by MadcowAside from actually being written, this week's column will be a little different.Last week, as you all know, Michael Jackson died. I have had a special relationship throughout my life with Jackson. No, I never got to visit Neverland ranch as a child and I was never able to share a can of Jesus Juice with the "one-gloved-one."My connection with Jackson isn't even about … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2009
Even The Yanks Agree: Bring Back Bunce!
One of my favorite weekly rituals was downloading Steve Bunce's Boxing Hour podcast and getting the 411 about what's happening in boxing. With just the right mix of journalism and pub-style fun, Bunce, along with co-host Andy Kerr, gave something to the sport that was sorely lacking...A professional centerpiece news magazine; Essentially, the Sportscenter of the Boxing … [Read more...]
Maidana Conquers Ortiz in Wild LA Brawl.
From Fightnews.com:In an all out war filled with spectacular exchanges, Marcos Maidana (26-1, 25 KOs) of Universum Box-Promotion scored a brilliant sixth round KO over hometown favorite Victor Ortiz (24-2-1, 19 KOs) to claim the interim WBA super lightweight title on Saturday night at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Ortiz dropped Maidana during a wild exchange during round … [Read more...]
Former World Champ, Rocky Lockridge: Homeless
Former boxing champ Rocky Lockridge is homeless in Camden This is a disgrace for the entire boxing world and yet another reason the sport desperately needs a national commission. We need to start taking care of the warriors who literally invest their hearts and souls into entertaining us. Nothing should shame us more than a former champ who is literally begging for money on the … [Read more...]
Nate Campbell Foils Robbery
Courtesy of Fightnews.com:Former unified lightweight champion Nate Campbell foiled a strong arm robbery today in Tampa, Florida. Campbell, along with advisor Terry Trekas were exiting a Publix Supermarket in Tampa when they witnessed two men snatch a purse from a woman loading groceries into her vehicle. Campbell and Trekas chased the suspects to a nearby apartment, where the … [Read more...]