“In chaos, there is fertility.” ― Anaïs Nin Ask any boxing “purist” about the biggest problem facing the sport in this modern era and most will tell you, without hesitation, that it’s the proliferation of world titles. “There are four world champs in each division, sometimes more…sometimes two or more world champs in just one sanctioning body, alone. Throw in interim … [Read more...]
Business be damned! Kell Brook and Errol Spence Jr. come to terms for May title bout
Business be damned, it looks as though Kell Brook vs. Errol Spence Jr. will happen. Boxing business logic seemed to dictate that the fight not happen right now and that both parties (and especially Brook) would be better served pursuing bouts with a more favorable risk-reward ratio. However, it was confirmed on Monday that the two sides had come to terms for a late May … [Read more...]
Livvy Cunningham: Battling For Justice After “Heart-Breaking” Glazkov Controversy
Livvy Cunningham sat ringside March 14 in Montreal while her husband Steve Cunningham faced Vyacheslev Glazkov. “I was so proud of Steve,” she said. “He fought his heart out, listened to his trainer, and got the job done. There was so much on the line and our first time being on HBO.” As the fight played out in front of her, Livvy was also hearing updates during the fight, … [Read more...]
Sergey Kovalev vs. Jean Pascal: The Boxing Tribune Preview
by Tim Harrison Russian knockout enthusiast Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev (26-0-1, 23 KOs) puts his WBO, IBF, and WBA light heavyweight belts on the line against Jean Pascal (29-2-1, 17 KOs) this Saturday night at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, the adopted hometown of Jean Pascal. Kovalev can stake his claim to being the “man to beat” in the 175-pound division … [Read more...]
Boxing’s 10 Biggest Scandals
Boxing has been called the Red Light District of sports-- and with good reason. Scandal and controversy have become synonymous with boxing and, despite attempts to "move into the light," the sport, lacking a centralized authority and truly independent, transparent regulation, continues to produce shady occurrences. With that in mind, here's a look at the worst of the worst-- … [Read more...]