by Ted Sares It’s easy to criticize boxing judges. But it’s not that easy to have a sound basis for the criticism. One needs to see the fight the judge saw to be in the position to rightly criticize. Critics should temper criticisms in light of the situations boxing judges are in when judging fights. And judges should likewise understand criticisms from the boxing public … [Read more...]
Controversial Bradley-Chaves Draw Tops Solid HBO Card
Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada-- For the first four or five rounds of Saturday's HBO welterweight main event between Timothy Bradley (31-1-1, 12 KOs) and Diego Chaves (23-2-1, 19 KOs) it was all headbutts, flying fists, and awkward clashes. By the sixth round, though, a facially swollen Bradley-- who had ugly headbutt-caused bumps under the left eye, on the … [Read more...]
Tim Bradley and Diego Chaves headline HBO tripleheader this Saturday
by Tim Harrison HBO will close out a lackluster 2014 with a tripleheader this Saturday, December 13 beginning at 10 PM ET/7 PM PT from the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, Nevada. Former two division champion Timothy Bradley (31-1, 12 KOs) will headline against hard-hitting Argentinean Diego Chaves (23-2, 19 KOs) in a non-title fight set for 12 rounds. The broadcast will open with … [Read more...]
Timothy Bradley-Diego Chaves, December 13 in Las Vegas
Former two-division world champ, Timothy Bradley ( 31-1, 12 KOs) will be looking to close out a tough 2014 with a solid win against fringe welterweight contender Diego Chaves (23-2, 19 KOs) on HBO, December 13 at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas. Bradley suffered a decisive unanimous decision loss at the hands of Manny Pacquiao in April of this year, pretty much confirming … [Read more...]
Boxing’s Most Foul-Filled Fights: Volume One
As hardcore boxing fans, we want to see a fight end conclusively one way or another - The big knockout, the back and forth battle that culminates in a close decision; even the draw bout that finishes bittersweet for both men, but promises a second encounter are all welcome (or, at least tolerable) scenarios. Unfortunately, boxers and their fights are sometimes remembered not … [Read more...]