There were a lot of bright, glowing moments in 2013 for long-suffering hardcore boxing fans. A return to stacked (or semi-stacked) undercards saw some solid PPV co-features as well as some genuinely entertaining triple and quadruple-headers on HBO/Showtime. The cold war between Top Rank-Golden Boy and HBO-Showtime, instead of "ruining" the sport, actually saw all parties … [Read more...]
For Wilder and Russell Jr. it’s “Shit or Get off the Pot” Time; Harrison’s Monday Rant
by Tim Harrison For those who hadn’t noticed the name change on The Monday Rant these last two weeks, or even the slight tone change in its narrative, Paul Magno (your regular narrator) has been on vacation and will return to his post next week. This will be my last Monday Rant for the time being, but I would be remiss if I didn’t thank Paul once again for the opportunity to … [Read more...]
Richard Abril vs. Sharif Bogere: The Boxing Tribune Preview
Richard Abril (17-3-1, 8 KOs) and Sharif Bogere (23-0, 15 KOs), the WBA's no. 1 and no. 3 ranked lightweights, respectively, will meet one another for the vacant WBA 135 lb. title this Saturday on Showtime at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. This one has been in the making since the Fall of last year, but scheduling conflicts and a Bogere shoulder injury … [Read more...]
The Boxing Tribune Year-End Awards: 2012
In a lot of ways, 2012 was the best of times and the worst of times for fight fans. Competition for the eyeballs of fight fans created at least the hint of an effort to deliver good fights to the public and, although Golden Boy and Top Rank still insist on playing promotional turf war, both companies did a decent job of making some of the best fights within their power to make. … [Read more...]
ShoBox: Gary Russell Jr. headlines “Night of the Olympians”
Friday Night at the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California, undefeated featherweight Gary Russell Jr. (20-0, 12 KO’s) will look to keep his undefeated record in tact when he meets Mexico’s Roberto Castaneda (20-2-1, 15 KO’s). The scheduled 10 rounder will be the main event on Golden Boy Promotions “Night of the Olympians” card, which also features five of the United States … [Read more...]