by Myron Usher As we approach the end of a year it is only natural to reflect back upon the Fight of the Year, Fighter of the Year, Knockout of the Year, Round of the Year, Upset of the Year and so on. This year, however, we should also pay homage to the giants that boxing has lost. A colorful writer and boxing historian, two legendary and highly respected trainers of the … [Read more...]
A Christmas Story: not so different from a Boxing Story is it?
The world didn’t end this past Friday as predicted, although once the holidays are over and the bills start pouring in come January, many of us may wish it had. With Christmas and a new year upon us we can be sure of two things: the annual 24 hour “A Christmas Story” marathon on TBS, and plenty of mega fights that will just miss getting made. We’ll see plenty of great fights no … [Read more...]
Back By Lack Of Popular Demand: The Southpaw
by Fox Doucette Sergio Mora fights Brian Vera this Saturday in San Antonio in a rematch nobody wanted. When the two guys first got together, back in February of last year on Friday Night Fights, they put on a show that was cure-for-insomnia stuff; thankfully your columnist wasn't working this Tribune gig yet, because the only way I know who won is that I caught the replay on … [Read more...]
The Sh-t List: 10 Greatest Performance Enhancers of All-Time
by Alphonso Costello In honor of Lamont Peterson’s failed drug test and subsequent cancellation of his rematch against Amir Khan, I took it upon myself to research and compile a list of the sport’s most notorious drug cheats. The following list is made up of boxers who received, tested positive or admitted to using performance enhancing drugs. So let’s ditch the fluff … [Read more...]
Sugar Ray Leonard Interviews Evander Holyfield
Check out this video of one legendary champion interviewing another. Leonard and Holyfield talk about what attracted them to the sport, why they made comebacks when they did, and what they think is wrong with the sport today. … [Read more...]