by Paul Magno Back in the 90's the WBO was slow to receive recognition as a "real" sanctioning body-- and that's saying something in the often skeezy world of professional boxing. The reason for the snub was due to the sanctioning body's perceived "friendly" matchmaking for their title holders. When it comes to sketchy matchmaking, a finger could be pointed at the WBC, … [Read more...]
Super Six? Junior Middle’s Got Super 16
By Fox Doucette Earlier this week, the esteemed editor in chief of this fine publication and I got into a bit of a discussion about whether Kermit Cintron (33-4-1, 28 KOs), who is scheduled to fight Saul Alvarez (38-0-1, 28 KOs) on November 26th for El Canelo's WBC belt at 154, is the toughest test that Alvarez has yet faced. I argued that Cintron is just Matthew Hatton or … [Read more...]
Lemieux Stops Gates in Two; The Rest of Friday’s Action
Courtesy of Fightnews.com: Another early night for Lemieux By Dave Spencer / Fightnews Canada at ringside If most two handed fighters can’t make it out of the second round with middleweight knockout sensation David Lemieux, what chance does a one-handed fighter have? The answer: hardly any. Lemieux disposed of Purnell Gates (18-2 13KO) with the Michigan fighter’s corner … [Read more...]
UK Mega Show To Be Held on September 18th
UK promoter, Frank Warren, is planning a huge card for September 18th at the LG Arena in Birmingham. The lineup, barring unforeseen injuries or last second withdrawals, is as follows: * European Light Heavyweight champion Nathan Cleverly against unbeaten and world ranked German, Karo Murat, in a WBO World Light Heavyweight title eliminator for the right to face Jurgen … [Read more...]