If you have ever wanted to know what it takes to be a fighter just go to any amateur show at a local high school or I.U.E hall and the kids there will show you. They don’t yet have the skills of a champion but they do have the will, heart and determination. What does…
At six foot four and 235 lbs, bearing a pro record of 43-4 (37), Shannon Briggs is definitely a threat to anyone and the thirty three old Brooklyn native has had his share of success as a fighter both pro and amateur. As an amateur fighter he won a national Golden Gloves title, a national…
Pick a decade and most people can name the heavyweight champion from that era, at least most boxing fans can. Even non fans and the casual observer could name the heavyweight champion. This is the most prestigious title in all of sports. This is not something just the fans of the sport are expected to…
I attended a local card last Friday, mostly young fighters on their way up, no big names, though there were a couple who had their moment’s of past success. Tony Marshall was on the undercard. Tony held some minor titles and was ranked in the top ten for a short while some time back. Like…
I have been a fan of boxing for twenty two years now. I even consider myself somewhat of a historian. I was introduced to the sport by my father who was somewhat of a fanatic of the game. I used to sit with him and watch old projector films of Dempsey and Louis along with…