This event could be called, night of tests. Almost all of the bouts on this card feature huge tests for some of Minnesota’s best boxing prospects. I love it!
This card is going to be fun. Generally you don’t hear a lot of chatter about more than maybe one or two fights on any given card. But MSC’s show this Friday night has been talked about from first fight to last. Honestly, I have not heard more conversation about an opening bout than Tim Taggard vs Sam Morales. Then there are the four TV fights that have everyone excited for Minnesota boxing.
Matt Vanda (41,9) vs Phil Williams (11,1) – This fight caused so much excitement the show sold out two weeks before its date. We already have written quite a bit about this one, and will have Keys to victory for Phil Williams tomorrow. – Remember this fight starts at 8:45 PM, right after the Wild game. It will be the third fight of the night for those in attendance.
Wilton Hilario (11,0,1) vs Leon Bobo (18,3,1) – This is a Main Event on most evenings. Hilario did not get his wish to fight Minnesota’s pound for pound best, Jason Litzau, but does get a safer test with a step up fighter. I am really looking forward to this one. While Bobo doesn’t seem to have much pop, only 3 KO’s, he has been in there with the highest of competition and if Hilario can take him down it will be a big boost for his career.
Cerresso Fort (7,0) vs Lamar Harris (6,3,2) – This fight is considered by many to be Fort’s biggest to date. For one, he’s on TV, for another, Lamar Harris may have 3 losses and 2 draws but the guy only seems to fight undefeated prospects. While I think Fort will take care of this one handily it will still be a nice step up the ladder.
Javontae Starks (debut) vs Dan Copp (1,1) – People can not wait to see what Javontae Starks can do as a pro. He was one of the nations best as an amateur and will now see how that translates into the pro game. From the video I have watched of him, he looks like he is built to be a professional. I have been ringside for both of Dan Copps fights. His first was against Jon Schmidt and he was soundly out boxed and TKO ed in the 3rd. Copp got his win against a fellow MMA guy when the two of them met in a boxing match. Starks should be able to use his boxing skills to make easy work of this fight, but Copp will bring it. He has a motor that keeps on running. Should be a fun one.
Tonight is weigh ins for the fight and The League plans to be there. I will try and put up some photos, weights, and hopefully a few quotes tonight.
>7-30-09 Phil Williams Part II
7-31-09 Phil Williams Part III
10-26-09 Vanda vs Williams first glance
10-29-09 Whats wrong with wanting to fight the best?
11-09-09 Matt Vanda, keys to victory
why put a boxer like starks in with an mma guy
It is his debut. Trust Copp will bring it. I dont think he is going to be able to handle Stark’s boxing skills, but he will be there to fight.
Look for Wilton to be a staple headlining shows after this fight. I really hope the Boxley/Hilario fight happens.
I like Hilario, but he has not fought a guy like Leon Bobo. Bobo may not have many KO’s but he is a world class boxer. Thats something Hilario has not yet had to deal with.
bobo has won 2 of last five fights. not so sure about world class.
I am sticking with what i wrote. I think it is a very nice test for Hilario.
I agree it is a nice test for Hilario, but one I think he should not have problem winning. I am with TRoy, bring on Boxley vs Hilario.
ha you will be doingkeys for drill to win that should be a laugh. drill win by ko thats all you need to know
There are many who would say much of what I say is a laugh. But its my opinions. I try on many occations to make sure all know, I do not claim to be an expert. But over this year I have learned a ton, the good, the bad, and the ugly. Remember when I started this site I didnt even have Jason Litzau ranked tops P4P. And that was only my second biggest mistake.
starks should be able to get this guy out of there pretty early but i like this fight for him. its a chance to get his feet wet in a big fight atmosphere and on fsn no less. doesnt need a major challenge in his debut, just a chance to show off his skills in front of a nice audience
Agreed on all points.
only one more day until we get to start hearing 612′s excuses!!
prob wont hear from him for a very long time if his guy dont win.
Its been my experience that coming on and admitting you got it wrong is the best bet.