MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada – To some, Erislandy Lara (19-2-2, 12 KOs) gave Saul “Canelo” Alvarez(44-1-1, 31 KOs) a boxing lesson and got the shaft in the form of a split decision loss in Las Vegas, Nevada. To some, Erislandy Lara spent too much time on his bicycle and not enough time actually punching. Whatever your flavor, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez got the nod in a … [Read more...]
Canelo Alvarez vs. Erislandy Lara: The Boxing Tribune Preview
by Tim Harrison This Saturday, July 12, 2014, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (43-1-1, 31 KOs) headlines his third straight PPV when he challenges WBA junior middleweight beltholder, Erislandy Lara (19-1-2, 12 KOs). The MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada will host this “title” fight, (Editor's note: this fight will not be for Lara's WBA belt) with Showtime Pay-Per-View airing … [Read more...]
How to mishandle a potential superstar: Harrison’s Monday Rant
by Tim Harrison Golden Boy Promotions never had a perfect track record while under the watchful eye of former CEO Richard Schaefer. But since taking over the airwaves at Showtime, Golden Boy has, more often than not, put on quality fight cards. Many of those cards featured Al Haymon clients, who may or may not have been under contract to Golden Boy, according to a lawsuit … [Read more...]
Maidana beats up, upsets Broner in 12-round battle
by Tim Harrison Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas – Marcos “El Chino” Maidana (35-3, 31 KOs) overpowered Adrien “The Problem” Broner (27-1, 22 KOs) in the main event of Showtime’s last major boxing card of the year, knocking down the previously unbeaten prodigy en route to a unanimous decision win. Also on the undercard, Keith “One Time” Thurman (22-0, 20 KOs) stopped Jesus Soto … [Read more...]
Danger Zone: Adrien Broner vs. Marcos Maidana: The Boxing Tribune Preview
by Tim Harrison The final big fight card of 2013 gets under way this weekend when WBA welterweight champion Adrien “The Problem” Broner (27-0, 22 KOs) defends his title against hard-hitting Marcos “El Chino” Maidana (34-3, 31 KOs). The Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas hosts a triple header, to be shown live on Showtime Championship Boxing, starting at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT this … [Read more...]