As hardcore boxing fans, we want to see a fight end conclusively one way or another - The big knockout, the back and forth battle that culminates in a close decision; even the draw bout that finishes bittersweet for both men, but promises a second encounter are all welcome (or, at least tolerable) scenarios. Unfortunately, boxers and their fights are sometimes remembered not … [Read more...]
Rigondeaux shuts out Agbeko in masterful performance; Kirkland and Macklin also win on HBO
Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey – Guillermo “El Chacal” Rigondeaux turned in another sublime performance in defense of his WBA and WBO super bantamweight titles, turning away the challenge of Joseph “King Kong” Agbeko (29-5, 22 KOs) over twelve masterful rounds. Unfortunately, Rigondeaux’s performance played out in front of a sparse crowd, as many ringside seats … [Read more...]
Guillermo Rigondeaux, Fighting For Respect
When Guillermo Rigondeaux (12-0, 8 KOs) steps through the ropes at the Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey this weekend, to defend his WBO and WBA world super-bantamweight titles against Joseph ’King Kong’ Agbeko (29-0-4, 22 KOs), it will be his first competitive appearance in a boxing ring since his emphatic victory over Nonito Donaire last April. After such a … [Read more...]
Vanes Martirosyan’s “Ow, My Balls!” Moment: The Southpaw
by Fox Doucette In an interview (reported via Eastside Boxing), Vanes Martirosyan, recently removed from his draw against Erislandy Lara in a WBC junior middleweight title eliminator, said “My cut is healing well, but my balls are extremely sore!”, referring to a particularly blatant (in the mind of Martirosyan at least) low blow. For all of the testicles' vaunted … [Read more...]
Mares Scores Unanimous Decision Victory Over Agbeko, Moreno Beats Darchinyan
Honda Center, Anaheim, California -- Abner Mares (23-0-1, 13 KOs) scored a wide unanimous decision victory over Joseph “King Kong” Agbeko (28-4, 22 KOs) on Saturday night at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. All three scores were identical, 118-110 in favor of Mares. The low blows that dominated the first fight between Mares and Agbeko played a minor role in the … [Read more...]