After the dismantling of Alex "Nene" Sanchez, from the hands of Mexican Champ Hugo Cazares, the Puerto Rican, now 31-6,21 KOs, didn't need to think twice about his future. As soon as the fight ended in round eight, Nene grabbed the mike and announced his retirement. "I would like to apologize to my people of Ponce for not being able to win at home, but that's it for me -- no more Nene." In fact, midway through Cazares' post fight conference a beaten, tired, but candid Sanchez read more ...

Both fighters exchanged heavy blows throughout the first 10 rounds, with the champion dominating the first half of the fight with his jab and height advantage. Sanchez, a former WBO champion, landed heavy body blows in the late rounds... Sanchez remained motionless on canvas for more than 15 minutes and was taken from the ring in a stretcher. Wearing a neck brace and oxygen mask, the fighter raised both arms... read more ...