I've been racking my brain to remember a time when a defending world champion with as much credibility as Miguel Cotto has been treated so dismissively by his opponents, the sanctioning body he represents and the very promoter who is supposed to have his best interests in mind.The disrespect tossed at Cotto has been a lesson for all those "good soldiers" in the sport who tow … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2009
Debunking the Myth of UFC Dominance
by Paul MagnoTwo weeks a month boxing fans have to withstand a barrage of attacks from fans and representatives of the UFC. The week before a UFC PPV and the week after, we'll hear: "Boxing is dead...Boxing is dying...Boxing is losing its ground to MMA...MMA is the combat sport of the future...etc, etc..."Most of the so-called legit media take the story and run with it, not … [Read more...]
Daylight Robbery
by Dafs117There’s nothing worse for a boxer than being on the wrong side of a hometown decision. Just ask Emanuel Augustus. The journeyman has grown a cult following because he’s been on the wrong side of many hometown decisions more often than the number of stitches Chris John received after being head-butted for several rounds against Hiroyuki Enoki. He’s frequently the … [Read more...]
Bradley, Alexander Win in Controversial Night of Boxing
BY GEORGE WILLIS (NY Times)At a time boxing needed something to lift its spirits, it got nothing but disappointment in Palm Springs Saturday night where two championship fights ended in unsatisfying controversies.Devon Alexander captured the WBC super lightweight championship when Junior Witter of England failed to answer the bell for the ninth round. Witter quit on his stool … [Read more...]