008, 11:23

Congrats to these guys, but I still wish we could keep a few of them amateur for 4 more years.

Canada · Post by **Canada** » 08 Feb 2008, 04:33

Terrence Crawford is making his pro debut in March, he just signed on with Cameron Dunkin who also managed or manages Pavlik, Diego Corrales, Johnny Tapia, Nonito Donaire, Victor Ortiz, Demetrius Hopkins etc....

emile · Post by **emile** » 08 Feb 2008, 11:16

Yathomas Riley is set to debut next weekend on the ESPN2 undercard.

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 08 Feb 2008, 15:25

Yathomas Riley going pro is good. He didn't have an amateur style so he would always have problems winning the big amateur bouts. In the pros, his power will be more of an advantage.

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 08 Feb 2008, 18:10

Diego Magdaleno is pro. His first bout was in December and his second was last night. He is now 2-0.

hurricanemitch14 · Post by **hurricanemitch14** » 25 Feb 2008, 03:33

Just saw that Brad Solomon turned pro just wondering if anyone hadany info on how he looked without the headgear and all?

boxmel · Post by **boxmel** » 25 Feb 2008, 14:38

Just saw that Brad Solomon turned pro just wondering if anyone hadany info on how he looked without the headgear and all?

He probably looked like a boxer without headgear.

Sorry - couldn't resist.

hurricanemitch14 · Post by **hurricanemitch14** » 25 Feb 2008, 18:28

You know when i was typing i was saying the same thing ;)

boxmel · Post by **boxmel** » 25 Feb 2008, 20:05

Darned forum posters! In case you're interested, you can edit any post you make if you decide what you said didn't.

Dancin' Dan · Post by **Dancin' Dan** » 28 Feb 2008, 15:42

Heard Mike Wilson will be going pro shortly after finishing up his duties as the Olympic Alternative. Not sure what promoter.

NYboxing · Post by **NYboxing** » 29 Feb 2008, 23:40

Friday, March 7th in Foxwoods in CT:

Qa’id Muhammad makes his debut against Mario Gaxiola.

Hopefully if we get a couple of early stoppages, espn2 can pick up the bout.

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » 03 Mar 2008, 12:30

Qa'id is so young. It is a shame that he doesn't stay amateur for a little longer. He will have a nice pro style though and should entertain the crowds.

emile · Post by **emile** » 04 Mar 2008, 10:58

If not mentioned yet, Michael Dallas has signed a pro contract, but no debut date yet.

boxmel · Post by **boxmel** » 06 Mar 2008, 09:47

Heh heh - doesn't mean Lil Mike is going to be a clone. 8) He's signing with Jackie Kallen. I hope she can manage his career right.