Apologies for the delay this week, circumstances beyond this writers control prevented an earlier posting of this weeks women’s news. Anyway… It was a relatively light week for the females. In Mexico, former IBF and WBC flyweight title holder Arely Mucino (18-2-1, 10 KO’s) made short work of Olga Julio (14-14-1, 9 KO’s) stopping her in the second round. Julio did her best … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2013
Nathan Cleverly Vs. Sergey Kovalev Clash – August 17th
On Saturday, August 17th, WBO light heavyweight champion Nathan Cleverly will make the fifth defense of his title when he challenges fellow undefeated Sergey Kovalev in a scheduled twelve-round bout at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. The bout will be part of an HBO split triple-header which will be headlined by Daniel Geale Vs. Darren Barker, and … [Read more...]
Sadam Ali Signs With Golden Boy Promotions
Over the past weekend it was announced that former amateur standout and 2008 U.S. Olympian Sadam Ali has signed a promotional agreement with Golden Boy Promotions. Ali, 24, is a native of Brooklyn, NY, who is an undefeated welterweight with a professional record consisting of 16-0, with 10 of those victories coming by way of knockout. Ali had previously fought under his own … [Read more...]
Everybody was a winner in Brooklyn; Magno’s Monday Rant
Don't be fooled by the fight reports, EVERYBODY was a winner at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn Saturday night. Adrien Broner, obviously, got to keep his unbeaten record and was able to pick up his third world title in as many divisions at the tender age of 23. "Baby Bro," whether one likes it or not, is going to be a star unless he self-destructs somewhere on the road to … [Read more...]
Extra Extra, Magic Man’s Title Vanishes…Broner Breaks Non-Stop Talking Record: This Is Boxing’s Sunday Brunch
First off I would like to thank God and Al Haymon for this Sunday Brunch, with them all things are possible. Well, for sure with Al Haymon, anyway. Hello team and welcome to another edition of the weekly column that is the Red no.5 in your sweet and sour sauce…We are the extra salad dressing you asked for but never received - Boxing’s Sunday Brunch. This week we’re going to … [Read more...]