“I’ve never been hurt before…I was stunned and I could not continue…" -Matt Korobov "I got there before he did" —Andy Lee Limerick native “Irish” Andy Lee virtually repeated his dramatic and sudden stoppage of John Jackson (18-0) by using his malefic right cross to stun two-time World amateur champion Matt Korobov (24-0 coming in) and then was on him like something from … [Read more...]
The Boxing Tribune Year-End Awards: 2013
There were a lot of bright, glowing moments in 2013 for long-suffering hardcore boxing fans. A return to stacked (or semi-stacked) undercards saw some solid PPV co-features as well as some genuinely entertaining triple and quadruple-headers on HBO/Showtime. The cold war between Top Rank-Golden Boy and HBO-Showtime, instead of "ruining" the sport, actually saw all parties … [Read more...]
Emanuel Steward’s death confirmed. Passing of legendary trainer moves boxing world.
After a morning and early afternoon of confusion on boxing websites and social media outlets, the passing of legendary trainer, Emanuel Steward has been confirmed by members of the Steward family. He was 68. Friends and colleagues are already issuing statements on the death of the beloved trainer and broadcaster: Bob Arum: “We are all grieving the passing of our friend … [Read more...]
On Emanuel Steward and USA Boxing: The Southpaw
by Fox Doucette According to Mike Brudenell of The Detroit Free Press, legendary boxing trainer and HBO commentator Emanuel Steward has died at the age of 68. While Steward's family insists that the old man is still alive, the rumor has gained enough traction, and Steward himself remains so gravely ill even if he is, at present, not quite at the point of running up the curtain … [Read more...]
Emanuel Steward Concerned About Chavez Jr. Drug Test for Lee Fight
The following is a press statement issued to the media from trainer, Emanuel Steward: Andy Lee, Irish Kronk middleweight fighter put on a brave performance in his WBC world title challenge against champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr on Saturday night at the Sun Bowl Stadium, El Paso, Texas. Lee to his credit went to the champion’s backyard with 20,000 Mexican cheering for … [Read more...]