Q: After such a long and decorated career, how did you come to the determination that promoting your own outfit was the way to go? We really don’t see much of what happens when it does, and there are guys like Oscar De la Hoya that had an army of people backing him up when he made that jump. Does being the big boss behind the scenes show you anything you didn’t know about the … [Read more...]
Shawn Porter: Confidence and Experience
I had the opportunity to speak with top level welterweight Shawn Porter (26-2, 16 KOs) on Wednesday, as he took a brief break from his intense training camp where he’s preparing for his April 22 bout with Andre Berto (31-4, 24 KOs). “Showtime” is an apt nickname for the explosive Porter. He employs a style that is becoming increasingly rare in the sport—one that brings to … [Read more...]
Bettering the Sport: Jack Reiss – Part 1
Jack Reiss is one of the sport’s most respected modern referees, known for allowing the fighters to work (particularly on the inside), which is perhaps more rare than it should be, and generally displaying impressive efficiency and competence under pressure. He’s also a professional boxing judge, providing unique perspectives from him on the sport from both official … [Read more...]
Layla McCarter: The BKB Champ Talks with The Boxing Tribune
Layla McCarter has taken female boxing to the next level. Saturday night, the six time world boxing champion became the first “Big Knockout Boxing” women’s champion, winning the lightweight title with a seventh round stoppage of fellow boxing title holder Diana Prazak in the pay per view events opening contest. It was an impressive performance by the champ, who was fighting … [Read more...]
Chef Juan Chan: Cook to the Boxing Stars
The perception of fighters making weight and maintaining diets is often bleak and unappetizing. Picture Rocky Balboa gagging down raw eggs. Imagine unpalatable meals- ground turkey, carrots and apples- poorly prepared, not that great nutrition wise, and totally lacking in imagination. Those things combine to leave a fighter both hungry and frustrated. Definitely a recipe for … [Read more...]