What did we lose when Fernando Vargas underwent an enforced hiatus from boxing over a year ago? A young phenomenon in need of a wake-up call to stir his true potential, or just a very good fighter that fell short in the most esteemed company? As intriguing a question as …
Read More »Morales-Pacquiao: Reflections on a Super-fight Mailbag.
In my opinion, there are two types of individual that maintain this industry in their respective way: the fighters, without whom the sport cannot exist, and the fans, without whom, the sport’s lifeline would be even more threadbare than it already is. That said, at SaddoBoxing.com, we aim to give …
Read More »Ringside Reflections: Belfast. Part Two
**MORE EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS** Click for larger image© Richard Eberline Former WBO Middleweight and Super Middle champ Chris Eubank was in attendance and when he climbed through the ropes, the crowd cheered wildly and seemed to forget all about the previous debacle. Another debutante was next, this time local lad Paul …
Read More »Morales-Pacquiao: Reflections on a Super-fight.
Some things are too good to be true, and despite the pugilistic brilliance of the fight, the surrounding arguments and very public disputes between the two camps managed to taint Morales vs. Pacquiao. And Pacquiao, while undeniably courageous in finishing the fight while severely hampered by an eye injury, depleted …
Read More »Ringside Reflections: Belfast. Part One
**TONS OF EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS** Click for larger image© Richard Eberline The March 18th Sports Network fight card was a great event to attend, despite the fact that the scheduled Joe Calzaghe-Brian Magee WBO super middleweight title bout was cancelled and London’s super featherweight sensation Kevin Mitchell’s opponent dropped out with …
Read More »Classic Bernard Hopkins Counterpunch.
Bernard Hopkins has done it once again. A great player throughout the boxing game, treating it like chess. Running a campaign on becoming the best middleweight, he has secured a bout with Jermain Taylor. Yes, you have the fans in line, wishing for an upset of Taylor showing Bernard’s age …
Read More »The State of British Boxing: A Positive Look.
The reputation of British boxing has long suffered from stereotypes, and as a consequence sadly lacks credibility in the eyes of many. Fair? Yes and no. I do not wish to dwell too much on how British boxers are habitually pigeonholed by, let’s face it, the American audience; however, what …
Read More »This Week in Boxing.
With one sensational weekend of boxing over with, and yes, I know that many of you are still reeling, but we cannot waste any time in heading right back into the fray this week with a look at more high-profile boxing action. We begin our look at this week’s fights …
Read More »Floyd Mayweather Jr.: The Uncrowned King of Boxing, Period.
Forget Bernard Hopkins, he fought several no name opponents’ en-route to his twenty title defenses. Also, he never took the initiative to move up in weight to challenge himself; he opted to stay in a division that was very weak. Floyd Mayweather, the best young fighter in the game has …
Read More »Morales-Pacquiao: My perspective.
1st round: A very competitive round, both fighters had their moments. However, Manny got the better part of Erik, as a result of a mounted attack to the body. 2nd round: Morales began to impose his size. He weathered the early storm; Erik showed he had a tremendous chin. Manny …
Read More »SaddoBoxing Writers Predict: Morales-Pacquiao.
This week, we attempt to do what few people throughout the boxing industry find an easy task by any means: to predict a winner between Mexican legend Erik Morales and Filipino sensation Manny Pacquiao. Determining an eventual winner may be difficult, but understanding the probable nature . of the fight …
Read More »Belfast Fight Night!
Belfast’s King’s Hall was alive last night as Eamonn Magee came back from career ending injury to defend his WBU welterweight crown against a reluctant Allan Vester. With the full-throated backing of his fans, Northern Ireland’s finest fighter dominated Danish import Vester via a brutal three round rubout. Initially, Magee …
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