by Tim Harrison 50 Cent has found success on levels not reached by any rapper to cross over into mainstream business ventures not named Dr. Dre. From his mainstream debut more than a dozen years ago, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s accolades and accomplishments include a Grammy award, several dozen smaller music industry awards, serious acting credits, a Vitamin Water formula … [Read more...]
Under the Radar: Fights That Didn’t Make the Big Headlines – June 26th- July 2nd, 2014
6/26 – Jean Marc Mormeck (36-5, 22 KO’s) vs. Tamas Lodi (13-2-1, 11 KO’s) - Patinoire d'Asnières, Asnieres-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France Former world cruiserweight champ Mormeck makes his first ring appearance since a horrid world heavyweight title challenge against Wladimir Klitschko over two years ago. Former WBO European cruiserweight title holder Lodi is also coming … [Read more...]
SMS Promotions: The Bermuda Triangle of Boxing
When 50 Cent launched SMS promotions in 2012 many wondered if his success in the music industry would transfer over to boxing. Since making an initial splash by signing Andre Dirrell and Billy Dib; 50 Cent has yet to have one of his fighters headline a major card on HBO or Showtime. He later added Yuriorkis Gamboa and James Kirkland to a roster filled with high profile … [Read more...]
The Pacquiao-Rios Postmortem; Magno’s Monday Rant
To answer Brandon Rios' post-fight question to Max Kellerman: Yes, "Bam Bam" you were a punching bag Saturday night against Manny Pacquiao. I mean, that's why Brandon Rios was selected for this co-starring slot in the first place, right? Brandon Rios is Brandon Rios and that will never change. An "A" fighter in the pocket; A "C-" fighter in every other situation, the … [Read more...]
Pacquiao Dazzles in Destruction of Rios
Cotai Arena, Venetian Resort, Macau, China-- Too fast, too mobile, just too good, Manny Pacquiao (55-5-2, 38 KOs) busted up and toyed with a one-dimensional Brandon Rios (31-2-1, 23 KOs) for an easy twelve round unanimous decision by scores of 120-108 119-109, and 118-110 Saturday night in the Asian gaming center of Macau. and via HBO PPV. Rios, the quintessential tough guy, … [Read more...]