Terence Crawford has waited around long enough for a big fight to fall on his lap, and he’s more than deserving for it, but Crawford finds himself once again facing off an opponent that nobody wants any business with while big paydays continue to feast on soft touches. Not that there is anything wrong with Crawford fighting Felix Diaz this weekend, but the prospects for … [Read more...]
Keith Thurman vs. Danny Garcia: The Boxing Tribune Preview
This Saturday will serve either as a coronation or a comeuppance. Many have been privately and publicly hoping for a downfall of WBC champion Danny Garcia while at the same time hoping to truly embrace WBA champion Keith Thurman as the face that runs the place in the wake of Floyd Mayweather’s retirement and Manny Pacquiao’s decline. Both are set on a collision course, … [Read more...]
Manny Pacquiao vs. Amir Khan Set for April 23
WBO Welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao and former Junior Welterweight champion Amir Khan have come to terms for a Welterweight title showdown this April. Pacquiao (59-6-2. 38 KO) pulled a bit of a swerve leading up to the announcement as it was widely believed that the future Hall of Famer would be making a title defense against unknown Jeff Horn of Australia in Brisbane. … [Read more...]
Asian Boxing News (Week of 2/20-2/26)
The world of boxing is an exciting place when announcements are made and bouts take place. This past week has shown that with some great bouts and some really exciting news being announced. Announcements- The first major news announcement for the week regarding the Asian scene is that terms have been reached for a rematch between WBO Bantamweight champion Marlon Tapales … [Read more...]
Confusion Reigns as Manny Pacquiao vs. Jeff Horn Struggles to Commence
Manny Pacquiao vs. Jeff Horn is probably one of the worst kept secrets in the sport. Everybody knows it is going to happen, but as we near closer to the proposed April 22 date with no formal announcement from Top Rank, things are starting to look a little chaotic in trying to get Pacquiao’s walk-off home run off the ground. Last week, Pacquiao posted on his official Twitter … [Read more...]