by Tim Harrison Don “Da Bomb” George, the long-time super middleweight contender and Chicago native, makes his middleweight debut on this week’s Friday Night Fights in front of his hometown fans at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, Illinois. George (24-3-1, 21 KOs) takes on David Alonso Lopez (41-13, 23 KOs) in a ten-round contest, with Kermit Cintron (33-5-1, 28 KOs) making … [Read more...]
Antonio Margarito’s Biggest Hits And Biggest Misses
There was a time in recent history when Antonio Margarito was widely considered one of the most avoided men in the sport. A dangerous pressure fighter, the Tijuana Tornado's aim has always been to charge forward regardless of circumstance, often times taking multiple punches to land just one of his own. For most fighters that strategy is an obvious career-ruiner, however, in … [Read more...]
The Sh-t List: The Biggest Screw Jobs of the Last Five Years
By Alphonso Costello There should be no shame in losing a fight, unless you quit or make up an excuse like breaking your toe. The boxing media will never forgive you for that and will constantly remind you every chance they get. On Saturday night many of us witnessed one of the biggest screw jobs in boxing history. It wasn't the worst, but the cries of corruption are loud … [Read more...]
Scumbag Millionaire– Antonio Margarito is Back! Magno’s Monday Rant
If Antonio Margarito had his way, he would've been jumping for joy and celebrating at The Staples Center in 2009 while an unconscious, disfigured Shane Mosley poured blood on to the canvas from various open facial wounds. The Tijuana sewer rat would've been giving his post-fight interview with a big, dopey grin and yelling "Viva Mexico" with the full knowledge that he was using … [Read more...]
Canelo Alvarez vs. Kermit Cintron a Box Office Bust Saturday Night
Saul Alvarez, the heir apparent to Mexican boxing hero status, was dealt a TKO Saturday night at the Monumental Plaza de Toros in Mexico City. However, the blow didn't come from opponent, Kermit Cintron, who was easily taken out via fifth round TKO. Canelo's defeat came at the hands of the Mexican fight fans, who only filled the venue to about half-capacity. The slow ticket … [Read more...]