May

After a yearlong absence, Ray Beltran stops Ivan Najera

On Saturday night, after a year away from the sport, lightweight contender Ray Beltran faced struggling Ivan Najera in Laredo, Texas.

20

Apr

Ray Beltran vs. Ivan Najera on May 21

by Coyote Duran

With both men seeking career redemption, lightweights Ray Beltran and Ivan Najera are set to clash on May 21 in Laredo, Texas.

Saul Rodriguez: ‘The hard work is beginning to pay off’

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Nov

Saul Rodriguez: ‘The hard work is beginning to pay off’

by Coyote Duran

On Friday night, undefeated lightweight Saul Rodriguez will face Ivan Najera on truTV’s ‘MetroPCS Friday Night Knockout.’

Felix Verdejo shined brightest on a busy Saturday: Weekend Review

14

Jun

Felix Verdejo shined brightest on a busy Saturday: Weekend Review

by Michael Rosenthal

Felix Verdejo has a long way to go to realize his potential but he has the look of a superstar.

Felix Verdejo impressively beats Ivan Najera, despite injured left hand

13

Jun

Felix Verdejo impressively beats Ivan Najera, despite injured left hand

by Joseph Santoliquito

Full Walters-Marriaga undercard report: Felix Verdejo kept those comparisons to another Puerto Rican “Felix” alive with a thorough outclassing of Ivan Najera, whom Verdejo dropped twice in the Theater at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night.

Felix Verdejo outclasses game Ivan Najera over 10

13

Jun

Felix Verdejo outclasses game Ivan Najera over 10

by Doug Fischer

Undefeated lightweight prospect and budding Puerto Rican star Felix Verdejo dropped tough and game Ivan Najera twice en route to a near shutout 10-round decision victory on Saturday at Madison Square Garden Theater in New York. Verdejo won by scores of 100-88, 100-88, 99-89.

10

Jun

An HBO coming-out party for the ages

by Coyote Duran

In an HBO doubleheader on Saturday, WBA featherweight titlist Nicholas Walters and undefeated Puerto Rican prospect Felix Verdejo take the big stage in separate bouts.