Writer/Producer/Director of the Under the Hand Wraps documentary series and owner of underthehandwraps.com. Albert Baker is currently based in Fresno, California and has been covering boxing since 2014.
Los Angeles, August 13th, 2019- It was a sunny day in downtown Los Angeles, IBF Welterweight Champion Errol “The Truth” Spence and “Showtime” Shawn Porter held an open to the public press conference outside the Staples Center to hundreds of fans and the boxing media. All fighters were on hand, the co-main event David Benavidez … More Showdown At Staples Center!
Fresh off a victory over former champion Mike Alvarado Arnold Barboza steps into contender status. Fighting August 17th at the first boxing event held at Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles, Barboza looks to continue making statements. The loaded 140lb. division is heating up with the current champions facing each other in tournaments and … More Under the Hand Wraps: Arnold Barboza Jr. Episode 2
Los Angeles August 2nd, 2019- The IBF stripped Canelo Alvarez of its middleweight title yesterday to the shock of a few. Most bothered by the move was Golden Boy owner Oscar De La Hoya who released a blistering statement via press release condemning the organization. De La Hoya claimed in his statement that Golden Boy … More I’ll See Your IBF and Raise You WBO- Canelo in Talks with Andrade
PRESS RELEASE Matias stops Dadashev in junior welterweight title eliminator Subriel Matias (14-0, 14 KOs) used a hellacious body attack to stop Maxim Dadashev following the 11th round of an IBF junior welterweight world title eliminator. At the time of the stoppage, Matias led comfortably by scores of 109-100, 108-101 and 107-102. He is now the top contender … More Dadashev Hospitalized After KO Loss to Matias
Oxon Hill, Md. July 19th, 2019- Everybody calm down. The much-hyped and anticipated “Takeover” appeared to hit a publicity speedbump tonight as Mayoshi Nakatani 18-1 12KOs held his own against highly regarded contender Teofimo Lopez 14-0 11KOs. Ultimately Lopez did what he needed to win on atrocious scores of 118-110 (twice) and 119-109. My unofficial … More Lopez Learns in Unanimous Win Over Nakatani
Carson, July 13th, 2019- One year and 364 days ago I sat amazed in the Belasco Theater media row at the grit of Rene Alvarado. Brought in as an opponent for an up and coming hard charger from Venezuela with aspirations to become the next superstar. Alvarado didn’t read the script saying he was supposed … More Gutierrez Holds the Gate Closed
Press Release MINNEAPOLIS (July 14, 2019) – Welterweight contender and Minneapolis-native Jamal “Shango” James defeated former world champion Antonio DeMarco by unanimous decision Saturday in an exciting action fight that headlined FS1 PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes from The Armory in Minneapolis. “It was electric in here,” said James. “There’s no better place to fight than The … More James Tops Demarco on FS1
It was HOT! In the sun at Dignity Health Sports Park, the heat was in the ring and the stands for a hot card full of action and upsets.
Young gun contender Vergil Ortiz faces the stiffest test of his career against tough veteran Antonio Orozco on August 10th in Texas. Both fighters held a press conference to announce the fight and talk to the media. On hand was Golden Boy CEO Eric Gomez, Antonio Orozco, and Vergil Ortiz. Under the Hand Wraps: Relentless … More The Pre-Wrap: Vergil Ortiz vs Antonio Orozco
Las Vegas, June 23rd, 2019- Jermell Charlo 32-1 16KOs needed less than three full rounds to dispatch late substitute Jorge Cota 28-4 25KOs. Originally slated to face Tony Harrison in a rematch of his lone defeat, Charlo was forced to fight Cota after Harrison withdrew from the fight citing an ankle injury. Two feel out … More Charlo Blasts Cota, Rigondeaux Wins in the Pocket