by Ted Sares Vitali retires and governs Wlad dominates Pulev lurks Stiverne heals Wilder waits Joshua rises Fury sings Solis eats Thompson breaks hips Chisora behaves Lomachenko astounds; Zou Shiming does not Mayweather and Froch count cash Manny wins tax reprieve Algieri imitates Rocky Broner induces bile Matthysse and Maidana mug Thurman thumps Molina, … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2014
Mayweather Can’t Read…And? Magno’s Monday Rant
On a slow news week, a story like the latest flare-up between 50 Cent and former bestie Floyd Mayweather becomes an actual big deal. For those few that may not know, "Fiddy" issued a video challenge to Mayweather on Thursday in the spirit of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge-- $750K to the charity of Mayweather's choice if the champ could read one page of a Harry Potter book … [Read more...]
An Open List To Chris Algieri – 8 Things You Must Do To Defeat Manny Pacquiao
When November 22 rolls around, you, Chris Algieri, will likely be a massive underdog against the defending WBO welterweight champion, Manny Pacquiao. Here I will outline a short list of items to keep in mind when facing Pacquiao in what will definitely be the most massive event of your entire life - Thank me later. 8 - Years ago, Manny Pacquiao had knockout power in both … [Read more...]
Under the Radar: August 22nd – 26th, 2014
8/22 – Graham Earl (26-5, 12 KO’s) vs. Steve Martin (9-4-1, 8 KO’s) - Hilton Hotel, Portomaso, Malta Earl fought for the first time in five years when he faced Michael Katsidis in a rematch this past July, dropping a 12 round decision. Martin’s four losses came at the start of his career, and he comes in on an eight fight winning streak with seven knockouts but none against … [Read more...]
Serrano Wins Lightweight Title: Women’s Boxing – The Weekly Wrap Up
Brooklyn’s own Amanda Serrano (21-1-1, 16 KO’s) took a trip down south this past weekend and came back with the world lightweight championship. At Estadio F.A.B. in Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, Argentina, Serrano faced WBO lightweight champion Maria Elena Maderna (13-9-3, 2 KO’s) in a scheduled 10 round contest that headlined the nights show. Maderna had been champion … [Read more...]