by Eddie Goldman Repeat after me, ladies and germs: Boxing is a TV sport. Boxing is a TV sport. If you don't get that, you don't get boxing, especially its immediate future. Yes, streaming is growing, but it is still often a lousy, glitchy, unreliable substitute for ye olde televisione, and will remain so for at least a few years if not longer. Besides, the major … [Read more...]
The Fistic Flashback: Nigel Benn vs. Gerald McClellan – February 25th 1995
It’s been called the fight that defined the 90’s. Today is its 20-year anniversary. Nigel Benn and Gerald McClellan faced off on February 25th 1995 at the New London Arena in Millwall, London, United Kingdom in front of over 10,000 fans and millions more watching on live TV worldwide. The event, co-promoted by Don King and Frank Warren was dubbed “Sudden Impact”. At risk … [Read more...]
Ormond vs. Flanagan: A Stepping Stone to World Honors
When Stephen Ormond (17-1, 8 KO’s) and Terry Flanagan (26-0, 10 KO’s) face off Saturday night at the Civic Hall in Wolverhampton, U.K., the two will be fighting for Ormond’s WBO European lightweight title. Also on the line however, will be an opportunity to fight for the WBO world lightweight championship. It’s expected that current lightweight champion Terence … [Read more...]
The State of Boxing (Euro version)
by Ted Sares Frank Maloney crosses over to the other side. Wlad dominates, but Pulev lurks and Briggs stalks Wlad considers restraining order on Briggs. Joshua rises and send a chill through the division. GGG is—well—GGG Martin Murray will be in Monaco and then maybe in mix to get beaten by GGG Fury wears a mask while Chisora behaves Solis eats, while Thompson seeks … [Read more...]
Ricky Burns’ Next Opponent: Frank Warren
' Former lightweight champion Ricky Burns (37-4-1, 11 ) is being sued by his former promoter Frank Warren. Burns, who signed with Eddie Hearns Matchroom Sport last year, faces the High Court in London under claims that a number of binding agreements between he and Warren were breached by the fighter's move in promotional representation. Warren is seeking £2 million in … [Read more...]