Following the announcement that his bout with Saul "Canelo" Alvarez had been cancelled, former welterweight titlist, Joshua Clottey had this to say via social media: "Okay Now I understand I am too big of risk…These guys always find excuse not to fight with me…They offer me less money than I wish. I say okay lets fight. They say texas. Whatever lets go…My manager tell me … [Read more...]
The State of Boxing (Short Version)
by Ted Sares Vitali retires and governs Wlad dominates Pulev lurks Stiverne heals Wilder waits Joshua rises Fury sings Solis eats Thompson breaks hips Chisora behaves Lomachenko astounds; Zou Shiming does not Mayweather and Froch count cash Manny wins tax reprieve Algieri imitates Rocky Broner induces bile Matthysse and Maidana mug Thurman thumps Molina, … [Read more...]
You’re somebody ‘till nobody needs you; Harrison’s Monday Rant
by Tim Harrison Well, folks, it’s been real, but Boxing Tribune Editor-in-Chief Paul Magno has returned from his hiatus and will return to his post at the Monday Rant next week. Thanks to Paul for allowing me to pilot the ship (and not have to come up with a clever column title every week), and thanks to the readers for not calling for my head in his absence. Boxing, as … [Read more...]
Alvarez takes controversial decision win over Lara
MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada – To some, Erislandy Lara (19-2-2, 12 KOs) gave Saul “Canelo” Alvarez(44-1-1, 31 KOs) a boxing lesson and got the shaft in the form of a split decision loss in Las Vegas, Nevada. To some, Erislandy Lara spent too much time on his bicycle and not enough time actually punching. Whatever your flavor, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez got the nod in a … [Read more...]
Canelo Alvarez vs. Erislandy Lara: Staff Predictions
Jessie Ian Lardies This is a tough one for me to call...On one hand, Saul Alvarez has problems dealing with superior boxers, but on the other, Erislandy Lara has a tendency to wilt slightly under constant pressure. If I had to pick (and I do) I'd say that the Mexican wins rounds 1-4, while Lara looks fantastic in taking 5-9. Down the stretch they trade a few frames in a back … [Read more...]