Professional boxing in Mexico gives one satisfaction after another. With a prideful tradition that spans almost a century, Mexico has produced over 150 world champions, more than any country other than the United States. You’d think a nation with this much success in professional boxing would have similar results in its amateur counterpart, but Mexico has historically struggled … [Read more...]
My Next Five Favorite Rounds: 6-10
My first five were as follows: 1. Diego Corrales vs. Jose Luis Castillo I (2005): Round 10. 2. Jake LaMotta vs. Laurent Dauthuille (1950): The 15th round 3. “Yaqui” Lopez vs. Matthew Saad Muhammad II (1980): Round 8. 4. Lee Roy Murphy vs. Chisanda Mutti (1985): Round 12: 5. Roy “Tiger” Williams vs. Earnie Shavers (1976): Round 10 Here are my next five: 6. Micky … [Read more...]
Out to Pasture: Former Champs Ready for Grazing
by Eric "Sugar Foot" Duran Roy Jones Jr took his act to Russia, far away from the lights and TV of America. He's able to handpick opponents and perform some hip-hop right after he disposes of them. Yet, no one has to shell out moolah for premium cable channels to view the circus. As 2014 nears end, it's time to reflect on the fighters who TV execs need to turn a blind … [Read more...]
Mayweather Outclasses Maidana in Rematch, Other Mayhem PPV Results
MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada-- Floyd Mayweather (47-0, 26 KOs) successfully defended his WBA/WBC welterweight titles against Marcos Maidana (35-5, 31 KOs) via unanimous decision and looked significantly sharper than the first time the two met in May. Looking to move and keep the fight in the middle of the ring, Mayweather swept the first three rounds, landing some crisp … [Read more...]
Weights from Mayhem, Las Vegas, Nevada
--Leo Santa Cruz 121 Manuel Roman 122 (WBC JUnior Featherweight Title) --Alfredo Angulo 162 James De la Rosa 161.5 --Miguel Vazquez 135 Mickey Bey 134.5 (IBF Lightweight Title) --Floyd Mayweather 146.5 Marcos Maidana 146 (WBC/WBA Welterweight Title) … [Read more...]