According to ESPN's Dan Rafael, the proposed bout between James Kirkland and Gabriel Rosado, which was to be the co-feature underneath the November 8 Bernard Hopkins-Sergey Kovalev light heavyweight unification bout in Atlantic City, is off. Actually, it appears as though the bout was never officially "on", as all parties seemed to be onboard for the all-action match-up, … [Read more...]
Kirkland Returns? Rosado Fight Rumored
Since 2011, James Kirkland (32-1, 28 KOs) has averaged just one fight a year and has alternated between looking extremely lethal and completely mental. Signing with 50 Cent's SMS Promotions last fall hasn't added any stability to the junior middleweight brawler as he has reportedly refused several offers to return to the ring and is on an on-again, off-again relationship … [Read more...]
Time Running Short On Canelo Alvarez
Although it’s still only mid-September, time is running out on Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and his search for the perfect opponent for his December 6 return to the ring—especially if he wants to be in competition for the prestigious Fighter of the Year award. Having already beaten Alfredo Angulo and Erislandy Lara this year, Alvarez’s ideal third opponent of 2014 should be someone … [Read more...]
SMS Promotions: The Bermuda Triangle of Boxing
When 50 Cent launched SMS promotions in 2012 many wondered if his success in the music industry would transfer over to boxing. Since making an initial splash by signing Andre Dirrell and Billy Dib; 50 Cent has yet to have one of his fighters headline a major card on HBO or Showtime. He later added Yuriorkis Gamboa and James Kirkland to a roster filled with high profile … [Read more...]
Next For Canelo: A Case For James Kirkland
Immediately after Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (43-1-1, 31 KOs) dismantled Alfredo Angulo (22-4, 18 KOs) earlier this month in San Antonio, Texas, media and fans alike began to wonder what’s next for the Mexican superstar. There’s little doubt that many pugilists from the 147 to 160 pound divisions would welcome a big money bout against Canelo. WBA junior middleweight champion … [Read more...]