1988. Amid cries of conflict of interest, grown-up rich kid, real estate mogul, and future President of an increasingly dystopian United States, Donald Trump, announced that he was now “business and boxing adviser” for heavyweight champ Mike Tyson. ''Mike Tyson has asked me and I have agreed, to serve jointly, with regard to future decisions about Mike Tyson's career,” Trump … [Read more...]
What If: One Champ Per Weight, Part 1: Death of the WBC
by Fox Doucette We're all familiar as modern fight fans with the problem of four major sanctioning bodies recognizing as many as three different “world champions” across 17 weight divisions---at any given moment, there may be as many as a hundred fighters calling themselves the champion of the world. Contrast the old days, when you had at most two competing organizations (the … [Read more...]
The Fistic Flashback: Nigel Benn vs. Gerald McClellan – February 25th 1995
It’s been called the fight that defined the 90’s. Today is its 20-year anniversary. Nigel Benn and Gerald McClellan faced off on February 25th 1995 at the New London Arena in Millwall, London, United Kingdom in front of over 10,000 fans and millions more watching on live TV worldwide. The event, co-promoted by Don King and Frank Warren was dubbed “Sudden Impact”. At risk … [Read more...]
Report: Don King Injured in Life-Threatening Fall
According to gossip site Radar Online, 83-year-old promoter, Don King sustained significant injuries in a fall at a Cleveland hotel back on October 31. King, who was in his home town for the funeral of a childhood friend, reportedly suffered injuries from the fall that require “extensive reconstructive surgery and months of rehab." According to a source referenced as a … [Read more...]
Boxing’s 10 Biggest Scandals
Boxing has been called the Red Light District of sports-- and with good reason. Scandal and controversy have become synonymous with boxing and, despite attempts to "move into the light," the sport, lacking a centralized authority and truly independent, transparent regulation, continues to produce shady occurrences. With that in mind, here's a look at the worst of the worst-- … [Read more...]