Author: Albert Baker
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.
Ryan Garcia Goes on the Offensive
GoldenBoy hosted a media workout for Ryan Garcia at Westside Boxing Gym in Los Angeles. On Hand was the Golden Boy Oscar De La Hoya to help promote Garcia’s next fight on Valentine’s day in Anaheim, CA. Garcia talks about the current champion situation in his weight division and doesn’t mince words.
Charlo Stops Harrison Regains Title
Ontario, CA December 21st, 2019- The Toyota Arena was raucous and rowdy by the time Jermell Charlo 33-2 16KOs and Tony Harrison 28-3 21KOs met in the center of the ring. The sequel to Harrison’s upset victory over Charlo earlier this year delivered more excitement and sways in momentum to provide an excellent close to … More Charlo Stops Harrison Regains Title
Ajagba Stops Kiladze in Firefight and Harrison Charlo 2 Undercard Results
Ontario, CA December 21st, 2019- Efe Ajagba 12-0 10KOs and Iago Kiladze 26-5-1 18KOs gave the fans something to cheer for when they exchanged knockdowns in a heavyweight firefight. Ajagba landed a hard one-two combination dropping Kiladze hard to the canvas in the second round. Kiladze ate a right hand in the middle of the … More Ajagba Stops Kiladze in Firefight and Harrison Charlo 2 Undercard Results
MIKEY GARCIA SIGNS WITH MATCHROOM BOXING
Press Release Mikey Garcia has signed a promotional deal with Matchroom Boxing USA. Former four-weight World king Garcia (39-1 30 KOs) will return to action on February 29, exclusively live on DAZN, as the California favorite looks to regain his World champion status and continue his glittering career at the elite level. Garcia, who turned … More MIKEY GARCIA SIGNS WITH MATCHROOM BOXING
Teofimo Rocks Commey in Two
Press Release Teofimo Lopez (15-0, 12 KOs) blitzed Richard Commey (29-3, 26 KOs) in two rounds to win the IBF lightweight world title. Lopez knocked Commey down with a right hand in the second round and followed up with a savage combination that forced referee David Fields to stop the fight. Lopez made history in becoming the first boxer … More Teofimo Rocks Commey in Two
Crawford Stops Mean Machine in 9th
New York, NY December 14th, 2019- Terrance Crawford keeps winning. The former undisputed 140lb. champion and current undefeated pound for pound champion at 147 dismantled and destroyed Egidijus “Mean Machine” Kavaliauskas in nine rounds. Kavaliauskas 21-1-1 17KOs had early success landing a right hand in the second dropping Crawford. The knockdown was ruled a slip … More Crawford Stops Mean Machine in 9th
Ortiz Ends Solomon in the Fifth
Indio, CA December 13th, 2019- Vergil Ortiz 15-0 15KOs showed why he’s mentioned as a future champion in the welterweight division, after starching once beaten Brad Solomon 28-2 9KOs inside five rounds. Solomon came in as an underdog that could make Ortiz box with his slick style. Working a hard jab that found its range … More Ortiz Ends Solomon in the Fifth
Tipping the Scale: Ruiz and Joshua 2
Los Angeles, December 6th, 2019- Weigh-ins and wonderment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today set boxing Twitter timelines on fire. Anthony Joshua looking light, lean, and mean weighed in for a revenge rematch against the only man to paste a 1 over the 0 on his record, Andy Ruiz Jr. At 237 pounds Joshua … More Tipping the Scale: Ruiz and Joshua 2
Barroso Upsets Ulysse in the OC
Rafael Valencia Costa Mesa (November 05, 2019) – Yves Ulysse Jr. (18-1 9KO’s) looked for his first title defense against Venezuelan Ismael Barroso (21-3-2 20KO’s). In a back and forth battle that went the distance, it was Barroso with unanimous decision and the upset win making him the new WBA Gold Super Lightweight Champion. The … More Barroso Upsets Ulysse in the OC









