http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/players/eric_fields/74097 Recent articles about Eric Fields en-us Fight Pick & Preview - Huck vs. Afolabi III: On June 8, WBO Cruiserweight Champion Marco Huck renews his rivalry with Ola Afolabi for their third encounter. This is Huck’s 11th defense of his title with two of those challenges coming from Afolabi. Their first fight in 2009 was a close unanimous win for Huck, while the two fought to a draw in their 2012 rematch. Afolabi is certainly a crafty and tough fighter. He gave Huck two close fights, but what can change now? Perhaps Huck will grow complacent and become bored with the challenge of Afolabi, thus entering the ring in diminished form. Something like that could open the door for Afolabi. But if he were meant to beat Huck, it would have happened before now. The judges aren’t likely to start seeing his work more clearly and Huck isn’t likely to start phoning it in at this point. Date: June 8, 2013 Site: Max Schmeling Halle, Berlin, Germany Weight Class: WBO Cruiserweight Title (200 Pounds): 12 Rounds Marco Huck, 35-2-1 (25 KOs)... Mon, 13 May 2013 12:25:40 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/marco_huck_vs_ola_afolabi_iii_preview_prediction/13607432 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/marco_huck_vs_ola_afolabi_iii_preview_prediction/13607432 Marco Huck vs. Ola Afolabi III preview & prediction http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/marco_huck_vs_ola_afolabi_iii_preview_prediction/13607432 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/d/7d498e33df7201eda98942f9cd1664ee9fe1f71e/mini/Sauerland_Boxing_Gala_b845.jpg Bad luck for Yoan Pablo Hernandez (27-1, 13 KOs): The IBF World Champion broke his left hand during a sparring session ahead of his upcoming fight on February 2. Hernandez was set to defend his title against Eric Fields (21-1, 15 KOs) at the Max-Schmeling-Halle in Berlin, Germany as part of the show topped by the European Light Heavyweight Championship between Eduard Gutknecht (24-1, 9 KOs) and Juergen Braehmer (38-2, 30 KOs), which will still go ahead as planned. Frederick Ness, Managing Director of Sauerland Event said: "We will stand by Pablo and will make sure that he receives the best medical attention out there. We are all hoping that he gets back as soon as possible." Unfortunately for Hernandez, this is not the first time that his left hand is a cause for concern. He suffered the same sort of fracture during his impressive performance against Steve Cunningham back in February 2012. A replacement for the IBF Cruiserweight Championship has already been found. 28-year... Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:07:51 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/hernandez_injures_hand_in_sparring_title_defense_off_but_gutknecht_braehmer_card_goes_on/12682408 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/hernandez_injures_hand_in_sparring_title_defense_off_but_gutknecht_braehmer_card_goes_on/12682408 Hernandez injures hand in sparring, title defense off but Gutknecht-Braehmer card goes on http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/hernandez_injures_hand_in_sparring_title_defense_off_but_gutknecht_braehmer_card_goes_on/12682408 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The big fight night at the Max-Schmeling-Halle is only a few weeks away and Eduard Gutknecht (European Light Heavyweight Championship against Juergen Braehmer) and Yoan Pablo Hernandez (IBF World Title fight versus Eric Fields) are planning on holding on to their respective belts. To ensure a positive start to 2013 the two prodigies of coach Ulli Wegner have opted to spent the rest of their preparation time at the Olympic training facilities in Kienbaum near Berlin, Germany. Credit: Team Sauerland Light heavyweight Eduard Gutknecht (24-1, 9 KOs) takes on 34-year-old Juergen Braehmer not just to keep his EBU Title but also to win the position as mandatory challenger for the WBO Champion, currently Britain's Nathan Cleverly. "It is great to be that close to a potential shot at the world championship. I only have to take the next step. I will earn that chance by defeating Juergen Braehmer," said the orthodox fighter about the all-German affair. However, Gutknecht has to... Mon, 14 Jan 2013 18:06:36 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/gutknecht_hernandez_working_together_for_upcoming_fights_against_braehmer_fields/12665437 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/gutknecht_hernandez_working_together_for_upcoming_fights_against_braehmer_fields/12665437 Gutknecht & Hernandez working together for upcoming fights against Braehmer & Fields http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/gutknecht_hernandez_working_together_for_upcoming_fights_against_braehmer_fields/12665437 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Yoan Pablo Hernandez (27-1, 13 KOs) wants nothing more than to successfully defend his IBF Title on February 2 at the Max-Schmeling-Halle in Berlin. But in order to do so, the Berlin-based Cruiserweight has to get past his powerful American opposition Eric Fields (21-1, 15 KOs). Therefore, the 28-year-old is in intense preparations and currently in sparring. Coach Ulli Wegner is convinced that the IBF Champion has what it takes to overcome his next challenger. "We have only just started with sparring on Monday, but it is already looking very promising," said the 70-year-old Wegner. Actually, there are hardly any harsh words by the coach who is known for being quite vociferous. Nevertheless, his prodigy has found some aspects he wants to improve on before he gets into the ring with Fields. "I'm getting more in to the flow of it with every session I complete. As soon as we get to the Max-Schmeling-Halle and it gets serious I will show Fields what I am all about.