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 Brook’s IBF Welterweight title, the fight is now dead in the water as the two camps are extremely far apart on the … [Read more...]
Notes from the Underground (The PBC/Mayweather Edition); Magno’s Monday Rant
Let's have a show of hands from all of those who expected non-stop high-end PPV-level showdowns from the Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) series? Okay, all of those with your hands raised...you are retarded (or whatever politically correct word people use these days for "retarded.") Remember, the PBC project is about growing the fan base and bringing in new viewers, not about … [Read more...]
Chasing Haymon…and the Target Beyond the Target; Magno’s Monday Rant
Don't pretend you know anything more about Al Haymon's level of culpability than anyone else. With lawsuits seeking damages from both Golden Boy and Top Rank, Haymon faces charges of shady business tactics as well as widespread violations of the Muhammad Ali Act. But, again, don't pretend that you know anything regarding whether those allegations are actually true. The media … [Read more...]
Six Crucial Questions For Premier Boxing Champions; Magno’s Monday Rant
No matter what you hear via media speculation, nobody outside of Haymon Boxing and their direct business contacts knows the long-term strategy of the Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) project. Could they be angling for an exclusive network deal? Maybe the goal is a dedicated 24-7 cable network with weekly high-end live fights. Maybe the naysayers and dedicated critics are right … [Read more...]