When Matthew Saad Muhammad passed away on May 25, 2014, at the young age of 59 years old, it brought an end to a life that would seem to have been written by an over imaginative Hollywood scriptwriter. Saad’s life was one of incredible highs and just as devastating lows, in a world where the tribute of ’warrior’ is bestowed all too often, Matthew Saad Muhammad was one of life’s … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2014
Under the Radar: Fights That Didn’t Make the Big Headlines – June 19th – 21st, 2014
6/19 - McWilliams Arroyo (14-1, 12 KO’s) vs. Froilan Saludar (19-0-1, 12 KO’s) - Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez, Bayamon, Puerto Rico Flyweight up and comer Arroyo looks to get one step closer to a world title shot when he faces the undefeated Saludar. Arroyo is currently the interim WBC Latino flyweight title holder and Saludar has held numerous regional belts for the WBO but … [Read more...]
Freddie Roach: “The Choir Boy” Sings
An hour after his fighter Ruslan Provodnikov lost to Chris Algieri, elite trainer Freddie Roach walks into a packed press room, entourage in tow, just as Algieri is wrapping up his press conference. Algieri has lost the room, all eyes are now on the five foot five Roach as he awaits his turn at the podium. When the topic of a potential Manny Pacquiao- Chris Algieri bout is … [Read more...]
When the Worm Turns
by Ted Sares "Where else is there to go? I’ve gotten myself into the best shape in a long time. If I don’t get it done now, I’m never going to get it done." —Antwun Echols "It’s just a fact I enjoy fighting and since the age of eight it has been a part of me. I don’t know anything else" —Danny Williams My favorite type of fight is when the frontrunner is beating his … [Read more...]
“The Heat” vs. “The Force” at Barclays: Women’s Boxing – The Weekly Wrap Up
In the first ever female boxing contest at the Barclay’s Center, Brooklyn’s Heather “The Heat” Hardy (10-0, 2 KO’s) faced her toughest opponent to date in former world featherweight title challenger Jackie “The Force” Trivilino (9-8-3, 1 KO). The bout was an under card attraction on a seven fight card headlined by Ruslan Provodnikov’s light welterweight title defense against … [Read more...]