On the Crollla v Limond undercard, this kid continued to showcase fine boxing skills, outpointing Dan Naylor over four for the second time in two weeks.
Although the guy isnt knocking people over at the moment, he landed some sharp shots in a 40-37 verdict.
Scottish boxing is buzzing and Glasgow man Roberts could be a big player in coming years with a bit more work.
Felix Diaz - Welterweight
This skilled fighter now has the look of fellow countryman Joan Guzman about him after his bout was scratched having failed to make weight. The bout was at light middle and he still came well over, which is massively disappointing and a huge opportunity lost for this kid, a big thumbs down from Dragon Boxing.
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| Russell Jr was definitely my prospect of the weekend |
I got the weight wrong with this guy in Prospect Watch #2, but he's a featherweight, who stepped up for this 10 rounder and my oh my did he impress.
Knocked out Heriberto Ruiz of Mexico, who's gone 12 rounds with Steve Molitor and Eric Moreal in the past, in a mere round and even though it was over quickly, showcased his super hands and great skills.
Up 13 places already after that win to #25 in the world and could be set for some massive fights.
Erkan Teper - Heavyweight
The German was given a bigger role on the undercard in Turkey after Odlanier Solis pulled out and gave late replacement Cisse Salif a nightmare two rounds.
Salif hadnt been stopped since an 8-1 Ray Austin KO'ed him in the fourth round of their October 1999 bout, his only previous stoppage defeat in a 45 fight pro career.
Big win for Teper, who's out against on the 27th of January, fighting for the vacant IBF East/West Europe title, no I dont know either.
Who else impressed on this weekend's undercards?
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| Is Ramirez Sanchez another Mexican star? |
Could this be the new Canelo? 6ft2 20 year old Ramirez Sanchez secured another stoppage win, beating previously unstopped Colombian Samuel Miller in four.
Considering Miller has gone the distance with now world #10 Marco Antonio Rubio and recent WBA world title challenger David Lopez, the win looks a top one on paper for "Zurdo".
The southpaw is already ranked #23 in the world and like Canelo has been very active in 2011, this was his fifth fight.
Leo Santa Cruz - Super Flyweight (18-0-1, 10 KO's)
This is a guy who I know quite a bit about, but didnt feature him in my prospect watch, mostly because he was a late addition, but his fight was a bit of a joke.
He's been in with some good fighters in the last year, but here he had a massive step down in class, facing 0-1 fighter Jorge Romero.
Obviously he won in three rounds, but not much can be taken from the fight.
Ranked #11 in the world and has potential to be multi-weight world champion.
Kash Ali - Heavyweight (1-0, 0 KO's)
Made his debut on the excellent Magna show in Rotherham this weekend against fellow debutant James Oliphant, and showcased some nice skills for a 40-36 shutout victory in 4x2's.
Trains at the Ingle gym and scaled a pretty healthy 16st3 at the pre fight weigh in, which is always good to see a heavyweight in decent shape.
The heavyweight scene is buzzing domestically at the moment and being only 19 this kid has plenty of legs in him and should be confident after his pro debut.
Chris Pearson - Middleweight - (1-0, 1 KO)
If you were watching Box Nation's coverage of the Mexican and Cincinnati cards on Saturday, you would have seen this ex World Series Of Boxing star, kick off his pro career with a fine first round stoppage win.
Looks heavy handed and picked his shots beautifully, beating 0-2 Steven Chadwick. The journeyman had lost two, but had gone the distance two 1-0 prospects.
Plenty to learn, but is backed by some hugely respected figures and definitely looks like someone to keep an eye on.
Craig Whyatt - Light Welterweight (1-0, 0 KO's)
Another prospect who made his debut this weekend and kicked off with a 40-36 points win at the Coronet Theatre, Elephant & Castle, against tough veteran Robin Deakin.
Was aggressive, but still picked some nice shots as he closed out his win.
He was also cut in the fight, but carried on like it didnt even matter, showing there could be a fair bit of heart there as well.
Stephen Simmons - Cruiserweight (3-0, 1 KO)
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| Simmons is part of the Scottish boxing revolution |
Trained by Billy Nelson, a positive in itself, to step up to 6 rounds in just you're third fight is impressive and credit has to be given to promoter Frank Warren.
The Cruiserweight division is starting to come alive in the UK and Simmons, who seems to do a lot of things well, could be challenging for the British title in the next 12 months.
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