The measure of a man is not what he aggressively erases from YouTube, messages boards, and social media. Instead, it’s found in the courage he displays in pushing forward blindly, lacking in self-awareness and beefed up with inflated self-worth. Former Ring Magazine contributor and International Boxing Hall of Fame elector Michael Montero is many things. […]
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Tyson Fury not interested in fighting “bum” Anthony Joshua
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Terence Crawford vs. Terence Crawford
The title of this article was meant to be figurative. Like, Terence Crawford is on top, with a chip still on his shoulder, raging a battle that is now more internal than external. But from seeing … [Read More...]
The Lightweight Title Shuffle
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Boxing’s Necro-Journalism (They Say Harry Greb…)
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Manifesto, Manifisto
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RIP Ted Sares: All Bull, No Bullshit
The first time I ever heard from Ted Sares was back when he sent me an email, asking to use one of my quotes in a book he was writing. I saw that, in and of itself, as a rarity. Usually writers just … [Read More...]
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Good Riddance Dan Rafael
For those who don't know, ESPN finally decided to part ways with their main boxing guy Dan Rafael after 15 years-- and it's about damn time. Per ESPN media statement: "Dan Rafael has been an … [Read More...]
Boxing’s Dangerous Weight Game
Back in 2000, Arturo Gatti ended Joey Gamache's career and nearly killed him in a junior welterweight bout when he entered the ring as a middleweight, putting on 19 pounds between weigh-in Friday and … [Read More...]
Howard’s End: Levels of Doneness
Despite the difference in outcomes, Andre Berto and Sergey Kovalev are passengers on the same boat. While Berto was able to edge out Devon Alexander by way of an extremely dodgy decision, he was able … [Read More...]
The Boxing Tribune Weekend Roundup: Kovalev/Alvarez and Berto/Alexander
A busy fight weekend awaits us with bouts on HBO and Premier Boxing Champions on Fox. Oddly enough, the collection of fighters making their way to the ring range from up and coming like Dmitry Bivol … [Read More...]
Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury?
If recent reports are to be believed, then we should be expecting an announcement no later than the end of the month that WBC Heavyweight Deontay Wilder has successfully one-upped rival Anthony Joshua … [Read More...]
Howard’s End: Mikey Garcia’s Suicide Run
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Mikey Garcia vs. Robert Easter Jr.: The Boxing Tribune Preview
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Who Wins and Loses in the Manny Pacquiao/Bob Arum Cold War
"I, through MP Promotions, will be handling any and all negotiations for my next fight. Nobody is authorized to speak on my behalf." With one statement, the long partnership between Manny Pacquiao … [Read More...]
Four Fighters Who Never Recovered From a Loss
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Howard’s End: Usyk’s Odyssey
When Oleksandr Usyk entered the World Boxing Super Series at Cruiserweight, he was taking a tremendous risk that very few fighters would have taken in a similar situation. Usyk, then 12-0, was going … [Read More...]