Despite a recent loss to Saul "Canelo" Alvarez, Cuba's Erislandy Lara (19-2-2, 12 KOs) is still one of the world's best junior middleweights and still, for what it's worth, holds the WBA's "regular" 154 lb. world title. Ishe Smith (26-6, 12 KO), as a former IBF belt holder and a recognizable name in the division, is also a somewhat prominent figure in the junior middleweight … [Read more...]
Joshua Clottey: No Respect for Canelo Now, “I Want Lara”
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...]