Okay folks, the big day is over Finally! Now it’s time for the New Year, the one day we get a chance to start from a clean slate and hopefully have a better year then the last. Well, at least in theory anyway. It is also a time to reflect …
Read More »Boxing Profile: Mike Tyson
Is “Iron Mike” Boxing’s Most Tragic Figure? One night when I was about 12 or 13 years old, my father comes running in the house, yelling for me to “Get dressed, I don”t want to be late! We have an hour to make it on time!” “Late for what, Pop?” …
Read More »Boxing Perspective: Greatness
Teetering On The Brink Of Greatness: A Doctor, A Dragon and A Defensive Master The word “great” is one that is often based on opinion. Everyone’s opinion varies, so while one person may think that McDonald’s is a great place to eat, another may disagree, nominating the Russian Tea Room …
Read More »Exclusive Boxing Interview: Antonio Margarito
“If I Fought Floyd At 154, It Would Just Be Better For Me!” Antonio Margarito defends his WBO Welterweight title tonight against Joshua Clottey at Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City but as a guy who has called out every other champion within reach, the tall 28 year old would prefer to …
Read More »Exclusive Boxing Interview: Carlos Quintana
Carlos “Indio” Quintana is prepared as one can get for his upcoming title fight tonight at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, as he faces undefeated former 140-pound WBO titleholder Miguel Cotto for the vacant IBF Welterweight belt in what will be Cotto’s first bout at that weight. With more to …
Read More »Boxing Perspective: Dear Santa Claus, Will You Please Give…
Well folks, Turkey Day is over for those of us who live here in the US and now it is time to get read for the one holiday celebrated world wide, Christmas! That one day in the whole year that is about giving to others for the sheer joy of …
Read More »Where Is Boxing’s Household Name?
When I was a kid, the person in my life that I most looked up to, besides my father, was a boxer. My father was the greatest person walking the face of the earth in my eyes, something he remained to be until the day he died, but I am …
Read More »Exclusive Boxing Interview: Virgil Hill
Virgil “Quicksilver” Hill: A Pro For 22 Years And Still A Force To Be Reckoned With Virgil “Quicksilver” Hill, 50-5 (23), has done it all. I don’t care who you name in this sport, current or past, Virgil Hill’s accomplishments thus far can compare to anyone’s. He is a five-time …
Read More »Boxing Perspective: Ordinary Men
When Trevor Berbick was killed on October 28,of this year, a wave of news about the passing of the former WBC Heavyweight Champion hit the TV and Internet. You would have thought that a major world event just took place. Being a writer and the fact that I deal with …
Read More »Boxing Analysis: The Light Heavyweight Division
Four Title Holders And No Champion If any of you can figure out what is going on with the light heavyweight division, you have a better grasp on things than I do. We have four different champions, limited rising prospects and since the return of Roy Jones, the Ring Magazine …
Read More »Boxing Obituary: Trevor Berbick 8/1/54 – 10/28/06
Famous For All The Wrong Reasons It has been reported that in rural Jamaica, former WBC Heavyweight Champion Trevor Berbick was found dead in a church courtyard early Saturday morning with contusions to the head that match up with that of a large knife or machete. In a way, it …
Read More »Boxing Perspective: It Takes More Than A Title To Be A Champion
To become champion of the world used to be a dream that few accomplished. It was what young men who banged away at heavy bags in gyms across the world dreamed of while breaking a sweat and throwing wild punches that seldom met their target on point. While perfecting the …
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