British fans are fairly unique – or just downright weird – when it comes to the global sporting spectrum. In America, baseball superstars like Alex Rodriguez are revered for their ability to pocket $30 million per annum (Hell yea, go get that money, son!) but in England we begrudge our footballers for having a similar earning power (How dare Wayne Rooney take home £300,000 … [Read more...]
Revenge: Tony Bellew edges decision over Nathan Cleverly, speaks of trilogy – please, no…
Hopefully for the sake of the British people - and international, if they were unfortunately watching - Tony Bellew and Nathan Cleverly have settled their rivalry. Earlier this evening, topping a card that underwhelmed, Tony Bellew squeaked out a split decision victory over Nathan Cleverly at the Echo Arena in Liverpool. These two have a well-documented animosity toward … [Read more...]
Nathan Cleverly vs Tony Bellew – The Boxing Tribune preview
Nathan Cleverly (28-1-0, 14ko) and Tony Bellew (22-2-1, 14ko) add another chapter to their bitter rivalry on Saturday, November 22 in the latter's backyard at the Echo Arena, Liverpool, topping a bill that includes a number of marquee names - Anthony Joshua, George Groves, Callum Smith and James DeGale - with mismatched opposition. Unlike the bulk of the pay-per-view … [Read more...]
Champion Marco Huck to Go For WBO Cruiserweight Record
By Johnny Walker In the past couple of years, Germany's WBO cruiserweight champion Marco "Captain" Huck (pronounced "Hook") has emerged as one of the most exciting fighters on the world stage. Huck (37-2-1, 26 KOs) has engaged in a brutal trilogy of fights with Britain's Ola Afolabi, moved up to heavyweight to take on the (at the time) "regular" heavyweight champion … [Read more...]
Krzysztof Wlodarczyk vs. Rakhim Chakhkiev: The Boxing Tribune Preview
This Friday night, June 21st, WBC world cruiserweight champion Krzysztof Wlodarczyk (47-2-1, 33 KO’s) defends the title against undefeated rising star Rakhim Chakhkiev (16-0, 12 KO’s) in a scheduled 12 round contest at the Dynamo Palace of Sports in Krylatskoye, Moscow, Russia. Wlodarczyk has held multiple titles during his pro tenure, and brings a wealth of experience into … [Read more...]