Tomorrow night at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, former four time world champion and two division undisputed champion Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield, 38-8-2 (25), takes on veteran journeyman Jeremy “The Beast” Bates, 21-11-1 (18), in a non-title heavyweight bout. The 43 year old Holyfield is returning to …
Read More »Boxing Perspective: Shame On You Lennox Lewis
Look At The Mess You Left! The so called big fight is behind us, the heavyweight bout billed ridiculously as “America’s Last Line of Defense.” Well, our last line has fallen. I have to admit, I thought Hasim Rahman would win this one. Not that his loss is an upset …
Read More »Roy Jones, Jr. Adding Doubt To His Boxing Legacy
We all know the side effects boxing has on your health. Speech, motor skills, memory…etc. What I didn’t know is the press can suffer the same side effects. This has become known to me since Roy Jones defeated Prince Badi Ajamu just a little over a week ago. I suppose …
Read More »Boxing Perspective: Arturo Gatti
Will Three Titles In Three Divisions Decide Gatti’s Place In History? Michael Buffer draws out the word “THHUUUNNDEERRRR” in a fashion only he can. When he does, the already pumped up Atlantic City, New Jersey crowd goes wild. When Arturo Gatti fights in NJ, it’s not just a night at …
Read More »Boxing 101: A Quick Review
Well we are past the first half of the year. Many things have changed, many remain the same. Some for the worse, some for the better. More importantly, I think there have been some lessons to be learned by some of the fighters themselves. It seems that they missed the …
Read More »Boxing Viewpoint: PPV Money Well Spent?
As I sit and go over my bills for the last year, I realized something. I pay a lot of money for cable. Well, not basic service, but for my premium channels and PPV events. Of course, my PPV’s are boxing events and the only reason I have my premium …
Read More »Ringside Boxing Report: Shannon Miller – Ralph West
Friday Night Spectacle In Albany Pugnacious Promotions set off their second show of the year last night at the Albany Armory with a card billed as Spring Time Spectacle. It was a repeat performance of their last show held in March, earlier this year. A lot of local talent showcased …
Read More »Boxing Remembrance: Floyd Patterson
Like many, I was saddened the other day by the passing of Floyd Patterson. For more than one reason. I could sit here and talk about his Gold Medal win at the 1952 Olympics and up until Tyson, his being the youngest World Heavyweight Champion. I could sit and talk …
Read More »Boxing Preview: Acelino Freitas – Zahir Raheem
The Moment Of Truth Tonight at the Foxwoods Resort and Casino in Connecticut, Acelino Freitas will face Zahir Raheem for the vacant WBO Lightweight title. These two fighters are at an important time in their careers with each man having something to prove, not only to themselves, but also to …
Read More »Boxing Opinion: Floyd, It’s Time To Fight Hatton!
The big fight is over. Floyd Mayweather, Jr., has beaten Zab Judah like most thought he would, although not as easily. Aside from the Melee in the tenth round that is causing the purses to be held up, things went as planned…or did they? Many thought it would be an …
Read More »Boxing Opinion: From Bell To Bell
The Ten Most Exciting Fighters In The History Of Boxing Let’s tell the truth for a second. What would we as boxing fans rather see? A classic boxing match or a fight, that no matter what the outcome, had us on our toes from bell to bell? I appreciate a …
Read More »Ringside Boxing Report: Hercules Kyvelos – Frank Houghtaling
**Massive Photo Gallery of Whole Boxing Card** Click for larger image © Nathan Whitchurch / Saddo Boxing On Friday night, Pugnacious Promotions pulled off another quality fight card in Albany, NY, with a sold out show at the Armory. In attendance were renowned fighters Billy Costello, Livingstone Bramble, Otis Grant, …
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