There were many good fights on this weekend, some upsets, a lot of rumors and even more bullshit mongering; let's skip the formalities and introductions to your Sunday Brunch this week and hop right into the Fray. Floyd Mayweather finally announced that he will indeed be facing Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero on May 4 as was widely speculated. The "Money" man also inked a … [Read more...]
Ishe Smith gets a split decision win over Bundrage, wins first world title
by Tim Harrison Ishe Smith (25-5, 11 KOs) finally got over the proverbial hump, and won his first world title when he took a split decision over Cornelius “K-9” Bundrage (32-5, 19 KOs) in front of Bundrage’s hometown crowd. The Masonic Theater in Detroit, Michigan was pro-Bundrage, but Smith was undeterred in ripping the IBF junior middleweight title from K-9’s clutches. In … [Read more...]
Cornelius Bundrage vs. Ishe Smith: The Boxing Tribune Preview
by Tim Harrison The IBF junior middleweight title will make its annual appearance this Saturday night, when current title holder, 39-year-old Cornelius “K-9” Bundrage (32-4, 19 KOs) defends against 34-year-old former “Contender” participant, Ishe “Sugar Shay” Smith (24-5, 11 KOs). The Masonic Temple in Detroit, Michigan will play host and Showtime Championship Boxing will … [Read more...]
Ponce de Leon, Smith come up with victories on the eve of Mayweather-Cotto
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, The Joint, Las Vegas, Nevada-- Former Contender contestant, Ishe "Sugar Shay" Smith (23-5, 11 KOs) took on Ghanaian born Ayi "Bruce Lee" Bruce (21-7, 13KOs) in a contest matching youth versus experience. The 26-year-old Ayi looked considerably sharper as well as physically stronger than did the returning Smith (who was fighting his way back from … [Read more...]
Ishe Smith back in action against Ayi Bruce on the eve of Mayweather vs. Cotto
Ishe Smith (22-5, 10 KOs) ends a long period of inactivity when he returns against Ayi Bruce (21-6, 13 KOs) on Friday, May 4 at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fight will be broadcast by Fox Deportes. Ish Smith became known as a contestant on NBC’s 2004 hit reality show, “The Contender”. The Las Vegas native was one of the more … [Read more...]