Connect with us

Canada and USA

Fight Results and More from Quiet Cannon in SoCal

Published

on

MONTEBELLO, Ca.-It’s a golf course by day and a banquet hall and meeting place by night. On some occasions, like last night, it’s a boxing venue that attracts fans throughout Southern California and beyond.

The Quiet Cannon Golf Course sits on the outskirts of Montebello, right next to the notorious area known as East L.A. Fighting and boxing go hand in hand in the unincorporated zone that spans about 12 square miles.

Promoter Ed Holmes owns All Star Boxing and has been putting on boxing cards for two decades at the Quiet Cannon. On Saturday March 11, he put on another boxing show and before the first bell had rung fans were already indulging in food, drink and conversation for an hour.

Most of the fighters on his shows are scrapping for recognition like starving orphans in a Frank Capra movie. It’s blood and guts and determination at its purest level. On one side you have fighters with well-heeled sponsors who are coming for victories and some experience. On the other side of the spectrum you have fighters with more losses than wins but a fiery look in their eyes that tells you they still have hope they can turn things around.

Milling around the tight quarters are businessmen who were invited by the promoter, or hardcore fans who love mingling in the boxing atmosphere. One of the celebrities tonight is Freddie Roach who is in attendance with a Hollywood screenwriter. You also have locals who adore boxing and want to see live action and don’t mind spending money to sit back and cheer for whomever. They don’t know who is fighting and do not care. They casually bet on who is going to win on a whim or the color of their trunks.

During one bout featuring 135-pound lightweights, an attractive brunette Latina is standing with her tall boyfriend and making bets on the outcome. The battle between the two lightweights is fierce and despite a disparity in their records, it’s a razor close fight. The guy bets that a fighter from Connecticut named Oscar Bonilla with three wins and two losses will beat Ruben Martinez who has four wins and no losses. After four rounds of blistering action, Martinez is the winner on all three cards. It very easily could have gone the other way. A punch here, a slip there and Bonilla could have gone back home 3,000 miles with a win on his record. Instead, he has a loss, but it doesn’t describe what actually took place on this night.

Another bout features 130-pound super featherweights. One of the sponsored fighters is a Greek boxer Stelios Papadopoulos (3-0-1) born in Kavala, Greece and now living in L.A. His opponent, L.A.’s Jose Gonzalez (1-2), has that look in his eyes that things are turning around tonight. The fight is fierce and Gonzalez shows good speed and sharp blows to the mid-section. But slowly Papadopoulos cranks up the volume of his punches and the fight turns in his favor. Both unleash furious combinations with neither connecting much to the head. After four rounds Papadopoulos is deemed the winner by majority decision. Gonzalez is disappointed. He truly felt he did enough to gain his second victory. He shakes his head all the way during “the walk” through the crowd and to his dressing room. Papadopoulos celebrates with his two dozen supporters who are scattered in the crowd and convene to greet him.

Next is a matchup of a sponsored fighter Ricardo Cuellar (3-0) a super bantamweight from nearby Lynwood and a familiar boxer named Adrian Rodriguez (2-8-1) from Oakland. I already know the kid from “Oaktown.” Despite a lopsided record Rodriguez has an awkward style that can befuddle anyone without solid fundamentals. Besides being a southpaw, he attacks with blows from different firing ports and has a good chin.

Cuellar has a sponsor, tools and a chest full of confidence after three wins and no losses. But he’s never faced anyone like Rodriguez. Sure enough, after a slow first round Rodriguez unleashes the demons and the fight is on. Cuellar looks like a toddler thrown into a pool and is forced to learn how to swim. He looks like he’s drowning toward a loss and slowly begins to figure it out. By the end of the fourth round it’s difficult to determine a clear cut winner. The judges go with the undefeated fighter Cuellar by majority decision. Boos erupt throughout the venue. The kid from Oakland doesn’t complain. He’s been through this before. But he’s picked up fans tonight. That’s enough for Rodriguez, at least tonight.

La Cobrita

Many fans had arrived to see female boxer Adelaida “La Cobrita” Ruiz (pictured with promoter Ed Holmes in the background) make her pro debut. It won’t happen tonight. Two opponents dropped out and Ruiz will have to wait another day to showcase her talent.

It’s another night of boxing at the Quiet Cannon.

Check out more boxing news on video at The Boxing Channel.

