British fans are fairly unique – or just downright weird – when it comes to the global sporting spectrum. In America, baseball superstars like Alex Rodriguez are revered for their ability to pocket $30 million per annum (Hell yea, go get that money, son!) but in England we begrudge our footballers for having a similar earning power (How dare Wayne Rooney take home £300,000 … [Read more...]
Billy Joe Saunders v Chris Eubank Jnr – The Boxing Tribune preview
If contests are lost during the build-up to fight night then Billy Joe Saunders has been knocked out. Throughout the past eight weeks, Chris Eubank Jnr has been articulate, precise with his diction and measured with his mind games. In contrast, Saunders has spat prejudicial remarks, is perpetually flustered and has lost his cool. Eubank has continually no-showed at press … [Read more...]
Jurassic Joshua stops shot Sprott, DeGale KOs Periban and woe is Groves
It's hard to dislike Anthony Joshua. When it comes to demeanor, he's a star. He's tall, dark and handsome. Camera-friendly, fan-friendly and has that golden charm. His competition to date is largely unremarkable, with Denis Bakhtov the only semi-notable opponent. But even touting Bakhtov's name as a decent win would prompt a shoulder shrug, meh and a come back next year … [Read more...]
Revenge: Tony Bellew edges decision over Nathan Cleverly, speaks of trilogy – please, no…
Hopefully for the sake of the British people - and international, if they were unfortunately watching - Tony Bellew and Nathan Cleverly have settled their rivalry. Earlier this evening, topping a card that underwhelmed, Tony Bellew squeaked out a split decision victory over Nathan Cleverly at the Echo Arena in Liverpool. These two have a well-documented animosity toward … [Read more...]
Nathan Cleverly vs Tony Bellew – The Boxing Tribune preview
Nathan Cleverly (28-1-0, 14ko) and Tony Bellew (22-2-1, 14ko) add another chapter to their bitter rivalry on Saturday, November 22 in the latter's backyard at the Echo Arena, Liverpool, topping a bill that includes a number of marquee names - Anthony Joshua, George Groves, Callum Smith and James DeGale - with mismatched opposition. Unlike the bulk of the pay-per-view … [Read more...]