Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Amir Khan (24-1, 17 KOs) Marcos Maidana (29-2, 27 KOs) Recap-- Khan came into the ring the better, more polished athlete; Maidana was the rock-throwing brawler. Both fighters lived up to their reputations. Khan dominated early with his hand and foot speed, picking Maidana apart from the outside. Maidana … [Read more...]
The Bantamweights
(Photo: Courtesy Showtime) While the heavyweight and welterweight divisions stagnate under the rule of Kings Klitschko and Pacquiao, respectively, there are several other stacked divisions with plenty to get excited about. One of the most intriguing, boasting a Top 10 as deep and as talented as just about any other division in the sport, is the 118 lb. bantamweight … [Read more...]
Paul Magno’s Daily Grind: Tuesday, July 13th
...Belated, All-Star Grind... * Rumors are hot and heavy that Shannon Briggs is being considered for a shot at Vitali Klitschko's WBC heavyweight title. If the rumors are true, consider this a complete and total clown show that, unfortunately, is Klitschko's best bet at being televised in the US. Another strong rumor has Vitali fighting Nikolai Valuev in October. Believe it … [Read more...]
Top Rank Wins Montiel-Morel Purse Bid; Fight to be held in July or August
Today in New York, Top Rank claimed the rights to the WBO-mandated Bantamweight title match between Fernando Montiel and Eric Morel with a winning bid of $102,500. Per WBO regulation, Montiel will receive 80% of the purse ($82,000) and Morel will receive the remaining 20% ($20,500). The fight will be held in one of three places/dates: Mexico on July 17th, in Las Vegas on July … [Read more...]
