Former IBF middleweight champion “Dazzling” Darren Barker (26-2, 16 KOs) has retired. The Barnet, London native was best known for his upset victory over then title holder Daniel Geale (29-2,15 KOs) in 2013. Barker has been plagued by hip injuries throughout his career; a condition that flared up again in his loss to Felix Sturm (39-3, 18 KOs) in December. In 2006, Barker’s … [Read more...]
The Boxing Tribune Year-End Awards: 2013
There were a lot of bright, glowing moments in 2013 for long-suffering hardcore boxing fans. A return to stacked (or semi-stacked) undercards saw some solid PPV co-features as well as some genuinely entertaining triple and quadruple-headers on HBO/Showtime. The cold war between Top Rank-Golden Boy and HBO-Showtime, instead of "ruining" the sport, actually saw all parties … [Read more...]
Under the Radar: Fights That Didn’t Make the Big Headlines – December 4th – December 11th 2013
12/6 – Yesica Bopp (25-1, 11 KO’s) vs. Ana Fernandez (14-6, 10 KO’s) – Concordia, Argentina Light flyweight champion and top pound for pound female boxer, Bopp puts her WBA and WBO world straps on the line in her 17th world title bout. Her lone defeat came in June in a rematch with Jessica Chavez. Bopp’s titles weren’t at stake, but Chavez retained her WBC Silver belt. … [Read more...]
Top 5 Must Have Fights + Random Insights & Musings:This is the Sunday Brunch
Hey team and welcome to a basil, garlic and oregano flavored “Top Five” edition of Boxing’s Sunday Brunch – The very best Top Five list you will ever read all day. We’ll be going from super bantamweight all the way up to light heavyweight, I’ll tell you what I’ve noticed this week and we'll have a bonus gem of a recipe if you’re an Italian food lover. We are the reason why you … [Read more...]
Geale Vs. Barker Set To Clash On HBO – August 17th
Promoters Gary Shaw Productions and Matchroom Sport have announced that IBF Middleweight Champion, Daniel Geale, will put his title on the line against England’s Darren Barker, on Saturday, August, 17th. The main event will headline a triple-header on HBO’s Boxing After Dark. The scheduled 12-round event will take place at the Turning Stone Resort & Casino in Verona, New … [Read more...]