KO of the Midyear
Juan Carlos Burgos, Contributing Writer
Carl Froch vs. George Groves II – Many questions needed to be addressed in the rematch after the controversial first meeting. Carl Froch answered those questions with a crushing right hand.
Merissa Dyer, Staff Writer
Shawn Porter vs. Paulie Malignaggi – It only took four rounds for Shawn Porter to impose his will on Paulie Malignaggi, knocking him out in the fourth round. The most impressive part was how he did it, using awkward timing and rhythm to catch Malignaggi off guard. The exchanges surprised Malignaggi, who was certain Porter would be more of a pressure fighter during the bout. Bottom line: Porter is a beast that cannot be tamed.
Lou Catalano, Staff Writer
Carl Froch vs. George Groves II – Carl Froch spent the majority of two fights against George Groves wearing the same expression on his face that an older brother gets when the younger one is beating him at something. Then he did what the older brother usually ends up doing – he dropped Groves like a bad habit. Unleashing a rocket of a right hand, he put the pesky Groves away. It was a perfect, concussive end to their rivalry.
Gabe Rivas, Sr. Analyst
Andy Lee vs. John Jackson
Tony Calcara, Staff Writer
Carl Froch vs. George Groves II
Dominique Silva, Contributing Writer
Nicholas Walters vs. Vic Darchinyan – Vic Darchinyan gave Nonito Donaire a very tough fight in his previous outing and almost scored a huge upset. Going in against Darchinyan, Nicholas Walters was an unknown Jamaican champion. When a lightning quick left hook exploded on Darchinyan’s jaw, he fell like he had no soul left in his body and remained unconscious for a long, scary moment. We now know who Walters is.
Alex Burgos, Editor-in-Chief
Frank Galarza vs. John Thompson – ShoBox is a great series for various reasons. Often times we get to see well-known prospects pushed to the brink who get to show why they are considered boxing’s next best thing. Other times, we get introduced to lesser-known fighters who waiting for an opportunity to shine. The Brooklyn Rocky, Frank Galarza, is a fighter who just needed a platform to shine on. John Thompson came in as the more highly regarded fighter and looked to box, but Galarza was having none of it.