by Tim Harrison The year’s end is the time to reflect on the year, compile lists of the best moments, top fighters, and hand out awards and recognition to those deserving. What you seldom see is what is hidden away in the dark corners; the worst of the year. Although to the credit of the wonderful and creative minds behind The Boxing Tribune, our Year End Awards do a damn … [Read more...]
In Defense of Rubio’s “Disgrace” Against Golovkin
"Rubio was a disgrace. What a way to lose. He was knocked out in two rounds by a punch that wasn't enough to do that. It was deplorable display by Rubio. We expected much more from him. We did not know what to do [when he lost], we could not find the door to get out of there. Rubio disappointed the fans. Rubio has nothing to do with us. We have no place for such people..." -- … [Read more...]
The Gatekeepers: Part 4
by Eric "Sugar Foot" Duran The gatekeepers are former champs, holding the strap until someone dethrones them. They're fighters who take fights on short notice for a paycheck. Their phone is never silent as big time promoters are constantly calling for their services. They're the backbone of boxing, simply, the opponent. Marco Antonio Rubio- I was reluctant to add … [Read more...]
Golovkin-Rubio TV Ratings Impress, But Need Perspective
The numbers are in and, according to several media sources, this past weekend's Golovkin-Rubio HBO card was a major success, bringing in a total of 1.3 million viewers for the two-round blowout main event and, according to HBO press release propaganda, becoming the second most viewed bout on HBO of 2014. Yes, Gennady Golovkin bringing 1.3 million viewers, total, to the TV … [Read more...]
Golovkin: Buy The Ticket, Take The Ride; Magno’s Monday Rant
"Ever get the feeling you've been cheated? Good night!" -- Johnny Rotten, 1978, Winterland Theater, San Francisco, California, after an abbreviated set at the end of the last Sex Pistols concert on the group's infamous U.S. Tour. Under normal circumstances, a two-round main event laugher where the fall guy goes down like a sack of laundry at the first real contact … [Read more...]