Evander Holyfield’s next fight won’t be at heavyweight. Yes, he will be fighting but it won’t be with any other current professional pugilist. His next bout will be with the NYSAC whom issued Holyfield an indefinite medical suspension for his recent lackluster performances punctuated by his latest fight versus Larry Donald. As you may already…
The successful return of “Tito Trinidad’ and the destruction of “El Matador’. The crystal clear demise of Roy Jones Junior. Oscar DLH gets knocked out for the first time. Hopkins solidifies his legacy. James Toney makes a comeback only to go back on injured reserve. Kostya Tszu is coming back versus Shambra Mitchell. What does…
Bernard Hopkins on the other hand is a “throwback’. This is in stark contrast to Floyd and Hopkins happens to be a rarity in boxing today. He hasn’t lost a bout in 11 years and while it is true that he did lose to RJJ 8 rounds to 4, he was nowhere near the fighter…
Bernard Hopkins/Floyd Mayweather is the heir apparent to Roy Jones’ mythical pound for pound title according to most writers and fans alike. This truly and precarious and prestigious position differs from any other sanctioning title or linear championship. That is the reality of why Antonio Tarver doesn’t automatically garner that ultimate championship status.