The world didn’t end this past Friday as predicted, although once the holidays are over and the bills start pouring in come January, many of us may wish it had. With Christmas and a new year upon us we can be sure of two things: the annual 24 hour “A Christmas Story” marathon on TBS, and plenty of mega fights that will just miss getting made. We’ll see plenty of great fights no … [Read more...]
For Mayweather, A Victory Over Cotto Would Be Remembered Well
In the short term, a victory over Miguel Cotto (37-2, 30 KOs) Saturday night in Las Vegas will probably do very little to affect Floyd Mayweather's standing in the boxing world. Partially, Mayweather (42-0, 26 KOs) is a victim of his own success. He's beaten so many very good to great fighters on Cotto's level that most boxing fans and media members won't be all that shocked … [Read more...]
Friendly Fire: The Rodney Dangerfields of Boxing
by Lamont Eddins For anyone that knows anything about comedy, you know who Rodney Dangerfield is, but then again, you may not. He was a comedian and actor who had a great career but did not get the recognition he warranted throughout his time on stage and screen. His famous line was, “No Respect”. His belief was that as much as he did while performing, the industry … [Read more...]
Controversial Fight Series: Hagler-Leonard
"The SuperFight” - WBC Middleweight Title MARVIN HAGLER (62-2-2, 52 KO, WBC Titleholder) vs. SUGAR RAY LEONARD (33-1, 24 KO) April 6, 1987 | Caesars Palace - Las Vegas, NV by Damon Ealy, Simon Garner and Dafydd Thomas April 6, 1987 Unbeaten for over a decade, Marvin Hagler was a substantial favourite coming into this fight against Leonard, despite being inactive for … [Read more...]