&q... Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:05:42 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/yoan_pablo_hernandez_ready_for_successful_defense_against_fields_next_month/12628180 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/yoan_pablo_hernandez_ready_for_successful_defense_against_fields_next_month/12628180 Yoan Pablo Hernandez ready for successful defense against Fields next month http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/yoan_pablo_hernandez_ready_for_successful_defense_against_fields_next_month/12628180 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Ardmore, Oklahoma, power puncher Eric "Danger" Fields (21-1, 15 KOs) is hoping he'll be underestimated when he brings his heavy fists to Germany on February 2, 2013, to face IBF Cruiserweight Champion Yoan Pablo Hernandez (27-1, 13 KOs) at Max-Schmeling-Halle in Berlin. "This is his third defense and he's had some big wins and he's a southpaw, so I bet he's feeling real confident fighting a guy in the top 15. Well, guess what? He's in danger and he won't know it till it's too late. I'm taking the title from him and bringing it back to America." Fields' promoter, Greg Cohen of Greg Cohen Promotions, has been looking like a boxing genius of late, after maneuvering WBA world junior middleweight champion Austin Trout from relative obscurity to boxing's newest star. Cohen says Fields has exactly the kind of power that has bothered the German-based Cuban Hernandez throughout his career. "His (Hernandez's) onl... Fri, 28 Dec 2012 11:41:29 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/eric_fields_hernandez_is_in_danger_im_bringing_back_the_title/12526231 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/eric_fields_hernandez_is_in_danger_im_bringing_back_the_title/12526231 Eric Fields: Hernandez is in danger, I’m bringing back the title http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/eric_fields_hernandez_is_in_danger_im_bringing_back_the_title/12526231 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The fans at the Max-Schmeling-Halle in Berlin, Germany have another great fight to look forward to. Not only will they get to watch the all-German affair between current European Light Heavyweight Champion Eduard Gutknecht and Juergen Braehmer but it has now been confirmed that Yoan Pablo Hernandez (27-1, 13 KOs) will be defending his IBF Cruiserweight Title against the American Eric Fields (21-1, 15 KOs). Hernandez took the championship of Steve “USS” Cunningham back in October 2011. Since then he also won a rematch against Cunningham in February and also defended the IBF Crown in a close fight with Canada´s Troy Ross on September 15. Now the 28-year-old prodigy of Coach Ulli Wegner has the first title defense of 2013 firmly in his sight. “I am very excited“, said Hernandez. “Berlin has become my new home. I live and train here. Never before have I stood inside the ring of the Max-Schmeling-Halle as the champion of the world.” Nevertheless, the third title defense of the southpaw w... Fri, 21 Dec 2012 09:19:11 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/yoan_pablo_hernandez_returns_feb_2nd_in_berlin_against_eric_fields/12486553 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/yoan_pablo_hernandez_returns_feb_2nd_in_berlin_against_eric_fields/12486553 Yoan Pablo Hernandez returns Feb 2nd in Berlin against Eric Fields http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/yoan_pablo_hernandez_returns_feb_2nd_in_berlin_against_eric_fields/12486553 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Last night on HBO Boxing, fans were treated to an exciting and competitive tripleheader, and overall, an amazing night of boxing at the Turning Stone Casino. The HBO card also featured a touching tribute to the late Emanuel Steward. Check out the full results and photos from the event right here. In the 10-round main-event, Argentine slugger, Luis Carlos Abregu (34-1, 28 KOs) defeated former undefeated Puerto Rican contender, Thomas Dulorme (16-1, 12 KOs) by way of seventh round TKO to capture the WBC International welterweight title. Dulorme set the pace early as he boxed and used his jab to keep Abregu at bay. But in the third round, Abregu landed a powerful right hand and dropped the undefeated contender Dulrome. Thomas took the full 8-count and regained his composure for the time being. In the very next round, Dulorme started to use lateral movement and it gave Abregu problems. Just as it seemed