http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/players/danny_romero/73892 Recent articles about Danny Romero en-us The Ten Greatest Mexican-American Fighters in History The impact made in this sport by Mexican-Americans is incalculable. As a group, they have basically single-handedly buoyed the sport on the west coast. Since way back, Mexican-Americans have provided star after star to the landscape of championship boxing. This list, unlike those of some groups, encompasses a wide period of the time--spanning from the 1940’s to this very day. 1. Oscar De La Hoya (1992-2008) Credit: Tom Fox/Getty Images When he started, he caught a lot of flack for picking on the worst titleholders at 130 and 135 and seemingly avoiding the best. By the time he finished, however, you couldn’t say much about his quality of opposition, as “The Golden Boy” took on all comers from a demanding era. He beat John Molina, Rafael Ruelas, Genaro Hernandez, Julio Cesar Chavez, Miguel Angel Gonzalez, Pernell Whitaker, Hector Camacho, Ike Quartey, and Fernando Vargas--just to name some. He may have taken some losses and he di... Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:34:30 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/top_10_mexican_american_boxers_of_all_time/13416091 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/top_10_mexican_american_boxers_of_all_time/13416091 Top 10 Mexican-American boxers of all-time http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/top_10_mexican_american_boxers_of_all_time/13416091 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Saul "Canelo" Alvarez and Austin "No Doubt" Trout recently hopped on a conference call to discuss their upcoming bout. Right here, you'll find the full transcript from the call to see what each man has to say. Canelo I'm very happy. The time is near. I like the response that all the fans and the media have given me. I'm very, very motivated and willing/ready to give my best once I step into that ring come Saturday the 20th. Q Very good. Hey, I just wanted to ask you, do you think that a victory in this fight against Trout makes it a no-brainer that your next fight should be against Floyd Mayweather Jr.? And also on that, what does it mean to you to be considered, like Oscar said, Mexico's champion and boxing super star in the country now? Do you think that you really have elevated to that spot? Thank you very much. Canelo To answer your question, right now my focus is 100% only on Austin Trout and that's all I'm thinking of. After the figh... Fri, 12 Apr 2013 22:57:04 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/canelo_alvarez_austin_trout_conference_call_quotes/13387207 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/canelo_alvarez_austin_trout_conference_call_quotes/13387207 Canelo Alvarez & Austin Trout conference call quotes http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/canelo_alvarez_austin_trout_conference_call_quotes/13387207 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png   When HBO Sports churned out a series of 30-minute documentaries on twelve of the best fights broadcast on their airwaves, we watched. In 2003, HBO took us inside twelve different rivalries, giving us certain insights that you wouldn't have known unless you were an insider when the fights took place. For some of these fights, there were no message boards. In 2003, there was no YouTube. But thankfully, with the excellent narrating skills of Liev Schreiber and studio work of Jim Lampley (a much better Lampley than we are seeing on “The Fight Game”), old fans were able to relive, and new fans were introduced to, these twelve matchups: Larry Holmes-Gerry Cooney, Aaron Pryor-Alexis Arguello, Ray Leonard-Thomas Hearns, Marvin Hagler-Thomas Hearns, Marvin Hagler-Ray Leonard, Julio Cesar Chavez-Meldrick Taylor, Mike Tyson-Buster Douglas, Evander Holyfield-Riddick Bowe, Riddick Bowe-Andrew Golota, Michael Moorer-George Foreman, Oscar De La Hoya-Felix Trinidad and Lennox Lewis-Mi... Thu, 29 Nov 2012 23:23:48 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/ten_more_fights_that_deserve_the_hbo_legendary_nights_treatment/12327274 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/ten_more_fights_that_deserve_the_hbo_legendary_nights_treatment/12327274 Ten More Fights That Deserve The HBO Legendary Nights Treatment http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/ten_more_fights_that_deserve_the_hbo_legendary_nights_treatment/12327274 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Ten Greatest Junior Bantamweight Boxers in History Junior bantamweight is a division that has caught its share of flack. With what seems like an unnecessary gap between 112 and 118, the interest has been marginal in America and Europe. A look at the top ten, however, reveals a deep cast of quality fighters, especially for a weight class that has only been around since 1980. For a Westerner, compiling a 115-pound all-time division rankings can be problematic. With most of the great junior bantamweights from the East, their careers could only be followed peripherally. At the end of the day, the great Asian 115-pounders’ resumes spoke for themselves. There are some great 115-pound fighters and title bouts, however, that went under the radar of western fans. So while some of these fighters might seem obscure, keep in mind that there is a whole different world of boxing in Asia, where champions can remain sequestered from boxing fans in the states. So the challenge is not to over... Mon, 08 Oct 2012 09:07:43 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/top_10_best_junior_bantamweights_of_all_time/11905705 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/top_10_best_junior_bantamweights_of_all_time/11905705 Top 10 best Junior Bantamweights of all-time http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/top_10_best_junior_bantamweights_of_all_time/11905705 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Ten Greatest Super Bantamweight Boxers in History At the time of this division’s creation in the 70’s--people wondered what was the need for a pit stop between bantam and featherweight--a mere 8 pound spread. Junior featherweight seemed unnecessary--4 pounds away from the more glamor weight classes of 118 and 126. But 35+ years later, it is now an accepted division in the sport. The great fighters in this weight class are numerous and the battles they waged unforgettable. Some great fighters who fought at 122 are not even on this list, having not stayed at 122 for very long. Others made their careers here. And some are in the middle. It’s a bit of a tricky class to rate, constantly faced with the issue of what’s more important--greatness or body of work. There’s a little bit of both in this list. Enjoy! 