Author Archives: aaronferrer

“Killa Mike” and “Caveman” are just two of many individuals who fight and have their own set of reasons for doing so. These two were focused on their match ups at FNT, with DJ and promoter Bekim Trenova in his … Continue reading →

From undisclosed sketchy locations, ring card girls, booze and blood, the underground boxing scene has developed almost a cult following. Two leagues I have become aware of are Friday Night Throwdown, a 5 year old league that doubles as a … Continue reading →

Underground Boxing isn’t restricted to New York City, it’s expanded to the UK, Bare-Knuckle style. The fighters in the UK aren’t too fond of boxing gloves, instead choosing to fight the way it’s done in the streets. (Cool-Material, Video by … Continue reading →

At an undisclosed, somewhat sketchy area in the Bronx, there was a boxing event. This isn’t your typical sanctioned fight, in fact, the cops aren’t too fond of these events, shutting it down before. The BX Fight Club is a … Continue reading →

El Barrio Gym on East 115th street, which is located on the 3rd floor of a 3 story building on top of a corner store, is the gym Malik Rodriguez, the Marine and boxer profiled in an earlier post, usually … Continue reading →

Malik Rodriguez, an ambitious 23 year old Marine with big expectations for himself when he steps into the ring, but these aren’t the bright lights in an area, more like the street lights in a neighborhood. “I got started by … Continue reading →