I’ve grown up on boxing. My grandfather got me into the sport at a young age and I’ve been engulfed in it ever since. I did not know or understand the legend of Julio Cesar Chavez, but I did know that I had to hate Oscar De La Hoya because …
Read More »Ringside Boxing Report: Javier Mora – Willie Herring
Javier “Monster” Mora Impresses As A Replacement This past Thursday was supposed to be a day of redemption for former cruiserweight kingpin, Juan Carlos Gomez, as he attempted to even the score against the only blemish of his career, a first round TKO against an unknown Yanqui Diaz. As it …
Read More »Exclusive Boxing Interview: Joan Guzman
As 16 September draws near, former WBO 122 lb Champion Joan Guzman, 25-0 (17), patiently waits for his moment in the spotlight. A talented and undefeated fighter, Guzman vows to make the world know his name as he attempts to snatch the WBO Super Featherweight title from the waist of …
Read More »Boxing Profile: Oscar De La Hoya – Who Will He Meet In Last Fight?
The Golden Boy – A Living Legend, A Fighter In The Twilight Of His Career Oscar has always had the word “retirement” on his lips, but up until now, it was probably the last thing on his mind. When boxing’s Golden Boy came back from his shocking knockout loss to …
Read More »Boxing Profile: Marco Antonio Barrera – Portrait Of A Legend
When the fight between Marco Antonio Barrera, 62-4 (42s), and Rocky Juarez, 25-2 (18), earlier this year ended in controversial fashion (twice), many fans were left wondering if Barrera still had “it.” While “The Baby Faced Assassin” did pull off the split decision victory, when the original declaration of a …
Read More »The Boxing Fans Guide To The Welterweight Division
Looking at today’s welterweight division, one may be reminded of the status once only reserved for the heavyweight division of yesterday. Between 140-147 lb. lays a hotbed of pound for pound greats, and a myriad of up and coming prospects who are bound to take the boxing world by storm. …
Read More »Boxing Showdown: Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Carlos Baldomir
“As of now, I say to Floyd Mayweather: I am the true champion” When Carlos Baldomir spoke those words, after his TKO victory over Arturo Gatti last month, the boxing world has been buzzing over the prospect of such a fight between the welterweight titans. Floyd Mayweather Jr., 36-0 (24), …
Read More »Who Will WBO Boxing Champ Margarito Fight Next?
Round and round the rumors go; who will Margarito fight? Nobody knows! Move over Juan Manuel Marquez, boxing has a new “Avoided One”! Only this fighter is not avoided in the sense that nobody wants to fight him, because he has his veritable pick of the litter from fighters in …
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