Crocus City Hall, Myakinino, Russia-- Cruiserweight contender, Denis Lebedev (24-1, 18 KOs) had a predictably easy evening in his homeland, scoring a second round knockout against overmatched Shawn Cox (16-2, 15 KOs) of Barbados. Cox would have some success with a couple of wide shots early on, but couldn't keep up the pace and would quickly succumb to the stronger and … [Read more...]
Denis Lebedev Faces Sacrificial Lamb Shawn Cox Wednesday
by Fox Doucette Russian cruiserweight Denis Lebedev (23-1, 17 KOs) takes on another soft touch, older than his 32 years, when he faces 37-year-old fringe contender Shawn Cox (16-1, 15 KOs) of Barbados in Myakinino, Russia on Wednesday night. Don't let Shawn Cox's record fool you. Before he knocked out a badly faded Wayne Braithwaite in his last fight only a few weeks ago on … [Read more...]
What’s Right with Boxing; Magno’s Monday Rant
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...]
Denis Lebedev Soundly Beats James Toney in Russia
By Fox Doucette From the Khodynka Ice Palace in Moscow, Russian cruiserweight Denis Lebedev (23-1, 17 KOs) spent 12 rounds beating up former champion and current shell of a fighter James Toney (73-7-3, 44 KOs) and, in the view of this writer, pulling punches to keep from killing the old man. This fight was painful to watch, embarrassing for James Toney, and a complete … [Read more...]
James Toney Asked for a Chance, Can He Capitalize Against Lebedev?
For some fighters, knowing when to call it quits is easy. When their reflexes are gone, and they’re getting hit with punches that were either slipped or blocked two or three fights ago, they walk away. When punch resistance is gone, and the paychecks are getting smaller as the losses pile up, it’s time to walk away. But there are others, like Antwun Echols, Roy Jones Jr., and … [Read more...]