Former IBF super middleweight champ, Lucian Bute (31-2, 24 KOs) will return to the ring for the first time since this past January when he dropped a unanimous decision to Jean Pascal. He'll be facing former world title challenger Robert Bolonti (35-3, 24 KOs) on December 6 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Bute, now training with Freddie Roach, hasn't scored a … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2014
Statement From Andre Ward Concerning Passing of Dan Goossen
"I was deeply saddened to learn the news of Dan Goossen's passing early this morning. My thoughts and prayers have been with Dan and his family since I received the news of his illness last week. While Dan and I recently had our professional struggles, he was a great man, father and husband. He will be greatly missed by the boxing community. I will continue to keep the Goossen … [Read more...]
Promoter Dan Goossen Passes Away at 64
Dan Goossen, president of Goossen Promotions, has died of complications from liver cancer at the age of 64. Per statement issued by the Goossen family: "It is with overwhelming regret that we announce the passing of Dan Goossen, 64, from complications relating to liver cancer. The sudden news of his diagnosis was very much a private matter and his final days were spent … [Read more...]
Showtime Goes From Shrewd to Stupid; Magno’s Monday Rant
Showtime's calculated gamble in 2013 of signing Floyd Mayweather to what could end up being the richest deal in sports history is on the brink of being labeled a costly mistake. Realistically, with the money being dished out to Mayweather, the return on Showtime's investment when it came to "Money" was not really the issue. There wasn't, and still isn't, much room for profit … [Read more...]
Guillermo Rigondeaux: The Loneliness of Being Jackal
If only Guillermo Rigondeaux weren't quite so good. If only his own promoter hadn't made him a matchmaking pariah. If only that same promoter hadn't been so eager to pen the forward in the "How to Duck Rigondeaux" textbook. The Cuban Olympic star and current WBA/WBO junior featherweight champ is still smarting from the undressing then-promoter Bob Arum gave him for ruining … [Read more...]