It's being reported by several sources, including local-area newspapers, that beloved journeyman boxer, Emanuel Augustus is on life support and battling for his life after being shot in the back of the head Monday night. The incident reportedly took place just a few blocks away from the Baton Rouge, LA gym where he occasionally sparred. According to friend and sparring … [Read more...]
Floyd Mayweather’s Five Toughest Fights
Just because Floyd Mayweather is undefeated over the course of eighteen years and forty-six professional fights, that doesn't mean that his career has always been one, long easy ride. Over the years, several fighters have pushed him to the limits, forcing him to take his efforts to yet another level. With Mayweather's rematch with the tough Marcos Maidana taking place this … [Read more...]
Mike Dallas Jr., FNF Poster Boy?: The Southpaw
by Fox Doucette Your columnist has had the pleasure of watching Mike Dallas Jr. (19-3-1, 8 KOs) fight on ESPN2 a total of four times, in which Dallas went 2-2 and by rights should've been 3-1 (Mauricio Herrera, who ought to change his ring nickname to “El Bandito” for his tendency to win robbery decisions, did not beat him fairly.) As Friday Night Fights regulars go, Dallas … [Read more...]
The Greatest Wars At Junior Welter
The Boxing Tribune Editor in Chief, Paul Magno, is also a Featured Contributor for the Yahoo! Contributor Network. Read his latest article about the greatest clashes in the 140 lb. division, “The Five Best Junior Welterweight Battles of All-Time” click HERE. … [Read more...]
Forbes-Augustus Or: “Hey, Wanna Watch Someone Die?”
by Fox Doucette Excuse me while I abandon all pretense of professional objectivity and just stare slack-jawed at my computer screen like “what the sam hell? Are you friggin' kidding me?!” Steve Forbes (35-10, 11 KOs), ten months removed from getting absolutely clobbered on FNF last year by Karim Mayfield, faces the ageless, timeless, and frequently beaten senseless Emanuel … [Read more...]