The one thing you have to understand in boxing—whether you’re a fighter, a fan, or someone in fighter management—is that you always have to hustle. Boxing exists on a foundation of cons and hustles built to benefit whoever is sharpest when it comes to protecting his investment. That’s a harsh statement, but to acknowledge anything less is laughably naive. Boxing is not a … [Read more...]
Catching Rats in a Soup Pot (Revisited); Magno’s Monday Rant
(From 7/18/2011) In my ten plus years in Mexico, I’ve learned lots of useful things like how to rid my house of scorpions, black widow spiders, and lizards; how to deal with cartel thugs; and how to chase away ladies of ill-repute who want US papers. Rats, though, are another story. Earlier this week, I had one in my kitchen, looking for a place to nest. As a practicing … [Read more...]
Why I Do What I Do; Magno’s Monday Rant
The lowest form of popular culture - lack of information, misinformation, disinformation, and a contempt for the truth or the reality of most people's lives - has overrun real journalism. Today, ordinary Americans are being stuffed with garbage. -- Carl Bernstein I don’t really think there’s a boxing media anymore -- Lou DiBella As this article hits The Boxing Tribune … [Read more...]
Opinion: Doing Away With The Draw
by "Hit Man" Morris The only thing worse than a draw in boxing is a bad decision and sometimes you can get both in the same match. To watch twelve rounds of championship boxing and not determine a winner is such a deflating way to end fights, everyone feels cheated, fans and fighters alike. “A tie game is like kissing your sister” a quote that can be traced back to 1953 by … [Read more...]
What’s So Funny ‘Bout Peace, Love, and Understanding? Magno’s Monday Rant
On the surface and through the eyes of a jaded "boxing guy," Oscar De la Hoya's new, post-rehab "let's be friends" attitude is an invitation to a dagger in the back and a push down a flight of stairs. Since completing his rehab, the former six-division world champ and current President of Golden Boy Promotions has been all over the place, shooting off rays of sunshine and … [Read more...]