Unlike other boxing scribes in the business, we at The Boxing Tribune pride ourselves on being free from promoter, network, and manager influence. And while our elbow-rubbing competition will give their readers the occasional “day in the life” of the bought-and-sold type; lavish trips to a foreign island to hobnob with matchmakers, promoters, network-types, and the fighters … [Read more...]
Mayweather goes to battle, decisions Cotto; Results from the Ring Kings PPV undercard
MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada--In a much more competitive bout than expected, Floyd Mayweather (43-0, 26 KOs) became the new WBA junior middleweight champion via unanimous decision over Miguel Cotto (37-3, 30 KOs) by scores of 117-111, 117-111, and 118-110. Mayweather-Cotto, which many say should've happened four years ago, played out exactly as it might've played out … [Read more...]
Mayweather-Cotto Ring Kings PPV: The Only Preview You Need
by Fox Doucette Step right up, step right up, and feast your eyes on an instant classic. Or watch a disaster like the one Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0, 26 KOs) put on against Victor Ortiz last year. Mayweather faces the much more accomplished Miguel Cotto (37-2, 30 KOs) in the main event of the Ring Kings pay-per-view event on Saturday, May 5th, at 9 PM Eastern/6 PM Pacific and … [Read more...]
Vargas Cruises to Victory, Latimore Survives a Scare
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada--22-year-old Jessie Vargas (18-0, 9 KOs) kept his undefeated record in tact, scoring a one-sided unanimous decision over journeyman, Lanardo Tyner (25-7-2, 15 KOs) by three scores of 99-91 at the top of the ShoBox card on Showtime. The ten-round contest played out exactly as most would imagine with Vargas piling up points round … [Read more...]
Vargas, Latimore in ShoBox Doubleheader Tonight
Jessie Vargas and Deandre Latimore return to the ring on Showtime's ShoBox series in a double header from the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada Friday night. Weltwerweight/Junior Welterweight prospect, Jessie Vargas (17-0, 9 KOs) will take on veteran journeyman Lanardo Tyner (25-6-2, 15 KO's) in a ten-round bout at the top of the televised card. The … [Read more...]