Dana Rosenblatt vs. Sean Fitzgerald (1993) by Ted Sares “Dangerous Dana” (16-0) vs. the “Irish Express” (18-1-2). Two Boston area guys with plenty of pop face off for the USA New England middleweight title in Foxwoods Resort in Connecticut. Most expect a close encounter. What they got was a mugging extraordinaire and a glimpse of a new kid on the block. A very … [Read more...]
Prospect Watch: 20 prospects to watch in 2015 – Part 4 of 4
by Eric Duran With 2014 quickly wrapping up, it's time to look ahead to 2015. On the prospects to watch series, I'll discuss 20 fighters careers who I believe will make or break, their careers, in the next year. Now, I do not believe these are the 20 best prospects in boxing, just the top 20 with name recognition, ability and potential to breakout in the upcoming … [Read more...]
Positivity be damned, Mayweather-Pacquiao won’t happen in 2015; Harrison’s Monday Rant
by Tim Harrison The renewed optimism in seeing the dreams of a Mayweather-Pacquiao fight a reality replaced the usual skepticism when Mayweather came out and said he wants Manny Pacquiao on May 2. This came after a month of media reports from Pacquiao’s team, and proved to be the catalyst to turn that proverbial frown upside down. All of the pieces are fitting into place; … [Read more...]
Ali hospitalized with ‘mild’ case of pneumonia
by Ted Sares Muhammad Ali, 72, has been hospitalized with a case of what is being called "mild" pneumonia, with ESPN reporting that "the prognosis is good," and that his stay in the hospital is expected to be short. Here's a statement from Ali's family spokesman, by way of Dan Rafael of ESPN.com: 'Muhammad Ali, who suffers from Parkinson's disease, is being treated by his … [Read more...]
Jesus Cuellar headlines Showtime Extreme quadruple header this Saturday, December 20
by Tim Harrison Showtime closes out an up-and-down 2014 with a quadruple header on Showtime Extreme. Jesus Cuellar (25-1, 9 KOs) takes on Ruben Tamayo (24-4-4, 17 KOs) in the main event, while Gary Russell Jr. (24-1, 14 KOs) faces off against Chris Martin (28-4-3, 9 KOs) serve as the co-feature. Cuellar’s Interim WBA featherweight belt will be on the line. The card will also … [Read more...]