This weekend’s boxing line-up will begin tonight, and it certainly looks to be an impressive long weekend of boxing. Not amazing, but definitely worth a look in. Let’s take a quick look into the fights hitting TV screens over the 4th-6th September:
September 4th TV Boxing Schedule
De La Hoya-Ruiz
Boxnation, Estrella TV
‘Golden Boy’ cousin, Diego De La Hoya, will be looking to extend his perfect record against Jesus Ruiz on this LA Fight Club card. At this point of the 21-year-old’s career it’s hard to say if he’s set to emulate the career of his famous relative. Mainly because it’s just too early. That said, the young Featherweight has looked promising so far, and is starting to make waves in boxing.
Who is Ruiz (34-6-5, 23 KO)? He’s an experienced fighter who can hold his own, but isn’t considered a major threat to the unbeaten De La Hoya (11-0, 7 KO). He was stopped in 8 by Leo Santa Cruz in January, and bounced back with a win over Jose Cayetano. On the undercard, Everton Lopes will be taking on Omar Tienda in a Lightweight 8-rounder, and Christian Gonzalez will be facing Erick Orozco in a Junior Lightweight clash scheduled for 6.
September 5th TV Boxing Schedule
Warrington-Brunker
Sky Sports 1
In Leeds, England, Josh Warrington (21-0, 4 KO) will defend his Commonwealth Featherweight title against Joel Brunker. Warrington will be up against it with Brunker (28-1, 16 KO), who represents the toughest test of his career to date. Local Leeds fighter Warrington will have plenty of support at the First Direct Arena, especially if it fills to its 10,000 seat capacity.
Given the even nature of this match-up, it should prove fan-friendly. Both men have solid domestic/European records, and will be looking to progress to world level with a victory tomorrow night. The undercard also features a decent test for Martin Murray who’s reportedly looking to land a title shot against Arthur Abraham soon after. If Murray, now campaigning at Super Middleweight, can get past Jose Miguel Torres, perhaps he’ll get that wish.
Also featuring will be Junior Lightweights Andy Townsend and Lee Glover in a 10-rounder. See the full Warrington-Brunker undercard.
Braehmer-Konrad
Sky Sports 1
If you follow the Light Heavyweight division, chances are you’ve heard of Juergen Braehmer (46-2, 34 KO). Of course you have. He’s the WBA champ and is a decent fighter. But the thing is, his recent opposition such as Robin Krasniqi, Pawel Glazewski and Enzo Maccarinelli haven’t exactly been the murderer’s row-type.
Tomorrow’s challenger Konni Konrad (22-1-1, 11 KO) doesn’t seem to be too much of a step up either. But hey, as always, we hope we’re wrong and that this is a good match-up in Dresden, Germany. If Braehmer does the business, there’s talk he might get a crack at top dog, Adonis Stevenson, who in fairness isn’t facing threatening opposition himself right now.
The undercard will see action from Argon Dzila and Griogol Abuladze in a 12 round Cruiserweight scrap, plus Mateusz Masternack and Carlos Nascimento in another 200 pound 12-rounder.
September 6th TV Boxing Schedule
McDonnell-Kameda II
CBS, Sky Sports 5
This PBC card will likely be the best of the weekend. Jamie McDonnell and Tomoki Kameda (31-1, 19 KO) will be squaring off again after McDonnell left Texas with a Unanimous Decision last May. Albeit very narrow. Many thought McDonnell (26-2-1, 12 KO) wouldn’t recover from the hard 1st round knockdown, but the Brit’s impressive regrouping and grit proved he belonged at world level. If their second Texan encounter is anything like the first, we’re all in for a tantalizing affair on Sunday in Corpus Christi. It will be interesting to see if either man approaches McDonnell-Kameda II with different tactics, since back in May they clearly had one another’s numbers.
The undercard also looks to offer some tasty 10-round action. Former Super Middleweight champ Anthony Dirrell will be looking to return to winning ways in his bout with veteran Marco Antonio Rubio. This should be a comfortable fight for Dirrell, but could find himself in trouble if Rubio is on top form. Tomoki’s brother Daiki Kameda will feature beforehand, taking on Victor Ruiz in a Junior Bantamweight contest. Kameda hasn’t fought since losing a Split Decision to Liborio Solis in December 2013, but shouldn’t have too much trouble with Ruiz.
So that’s it. Not too shabby at all. What are your thoughts on this weekend’s TV boxing schedule? Is McDonnell-Kameda II set to be the show-stealer? Or are there some surprises lurking on the other cards?
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