All Entries Tagged With: "Bob Arum"
Buck-buck-BRAWWK! II (Duck and Cover!): The Southpaw
By Fox Doucette How fitting that your friendly neighborhood commentator gets to run this on Groundhog Day. Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, and Chris Elliott couldn’t come up with a better analogy for the week’s boxing news if they tried. You’ve got a fighter pulling out of a rematch against a guy he lost to, citing [...]
Miguel Cotto in the Middle of Mayweather and Pacquiao: Harrison’s Monday Rant
Miguel Cotto has spent that last two years as the forgotten man at Top Rank; the Sherman Williams to Manny Pacquiao’s Emmitt Smith. Since he re-signed with Top Rank in June of 2009, Cotto has been sent to slaughter, handcuffed and weight drained, against Manny Pacquiao. He’s been offered up as opponents to rising stars, [...]
The Mayweather vs. Pacquiao Saga: May 26 Offer A Smokescreen?
Don’t hold your breath in hopes of Mayweather vs. Pacquiao happening next. The Boxing Tribune’s Tim Harrison explains why the latest offer may not be an offer.
In Defense of Promoters and Sanctioning Bodies; Magno’s Monday Rant
Magno’s Monday Rant would like to sincerely apologize to all those shills, goons, “mean” bloggers, and pompous scribes who found their feelings hurt in 2011. Please accept a Mrs. Fields gift basket and a heartfelt Hallmark card as a token of our sympathies.
Sergio Martinez: A Cautionary Tale
The Boxing Tribune’s Tim Harrison takes a look at the tale of Sergio Martinez and the lessons to be learned from dealing with networks, sanctioning bodies, and other business aspects of the game.
OK, Arum’s to Blame and I Want Some Damn Apologies; Magno’s Monday Rant
The most politically incorrect boxing column is back with a vengeance and is guaranteed to piss off all the right people. Read Magno’s Monday Rant, the only column openly reviled by members of the Boxing Writers Association of America.
Mayweather Jail Sentence Postponed Until June, Arum Noncommittal on Pacquiao-Mayweather
Mayweather may be free to fight on May 5th, but Bob Arum is quiet on whether this finally means Pacquiao-Mayweather
Chavez-Rubio, Donaire-Vazquez: When a Good Card Goes Bad
Chavez Jr.’s bogus title claim puts an unnecessary black cloud over an otherwise solid card at the Alamodome in San Antonio.
Sergio Martinez Ditches WBC Diamond Belt– Blasts WBC, Chavez Jr., Arum, HBO
Martinez’s public statement Thursday is actually a blessing in disguise for Chavez Jr., Arum, and the WBC since, now, Martinez has removed himself from the picture and will no longer be able to force the WBC to live up to its word.
Mayweather’s jail sentence offers perfect excuse to kill Mayweather-Pacquiao buzz
As the news of Mayweather’s plea deal broke, Bob Arum just happened to announce possible plans for the special construction of a 45,000 seat stadium in Las Vegas to house a Pacquiao-Mayweather bout. Coincidence?
Lord of the Lies– Arum, Mayweather-Pacquiao, and The Tools of the Trade; Magno’s Monday Rant
In this week’s Rant, Magno takes on the story that just won’t die and the dummies that just won’t go away.
The Exorcism of Miguel Cotto: Magno’s Monday Rant
In this week’s Rant: If Miguel Cotto wants to keep exorcising demons, his next target should be one very close to home. Also, the alleged Mayweather-Pacquiao negotiations are discussed.
Manny wants it, Floyd wants it…Now, only Chicken Bob stands in the way
Who’s really standing in the way of boxing’s biggest clash?
Mayweather Wins Mega-Million Dollar Game of Chicken
Did Mayweather call Pacquiao’s bluff? Despite nearly three years of talking the talk, Team Pacquiao is still unwilling to actually engage in real negotiations for a Mayweather fight.
The Time for Mayweather-Pacquiao is Now
Tim Harrison explains why Mayweather-Pacquiao has to happen now, and if he believes the mega-fight will come to fruition.