1. Wilfredo Gomez (1974-1990) When it comes to obvious choices for #1 fighters in divisions, there aren’t many. As we work our way down in weight, there have only been 3 so far-... Sun, 17 Jun 2012 10:58:59 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/top_10_best_junior_featherweights_of_all_time/11030492 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/top_10_best_junior_featherweights_of_all_time/11030492 Top 10 best junior featherweights of all-time http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/top_10_best_junior_featherweights_of_all_time/11030492 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Former multi-division champ Johnny Tapia, 45, was found dead inside his Albuquerque home on Sunday. No foul play was immediately detected. This brings the end to one of the more unique and troubled lives in boxing--a sport filled with gut-wrenching tales. In the late-80’s. my father finally caved and got cable-TV. One of my earliest memories of watching boxing on ESPN were of Johnny Tapia. It was the first time in my young life that I was able to definitively conclude that a guy would become champion. He was that good--a 115 pounder who was just a little different. His energy was off-the-charts. His punches thudded a little louder than any other fighters at that weight. Tapia, along with Kid Akeem--another top 115-pounder and ESPN favorite, were going to bring some attention to the lower-weight classes. Both men are now dead. But Tapia at least managed to fulfill much of his potential. The road was not an easy one. Just as he was coming into his own, he had to take off over 3 years ... Tue, 29 May 2012 09:35:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/the_sad_end_of_la_vida_loca_johnny_tapia_found_dead/10893806 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/the_sad_end_of_la_vida_loca_johnny_tapia_found_dead/10893806 The sad end of ‘La Vida Loca’: Johnny Tapia found dead http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/the_sad_end_of_la_vida_loca_johnny_tapia_found_dead/10893806 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png With a pending date against Nonito Donaire in July, two-time super flyweight champ Cristian Mijares (44-6-2, 20 KOs) will take on former bantmweight titlist Cruz Carbajal (32-18-2, 26 KOs) in a 12-round junior featherweight contest this Saturday in Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico. Mijares, who is making his official debut at the 122-pound limit, fought his last two bouts at featherweight, but achieved his greatest success as a super flyweight. In his two runs as 115-pound world titlist, the native of Gomez Palacio, Durango, Mexico, is 9-1 in world title bouts with the lone defeat coming at the hands of Vic Darchinyan in 2008. Above the super flyweight limit, Mijares has not excelled. The 30-year-old southpaw dropped two decisions to Nehomar Cermeño in a 2009 bid for a WBA interim bantamweight title and, after briefly capturing the IBF super flyweight title belt in 2010 and vacating it one defense later, has scored back to back wins against marginal opposition at the featherweight limit. Carbajal, a 37-year-old Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:42:18 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/cristian_mijares_faces_cruz_carbajal/10424827 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/cristian_mijares_faces_cruz_carbajal/10424827 Cristian Mijares faces Cruz Carbajal http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/cristian_mijares_faces_cruz_carbajal/10424827 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/7/17dec39cbd549ad9643a3ad209531b48b3aa671b/mini/Cristian_Mijares_v_4415.jpg In an unprecedented change of opponents, a much anticipated test of fire has been made for Tijuana super flyweight Ivan "Niño Maravilla" Morales (14-0, 9KOs) set for Saturday, December 10th, in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico. Ivan, the younger brother of four-time world champion in as many divisions Erik "Terrible" Morales and former super flyweight champ Diego "Pelucho" Morales, will go face to face with the experimented Roberto "Pollito" Lopez (30-21-1, 12KOs) as part of the supporting under card of "Noche de Luces en Calafia" fight card presented by Box Latino. Credit: Baja Boxing In the main event, Pedro "Pedrin" Guevara (14-0-1, 11KOs) will defend his newly captured NABF light flyweight title versus the talented Manuel "Menny" Jimenez (11-1-1, 5KOs) in a twelve round contest. The main event will be televised live in Mexico by Televisa. The clash between Morales and Lopez is scheduled for eight heats. ... Sat, 03 Dec 2011 10:32:27 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/erik_morales_brother_undefeated_ivan_morales_in_action_dec_10th/8484499 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/erik_morales_brother_undefeated_ivan_morales_in_action_dec_10th/8484499 Erik Morales’ Brother Undefeated Ivan Morales In Action Dec 10th http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/erik_morales_brother_undefeated_ivan_morales_in_action_dec_10th/8484499 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/4/044bb4f7d19629515816e4aa77ec59211e3ef10d/mini/Eric_Morales_vs_8d87.jpg