Dulorme was starting to find a rhythm, Abregue landed a left hook and sen... Sun, 28 Oct 2012 11:12:58 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/abregu_kos_dulorme_in_big_upset_full_results_photos_from_hbos_tripleheader_at_turning_stone/12074389 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/abregu_kos_dulorme_in_big_upset_full_results_photos_from_hbos_tripleheader_at_turning_stone/12074389 Abregu KOs Dulorme in big upset: Full results & photos from HBO’s tripleheader at Turning Stone http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/abregu_kos_dulorme_in_big_upset_full_results_photos_from_hbos_tripleheader_at_turning_stone/12074389 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png A stacked undercard is expected to entertain those in attendance at the Turning Stone Resort Casino on October 27, for the HBO-televised Boxing After Dark triple-header. Undefeated featherweight Joel Brunker (23-0, 13 KOs) ranked No. 3 by the WBO, who hails from South Wales, Australia, will put his undefeated record on the line against Carlos Fulgencio (19-8-1, 12 KOs) in an 8-round bout. Brunker competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece and looks to showcase his exciting style in his USA debut. "I'm really excited to be fighting for Gary Shaw here in the U.S.," said Brunker. "I've been training in Las Vegas for the last eight weeks, getting prepared for this fight. I'm coming to make an impressive first impression for all the fans that'll see me fight for the first time." Power punching Puerto Rican prospect, Javier Flores (7-0, 7 KOs) will face Riverside, California's Alberto Herrera (8-7-1, 5 KOs) in an 8-round slugfest in th... Mon, 22 Oct 2012 10:06:37 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/slate_of_undefeated_prospects_showcased_at_turning_stone_undercard_saturday_night/12023221 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/slate_of_undefeated_prospects_showcased_at_turning_stone_undercard_saturday_night/12023221 Slate of undefeated prospects showcased at Turning Stone undercard Saturday night http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/slate_of_undefeated_prospects_showcased_at_turning_stone_undercard_saturday_night/12023221 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Greg Cohen of Greg Cohen Promotions is proud to announce the signing of cruiserweight prospect Eric "Danger" Fields (20-1, 15 KOs) to a promotional agreement. 29-year-old Fields is a native of Ardmore, Oklahoma, rated #15 by the World Boxing Association. Fields was the 2005 and 2006 National Golden Gloves Heavyweight champion and holds a victory in the amateurs over Tony Grano, the U.S. Amateur Heavyweight Champion. As a pro, Fields already holds victories over former world champion Kelvin Davis (KO 1), former world title challenger Rubin Williams (TKO 2) and 2004 Mexican Olympian Ramiro Reducindo (KO 1). His only loss came against former world champion Ola Afolabi in 2008. Tall, with fast, powerful hands, Fields is a natural athlete who is able to finish a fight with any of the punches in his powerful two-fisted combinations. He decided to start boxing after an episode of Friday Night Fights in which he felt he could easily beat a fighter who was 22-0 at ... Mon, 21 May 2012 12:28:30 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/cruiserweight_eric_fields_signs_with_greg_cohen/10839644 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/cruiserweight_eric_fields_signs_with_greg_cohen/10839644 Cruiserweight Eric Fields signs with Greg Cohen http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/cruiserweight_eric_fields_signs_with_greg_cohen/10839644 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Former WBO Title Challenger Brian "The Beast" Minto (35-4) will face Tony Grano (18-2-1) in an NABF Heavyweight Title Eliminator on Saturday January 28th at Turning Stone Casino in Verona, New York. Both coming off wins, Minto and Grano will battle for the right to eventually face WBC#5, NABF Champ Johnathon Banks (27-1-1). A former WBO NABO Heavyweight Champion, Minto's most notable victories have come via stoppage against former IBF Title Challenger Axel Schulz (26-5) and former heavyweight contender Donnell Holmes (33-1), while his notable heavyweight defeats have come versus former WBC Title Challenger Chris Arreola (34-2) and former WBO Title Challenger Luan Krasniqi (30-4). To his credit, Tony Grano scored an early KO victory over Travis Kauffman (22-1) but thereafter suffered a 2nd round TKO defeat to fringe contender Nicolai Firtha (20-9) for the NABA Heavyweight Title. Grano is coming off a 6th round stoppage over Dominique Alexand... Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:25:56 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/brian_minto_returns_january_28th_versus_tony_grano/8559709 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/brian_minto_returns_january_28th_versus_tony_grano/8559709 Brian Minto Returns January 28th versus Tony Grano http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/brian_minto_returns_january_28th_versus_tony_grano/8559709 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png