by Paul Magno When Showtime first cooked up the idea of putting together the six biggest super middleweights in one winner-take-all tournament, the boxing world was buzzing at the possibilities. Fans were already salivating at the potential match-ups long before Jermain Taylor and Arthur Abraham kicked off the tourney back in October, 2009. The idea was a win-win for … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2010
The Late Stoppage (9/15/10): Jhonny Got His Gun
Hilton Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States: **Jhonny Gonzalez TKO 6 Jackson Asiku** Re-cap: Tough Aussie featherweight, Jackson Asiku, was out of his league against former world champ, Jhonny Gonzalez. Despite some brief moments of inside success, Asiku was outgunned at long range by Gonzalez and dropped in the fourth and twice in the fifth by his taller, stronger … [Read more...]
The Weekly Weigh-In
by Chris Milton Carl Froch has pulled out of his fight with Arthur Abraham due to a back injury. Froch has often fought with injuries in the past, he is a genuine guy a fighter at heart. If he has had to pull out, then it’s a legit injury. Lets hope Showtime now use their heads and make the double header for the Super 6 semi finals. Well, at least Sam Peter tried to beat … [Read more...]
¡Viva Mexico! A Look at Mexico’s Best Fighters
by Paul Magno As Mexicans get ready for their bicentennial celebration, it's once again time to take a look at who's who among The Aztec Nation's best boxers. So, to kick off Mexican Independence Day properly, here's a look at Mexico's Top 10 fighters, according to The Boxing Tribune: 1) Juan Manuel Marquez (51-5-1, 37 KOs): Despite a tough loss to Floyd Mayweather during … [Read more...]
Paul Magno’s Monday Rant
Let's just cut to the chase: Rant #1: Did you see the drama and intrigue produced by the Brandon Rios-Anthony Peterson bout on Saturday night? You could sense the tension as Rios pushed forward and Peterson ditched his game plan to fire back. And how about the raw emotion in Rios as he was declared the winner? Forget the low blows and why Peterson rifled them off, this is … [Read more...]