Which fights would The Boxing Tribune staff make if they had the magic matchmaker power to put together any "doable" bout featuring today's stars? Here's Part One of our two-part "Pick the Fights" feature: Tim Harrison Roman “Chocalatito” Gonzalez vs. Naoya Inoue Chocalatito is recognized as one of the top boxers in the sport, but that hasn’t yet translated into … [Read more...]
Notes from the Underground (The PBC/Mayweather Edition); Magno’s Monday Rant
Let's have a show of hands from all of those who expected non-stop high-end PPV-level showdowns from the Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) series? Okay, all of those with your hands raised...you are retarded (or whatever politically correct word people use these days for "retarded.") Remember, the PBC project is about growing the fan base and bringing in new viewers, not about … [Read more...]
“Final Fight” – Five For Floyd: The Sunday Brunch
Hola familia y amigos, welcome to a 16-bit flavored edition of Panama City's highest rated, most money-squandering proper pugilistic paper, The Sunday Brunch - We're more filling than a Julio Cesar Chavez Jr's post-victory Applebee's celebration dinner. This week we are bringing you five of your favorite boxers and in plain English, we're breaking down whether or not you will … [Read more...]
“One Time” (At Band Camp): The Sunday Brunch
Hola mis amigos y familia, welcome to a Baskin-Robbins three-layer ice cream "Fudgie the Whale" cake shaped edition of Central America's highest rated, most money-spinning proper pugilistic paper, The Sunday Brunch - We are the number one overseas source for domestic opinion. This week we're rooting through miles of Shawshank Redemption-style shit tunnels worth of fake emails … [Read more...]
Under the Radar: April 10th – 11th, 2015
4/10 - Victor Emilio Ramirez (21-2, 17 KO’s) vs. Ola Afolabi (21-3-4, 10 KO’s) - Villa La Ñata Sporting Club, Benavídez, Buenos Aires, Argentina Afolabi is a former interim WBO cruiserweight champ and the current IBO champ in the same division. A win here would make him a two belt holder with the interim IBF title on the line against Ramirez, the IBF Latino champ. Both … [Read more...]