Thousands turned out for a funeral service to honor the fighting pride of Albuquerque, New Mexico and three-division former world champ, Johnny Tapia “Like” us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for exclusives and other bonus material from Boxing’s Independent Media. … [Read more...]
Abner Mares: Life Outside of the Ring (Video)
Rising Mexican star Abner Mares (23-0-1, 13 KOs) will take on 36-year-old Eric Morel (46-2, 23 KOs), with the winner claiming the vacant WBC jr. featherweight title, held most recently by Toshiaki Nishioka, who was stripped to sanction this fight for the title. This fight will headline Showtime’s World Championship Boxing, set to begin at 9 pm ET/6 pm PT, and will take place at … [Read more...]
Mayweather-Cotto, Gorilla Productions Style
On May 5 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0, 26 KOs) challenges for Miguel Cotto's (37-2, 30 KOs) WBA junior middleweight title in a bout that has been talked about for the better part of six years. Gorilla Productions, the undisputed king of unofficial highlight videos and previews (until proven otherwise) brings you their take on … [Read more...]
Hammerin’ Hank Lundy Talks with The Boxing Tribune (Video)
by Gary Purfield Hank Lundy is one of the top lightweight contenders in the sport. He is also one of the top talkers in the game as well. To interview Lundy and simply put quotes into an article on paper does not do him justice. The man who refers to himself in the first person by his nickname “Hammerin Hank” needs to be heard to be truly appreciated. Love him or hate … [Read more...]
Audio from Morales-Garcia, Kirkland-Molina Press Conference in Houston
James Kirkland and his trainer Ann Wolfe: "We come to fight!" James Kirkland and his trainer, Ann Wolfe, talk about Kirkland's upcoming fight against Carlos Molina on HBO. The fight is scheduled to take place March 24, 2012 in Houston, Texas. Danny Garcia and his father/trainer, Angel Garcia: "It's Swift Time!" Danny Garcia and his dad talking about Danny's … [Read more...]