by MadcowWelcome to a very special edition of The Standing 8 Count. Ok, not really. Actually, this is another slow news week.So, seeing that there'll be nothing worth talking about until next week when Alfredo Angulo makes Kermit Cintron weep like a little school girl, I thought I'd share another personal list with my dozens upon dozens of loyal Mad Bovines.Last week, I wrote … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2009
Results From Arena Monterrey: Marquez Shines, Gonzalez Overwhelmed
From The Arena Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico:There were mixed results for the sold-out partisan crowd packed into the Arena Monterrey Saturday night.Rafael Marquez (38-5, 34 KOs) took the first step on his comeback trail as he disposed of a tentative Jose Francisco Mendoza (21-3-2, 17 KOs) via third round TKO.Marquez started off slowly in the first and second, showing obvious … [Read more...]
Brian Kenny: Top Rank Tool?
The BTBC has long yearned for a journalist with the bravery, integrity and drive to go after all the evil aspects and shady characters in the sport. Brian Kenny looked and sounded the part during his most recent interview with Floyd Mayweather jr.However, Kenny missed one key point: He has to be aggressive and self-righteous with all of his guests and not just one guy on two … [Read more...]
Lightweight prospect, Vicente Escobedo, ripped "Flushing Flash" Kevin Kelley to pieces and stopped him in the 2nd round on Thursday night at the ARCO Arena in Sacramento, CA. After an even 1st round, Escobedo dropped Kelley in the first part of the 2nd and never let up. The ref waived off the contest at the 1:53 mark. Escobedo is now 21-1 (13 KOs) while Kelley falls to 60-10-2 … [Read more...]
WBC: Vernon Forrest…Buh-Bye!
From the Bribe-Covered Desk of WBC Pres., Jose Sulaiman:"...Vernon Forrest is a three-time WBC world champion and a champion outside the ring, as well, known for his efforts in support of the children and underprivileged persons in the world.Unfortunately, Forrest has sustained an injury which is forcing him to stay away from the ring for some time.The WBC is hereby naming … [Read more...]