Simon Ruvalcaba   Here is part 2 of a two part story of my journey as a fan of Fernando Vargas. In case you missed part 1 it can be found on punchline.live or just click here. We left off with Fernando’s victory over Romallis Ellis and now the rest of his career as I followed … Continued

Simon Ruvalcaba   Marvelous Marvin Hagler is my all-time favorite fighter! I was about 8 years old when my Dad first told me about Salvador Sanchez and I now have a collection of his fights that I watch all the time. Although I grew up in the Tyson era, the first Heavyweight Champion that I … Continued

Simon Ruvalcaba One might be wondering what a letter that I wrote for University of Nevada Men’s basketball team Head Coach Eric Musselman has to do with boxing? Not so much with Boxing, it does have to do with a self belief and attitude that when a team and it’s athletes have it, it should … Continued

SIMON RUVALCABA  It’s been nearly 8 years since the sad story surrounding the end of the life of champion Edwin Valero but thoughts of my one and only time meeting him still run through my head like a crushing blow that can’t be ignored. September 13, 2008 at the MGM grand in Las Vegas. I … Continued

ROUND 1: Two confident looking warriors as they get introduced by Jimmy Lennon Jr. Wilder delays the center ring face off. Mean stare from Ortiz, confidence in Wilder’s eyes! And they are off. Ortiz, comes out jabbing, Wilder looking to time a shot and establish his feet. Wilder, with some back handed jabs against the early … Continued

First, wishing everyone safe travels during the epic storm going on in the New York area, for anyone travelling to either of the fight cards, stay safe. Here is the updated fight odds from William Hill Sportsbooks in Nevada and my predictions. I always add the disclaimer that if you follow my advice and actually … Continued