With the fourth fight only around the corner, The Boxing Tribune's panel of judges take another look at Israel Vazquez's stunning last gasp victory over Rafael Marquez to win via split decision. But did Marquez do enough to win on the basis of the opening rounds? Dafs117, Siren1927 and Sooterkin are the judges and will decide if the right warrior got the nod in the best trilogy … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2010
Midweek Hangover With Chris Milton
by Chris Milton Can Katsidis Be Floyd's Gatti? “I’ve been in a lot of fights, and every one has been the fight of my life. Every time I get in the ring I put my life on line, and if my heart was big enough, I’d give it to the world.” Michael Katsidis had just been through five rounds of some of the most brutal action ever seen in a British ring with Graham Earl in what … [Read more...]
BODY BLOW #129: BROOKLYN KEEPS ON TAKING IT
Listen to the show HEREKhan dominates MalignaggiWhy I'm not impressed with Victor Ortiz?Why I don't want to see Marquez vs Vasquez IV?Yonnhy Perez vs Abner Mares BreakdownCall in line: 206-202-4468 … [Read more...]
Golden Boy Will Ruin The 140 lb. Division
by Paul MagnoThere's a party at 168 lbs. with six of the division's best currently involved in a hotly-contested tournament that has captured the attention of fight fans from around the globe.In a true win-win, these six world class elites are getting the exposure they deserve and making the money they want while giving the fans the quality match-ups they crave. The World … [Read more...]
Nothing Different From Dominant Ortiz
by Dafs117Victor Ortiz won for the third time since Marcos Maidana handed him a heavy sixth-round technical knockout beating eleven months ago, and despite shutting out a cooked Nate Campbell, Ortiz showed no signs that he’s adapted his predictable style that came undone against a hungrier, less-skilled opponent.His ferociousness has made him a marketable fighter, along with a … [Read more...]