I just received word from Wayne McCullough and his wife/manager, Cheryl. They informed SaddoBoxing that Ring Magazine (The Bible Of Boxing) has reinstated Wayne at number eight in their ratings, exciting news from the champ! Also, although he would love a rematch against Oscar Larios, Wayne states that he cannot wait on him, due to…
Jeff LacyClick for larger image© Tom Casino After two months of intense training, in his hometown of Florida, “Left-hook†Lacy proclaims he’s “ready and tired of waiting.” On Saturday, March 5, 2005, Lacy is set to defend his IBF super middleweight title against Rubin “Mr. Hollywood” Williams. Although Lacy does not underestimate any opponent he…
A Rare Necessity. Far too many talented boxers have gone unnoticed and have not been embraced by the fans and media (boxing public) as they should have been. It is only until the boxing public feels that a fighter has lived and fought up to their expectations of defeating what appears to be reputable opposition…
In the days following the exciting fight against Oscar Larios, Wayne “Pocket Rocket” McCullough took some time off before speaking with anyone concerning the fight and his future, not because of disappointment or injury, but because of some well-needed rest! And if any of you saw this fight, you will certainly understand the need. In…
I was present at Gallagher’s today on behalf of SaddoBoxing.com for Zab Judah’s post-fight press conference. He will be fighting his mandatory, Cosme Rivera on May 14. The bout will be a featured attraction beneath the main event of Felix Trinidad-Ronald Wright. In addition, Judah’s brother, up and coming super middleweight Josiah Judah will once…
Continuing to Build the Boxer Within. Sometimes it takes self-examination/self-evaluation to build a superior athlete and a better person, such is the case for Chris “The Mechanic” Smith. I sat and spoke candidly with the NABA welterweight champion about the obstacles and hurdles he faced to get to where he is today in his boxing…
There was a time when many people in the boxing community had written Wayne McCullough off, and if you saw his fight against WBO featherweight champion Scott Harrison, you’d be forgiven for sharing that opinion. However, with persistence and a still burning desire to compete against the best fighters for world titles, Wayne McCullough has…
The Destined Warrior: A One Man Army. What comes to mind when you think of the word “warrior?†A fighting man, an experienced soldier, one that, despite all obstacles, marches on until victories are won? Not just laying down at the hands of defeat, but rising above all that is in his path, and becoming…
The Best to Come in Boxing’s Rising Stars. As the saying goes “out with the old and in with the new,” so applies this saying to boxing. But let’s not get it twisted, this year alone, we have witnessed some of the most exciting and upsetting moments in boxing. Changing of titles and dramatic twelve…
The Three D’s of Boxing: What it Takes to Succeed. What does it take to become the best? Is it the strength, the heart, a perfectly chiseled frame, the hand speed, the stamina or that devastating left hook? Or just the will to be the best? There are many possible answers, but what it really…
As Boxing Turns Another Page Into the New Year. What has been a year of ups and downs and highs and lows, boxing nonetheless, has remained unstable, inconsistent, and yet exhilarating. For fighters and fans, so much has transpired this year: from stunning one-punch knockouts to major upsets from the most unexpected prospects. The complete…
Lately, there has been much talk about the declining state of boxing, and why it’s losing the popularity it once held for decades, but whatever the case maybe, there are many reasons to keep watching. For one, the heavyweight shuffle. Who will ultimately be the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world? Will Roy Jones, Jr….