So it's finally come to this: The Boxing Tribune has a pound for pound ranking list. Well, not exactly. These "power rankings" reflect the opinion of the author and not the site in its entirety, so if you want to complain about why Deontay Wilder is not on this list then you can e-mail me below and I'm sure to have a good laugh. The following are who I consider to be the … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2017
Floyd Mayweather Destroys Conor McGregor. Full Fight and Undercard Recap.
Boxing prevailed as Floyd Mayweather ended his retirement to defeat UFC champion Conor McGregor in a better than anticipated clash that will be remembered more for the pre-fight hysteria than the actual action inside of it. Concerns about McGregor’s transition to the boxing ring were validated from the get go as McGregor awkwardly stumbled across the ring, switching stances … [Read more...]
Miguel Cotto Champion Again, Defeats Kamegai For WBO Title
Miguel Cotto had not stepped in the ring for over two years after losing his Middleweight title to Saul Alvarez, and for all of his troubles, he had a neatly wrapped title fight dropped on his lap as he faced off against tough journeyman Yoshiro Kamegai to claim the WBO Junior Middleweight title. Cotto looked revitalized and efficient against an opponent that gave him every … [Read more...]
Why Manny Won’t Win
Muhammad Ali couldn’t believe it and neither could the rest of the world. Almost 40 years ago, an aged Ali faced Leon Spinks, he of only seven professional fights, for the Heavyweight title. To the surprise of everyone, Spinks outhustled an out of shape, overconfident Ali and did the unthinkable when he won the title with a razor-thin decision. Embarrassed and humbled, Ali went … [Read more...]
The Tao of Mayweather-McGregor
What if I told you that you that the Churrasco Guy from your local South American protein-centric meat house, you know, the guy who cuts dripping hunks of Brazilian barbecued Picanha at your table for $17 is now going to cook you an elaborate $459 French 3-star Michelin-style dinner (replete with generous helpings of Foie Gras Au Torchon, Sweet Butter-braised Maine Lobster and … [Read more...]