San Juan, Puerto Rico-- Video of the first press conference in support of the May 5th Floyd Mayweather-Miguel Cotto bout at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. Follow us on Facebook …Click “Like” to follow the source of Boxing’s True Independent Voice….We also have a Twitter page, follow us for exclusives and other bonus material. … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2012
Is Broner the Next Mayweather?
By Sean Morehouse Saturday night in St. Louis, young junior lightweight champion Adrien "The Problem" Broner found himself across the ring from a man that many considered a top notch challenger. Eloy Perez had been unbeaten facing solid opposition, though not blessed with the promotional ties and advantages that have thrust Broner into the spotlight. "The Prince" had even … [Read more...]
Seth Mitchell to face Chazz Witherspoon on April 28
Heavyweight contender Seth “Mayhem” Mitchell (24-0-1, 18 KOs) will face Chazz “Gentleman” Witherspoon (30-2, 22 KOs) on April 28. Mitchell broke the news on his official Twitter account earlier today. The bout will serve as the co-feature to the Bernard Hopkins vs. Chad Dawson light heavyweight title bout main event. Mitchell, who has been featured multiple times on ShoBox, … [Read more...]
Manny, Please Move Away from the Light; Magno’s Monday Rant
By reading some media accounts, Manny Pacquiao is a cross between Henry Armstrong and Saint Thomas Aquinas with a little Bruce Lee thrown in for good measure. His words soothe the savage breast and his gaze cures everything from Lupus to caffeine addiction. As such, there's no real need to push the envelope of gushingly loving public displays of media affection, right? "I am … [Read more...]
Ronald Cruz Wins First Headliner in Atlantic City
photos and ringside coverage by Gary Purfield Emerging welterweight, Ronald Cruz 16-0 (12 KO) won a lopsided decision over Allen Conyers 12-6 (9 KO) in the main event of the Peltz Boxing card held at Bally’s Atlantic City Saturday night. The hot prospect Cruz was riding an eight-fight knockout streak and had the support of a large contingent of fans from his nearby hometown … [Read more...]