After a sizzling summer, boxing is not planning on slowing down in the fall. Here’s a look at this autumn’s best and most compelling match-ups: September 23 Joseph Parker vs. Hughie Fury, 12 rounds, for Parker's WBO heavyweight title While it’s true that this battle of big men is for the most paper of paper titles, the reality is that it’s still going to be a … [Read more...]
Callum Smith Edges Erik Skoglund
By Richard Downie Last Saturday, Callum Smith scraped through 116-112, 117-110, 117-111 to open up the Super Middleweight portion of the WBSS against in a by the numbers performance against Erik Skoglund. Outside of a steady jab, Skoglund offered little much as he gave away the first third of the fight to Smith. Skoglund found his rhythm at the end of the fourth … [Read more...]
Saul Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin Ends in Stalemate
The battle for Middleweight supremacy and to presumably crown the face of boxing was not decided tonight as both Saul Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin will need to meet again to settle their long gestating score after their highly-anticipated fight ended in a draw. It was a tale of two fights as Alvarez used movement and footwork to trouble a slow to start Golovkin who worked … [Read more...]
Billy Joe Saunders Decisions Willie Monroe Jr in Dreary Bout
Controversial WBO Middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders outpointed Willie Monroe Jr in a forgettable bout that will be more remembered for its tasteless pre-fight shenanigans than what happened in their dull 12-round bout. Ahead of the fight, Saunders’ son punched Monroe in the groin during the last weigh in and had to be restrained by staff. Sadly, the younger Saunders … [Read more...]
Saul Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin: The Boxing Tribune Preview
There’s no better time than the present when it comes to a great fight, and while time may have passed for the most optimal time to make Saul Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin, chances are we are going to get one hell of a fight for the Middleweight title this weekend. Golovkin has been on top of the Middleweight division since his grand arrival to the United States over five … [Read more...]