by Eric "Sugar Foot" Duran In all sports, in eras both present and past, there always seems to be those individuals whose popularity isn't based solely on their respected stats alone. Baseball had Pete Rose and Barry Bonds, now Alex Rodriguez Basketball had the Detroit Bad Boyz and Rasheed Wallace, now Demarcus Cousins Football had Lawrence Taylor and Michael Irvin, … [Read more...]
Rios-Alvarado III: Good, Bad, and Ugly
By Eric ‘Sugar Foot’ Duran With a proposed rubber match between Mike Alvarado and Brandon Rios working its way through the rumor mill, is it safe to say their third meeting will provide the same fireworks? Alvarado-Rios I was a Fight of the Year candidate. Both fighters put their undefeated records on the line in what would be a glorified showcase of guts and … [Read more...]
Boxing’s Most Foul-Filled Fights: Volume One
As hardcore boxing fans, we want to see a fight end conclusively one way or another - The big knockout, the back and forth battle that culminates in a close decision; even the draw bout that finishes bittersweet for both men, but promises a second encounter are all welcome (or, at least tolerable) scenarios. Unfortunately, boxers and their fights are sometimes remembered not … [Read more...]
Five Fighters Who Want Miguel Cotto Now
Perceived to be vulnerable and near the end of a long, hard career, Miguel Cotto is attracting a long line of possible opponents from welterweight up to middleweight. Fighters of all styles and levels of stardom are lining up for the chance to meet (and beat) the Puerto Rican star in a big money, resume-pleasing main stage bout. The Four-division champ Cotto, still basking … [Read more...]
You Asked. I Answered. No One Is Safe!
In just a few months time we'll once again be up to our beaks in the ubiquitous onslaught of 'end of the year' lists, 'top tens', 'best of...' or 'What If Spider-man Joined the X-Men' type blather. At The Boxing Tribune we strive to bring you the best new and original content. That's why I personally sorted through thousands and thousands of fake emails to hear what you, the … [Read more...]