The quiet controversy surrounding the death of Lance Corporal Libardo Anthony Jimenez Jr., a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and amateur boxer on the U.S. Marines Boxing Team, is typical of the shady side of boxing. When the United States Marine Corps dismissed trainer Ronald Simms following the unfortunate death of Jimenez, one would guess he would fade off into the … [Read more...]
CNN: In Her Corner: Latino in America
by Charles Horgan EXPECTATIONS: I don’t watch a great deal of television. I pick up certain shows on DVD and watch week-long marathons, and I tune in for boxing or The Daily Show. Other than that, I don’t really seem to tune in to anything on a regular basis. A few days ago, Paul Magno, our editor, e-mailed me and asked if I would review a documentary and I agreed. I … [Read more...]