There is a sense of foreboding in the air this month. Chances are you probably feel it as a fight fan being that two of the most critical bouts to be had this year are separated by mere weeks and could level the boxing landscape in a huge way. Danny Garcia and Gennady Golovkin are two fighters on opposing fields of popularity in the sport, and the two are going forward with … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2017
The Boxing Tribune Picks The Fights (Part Two)
Which fights would The Boxing Tribune staff make if they had the magic matchmaker power to put together any “doable” bout featuring today’s stars? (Check out Part One) Here’s Part Two of our two-part “Pick the Fights” feature : Danny Howard Mikey Garcia vs. Adrien Broner At the dawn of Premier Boxing Champions, Adrien Broner was positioned to be the star that the … [Read more...]
Manny Pacquiao vs. Amir Khan Set for April 23
WBO Welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao and former Junior Welterweight champion Amir Khan have come to terms for a Welterweight title showdown this April. Pacquiao (59-6-2. 38 KO) pulled a bit of a swerve leading up to the announcement as it was widely believed that the future Hall of Famer would be making a title defense against unknown Jeff Horn of Australia in Brisbane. … [Read more...]
David Lemieux vs. Curtis Stevens: Must See TV
On March 18th Madison Square Garden will host unified Middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin’s defense against Daniel Jacobs. This is not an article about that fight. No, I won’t bore you with a tale of the champion, his belts, or a sold-out crowd at Madison Square Garden. We’re heading upstateto the Turning Stone Resort and Casino to look at what just might be a more exciting … [Read more...]
Stalk, Stun and Close: Hurd beats Harrison
The “stalk, stun and close” is one of my favorite fight scenarios. If it involves the prey being gassed, then that adds to the drama. The stalk often begins at different times depending on circumstances. Fighters like Julio Chavez Sr., Joe Louis, Rocky Marciano, Roberto Duran, and Khaosai Galaxy, to name a few, defined this style during their respective reigns of terror. … [Read more...]