Showtime's calculated gamble in 2013 of signing Floyd Mayweather to what could end up being the richest deal in sports history is on the brink of being labeled a costly mistake. Realistically, with the money being dished out to Mayweather, the return on Showtime's investment when it came to "Money" was not really the issue. There wasn't, and still isn't, much room for profit … [Read more...]
Guillermo Rigondeaux: The Loneliness of Being Jackal
If only Guillermo Rigondeaux weren't quite so good. If only his own promoter hadn't made him a matchmaking pariah. If only that same promoter hadn't been so eager to pen the forward in the "How to Duck Rigondeaux" textbook. The Cuban Olympic star and current WBA/WBO junior featherweight champ is still smarting from the undressing then-promoter Bob Arum gave him for ruining … [Read more...]
Mayweather Outclasses Maidana in Rematch, Other Mayhem PPV Results
MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada-- Floyd Mayweather (47-0, 26 KOs) successfully defended his WBA/WBC welterweight titles against Marcos Maidana (35-5, 31 KOs) via unanimous decision and looked significantly sharper than the first time the two met in May. Looking to move and keep the fight in the middle of the ring, Mayweather swept the first three rounds, landing some crisp … [Read more...]
Weights from Mayhem, Las Vegas, Nevada
--Leo Santa Cruz 121 Manuel Roman 122 (WBC JUnior Featherweight Title) --Alfredo Angulo 162 James De la Rosa 161.5 --Miguel Vazquez 135 Mickey Bey 134.5 (IBF Lightweight Title) --Floyd Mayweather 146.5 Marcos Maidana 146 (WBC/WBA Welterweight Title) … [Read more...]
Watch Mayhem: Mayweather vs. Maidana 2 Weigh-in Live
Watch the official Mayhem: Mayweather vs. Maidana 2 Weigh-in (Full Video) … [Read more...]