by Paul Magno Yusaf Mack (28-2-2, 17 KOs) has traveled down the old-school road of professional boxing. From club to club, undercard to undercard, he's pulled himself to the upper ranks of the sport via hard work, dedication and a never say die attitude. Now, he faces the defining fight of his career on February 5th against "The Road Warrior" Glen Johnson. The winner … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2010
Sylvester Stops Brave Lyell, Magee Upsets Larsen in Denmark
In a relatively tentative bout, Sebastian Sylvester (33-3, 16 KO) successfully defended his IBF middleweight trinket for the first time with a tenth round technical knockout victory over late-replacement Billy Lyell (21-8, 4 KO) in a snowy place in Germany.Sylvester decided to feel out the opening rounds, being out-worked by his American challenger. The difference is class was … [Read more...]
Friday Hangover
Erislandy Lara TKO 10 Grady BrewerOur House Fighter series debuted with hot-prospect Erislandy Lara taking his record to (10-0, 6 KO) following a tenth round technical knockout victory over tough veteran Grady Brewer (26-12, 15 KO).Lara dominated from the opening bell, losing only two rounds on my card as he cruised to a decision win. But Lara wasn’t satisfied, he craved the … [Read more...]
A War, A Bore, and A Robbery: A Day in the Life of Boxing
by Paul MagnoAs Floyd Mayweather and Shane Mosley get closer to signing on the dotted line and Manny Pacquiao continues to sell thousands of tickets in Cowboys stadium, the actual business of boxing continues to chug along. Last night was boxing being boxing, for better or worse, and it was about time business went on as usual.* Jesse Brinkley was supposed to roll over and let … [Read more...]
Javontae Starks: The BTBC Interview
by Paul Magno With an amateur record of 98-16 and a fast growing reputation as the hottest prospect in Minnesota and one of the elite prospects in all the United States, an 18 year old Javontae Starks faced his toughest battle when he was shot during a conflict at a graduation party. The gunshot wound to his thigh, which nicked a major artery, nearly caused him to bleed … [Read more...]