After a five-fight stint at Showtime and a role as one of that premium network's centerpiece stars, Saul "Canelo" Alvarez will be returning to his former home base of HBO in what is being described as a "long-term deal." The move comes as the latest maneuver in the ongoing Golden Boy-Al Haymon-Showtime chess match, which has seen a wedge driven between Oscar De la Hoya's … [Read more...]
Are De la Hoya and Arum Conspiring Against Mayweather?
Last week, Golden Boy owner and founder, Oscar De la Hoya had a meeting with Top Rank owner and founder Bob Arum. The brief meeting generated warm and fuzzy headlines about the thawing of the "Cold War" and renewed fan talk about dream Top Rank vs. Golden Boy match-ups. The reality behind that meeting, though, could be a lot heavier than most would ever imagine, involving a new … [Read more...]
Mayhem May Suck; Magno’s Monday Rant
Mayweather-Maidana Fight Week is upon us and all the good media lemmings will take a break from posting Pacquiao-Algieri photo-ops as front page news stories in order to run photo-ops of Mayweather with sports cars and Maidana looking tough. But even to the most click-conscious editor and SEO-juicing blogger, it has to be getting harder and harder to drum up interest for … [Read more...]
Peter Quillin Vacates WBO Title, Issues Statement
Up against today's deadline to sign the contract to face WBO mandatory contender, Matt Korobov, Peter "Kid Chocolate" Quillin has instead opted to vacate the title. In a press release issued by Golden Boy Promotions, Quillin made the following statement: "I'd like to thank WBO president Paco Valcarcel and his organization for their support throughout the years...Winning … [Read more...]
Legendary Blights (The Tale of Garcia vs. Salka); Magno’s Monday Rant
I always get a kick out of messages and emails that accuse me of being Pro-Mayweather, pro-Haymon, or pro-Golden Boy, especially since I get just as much feedback saying that I'm anti all of those people. Fans and media seem to be suffering through a peculiar affliction these days when it comes to boxing. Consider it a weird hybrid of mental conditions-- 90% Stockholm … [Read more...]