The Toyota Center in Houston, Texas was the site of a big triple-header last night and it actually was playing out to be one of those rare, recent boxing events that didn't get bogged down in controversy...until the main event.On the undercard, "The Golden Child" Daniel Jacobs beat Ishe Smith via UD in a bout that clearly highlighted Jacobs' rising stock against a solid … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2009
Paul Williams…Still the Champ Nobody Wants.
by Simon GarnerIn the Summer 2007, Paul Williams took on Antonio Margarito at the Home Depot Centre in Carson California for the WBO Welterweight championship. It was Williams’ first shot at a world title belt. He defeated the now disgraced Mexican 147-pounder by unanimous decision and established himself as one of the top guys in the division.However, a points loss to Carlos … [Read more...]
BTBC Voodoo Curse on Paulie Malignaggi!
The Inaugural BTBC Voodoo Curse goes to Paulie Malignaggi and his management team for enthusiastically granting our interview request, giving us the runaround for 4 days and eventually leaving us hanging...all the while he so "graciously" made calls to every other media outlet. For being the equivalent of a lying gold-digger, this is for you, Paulie:May the restless spirits see … [Read more...]
Roy Jones Jr.: Get Real or Get Out
by Paul MagnoIt was almost too appropriate when Roy Jones Jr. assumed the identity of Peter Pan bad guy, Captain Hook, for the pre-fight publicity leading up to Saturday's PPV bout with Jeff Lacy.Dressed as the hook-handed cartoon pirate, he was the very definition of irony since Jones, the one-time baddest man on the planet, has been a mere caricature of himself for the last … [Read more...]
The BTBC Fight of the Week
Saturday, August 15thSteven Luevano vs. Bernabe Concepcion(WBO Featherweight Title)Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada The Breakdown:Steven Luevano: 36-1-1 (15 KO), Rated #2 at Featherweight by the BTBC Age: 28Height: 5' 7 "Reach: 69"Stance: SouthpawCareer Achievements: Reigning WBO Featherweight Champ (4 Defenses)Notable Opposition: Cristobal Cruz (Win via UD), Nicky … [Read more...]