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In the fourth “Friday Night Fights” card live from the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, we have another bill that fails to disappoint. In the main event, Light Middleweights Carlos Molina and Cory Spinks face off with a potential world title shot on the line.
At age 34, Spinks is past his prime, almost ten years past his shortened Welterweight lineal title reign, the proclaimed “Spinks Jinx” is slowly wearing off. But can he get a final good win against Molina?
It’s not impossible. Spinks has a great southpaw jab and sleek style and if he can time Molina, a decision “W” isn’t impossible.
Molina is a rough and tumble boxer, always a difficult stylistic fighter and in the end is a spoiler for hungry contenders who view him as a push over.
Most think he will take the prize, but he definitely will need a win here to be taken seriously as a 154 lb contender.
In the co-feature, Mexican welterweight warrior Jose Luis Castillo will hope to show the spirit he had years ago in his wars with “Chico” Corrales in a must win fight with American fringe contender Antwone Smith. Smith can be found fighting rather timid, announcing every punch with a loud “Ah”, something many more tuned fighters have taken advantage of.
Castillo couldn’t care less, even years past his physical prime he has the same mental goal; fight, fight and fight some more. He always entertains the fans, and while just that will keep him in most people’s favor, he has a tough task at hand.
Young Pennsylvanian prospect Ronald Cruz recently attempted to outbrawl Smith and lost for his efforts. Will he fall prey to the same way of defeat? Tune in to find out.
A special heavyweight attraction between youthful Polish import Arthur Szpilka and the experienced Mike Mollo will be showcased on ESPN3.com
Mollo, who has been out of boxing for nearly three years is always game in his fights. He says he is inspired to turn the tables against the Polish prospect Szpilka, which will be a challenge.
In separate fights, powerful Chicago based super middleweight contender Don George and locally renowned super middle up and comer Mike Jimenez will stay busy against journeymen. These may or may not be televised as swing bouts.
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