By Gary Purfield Six months ago, Philadelphia featherweight Teon Kennedy was right where he wanted to be. Undefeated and knocking on the door to a title shot. Kennedy, who is known as “The Technician” for good reason, had all the necessary skills to make a title run. In addition to his skills, Kennedy had become known for being someone who had absolutely no problem … [Read more...]
Fighters Fight: Jermain Taylor’s Return
By Gary Purfield “I had a conversation directly with one of the top neurologist in the world and here’s the exact conversation, I believe I can say this. I asked him, the doctor, if Jermain Taylor was your own kid would you let him fight. And what the doctor said was no, I wouldn’t let him fight and I wouldn’t let my own kid fight under any circumstances. But if what you’re … [Read more...]
Prospect, Tony Luis: Fighting, Working, and Moving Up
Meet Tony Luis, one of Montreal’s hottest young prospects, who balances a burgeoning boxing career with a full time job helping young men and women with drug and alcohol issues. By Gary Purfield Boxing is an international sport. All over the world young prospects ply their trade in the gym and on the road as they work for their chance to make it to the top. Many of … [Read more...]
Riddick Bowe on his Return to the Ring: “Why Not Now?”
Former undisputed heavyweight champion Riddick Bowe sat down with The Boxing Tribune’s Kelsey McCarson recently to discuss his planned 2012 comeback, his epic wars with Evander Holyfield, and what he really thinks about the Klitschko brothers. The Boxing Tribune: Riddick, the first question I want to ask is just something I’ve always wanted to ask somebody like you. … [Read more...]
Garrett Wilson Wants All Cruisers
Story and photos by Gary Purfield This Saturday from Bally’s in Atlantic City Peltz Boxing features Garrett Wilson 10-5-1 (4 KO) vs. Chuck Mussachio 17-1-2 (5 KO) in a showdown for the USBA Cruiserweight belt. One look at the records and anyone would think that Wilson is being brought in to be an opponent for Mussachio. A closer inspection of who each man has fought shows … [Read more...]