Over the months, the Monday Rant has become a sounding board for attacks on some of boxing's ugliest aspects-- from the rotten, greedy sanctioning bodies right down to the sleazy boxing scribes who act as publicists for "friendly" promoters and managers. But I'm often guilty of glancing over some of the great stuff that happens in the sport every so often. These shining … [Read more...]
Redemption! Kirkland Stops Angulo in War
Centro de Cancun, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico-- In a brawl that matched all the high expectations, James Kirkland (30-1, 27 KOs) returned to prominence with a hard-fought, brutal destruction of Alfredo Angulo (20-2, 17 KOs) in six jaw and ribcage-rattling rounds Saturday night. The pace was set in the sizzling first round with Kirkland getting dropped hard from an Angulo … [Read more...]
Peter Quillin-Craig McEwan Battle on Angulo-Kirkland Undercard
By Fox Doucette All eyes will be on Alfredo Angulo and James Kirkland in Cancun Saturday night, but the undercard battle is not to be missed; it features undefeated rising super middleweight prospect Peter Quillin (25-0, 19 KOs) doing battle with Scotland's Craig McEwan (19-1, 10 KOs) as Quillin continues his quest to join the ranks of the contenders in boxing's deepest … [Read more...]
Andy Lee Looks to Avenge His Only Loss to Brian Vera, October 1
Irish middleweight contender Andy Lee (26-1, 19 KOs) will attempt to avenge his only professional loss when he takes on Brian Vera (19-5, 12 KOs) on Saturday October 1, from the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. This 10-round middleweight contest will open the HBO World Championship Boxing broadcast of Martinez – Barker, beginning at 9PM ET / 6 PM PT. Vera arrived … [Read more...]
Martinez Reigns Supreme, Cotto Humbles Mayorga; The Rest of Saturday’s Action
(Michael Dwyer/ AP Photo) Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Connecticut-- Sergio Martinez (47-2-2, 26 KOs) TKO 8 Sergiy Dzinziruk (37-1, 23 KOs) Too big, too athletic, and too talented. Sergio Martinez defended his middleweight title and his spot among the pound for pound best in the sport against a tough and game Sergiy Dzinziruk. Boxing from the outside with his … [Read more...]