by Ted Sares It’s easy to criticize boxing judges. But it’s not that easy to have a sound basis for the criticism. One needs to see the fight the judge saw to be in the position to rightly criticize. Critics should temper criticisms in light of the situations boxing judges are in when judging fights. And judges should likewise understand criticisms from the boxing public … [Read more...]
The Great Vegas Heist: Pacquiao-Bradley Shocks, Appalls, and Educates; Magno’s Monday Rant
If one were inclined to believe in conspiracy theories, what happened Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas would be boxing's equivalent to the Kennedy assassination. Promoter Bob Arum, without a real, economically viable opponent for his cash cow, Manny Pacquiao, works to manufacture one. The decision is made to give this one to Bradley and build to a grudge rematch … [Read more...]
Being Gale Van Hoy; Magno’s Monday Rant
Meet Gale Van Hoy-- Boxing judge, former labor leader, and esteemed citizen of Dickinson, Texas. Mr. Van Hoy leads a charmed life. While I don't know the man personally, I can make reasonable assumptions on his character based on what I've seen of his boxing work. As such, I feel I can safely assume that the semi-retired union rep must wander through life blissfully ignorant … [Read more...]
Every Sport Is Dying! The Southpaw
by Fox Doucette Boxing is dead. Gale Van Hoy and Pierre Benoist and Jon Schorle and Bob Arum and the Klitschko brothers and the editorial staff of every boxing publication and I, Fox Doucette, your friendly neighborhood commentator, killed it. Any fisticuffs leading to profits being made from ESPN and HBO and Showtime and NBC Sports Network and any other company, entity, or … [Read more...]
Texas: The Best Little Whorehouse in Boxing. Magno’s Monday Rant
If you're surprised that the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations dropped the ball in the Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.-Marco Antonio Rubio drug testing controversy on February 4th, then you really haven't been paying attention to the fabulously corrupt/inept world of big-time Texas boxing. To re-cap, of the 18 fighters on the February 4th card at the Alamodome in San … [Read more...]