Just for laughs and giggles, let’s ask the following question: What if boxing’s biggest stars matched off against some of the WWE’s legendary figures? A show’s a show, right? Let’s take a look at what might happen at this most awesome of Wrestlemanias: Floyd “Money” Mayweather vs. “The Million Dollar Man” Ted Dibiase The WWE superstar who made his name taunting fans … [Read more...]
Miguel Cotto: A Farewell to Arms
Miguel Cotto has vowed that his upcoming bout this Saturday against Sadam Ali at New York's Madison Square Garden will be the very last of his storied 16-year professional career. And, although the betting odds for the next boxing match will be heavily in the Puerto Rican legend's favor, the upcoming event isn't one bit lacking in emotion or significance. Make no mistake … [Read more...]
Jeff Horn Courting Jessie Vargas, Lamont Peterson After Pacquiao Fallout
Though his biggest payday has walked away, there is no shortage of potential foils for upset-minded WBO Welterweight champion Jeff Horn. Last summer, Horn did the unthinkable and outpointed Manny Pacquiao in a grueling brawl and was all but set to face an embarrassed and shocked Pacquiao this November back in his native Australia. Pacquiao’s political duties in the Filipino … [Read more...]
Howard’s End: HBO Boxing Almost Down For The Count
If there was any better indicator as to the health of HBO Boxing, one should look no further than their upcoming slate of programming which has been promoted seemingly under near anonymity. “Superfly” features three critical matches in the Super Flyweight division, which has long been under the radar to casual fight fans because nobody knows who fights there and the fighters … [Read more...]
Mayweather/McGregor May Eclipse 6 Million PPV Buys
Ahead of Floyd Mayweather’s clash with UFC champion Conor McGregor, interest was so high that the anticipated pay-per-view showdown was already projected for 5 million buys, breaking the record previously set for Mayweather’s bout against rival Manny Pacquiao in 2015 at 4.6 million. Reports are scarce, but indications are that Mayweather/McGregor will not only meet its … [Read more...]