by Tim Harrison Russian knockout enthusiast Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev (26-0-1, 23 KOs) puts his WBO, IBF, and WBA light heavyweight belts on the line against Jean Pascal (29-2-1, 17 KOs) this Saturday night at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, the adopted hometown of Jean Pascal. Kovalev can stake his claim to being the “man to beat” in the 175-pound division … [Read more...]
CBS Joins in Haymon Boxing Plan with Multi-Year Commitment
CBS, in conjunction with Showtime, has announced a multi-year commitment to boxing that will see the network broadcast as many as eight boxing cards this year in a Saturday afternoon series. As of right now, the plans are to feature the Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) product established by powerful adviser, Al Haymon, who will also have his PBC product placed on NBC, NBC … [Read more...]
The Boxing Tribune Year-End Awards: 2014 (Part Two)
Continuing from Monday's Part One, here's the second and final installment of The Boxing Tribune's look at 2014's Best, Worst, and Strangest in Boxing: Fighter of the Year: Terence Crawford There has been some late resistance in giving the quiet kid from Omaha the honor he deserves, mostly because of Sergey Kovalev's big win over Bernard Hopkins registering much higher … [Read more...]
The Boxing Tribune Year-End Awards: 2014 (Part One)
If 2013 was considered a fan's year in terms of matchmaking and entertainment, 2014 has to be seen as a frustrating disappointment in those same areas. Although we did get served a nice portion of quality action over the course of the year, 2014 will go down as the year many of boxing's top stars decided to forego large chunks of career in exchange for more favorable business … [Read more...]
The Worst of 2014; Harrison’s Monday Rant
by Tim Harrison The year’s end is the time to reflect on the year, compile lists of the best moments, top fighters, and hand out awards and recognition to those deserving. What you seldom see is what is hidden away in the dark corners; the worst of the year. Although to the credit of the wonderful and creative minds behind The Boxing Tribune, our Year End Awards do a damn … [Read more...]