“We don’t try to slug it out, we leave that for the last, if we have no choice…. “A lot of things will happen with a win,…“I think my name will be echoed in boxing with a good representation of who I am as far as being a threat to the title.”--Rossy "As for today, Rossy remains a work in progress and the obstacles he faces are formidable. Athletes who migrate to boxing from … [Read more...]
America’s Top 10 Heavyweights
You know tough times have hit the heavyweight division in the United States when a 40+ year old veteran road warrior with an up and down recent won-loss tally sits at the top of the rankings. Sadly, a shrinking fan base and several other factors have contributed to America's best big men choosing to make money in other sports. A glimmer of hope is on the horizon, though, … [Read more...]
Under the Radar: Fights That Didn’t Make the Big Headlines – July 25th- 26th, 2014
7/25 - Frankie Gomez (18-0, 13 KO’s) vs. Vernon Paris (28-2, 16 KO’s) - Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, USA The undefeated prospect headlines the Golden Boy Live card, facing former USBA light welterweight title holder Paris, a capable challenger who went nine rounds (and was stopped) with Zab Judah in an IBF Light Welterweight Title Eliminator in 2012. Gomez has … [Read more...]
Under the Radar: Fights That Didn’t Make the Big Headlines – April 12th – 16th, 2014
With Pacquiao – Bradley 2 upon us, just about everything else qualifies for this week’s column… 4/12 – Andy Lee (31-2, 22 KO’s) vs. Frank Horta (34-12-5, 13 KO’s) - Blue Water Dokken, Esbjerg, Denmark With a bout scheduled for May, Lee picks up an eight rounder on the Nordic Fight Night card. He’s looking for his fourth straight win when he faces the former France … [Read more...]
Former Heavyweight Turned Cruiserweight “Fast” Eddie Chambers Gets Heavy Again to Join Team Fury
by Johnny Walker "Fast" Eddie Chambers (36-4, 18 KOs), one of boxing's truly nice guys, has been riding a career roller coaster over the last few years. The heavyweight was so disgusted with a disputed loss to Polish warrior Tomas Adamek in mid 2012--Chambers injured himself early in the fight, fought mostly one-armed, and still appeared to many to get the best of … [Read more...]