Local faves fall as Daniel Gonzalez beats Michael Anderson, Twaiti defeats Rodriguez in Newark

NEWARK — New Yorkers Daniel Gonzalez and Khalid Twaiti had a successful trip across the Hudson River on Saturday, October 12, defeating hometown favorites Michael Anderson and Emmanuel “Salserito” Rodriguez respectively at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.

Gonzalez (22-4-1, 7 knockouts) of the Woodhaven section of Queens, N.Y. showed his versatility in outboxing “Slick” Anderson to score the biggest win of his career. The 34-year-old Gonzalez won by scores of 99-91 on two cards and 100-90 on the third...