Some believe that no fight is a formality, while others state that Barrera is wasting precious time by taking on a mandatory obligation against the little known entity of Mzonke Fana. However you perceive this fight, what is certain is that if by any chance Barrera loses, many great fights will evaporate into thin air….
What does a world title shot symbolize to a fighter? For most, it is the pot of gold at the end of their respective rainbows, a chance to gain fame, riches, and a new life. Of course, in reality, that is not always the case, but it is a universal pipe dream that fuels young…
Round one: Anchondo starts by moving around the ring as Barrios is sizing him up. Barrios lands a jab to the face followed by a right hand to the body. Anchondo is in complete “boxing mode,†looking for chances to counter, as Barrios aggressively stalks him. “La Hiena†lands a straight right hand down the…
**Click images to enlarge © Paul Speak** Some great shots of Ricky Hatton this week at work and play as he starts training for his upcoming fight with Kostya Tszyu (Dont miss the ones of Ricky and Cotto :-))…
“No respect.†As the classic comic Rodney Dangerfield, may he rest in peace, used to always say. I am here in my home trying to relax and anxiously awaiting for the fights to come on ESPN 2. To my dismay, there is college baseball. COLLEGE BASEBALL! No wonder our sport is not growing. With some…
Yesterday, SaddoBoxing was one of the first to report that WBO super featherweight titlist “Mighty†Mike Anchondo had lost his belt on the scales after failing to make the 130-pound limit. This writer has made continual attempts to contact Team Anchondo this morning, but has not received any calls back. Jorge Barrios was gracious enough…
“I’m going to do whatever it takes to make sure I win this fight because everything I’ve worked for is riding on it.â€-Jose Aguiniga. Jose Aguiniga has beaten every man put in front of him in a boxing ring since turning professional in August of 2000, racking up twenty-six victories, twelve early, against very few…
“I’ve been training really hard, I’m ready for this fight and I’m all set to walk through who I’m calling ‘No’ Chance Leggett!â€-Jesus Gonzales. Phoenix, Arizona is a city of over a million people and one of the fastest growing municipalities in the US. It’s also home to a large number of boxers, the best…
As we finish up this last installment of “This Week in Boxing,†we pick up were we last left off. On Friday, April 8th, there is a ton of action, with some very interesting match ups. We make a quick stop in the lovely country of Thailand where former WBC super featherweight champion Sirimongkol Singwangcha,…
The year was 1913 and Jack Johnson, the first black heavyweight champion of the modern era, fled his country, the United States of America, after he was convicted of a violation of the Mann Act. What was Johnson’s violation? According to the Mann Act, it is the transportation of an individual across state lines for…
WBO super featherweight champion “Mighty” Mike Anchondo has failed to make the contracted weight for his showdown with Argentinean opponent Jorge Barrios scheduled for tomorrow. Several attempts to contact Team Anchondo have been unsuccessful. Leon, of Team Freedom, refused to comment saying, “we are not doing any interviews at this time and I’m not going…
Translated from Spanish to English by Sergio Martinez. “This kid is going to get a brutal beat down on Friday.â€-Jorge Barrios on opponent Mike Anchondo. Unless you are from Argentina, you probably have never heard of “La Hiena†(English translation: The Hyena, a nickname he was given as a child because of his very loud…