By: Albert Alvarez
Saturday, March 9, 2013 on HBO
Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY
Tavoris Cloud vs. Bernard Hopkins (IBF light heavyweight title)- I see Hopkins picking his spots and landing just enough clean shots to freeze Cloud in his tracks. Cloud is going to have to press B-Hop and stay on top of him without giving away too much. If Cloud can do this, Cloud will find success, but I have a feeling that Bernards experience will walk the young man into a cage. At that point, the only thing left will be to just throw away the key. I’m picking Hopkins to walk down his stronger younger foe by out hustling him with old school tricks. The Hopkins right cross will be key.
Keith Thurman vs. Jan Zaveck (WBO welterweight eliminator)- If Zaveck is smart, he stays in the locker room for this one. I’m not too high on Thurman, yet, but I strongly feel that his hunger can not be denied. Thurman will be too much for Zaveck to deal with. Zaveck’s best bet will be to land the left upper cut as Thurman comes charging in. Zaveck must catch Thurman in a wicked exchange. I just don’t see Zaveck winning this one, I am picking Thurman to stop his opponent inside 7 rounds.
Do not miss the much anticipated return of IronBoy Promotions The Weigh-In for IronBoy 6 will be on Friday March 8th at 5 P.M. at Senor Sushi, 4324 W. Indian School Road, in Phoenix 85031!
Remaining true to its commitment to great, quality boxing events, Iron Boy 6 will feature the debut of explosive 2012 USA Olympian Michael “Bounty” Hunter. Also making his debut will be Iron Boy Promotions’ own Francisco C. DeVaca, who amassed an impressive record over 200+ fights during his amateur career. DeVaca has prepared for his debut with famed trainer Roberto Alcazar, best known for his work with Oscar De La Hoya. “We’re thankful Michael Hunter chose Phoenix and Iron Boy Promotions for his professional debut. We are excited to welcome him to the valley,” said Iron Boy Promotions President Roberto Vargas. “Fans are in for a great night of boxing with both he and DeVaca making their debuts on this card.
The card’s main event features Victor “El Nino” Castro (8-0, 4 KOs), with local fan favorite Juan Garcia (16-3, 5KOs) vs. New Mexico’s David Castillo. Hard-hitting technician Carlos Castro (3-0, 1KO) also makes an appearance on the card, fighting tough and tested Jazzma Hogue. Also featured on this exciting card are Phoenix fighters Alexis “Beaver” Sanitago, Chris Lopez, and Fernando Samaniego, Jr. Amateur action includes bouts from Jesus “Chuy” Guerrero, Sulem Urbina, Ariel Arizmendez and Edgar Brito. “We’re excited to showcase women’s boxing on this card, and look forward to continuing to support it in the future,” said Vargas.
Tickets for this event can be purchased online at www.Iron-Boy.com, Iron Boy Promotions looks forward to kicking off another year of quality boxing shows together with Phoenix’s boxing fans.
Iron Boy Promotions is a Scottsdale-based boxing promotions company. Established in 2011, Iron Boy Promotions is committed to providing quality, high-powered boxing shows with talented fighters. The fights take place on March 9th at the Celebrity Theatre, fights start at 5:30 P.M…Go get your tickets now!
