by Tim Harrison Well, folks, it’s been real, but Boxing Tribune Editor-in-Chief Paul Magno has returned from his hiatus and will return to his post at the Monday Rant next week. Thanks to Paul for allowing me to pilot the ship (and not have to come up with a clever column title every week), and thanks to the readers for not calling for my head in his absence. Boxing, as … [Read more...]
Alvarez takes controversial decision win over Lara
MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada – To some, Erislandy Lara (19-2-2, 12 KOs) gave Saul “Canelo” Alvarez(44-1-1, 31 KOs) a boxing lesson and got the shaft in the form of a split decision loss in Las Vegas, Nevada. To some, Erislandy Lara spent too much time on his bicycle and not enough time actually punching. Whatever your flavor, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez got the nod in a … [Read more...]
Canelo Alvarez vs. Erislandy Lara: Staff Predictions
Jessie Ian Lardies This is a tough one for me to call...On one hand, Saul Alvarez has problems dealing with superior boxers, but on the other, Erislandy Lara has a tendency to wilt slightly under constant pressure. If I had to pick (and I do) I'd say that the Mexican wins rounds 1-4, while Lara looks fantastic in taking 5-9. Down the stretch they trade a few frames in a back … [Read more...]