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Mayweather, Bieber, and Fiddy– Oh My! Magno’s Monday Rant

Mayweather, Bieber, and Fiddy– Oh My! Magno’s Monday Rant

“Once the fight with Miguel Cotto actually started, though, it became clear that an elite prizefighter was at the center of this motley crew of fair-weather friends and media misfits.”

No Access, No Favors, No Problem: Mayweather vs. Cotto on the Big Screen

No Access, No Favors, No Problem: Mayweather vs. Cotto on the Big Screen

The Boxing Tribune’s Tim Harrison takes you, the reader, along for a day in the life of a writer who prefers the couch to press row, as he covers Mayweather vs. Cotto on the big screen.

For Mayweather, A Victory Over Cotto Would Be Remembered Well

For Mayweather, A Victory Over Cotto Would Be Remembered Well

Sean Morehouse explores the historical significance of a Mayweather victory Saturday night.

Cinnamon and Sugar (How Sweet it Is?)

Cinnamon and Sugar (How Sweet it Is?)

Does Sugar Shane have a chance against the fast-rising Canelo?

Miguel Cotto: King of the Hill?

Miguel Cotto: King of the Hill?

Miguel Cotto has the chance to reach the top of the sport with a win Saturday over Floyd Mayweather.

Ring Magazine’s pretend rankings upgrade ‘championship’ policy

Ring Magazine’s pretend rankings upgrade ‘championship’ policy

No matter what they do, though, Ring Magazine’s rankings are bound to be a failure. Regardless of how many press releases they issue or how many naive website owners list them as the ONLY rankings worth reading, the Ring Rankings are still just an opinion poll slapped together by an editorial staff in the employ of a promotional company (Golden Boy).

The Last American Pay-Per-View: The Southpaw

The Last American Pay-Per-View: The Southpaw

Are Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao the last pay-per-view draws that boxing will ever see? Fox Doucette examines the death of the $60 fight card.

Floyd Mayweather’s Shelter from the Storm

Floyd Mayweather’s Shelter from the Storm

Floyd Mayweather’s next challenge, in the form of an 87-day jail sentence, will come less than one month after he takes on Miguel Cotto this Saturday, yet he’s still as cool as the other side of the pillow. Why has boxing always been Mayweather’s shelter from the storm?

McCloskey looking for another run at junior welter gold

McCloskey looking for another run at junior welter gold

Ben Randall, in his debut with The Boxing Tribune, talks about Ireland’s Paul McCloskey and the road to junior welterweight gold.

To Miguel Cotto: Ten Things You Must Do To Beat Mayweather

To Miguel Cotto: Ten Things You Must Do To Beat Mayweather

Jesse Ian Lardies offers up some advice to the Puerto Rican three-division world champ.

Mayweather-Cotto Ring Kings PPV: The Only Preview You Need

Mayweather-Cotto Ring Kings PPV: The Only Preview You Need

Be the smartest fan in the room Saturday night with The Only Preview You Need for the “Ring Kings” PPV event between Floyd Mayweather and Miguel Cotto.

The return of Cotto the Hunter– But can he handle prey like Mayweather?

The return of Cotto the Hunter– But can he handle prey like Mayweather?

But against counter-punching, defensive specialist, Floyd Mayweather, Miguel Cotto will finally be stepping back into the role of hunter. For the first time since he ruled the welterweight division with an iron fist, the Boricua bomber will be coming forward in full pursuit.

Demetrius Andrade-Rudy Cisneros: “FNF Saturday Special” Preview

Demetrius Andrade-Rudy Cisneros: “FNF Saturday Special” Preview

Friday Night Fights…on Saturday? Whatever you say, ESPN. Demetrius Andrade takes on Rudy Cisneros, and Fox Doucette has the preview.

Mayweather and the Media; Magno’s Monday Rant

Mayweather and the Media; Magno’s Monday Rant

Floyd Mayweather’s arrogance and self-delusion shouldn’t make him fair game for dishonest reporting and a blatant double standard….right?

The Boxing Tribune’s Edwin Valero Project (Part 5)

The Boxing Tribune’s Edwin Valero Project (Part 5)

How would Edwin Valero’s career have turned out if he was still alive and active? The Boxing Tribune fantasy boxing guru, Green Machine, takes a look at what could’ve been with the Title Bout Championship Boxing fight simulation program.