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12/30/2005 Archived Entry: "Photos of the Day: ‘Macho’ Miguel Hernandez Spars in Preparation for Hajicek at Windy City Gym!"
Photos of the Day: ‘Macho’ Miguel Hernandez Spars in Preparation for Hajicek at Windy City Gym!
By Juan C. Ayllon
Photos courtesy of Miguel Hernandez
Miguel Hernandez (left) throws the jab against Germaine Sanders
CHICAGO, December 29, 2005—Illinois State 160 lb. Champion “Macho” Miguel Hernandez, 17-3-0, and 9 knockouts, is training for what promises to be an exciting match on the under card of undefeated knockout artist Joel Julio vs. Robert Kamya on Friday, January 6th at Cicero Stadium in Cicero, Illinois. In what may be boxing’s equivalent of an NFL match post-season match between the Chicago Bears and the Minnesota Vikings, Chicagoan Miguel Hernandez will take on rugged Minnesota Middleweight Titlist Butch Hajicek in a non-title bout. Expect fireworks aplenty in this bout!
Butch Hajicek, 4-4-1 and 2 knockouts, stopped Christopher Holt in the sixth round for the Minnesota State Middleweight Title in December. Hajicek previously demonstrated his durability and “never say die” attitude in losing unanimous decisions to Donavan George in April 2005 and Ottu Holifield in November 2004.
Hernandez (left) stalks Sanders
Similar to Hajicek, Hernandez stopped Holt in the fourth round in November 2004 and dropped a decision to hard-punching Kenny Kost in July 2005, albeit by 10 round split decision; Hajicek lost to Kost by a four round unanimous decision in May 2004.
David "Weezel" Estrada (left) and "Macho" Miguel Hernandez square up
As these photos show, Hernandez sparred hard against local fighters Germaine Sanders and David “Weezel” Estrada while preparing “Chicago-style” for his upcoming bout. If looks are any indicator, Miguel should do well against his Minnesotan rival.
Hernandez (right) splits Estrada's gloves with a well-placed right hand
Hernandez (left) drives Estrada to the ropes
The two engage in a little infighting in a corner
See you at the fights!
