Major rule changes define eras. At least that seems to be the case for boxing. So what constitutes the modern era of boxing? Is it the reduction of maximum rounds from the former fifteen to twelve? Is it perhaps the glove’s material? Color TV? HBO specials? In my honest, humble, and self-proclaimed awesome opinion, the most notable change might be boxing’s international … [Read more...]
Champs Rent: The (many) perks of holding belts. The Blue Corner
In every sport, there is a desire for titles. Boxing is no exception; championship belts make boxing exiting. It’s only natural to want to win as many as possible. However, there is a very suspicious abundance of championships in boxing, and that’s because these bouts are also a chance for boxing authorities to claim yet an even larger piece of the action. Let’s take a look at … [Read more...]
Mexican Amateur Boxing (And Where It’s Headed)
Professional boxing in Mexico gives one satisfaction after another. With a prideful tradition that spans almost a century, Mexico has produced over 150 world champions, more than any country other than the United States. You’d think a nation with this much success in professional boxing would have similar results in its amateur counterpart, but Mexico has historically struggled … [Read more...]
The Greatest Mexican Boxing Matchups That Never Happened
Mexico has produced so many great boxers that going through the names for the thousandth time wouldn’t do it justice. We know the great fighters, the big nights, the exploits, the stories. For years, Mexican boxers have earned respect from fans worldwide not just because of their talent, but also because of an exciting style that makes for very entertaining bouts. If there’s … [Read more...]
Azúcar! The tale of two Cuban-Mexican boxers
With Cuban boxers grabbing the public’s attention, I would like to tell a story (or two, actually) that I really like. A story related to Mexico in a different way than the usual rivalry. A nation adopted two boxers, who were born and raised elsewhere, and cherished them as their own. The stories of none other than José Nápoles and Ultiminio Ramos. Cuba has thousands of … [Read more...]