I thought that it had been established long ago that boxing can't be trusted to govern itself and that boxing people, even the most pious of soul-searching, trivia-knowing boxing scribes, shouldn't be trusted with any more power than they currently have. Apparently, I was wrong. Apparently, the folly of a rankings system based solely on opinion had nothing to do with the … [Read more...]
Leo Santa Cruz vs. Eric Morel on Alvarez-Lopez undercard, September 15
After an impressive performance for the vacant IBF bantamweight title, Leo Santa Cruz (20-0-1, 11 KOs) will make the first defense of his title against veteran former world titlist, Eric Morel (46-3, 23 KOs) on the September 15th Saul Alvarez-Josesito Lopez undercard in Las Vegas. Santa Cruz turned a lot of heads against Vusi Malinga in his title-winning effort, registering … [Read more...]
Give Peace a Chance: 8 Fights That Could be Made if the Golden Boy-Top Rank Cold War Ended
You can’t always get what you want in life. That reality is no more evident as a boxing fan, when the sports two biggest stars (with only a few pounds separating them), have no real interest in fighting each other. Countless other exciting matchups are left to die by the wayside as the sport’s two biggest promoters – Top Rank and Golden Boy – refuse to do business with each … [Read more...]
Abner Mares, Anselmo Moreno shine in dominant performances
Don Haskins Convention Center, El Paso, Texas-- Give credit to 26-year-old rising star, Abner Mares (24-0-1, 13 KOs) for turning a potential stinker into an entertaining Showtime battle in a unanimous decision win over veteran former world titlist, Eric Morel (46-3, 23 KOs). Mares, who would capture the vacant WBC junior featherweight title, started the bout with fire in his … [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...]