 

Share The Sweet Science experience!
Advertisement
Avila-Perspective-Chap-330-Matchroom-in-New-York-plus-the-latest-on-Canelo-Crawford
Featured Articles3 weeks ago

Avila Perspective, Chap. 330: Matchroom in New York plus the Latest on Canelo-Crawford

Vito-Mielnicki-Whitewashes-Kamil-Gardzielik-Before-the-Home-Folks-in-Newark
Featured Articles2 weeks ago

Vito Mielnicki Jr Whitewashes Kamil Gardzielik Before the Home Folks in Newark

Pacquiao-is-Back,-Fabio-in-England-and-More.jpg
Featured Articles4 weeks ago

Avila Perspective, Chap 329: Pacquiao is Back, Fabio in England and More

Opetaia-and-Nakatani-Crush-Overmatched-Foes-Capping-Off-a-Wild-Boxing-Weekend
Featured Articles4 weeks ago

Opetaia and Nakatani Crush Overmatched Foes, Capping Off a Wild Boxing Weekend

Catching-Up-with-Clay-Moyle-Who-Talks-About-His-Massive-Collection-of-Boxing-Books
Featured Articles3 weeks ago

Catching Up with Clay Moyle Who Talks About His Massive Collection of Boxing Books

Fabio-Wardley-Comes-from-Behind-to-KO-Justis-Huni
Featured Articles4 weeks ago

Fabio Wardley Comes from Behind to KO Justis Huni  

More-Medals-for-Hawaii's-Patricio-Family-at-USA-Boxing's-Summer-Festival
Featured Articles1 week ago

More Medals for Hawaii’s Patricio Family at the USA Boxing Summer Festival

Delving-Into-'Hoopa'-With-Notes-on-Books-by-George-Plimpton-and-Joyce-Carol-Oates
Featured Articles4 weeks ago

Delving into ‘Hoopla’ with Notes on Books by George Plimpton and Joyce Carol Oates

The-Shafting-of-Blair-the-Flair-Cobbs-a-Familar-Thread-in-the-Cruelest-Sport
Featured Articles3 weeks ago

The Shafting of Blair “The Flair” Cobbs, a Familiar Thread in the Cruelest Sport

Richardson-Hitchins-Batters-and-Stops-George-Kambosos-at-Madison-Square-Garden
Featured Articles3 weeks ago

Richardson Hitchins Batters and Stops George Kambosos at Madison Square Garden 

Callum-Walsh-Umar-Dzambekov-and-Cain-Sandoval-Remain-Unbeaten-at-Santa-Ynez
Featured Articles2 weeks ago

Callum Walsh, Umar Dzambekov and Cain Sandoval Remain Unbeaten at Santa Ynez

A-Fight-Fan-and-Teremoana-Samson-Junior-Leon-Teremoana
Featured Articles2 weeks ago

A Fight Fan and Teremoana Samson Junior Leon Teremoana

Paro
Featured Articles1 week ago

Liam Paro Returns with a Flourish on Wednesday’s ‘No Limit’ Card in Queensland

Avila-Perspective-Chap-331-Callum-Walsh-Brian-Norman-Galal-Yafai-and-More
Featured Articles2 weeks ago

Avila Perspective, Chap. 331: Callum Walsh, Brian Norman, Galal Yafai and More

Brian-Norman-Jr-Bombs-Out-Jin-Sasaki-with-a-Frightful-Left-Hook
Featured Articles2 weeks ago

Brian Norman Jr Bombs Out Jin Sasaki with a Frightful Left Hook

Jake-Paul-Outpoints-Julio-Cesar-Chavez-Jr-plus-Other-Results-from-Anaheim
Featured Articles5 days ago

Jake Paul Outpoints Julio Cesar Chavez Jr plus Other Results from Anaheim

A-Closer-Look-at-Mario-Barrios-Poised-to-Wreck-the-Comeback-of-a-Legend
Featured Articles1 week ago

A Closer Look at Mario Barrios, Poised to Wreck the Comeback of a Legend

A-Boxing-Card-in-Alabama-Goes-Pfft-A-True-Tale-from-the-Underbelly-of-the-Sweet-Science
Featured Articles2 days ago

A Boxing Card in Alabama Goes Pfft: A True Tale from the Underbelly of The Sweet Science

Avila-Perspective-Chap-332-Jake-Paul-vs-Chavez-Jr-plus-Mbilli-Deontay-and-More
Featured Articles6 days ago

Avila Perspective, Chap. 332: Jake Paul vs Chavez Jr., plus Mbilli, Deontay and More

Mbilli-Blasts-Out-Sulecki-in-Quebec-Wilder-TKOs-Herndon-in-Wichita
Featured Articles6 days ago

Mbilli Blasts Out Sulecki in Quebec; Wilder TKOs Herndon in Wichita

When-Boxing-Was-Big-on-the-Fourth-of-July-A-TSS-Classic
Featured Articles12 hours ago

