The first time I ever heard from Ted Sares was back when he sent me an email, asking to use one of my quotes in a book he was writing. I saw that, in and of itself, as a rarity. Usually writers just lifted my stuff, shifted around a few words, and took full credit for it. Sorry. That’s the kind of shit that would’ve had Ted reaming me in private. That’s being a crybaby. I’m … [Read more...]
Boxing’s Dangerous Weight Game
Back in 2000, Arturo Gatti ended Joey Gamache's career and nearly killed him in a junior welterweight bout when he entered the ring as a middleweight, putting on 19 pounds between weigh-in Friday and fight night Saturday. Most recently, rumor has it that when Saul "Canelo" Alvarez flattened Amir Khan, the Mexican star had put on nearly 30 pounds between Friday weigh-in and … [Read more...]
Howard’s End: Levels of Doneness
Despite the difference in outcomes, Andre Berto and Sergey Kovalev are passengers on the same boat. While Berto was able to edge out Devon Alexander by way of an extremely dodgy decision, he was able to end the fight on his feet and had his hand raised as a result; the same couldn't be said for Kovalev who was dropped three times and stopped at the hands of Eleider … [Read more...]
Howard’s End: Mikey Garcia’s Suicide Run
At first glance, it is very easy to believe Mikey Garcia has lost his mind after hearing how serious he is about making a fight with IBF Welterweight champion Errol Spence. There is a sense of purpose and conviction in his challenge, not like the will they/won't they garbage we're in the midst of between Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder, but Garcia wants to climb two divisions … [Read more...]
Who Wins and Loses in the Manny Pacquiao/Bob Arum Cold War
"I, through MP Promotions, will be handling any and all negotiations for my next fight. Nobody is authorized to speak on my behalf." With one statement, the long partnership between Manny Pacquiao and Bob Arum is seemingly over. The boxer-promoter duo had been a vital contributor for the sport for this era, but with Pacquiao in the midst of the final act of his legendary … [Read more...]