by Tim Harrison Pound-for-pound king is a mythical title that is thrown around in describing the best fighters in the sport. The torch is passed from fighter to fighter and from generation to generation. The current pound-for-pound king, Floyd Mayweather Jr., turns 36 next Sunday and he’s started showing signs of aging, however so slightly. He won’t be around forever, and … [Read more...]
Broner stops Rees in five, the rest of the HBO action
by Tim Harrison Adrien “The Problem” Broner (26-0, 22 KOs) made good on his promises to make short work of his opponent on Saturday night when he stopped a gutsy Gavin “The Rock” Rees (37-2-1, 18 KOs) in five rounds on Saturday night at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. And on the undercard, Sakio Bika scored a decision win over Nikola Sjekloca to earn the … [Read more...]
Adrien Broner vs. Gavin Rees: The Boxing Tribune Preview
by Tim Harrison HBO World Championship Boxing returns this Saturday when Adrien “The Problem” Broner (25-0, 21 KOs) defends his WBC lightweight title against Gavin “The Rock” Rees (37-1-1, 18 KOs) at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The broadcast is set to begin at 10:30 PM ET/7:30 PM PT. The WBC super middleweight title “final eliminator” bout between Sakio … [Read more...]
Kell Brook Struggles To Points Verdict Over Carson Jones – Fails To Impress
By Geoff Poundes Kell Brook failed to take the major step towards international recognition he needed tonight when he barely outpointed American Carson Jones over twelve see-saw rounds at the Sheffield Motorpoint Arena. The unbeaten Brook, now 28-0, 18 KO's, took charge from the opening bell, and out-classed the ever willing Jones for six rounds before succumbing to the … [Read more...]
Kell Brook Promises Spiteful Beating of Carson Jones Satuday Night in Sheffield
By Geoff Poundes There’s a bit of spite in the air in the run-up to Saturday night’s IBF welterweight title eliminator between Britain’s Kell Brook and American Carson Jones. Of course, spite is de rigeur these days, and if fighters can’t feel it, their promoters ensure they can manufacture it, what with television audiences and ticket-buyers eagerly watching on. The … [Read more...]