by Gary Purfield Bad Beats Back the Execution: Dawson gets the win he has sought for years Chad Dawson relieved himself of a burden on his back that he had carried for several years tonight when he defeated the future hall of famer, Bernard Hopkins in clear and convincing fashion. It was far from entertaining, but it was the win that Dawson needed to move forward with his … [Read more...]
Yusaf Mack Sticks to his Game Plan and Dominates Omar Sheika
Ringside coverage and photos by Gary Purfield Yusaf Mack put on a dominant performance defeating Omar Sheika by convincing unanimous decision Friday night. The light heavyweight showdown for the USBA title headlined at Resorts Casino in Atlantic City and was promoted by Nedals Promotions and KEA Boxing. Yusaf Mack had a history of having difficulty against pressure … [Read more...]
Bernard Hopkins – Chad Dawson and Old Father Time A Bridge Too Far?
By Geoff Poundes There’s a growing and earnest constituency that believes the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City Saturday night will provide the backdrop to the final swansong of evergreen boxer-cum-Peter Pan figure Bernard Hopkins. The 47-year-old Hopkins has, of course, graced his sport professionally for some twenty-five years, and for many of those he’s turned in … [Read more...]
It’s Now or Never for the Mack Attack: Yusaf Mack talks last Chance
by Gary Purfield Yusaf Mack has been to the big dance. He has fought in multiple eliminators and fought for a world title. He is well known and well respected in his home city of Philadelphia, a city known for producing great fighters. What Mack has not done is get over that hump to reach the top. He is yet to win that big fight that brings him a world title. Now at … [Read more...]
Bad Chad’s angry, but can he back it up?
by Gary Purfield One of the final images of the first fight between Bernard Hopkins and Chad Dawson was Dawson yelling across the ring at Hopkins. Dawson was making accusations that Hopkins was faking the shoulder injury to get out of the fight. Dawson was angry, believing Hopkins had pulled a fast one, therefore robbing him of getting a huge win in decisive style over the … [Read more...]