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Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Phil Lo Greco : The Future of Boxing is coming

After signing to Golden Boy promotions in March of 2012, Welterweight contender Phil Lo Greco has had a good start in the states. 
First Bout win the US was April 28 in Atlantic City, NJ on Bhop Vs Dawson 2 undercard. Phil took on a crafty and durable Hector Orozco. Phil Shook off some ring rust with a UD win, in a toe to toe slugfest. 
On July 14, 2012 Phil took on Brandon Hoskins on the Garcia vs Khan undercard at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hoskins was coming of a third round KO lose to Power puncher Keith "ONE TIME" Thurman. Phil was on a mission and quickly got rid of Hoskins in the first round. 
Phil's final bout of 2012 was Vs Daniel Sostre on the Broner vs Demarco undercard in Atlantic City, NJ. Originally set to face Humberto Toledo, who couldn't pass his medicals, Sostre who had been training for another fight which was canceled took the spot. Sostre has faced up and comers like Gabriel Bracero, Danny O'Conner, and Wale Omotoso. After a late first round Knockdown Scare, LoGreco managed to get back behind the saddle and beat Sostre down. Phil won by TKO stoppage in the 7th of 8 rds, giving Sostre his first stoppage lose. 

What does this all mean?

2013 is going to be a big year for the Canadian-Italian better known as the "Italian Sensation."
Be sure to Keep your eyes and ears open. 

Take a good look at what 2012 brought for The Sensation.




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