When Boxing was Big on the Fourth of July: A TSS Classic

A-Boxing-Card-in-Alabama-Goes-Pfft-A-True-Tale-from-the-Underbelly-of-the-Sweet-Science
Featured Articles2 days ago

A Boxing Card in Alabama Goes Pfft: A True Tale from the Underbelly of The Sweet Science

Mexico's-Francisco-Rodriguez-Jr-is-the-TSS-Fighter-of-the-Month-for-June
Featured Articles3 days ago

Mexico’s Francisco Rodriguez Jr is the TSS Fighter of the Month for June

Jake-Paul-Outpoints-Julio-Cesar-Chavez-Jr-plus-Other-Results-from-Anaheim
Featured Articles5 days ago

Jake Paul Outpoints Julio Cesar Chavez Jr plus Other Results from Anaheim

Holly-Holm-Joshua-Edwards-and-Rene-Alvarado-Sparkle-on-the-Paul-Chavez-Undercard
Featured Articles5 days ago

Holly Holm, Joshua Edwards, and Rene Alvarado Sparkle on the Paul-Chavez Undercard

Mbilli-Blasts-Out-Sulecki-in-Quebec-Wilder-TKOs-Herndon-in-Wichita
Featured Articles6 days ago

Mbilli Blasts Out Sulecki in Quebec; Wilder TKOs Herndon in Wichita

Avila-Perspective-Chap-332-Jake-Paul-vs-Chavez-Jr-plus-Mbilli-Deontay-and-More
Featured Articles6 days ago

Avila Perspective, Chap. 332: Jake Paul vs Chavez Jr., plus Mbilli, Deontay and More

A-Closer-Look-at-Mario-Barrios-Poised-to-Wreck-the-Comeback-of-a-Legend
Featured Articles1 week ago

A Closer Look at Mario Barrios, Poised to Wreck the Comeback of a Legend

Paro
Featured Articles1 week ago

Liam Paro Returns with a Flourish on Wednesday’s ‘No Limit’ Card in Queensland

More-Medals-for-Hawaii's-Patricio-Family-at-USA-Boxing's-Summer-Festival
Featured Articles1 week ago

More Medals for Hawaii’s Patricio Family at the USA Boxing Summer Festival

Callum-Walsh-Umar-Dzambekov-and-Cain-Sandoval-Remain-Unbeaten-at-Santa-Ynez
Featured Articles2 weeks ago

Callum Walsh, Umar Dzambekov and Cain Sandoval Remain Unbeaten at Santa Ynez

Vito-Mielnicki-Whitewashes-Kamil-Gardzielik-Before-the-Home-Folks-in-Newark
Featured Articles2 weeks ago

Vito Mielnicki Jr Whitewashes Kamil Gardzielik Before the Home Folks in Newark

Avila-Perspective-Chap-331-Callum-Walsh-Brian-Norman-Galal-Yafai-and-More
Featured Articles2 weeks ago

Avila Perspective, Chap. 331: Callum Walsh, Brian Norman, Galal Yafai and More

Brian-Norman-Jr-Bombs-Out-Jin-Sasaki-with-a-Frightful-Left-Hook
Featured Articles2 weeks ago

Brian Norman Jr Bombs Out Jin Sasaki with a Frightful Left Hook

A-Fight-Fan-and-Teremoana-Samson-Junior-Leon-Teremoana
Featured Articles2 weeks ago

A Fight Fan and Teremoana Samson Junior Leon Teremoana

Catching-Up-with-Clay-Moyle-Who-Talks-About-His-Massive-Collection-of-Boxing-Books
Featured Articles3 weeks ago

Catching Up with Clay Moyle Who Talks About His Massive Collection of Boxing Books

Richardson-Hitchins-Batters-and-Stops-George-Kambosos-at-Madison-Square-Garden
Featured Articles3 weeks ago

Richardson Hitchins Batters and Stops George Kambosos at Madison Square Garden 

Avila-Perspective-Chap-330-Matchroom-in-New-York-plus-the-latest-on-Canelo-Crawford
Featured Articles3 weeks ago

Avila Perspective, Chap. 330: Matchroom in New York plus the Latest on Canelo-Crawford

The-Shafting-of-Blair-the-Flair-Cobbs-a-Familar-Thread-in-the-Cruelest-Sport
Featured Articles3 weeks ago

The Shafting of Blair “The Flair” Cobbs, a Familiar Thread in the Cruelest Sport

Opetaia-and-Nakatani-Crush-Overmatched-Foes-Capping-Off-a-Wild-Boxing-Weekend
Featured Articles4 weeks ago

Opetaia and Nakatani Crush Overmatched Foes, Capping Off a Wild Boxing Weekend

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

Trending