Former Bernard Hopkins trainer and mentor to Naazim Richardson, 'Bouie' Fisher, passed away earlier today at the age of 83. Fisher was a legendary figure on the Philadelphia fight circuit, most famous for his long-time association with former undisputed middleweight champ and current consensus light heavyweight champ, Bernard Hopkins. In a career that spanned roughly six … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2011
The Boxing Tribune’s Fights of the Week
by Paul Magno The BIG one and three entertaining "little" ones. Here's a look at this week's noteworthy fights: 7/1-- Mark Melligen (21-2, 14 KOs) vs. Sebastian Lujan (37-5-2, 23 KOs) Lujan is taking the place of Freddy Hernandez and is probably a bigger test for welterweight prospect, Melligen. The veteran from Argentina has faced the better overall opposition with … [Read more...]
Wolfgang Amadeus Klitschko: The Southpaw
by Fox Doucette It is possible to be so perfect that one becomes bothersome to watch or listen to. A piece of music with not a single note out of place, deliberate in pacing and timing and choice of crescendo can, despite its technical mastery, nonetheless leave the listener wishing for something with a bit more depth even in its imperfections. It is Classical vs. … [Read more...]
Judge Rejects Mayweather Emergency Appeal for Delay in Deposition
A Las Vegas judge on Thursday denied Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s emergency appeal for a delay in the court ordered deposition pertaining to Manny Pacquiao's defamation lawsuit against the fighter. Manny Pacquiao has a pending lawsuit against Mayweather and his father, Floyd Sr., for comments the two made regarding Pacquiao and the use of performance enhancing drugs last year. A … [Read more...]
Talk is Cheap: Actions Are All That Matter for Klitschko and Haye
by Tim Harrison Former undisputed cruiserweight champion David Haye made a lot of noise when he arrived on the heavyweight scene in 2008. He has been calling for the heads of the 2 long-time rulers of the heavyweight division, Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko. After his 2-round TKO annihilation of WBO cruiserweight titlist Enzo Maccarinelli, Haye vacated his titles (WBA, WBC, … [Read more...]