by Tim Harrison Boxing Tribune Editor-in-Chief Paul Magno is on vacation until August 12, so “Magno’s Monday Rant”, the one column openly reviled by the Boxing Writers Association of America, will be absent until his return. In its place will be “Portions of a Scotch-Stained Notebook”, an actual, physical notebook I keep notes and thoughts in throughout the week (and yes…I … [Read more...]
The Problem With “The Problem”
by Jesse Ian Lardies Comparisons between Adrian Broner and a young Floyd Mayweather abound. Just to be totally clear about this, there is absolutely nothing wrong with modeling your fighting style after a ring legend (and yes, when Floyd Mayweather officially retires he will be regarded as a true legend in the sport) and many boxers have done it before. Julio Cesar Chavez no … [Read more...]
USA! USA! USA! America’s Top 10
The Boxing Tribune Editor in Chief, Paul Magno, is also a Featured Contributor for the Yahoo! Contributor Network. Read his latest article, ranking America's best fighters: America's Top Ten Boxers...Click HERE. … [Read more...]
Al Haymon’s Wicked War on Boxing; Magno’s Monday Rant
OMG. Did you hear about this wickedly awful boxing manager/adviser named Al Haymon? I'm sure if you monitor social media or religiously read your favorite boxing columnists, you know the name of this shadowy boxing huckster and evil genius behind the "Money" Mayweather empire. This guy has set out on a course to single-handedly ruin the sport we all love-- and he's doing … [Read more...]
Myths and Heroes, Manny vs. Floyd
by Rico Aguirre It is quite often that a myth is created regarding a fighter and that the myth does unquestionably alter many aspects about the pugilist in question. He is seen in a light that only adds to incredible acts they perform in the squared circle. For example, Julio Cesar Chavez is regarded as a classical pressure fighter that took three punches to land one, when … [Read more...]