Both Mikey Garcia and Robert Easter come into their weekend showdown with something to prove and chips on their relative shoulders. Garcia speaks and acts like a fighter who holds some kind of personal belief that he has underachieved in his career thus far and Easter is a young champion looking for respect and validation as he faces off against his most seasoned foe. Before … [Read more...]
Who Wins and Loses in the Manny Pacquiao/Bob Arum Cold War
"I, through MP Promotions, will be handling any and all negotiations for my next fight. Nobody is authorized to speak on my behalf." With one statement, the long partnership between Manny Pacquiao and Bob Arum is seemingly over. The boxer-promoter duo had been a vital contributor for the sport for this era, but with Pacquiao in the midst of the final act of his legendary … [Read more...]
Four Fighters Who Never Recovered From a Loss
While it's often true that the higher the climb, the harder the fall, it is also true that the true sign of a warrior is ultimately getting up and back on track. For some fighters, there is no turning back after a loss. Be it the physical or mental implications of the loss, once a fighter is faced with that critical moment and its aftermath, they are unable to deal with their … [Read more...]
Carl Frampton vs. Leo Santa Cruz II: The Boxing Tribune Preview
Ahead of their first bout last year, the jury was still out on both Carl Frampton and Leo Santa Cruz. While their talent was unquestionable, their legitimacy as truly elite fighters were yet to be established, but there was no doubt at the end of their 12 round war last June that these two are indeed among the best in the world. Frampton ultimately prevailed in a bout that … [Read more...]
Amir Khan vs. Kell Brook Dead Again.
Though Amir Khan and Kell Brook are natural opponents for each other, it seems unlikely that the two will ever meet in what would end up being one of the biggest fights in British boxing history. While talks suggested the two were angling towards a summer clash for Brookâs IBF Welterweight title, the fight is now dead in the water as the two camps are extremely far apart on the … [Read more...]