NBC TV returned to the fite fold Saturday afternoon with an action twin-bill highlighted by the undefeated 2000 Olympic silver-medalist Rocky Juarez sparkling in the main event.

To its credit, the television network actually did it the old fashioned way ... all business with boxing taking center stage ... not a hint of the today nonsensical walk-in music with entourage and hangers on jockeying for the camera's eye.

Not a chance ... this "Bud" was for the fighters ... and Rocky Juarez got the new show off and running with a flawless performance against a game but overmatched Frankie Archuleta by TKO in round six.

Juarez displayed excellent defense while bringing the action to the taller Archuleta who tossed leather, but had trouble finding openings ... and a hint of things to come arrived as early as round two with Rocky rockin' Frankie late in the candle.

The one-sided battering continued in round three with Archuleta hitting the canvas courtesy of a Juarez left hook ... things continued on course over rounds four and five with Juarez hurting Frankie to the body with big left-hooks.

Finally, round six, a Juarez right uppercut stung Archuleta before a straight right had him down again ... no sooner arises when corner tosses in the surrender flag ... but the kid showed courage - just couldn't handle what was coming his way.

Underneath eight round semi featured a busy pair of jr. lightweights in Mexico City's Miguel Huerta and Bronx, NY - by way of Dominican Republic - Darling Jimenez.

It was Huerta getting the nod via split-decision, one judge had it even while other two scored for Miguel 77-75 ... and it was that kind of fight. Lack of clout cost Jimenez who looked the better ring technician ... Huerta got the attention in the power department.

Post Scripts: Kudos to NBC for a stellar show from start to finish ... from the trio of ring commentators Bob Papa, Raul Marquez and Jessie Lozada - refreshing and pleasurable work output with not a one reaching to be part of the action.

As for Juarez ... will be interesting to watch this 23-year old kid named Rocky, as he attempts to navigate the ever-rocky road that the 126-35-40 weight classes have proven to be over the ages.

Finally, liked his defense ... his patience ... the varied arsenal of hooks, right hands ... and that tangible of being able to relax under fire. Kid is a good one.

Semper fi,