Dear HBO, You are fucked. Last Saturday night, your subscribers were treated to a Boxing After Dark telecast consisting of a battle between two second tier junior welters and, in the main event, a light heavyweight prelude to nothing as Sergey Kovalev fought 30-1 underdog Cedric Agnew for the right to dip his big toe into The Void. It was the perfect way to cap off the … [Read more...]
HBO cuts ties with Golden Boy– Boxing Civil War Ahead?
Earlier today HBO Sports president Ken Hershman, who previously headed up Showtime Boxing, issued a statement to the press, effectively ending his network's working relationship with Golden Boy Promotions. "In order to achieve our goal of the best fighters in the most compelling match-ups, we've decided to focus our efforts and resources on those strategic relationships … [Read more...]
Mexican Standoff on September 15th: The Canelo-Chavez Jr. war on three fronts
The Mexican Standoff, made famous by Quentin Tarantino in the movie, Reservoir Dogs, is used to describe a situation where three or more parties engage in a face to face showdown in which no one can emerge as a clear winner and mutually assured destruction is the most likely outcome. What an appropriate term to describe the mess of politics and egos set to hit the Vegas … [Read more...]
Paul’s Bulging Mail Sack; Magno’s Monday Rant
On a slow news week, let's give something new a try. I've had a Big, Fake Mailbag with bogus emails in the past and I know I've made fun of the whole concept, but what the hell. Here's the first (and possibly last) Paul's Bulging Mail Sack segment: "Hold on, Hold on" Clinching is illegal in boxing. So, when Carlos Molina clinched, everyone complained. But Devon Alexander … [Read more...]
HBO Buys Hauser; Magno’s Monday Rant
First, before I begin this week's Rant, I just want to put all my cards on the table. I've had some positive interactions via email with Thomas Hauser and, as a matter of fact, his input was helpful in putting together and refining the World Rankings we use on this site. Since then, I've heard some nasty things that have changed my overall perspective of the man, but … [Read more...]