The gatekeepers are former champs, holding the strap until someone dethrones them. They’re fighters who take fights on short notice for a paycheck. Their phone is never silent as big time promoters are constantly calling for their services. They’re the backbone of boxing as, simply, the opponent. Josesito Lopez: " Riverside Rocky" was an unknown commodity when he … [Read more...]
Fury entertains in US debut with KO win over Cunningham
Madison Square Garden Theater, New York, New York-- Tyson Fury (21-0, 15 KOs) remained undefeated with a seventh round stoppage of former two-time cruiserweight champ, Steve Cunningham (25-6, 12 KOs), but it wasn't the one-sided blowout Fury had been predicting for his U.S. debut. Early on, the smaller Cunningham, who gave away 44 pounds in weight and twelve years in age, … [Read more...]
Tyson Fury vs. Steve Cunningham: The Boxing Tribune Preview
Saturday afternoon at Madison Square Garden, Irish heavyweight Tyson Fury (20-0, 14 KO's) makes his U.S. debut when he meets Steve "USS" Cunningham (25-5, 12 KO's) in the main event of NBC Sports “Fight Night” broadcast. The bout, billed as an IBF heavyweight title eliminator, will determine the number two contender with the victor to possibly meet the winner of the upcoming … [Read more...]
Ishe Smith gets a split decision win over Bundrage, wins first world title
by Tim Harrison Ishe Smith (25-5, 11 KOs) finally got over the proverbial hump, and won his first world title when he took a split decision over Cornelius “K-9” Bundrage (32-5, 19 KOs) in front of Bundrage’s hometown crowd. The Masonic Theater in Detroit, Michigan was pro-Bundrage, but Smith was undeterred in ripping the IBF junior middleweight title from K-9’s clutches. In … [Read more...]
Cornelius Bundrage vs. Ishe Smith: The Boxing Tribune Preview
by Tim Harrison The IBF junior middleweight title will make its annual appearance this Saturday night, when current title holder, 39-year-old Cornelius “K-9” Bundrage (32-4, 19 KOs) defends against 34-year-old former “Contender” participant, Ishe “Sugar Shay” Smith (24-5, 11 KOs). The Masonic Temple in Detroit, Michigan will play host and Showtime Championship Boxing will … [Read more...]