It has been a momentous year for the world of boxing in 2016 with some of the greatest fighters of a generation going toe-to-toe in some of the most epic bouts in recent memory. However, when we look back, which fights will stick in the mind the most? Here is our view of the best boxing fights of the year. Jesus Soto-Karass vs Yoshihiro Kamegai, 15th April, Belasco … [Read more...]
The Gatekeepers: Part 2
by Eric "Sugar Foot" Duran The gatekeepers are often former champs, holding the strap until someone dethrones them. They're fighters who take fights on short notice for a paycheck. Their phone is never silent as big-time promoters are constantly calling for their services. They're the backbone of boxing as, simply, the opponent. Jesus Soto Karass- Karass has graced … [Read more...]
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Devon Alexander vs. Jesus Soto Karass “Must Win” is Truly Must Win
The term “Must-Win Fight” has become a cliché in boxing and is probably one of the most overused phrases in the sport. However, in the case of the June 21 bout between Devon Alexander and Jesus Soto Karass, the term is 100% appropriate. As of this writing, former two-division former world champ, Alexander (25-2, 14 KOs) is a -700 betting favorite on sites where you can bet … [Read more...]
The Boxing Tribune Year-End Awards: 2013
There were a lot of bright, glowing moments in 2013 for long-suffering hardcore boxing fans. A return to stacked (or semi-stacked) undercards saw some solid PPV co-features as well as some genuinely entertaining triple and quadruple-headers on HBO/Showtime. The cold war between Top Rank-Golden Boy and HBO-Showtime, instead of "ruining" the sport, actually saw all parties … [Read more...]