Boxing Insider Promotions’ “Holiday Fight Night Three” proves to be a hit

By: Sean Crose

One of the best things about being a fight fan is being able to watch the up and comers. Indeed, the sport of boxing is as much about the future as it is about the present. Boxing Insider Promotions has, in just a few years, made its mark on the growing fight scene, both in Manhattan and Atlantic City. The promotional outlet kept the momentum going Tuesday night in the heart of downtown as Holiday Fight Night III took place at Sony Hall in Times Square. As expected, fans received six complete fight cards.

The highlight of the night may have been the eight-round flyweight bout between Andy Dominguez and Angel Meza Morales. Perhaps surprisingly, Dominguez was knocked out by Morales in the third round. Dominguez managed to beat the count, but the point had been proven once again: anything could happen in the fighting ring. Dominguez performed well for the remainder of the bout, but so did Morales, who may have run out of gas as the bout wore on. In the end, though, Dominguez walked out of the ring with another win on his resume thanks to a firm nod, courtesy of the judges.

Middleweight Nisa Rodriguez also shone Tuesday night, stopping Melody Popravak on her feet in the second round. New York’s Rodriguez actually defeated Popravak in the first. Popravak managed to beat the count, but was unable to hold off Rodriguez, who managed to close out the show long into the next round. A member of local law enforcement, Rodriguez proved to be a popular attraction at Sony Hall, where she impressed her hometown crowd. The fight was the main event of the evening. The 34-year-old Rodriguez improved her professional record to 3-0.

One aspect of last night’s card that made the event a success was the action that took place in the ring. The evening was definitely not a snoozefest. Certainly the postcards produced by Boxing Insider feature fighters who are hungry and eager to prove themselves whether in front of a live audience or on a live broadcast. They are opportunities for newcomers to build a fan base. And building a fan base is one of the most important things a new boxer can do. Hence the hunger.