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Compiled by Jim Cawkwell.

The anticipation is intensifying as the days bring us ever closer to the Tszyu-Mitchell match; a fight that essentially clears up a good deal of unfinished business between the two fighters and gives us a new degree of clarity regarding the state of the light

welterweight division. Opinions are still starkly contrasting on the subject of precisely who will be the victor in this fight, but all fight fans are unanimous in their opinion that it will likely be an exciting fight, compulsive viewing for all boxing enthusiasts. Whomever emerges victorious from the fight will not likely have much time to rest on their laurels as a ling line of red-hot contenders for the title have already been waiting a long time to challenge the winner. Read on to find out what saddoboxing.com readers are saying about the fight. More...

Compiled by Jim Cawkwell.

The Mike Tyson saga has descended further still, from mediocrity to a despairingly bleak point in what was once the most celebrated career in heavyweight boxing history. Tyson is not a man who stubbornly refuses to accept the ravages of time that have depleted his abilities as a fighter, he openly acknowledges them and might have been able to leave this sport with a degree of dignity, if not for his sizeable responsibility to his debtors.
Clearly, Tyson’s dramatic fourth round knockout loss to British heavyweight Danny Williams represents the most unbearable of professional failures he has suffered; perhaps the only saving grace to take from the fight was Tyson’s attempts to fight through a terrible knee injury that occurred in the first round, considerably hampering his performance. However, I doubt any of us thought they would ever see the day when Mike Tyson would have to chase a rematch with Danny Williams in order to secure some vindication. Despite what appears to be an overwhelmingly depressing scenario facing Tyson, incredibly, he retains the respect of many fans worldwide and their hopes for his return and ultimate success in the ring remain strong. Opinions certainly differ on the subject of Mike Tyson, so read on and enjoy those of our regular readers here at saddoboxing.com. More...

Compiled by Jim Cawkwell.

It has been a wild year coming into the final stretch and as usual, we have had plenty of surprises along the way and it is not over yet. Legends have fallen, stars have been born, some careers have stumbled off track and others have exploded back onto the scene. In the words of fictional Roman gladiator Maximus Decimus Meridius: “Are you not entertained?” I find it hardly believable that any boxing fan could have witnessed the boxing year of 2004 and be disappointed. However, even if you are unimpressed, enough has happened in the boxing world so far to warrant a revising of the mythical pound for pound list. I will provide my top ten pound for pound list, but not before our saddoboxing.com readers weigh in with their opinions.

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Firstly, we know that pound for pound is subjective. Do you reward someone on achievement or potential, or a balance of both? Do you go for punch power or skill, longevity or last fight? Most of all, do you like they way they carry themselves? I think that all of this is relevant. Only one of my fighters has lost in his last three fights (a close decision) and that was revenged with a devastating second round KO next time out. Here’s my pound for pound top ten and it’s correct (as far as I’m concerned). More...