Nobility is an oft-misused word, generally confined to tales of ancient Greek or Roman origin, to refer to deeds done in subjugation of the individual ego in favour of the greater good. Hercules performs 12 tasks to save a nation; Jason battles for the Fleece to preserve the future for his people. I used to use the word in the seventies to refer to heavyweight boxers. It … [Read more...]
Boxing’s Most Foul-Filled Fights: Volume One
As hardcore boxing fans, we want to see a fight end conclusively one way or another - The big knockout, the back and forth battle that culminates in a close decision; even the draw bout that finishes bittersweet for both men, but promises a second encounter are all welcome (or, at least tolerable) scenarios. Unfortunately, boxers and their fights are sometimes remembered not … [Read more...]
What if Mike Tyson Got Acquitted?
by Fox Doucette Welcome to another edition of What If, where Harry Turtledove Meets Bert Sugar: The New York Times, in its March 27, 1992 edition, said the following: “In a rape case that has attracted worldwide attention and prompted debate about sexual roles and racial attitudes in the criminal justice system, Mr. Tyson is likely to be freed in three years with time off … [Read more...]
Former Heavyweight Champ Evander Holyfield Apologizes for Anti-Gay and Animal Abuse Remarks
By Johnny Walker Former world heavyweight boxing champion Evander "The Real Deal" Holyfield has apologized for some controversial remarks he made on a popular UK reality TV show, Celebrity Big Brother. Holyfield (44-10-2, 29 KOs) stepped in it with some anti-gay sentiments, and then got further immersed in the dung when he also indicated that he'd once engaged in the … [Read more...]
Mayweather, Guerrero, Alvarez & random tidbits: The Sunday Brunch
Greetings and welcome to another bombastic action-packed edition of the Sunday Brunch. Today we will be blowing it all out of the water with dual flame-throwing precision and I will personally be handling the double-barreled super-soaker of truth and righteousness. Some of the topics for today include: The recently announced battle plans for Floyd Mayweather: who's he fighting? … [Read more...]