Shumenov halts Thomas Jr. Former WBA Light Heavyweight Champion Beibut Shumenov stops Bobby Thomas Jr with a TKO prior to round 6 in a cruiserweight bout Thomas Jr not backing to Shumenov as Shumenov attacks him power punches to the body. Shumenov countering his lesser foe with check hooks. Shumenov beginning to sit on his punches as the round progresses. Shumenov’s body … [Read more...]
Under the Radar: December 11th – 13th, 2014
12/11 – Fedor Chudinov (12-0, 10 KO’s) vs. Ben McCulloch (14-1, 11 KO’s) - Dynamo Palace of Sports in Krylatskoye, Moscow, Russia Undefeated contenders face off for the interim WBA super middleweight title. Chudinov won his last three inside the distance, and McCulloch has stopped his last eight opponents. Both fighters hold regional titles. *Chudinov won via KO … [Read more...]
I Believe In Aliens: The Mid-Week Meal Ticket
by Jesse Ian Lardies Hola family and welcome to the newly crowned champion of belated food themed boxing columns, The Mid-Week Meal Ticket. This time, of course we're chopping up the many fights that took place from the DC Armory in Washington, DC, USA. Bust out the ketchup, mustard and American cheese and get ready for unifications, disappointments and knockouts because … [Read more...]
Bernard Hopkins Schools Beibut Shumenov…Don’t Tangle With An Alien.
On Saturday night, April 19, the latest appearance of ‘The Alien‘, formerly known as Bernard ‘The Executioner’ Hopkins (55-6-2, 32koes) took place in a boxing ring at the DC Armory, in Washington, DC, where Hopkins appeared, and worked his magic over Beibut Shumanov (14-2, 9koes) for 12 captivating rounds. When the dust cleared, ‘The Alien’ took off for home with the unified … [Read more...]
Bernard Hopkins and the Art of War; Magno’s Monday Rant
“If people knew how hard I had to work to gain my mastery, it would not seem so wonderful at all.” ― Michelangelo Last Saturday night at the DC Armory, the 49-year-old IBF champ Bernard Hopkins once again proved himself to be the master of pure engine efficiency and old school fundamentals by schooling 30-year-old WBA titlist Beibut Shumenov. True, Shumenov is no Bob … [Read more...]