After Sergio Thompson pulled off the major upset on March 31 by stopping the heavily favored, Jorge Linares, he broke down in tears. Not only had he defied the odds, but he was now on the verge of a world title shot. Linares-Thompson was billed as a WBC eliminator with the winner getting a July shot at lightweight champ, Antonio DeMarco. Apparently, though, it was only an … [Read more...]
Dereck Chisora banned by WBC
by Kelsey McCarson The WBC released a statement today indicating they have banned heavyweight Dereck Chisora indefinitely due to his well publicized behavior before, during and after his recent title bout loss to WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko. Among other things, Chisora slapped Klitschko during the weigh in for the bout, spat water into Wladimir Klitschko's … [Read more...]
Rubio Files Protest with WBC Over Chavez Jr. Bout, Retains Rocchigiani Attorney
Middleweight contender, Marco Antonio Rubio, made good on his promises to file a protest over his February 4th unanimous decision loss to WBC middleweight titlist, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. According to the protest filed with the WBC, several violations were committed over the course of the championship bout as well as during the lead-in … [Read more...]
WBC and Texas Commission are to blame in the Chavez-Rubio Controversy
Saturday’s Chavez Jr. vs. Rubio / Donaire vs. Vazquez Jr. HBO double-header in San Antonio Texas, on paper, was a great way to start the year. The end result, however, was a large, steaming turd that reeked of incompetence and corruption. While Nonito Donaire and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. came out winners, the sport walked away with another shiner. The opening bout featured … [Read more...]
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. — Poster Boy for Boxing’s Ills? Magno’s Monday Rant
I'm Back! After a much-needed vacation and some down time to recharge the batteries, I'm ready to keep taking swipes at boxing's scum bags as well as the free swag-loving media swine who run interference for them. Many thanks to Tim Harrison who did a great job with the Monday Rant in my absence and took over some behind-the-scenes duties while I played the role of … [Read more...]