by Tim Harrison David Lemieux (32-2, 30 KOs) continues his long and steady rebuilding project this Saturday night at the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn, New York. Philadelphia fan favorite Gabe Rosado (21-8, 13 KOs) will attempt to thwart Lemieux’s bid for a world title shot. Just a few short years ago the hype on Lemieux was high. He looked like the next big thing at … [Read more...]
David Lemieux Vs. Gabriel Rosado Tops 12/6 HBO Triple-Header
An interesting middleweight bout has been signed to headline an HBO triple-header from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York December 6. Per Golden Boy matchmaker, Eric Gomez, Canadian slugger David Lemieux will make his U.S. debut, taking on cagey Philly veteran Gabriel Rosado in a twelve round 160 lb. clash. The popular Lemieux (32-2, 30 KOs) is 7-0 since back-to-back … [Read more...]
The Gatekeepers: Part 1
by Eric "Sugar Foot" Duran Doug Flutie won a Heisman trophy. He played 12 years in the NFL for 5 different teams. Although highly respected, he will never be considered a great quarterback. He was simply a mentor or stopgap quarterback for young players and teams. Every sport has these individuals, journeymen who spend countless years in professional leagues, bouncing … [Read more...]
Kirkland-Rosado Off, Kirkland Walks Away; TR Vs. GBP Bout Likely Replacement
According to ESPN's Dan Rafael, the proposed bout between James Kirkland and Gabriel Rosado, which was to be the co-feature underneath the November 8 Bernard Hopkins-Sergey Kovalev light heavyweight unification bout in Atlantic City, is off. Actually, it appears as though the bout was never officially "on", as all parties seemed to be onboard for the all-action match-up, … [Read more...]
Kirkland Returns? Rosado Fight Rumored
Since 2011, James Kirkland (32-1, 28 KOs) has averaged just one fight a year and has alternated between looking extremely lethal and completely mental. Signing with 50 Cent's SMS Promotions last fall hasn't added any stability to the junior middleweight brawler as he has reportedly refused several offers to return to the ring and is on an on-again, off-again relationship … [Read more...]