Assuming that the very top of the middleweight division will be up for grab as Saul Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin battle once or twice more to determine supremacy, attention should shift to those 160-pounders right below them and all the great fights right there for the making. What's left of the middleweight division is plenty compelling enough to inspire big bouts and wild … [Read more...]
Martin Murray vs. Gabriel Rosado: The Boxing Tribune Preview
Though most will turn their attention to the high stakes Welterweight clash between former champions Andre Berto and Shawn Porter, another match with critical consequences is taking place two divisions north at Middleweight. No titles will be on the line when Martin Murray faces off against Gabriel Rosado, nor are there any long term implications for the winner. The war of … [Read more...]
Rosado and Stevens Battle to a Draw at BKB 2
Tonight at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, “King” Gabriel Rosado and Curtis “Showtime” Stevens faced off in the shows main event to contest for Rosado’s BKB middleweight title. It was Rosado’s first defense since stopping Brian Vera last August to become the first BKB middleweight champ, and Stevens first time competing in the BKB pit. Rosado boxed from … [Read more...]
Under the Radar: April 3rd – 4th, 2015
4/3 - China Smith (35-4, 27 KO’s) vs. Mike Sheppard (22-18-1, 9 KO’s) - Robarts Arena, Sarasota, Florida, USA With the WBF North American heavyweight title up for grabs, Smith looks for his third win since being out of action for six and a half years. These two faced off in June with Smith taking a 10 round decision. Sheppard’s fought guys on all … [Read more...]
The Boxing Tribune Year-End Awards: 2014 (Part One)
If 2013 was considered a fan's year in terms of matchmaking and entertainment, 2014 has to be seen as a frustrating disappointment in those same areas. Although we did get served a nice portion of quality action over the course of the year, 2014 will go down as the year many of boxing's top stars decided to forego large chunks of career in exchange for more favorable business … [Read more...]