The biggest boxing story of the last century was overlooked in 2010 when intrepid writer Zeferino Jackson revealed the connection between former world champ Israel Vazquez, NFL quarterback Michael Vick, and a mystical Aztec bestiality sex farm in Mexico that gave athletes the ultimate performance enhancer. "If you want to be fast and strong, you must dominate the horse," … [Read more...]
Has Martirosyan Reached His Ceiling?: The Southpaw
by Fox Doucette Vanes Martirosyan fights Ryan Davis this Saturday. All I can say to that is “what a disappointment.” Because this is now the Armenian's 33rd pro fight, and despite calling out Saul Alvarez and insisting in an interview with your columnist here at the Tribune last year that Alfredo Angulo couldn't handle him, Martirosyan has yet to fight anyone who would … [Read more...]
Moreno, Golovkin Defend in Panama; The Rest of Friday’s Action
Arena Roberto Duran, Panama City, Panama-- WBA bantamweight champ and native of Panama, Anselmo Moreno (31-1, 11KOs) made the eighth successful defense of his title against Venezuela's Lorenzo Parra (31-3, 18KOs) in front of a partisan, pro-Moreno crowd. The defending champ was clearly the better fighter and decisively won each round before his challenger ended the bout by … [Read more...]
Golovkin’s Test is Ouma’s Last Stand, This Friday in Panama
WBA middleweight belt holder, Gennady Golovkin (20-0, 17 KOs) will be defending against his most accomplished opponent in Uganda's Kassim Ouma (27-7-1, 17 KOs) this Friday on the Anselmo Moreno-Lorenzo Parra undercard in Panama. Kazakhstan's Olympic silver medalist, Golovkin was last in action in December, successfully defending his belt via KO 3 against Nilson Tapia. Prior … [Read more...]
WBA orders Golovkin – N’Dam
In a division where Felix Sturm is already recognized as their world champ, the WBA has ordered a match between their "regular" middleweight champ, Gennady Golovkin (20-0, 17 KOs) and "Interim" champ, Hassan N'Dam N'Jikam (26-0, 17 KOs). Golovkin is already scheduled to defend his belt against Kassim Ouma (27-7-1, 17 KOs) on June 17 and N'Dam last defended in April, against … [Read more...]