Hello team and welcome to a coconut milk, lemongrass and Thai chili scented edition of boxing’s most wildly popular mid-Sunday quasi food-themed column, The Sunday Brunch. Today we are taking a hard look at what the next five fights for Floyd Mayweather could entail. Hang on to your autographed copy of C.J. Ross’ newest book “Why I Got Away With It” and pop some amino acids, … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2013
David Haye cut in sparring, postpones Tyson Fury bout
Former heavyweight titlist, David Haye has postponed his anxiously-awaited all-Brit showdown with Tyson Fury, scheduled for next Saturday, due to a cut requiring six stitches suffered in sparring. Conventional boxing wisdom states that a cut heals at approximately 1% per day, but that may vary depending on the depth of the actual wound. So, there's no way to accurately … [Read more...]
Boxing at the Copper Box: Saunders, Chisora headline 12 bout card in London
This Saturday, Frank Warren Promotions brings a huge 12 bout show to the Copper Box Arena in London, England. This will be the first boxing event held at the former 2012 Olympic arena and features five scheduled 12 round contests with multiple BBBofC and Commonwealth title holders appearing on the card. Headlining the show is undefeated Billy Joe Saunders (18-0, 10 KO’s) … [Read more...]
Under the Radar: Fights That Didn’t Make the Big Headlines: September 20, 2013
Takalani Ndlovu (33-9, 18 KO’s) vs. Mzonke Fana (31-6, 13 KO’s) –South Africa Ndlovu is on a losing skid, dropping his last three by 12 round decision. A two division champion, he’s held the WBF and IBO featherweight titles as well as the IBO and IBF super bantamweight belts. His ledger includes a spilt pair of bouts with Steve Molitor and two losses to Jeffrey Mathebula. … [Read more...]
Frank Galarza: Fighting Forward
The undefeated junior middleweight contender Frank "Notorious" Galarza can easily be deemed “Generous” Frank Galarza as he's teamed up with the organization “Fight for Peace” which helps kids affected by crime and violence. Also a part of the global alumni, he has his own charity called “Youth Fighting Forward”, which is funded by the sports brand LUTA. Whether it’s Floyd … [Read more...]