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We’ll pay you NOT to fight; Magno’s Monday Rant
This week’s Rant explores the concept of addition by subtraction. Also, a brief look into the world of the sport “killing” boxing and the remarkably well-sold “non-war” between Jon Jones and Rashad Evans.
The Fall of Vic Darchinyan
Jesse Ian Lardies, in his Boxing Tribune debut, explores the past, present, and future of Raging Bull, Vic Darchinyan.
Abner Mares Vacates IBF Bantamweight Title; Morel Next, Then Pursuit of Donaire Bout at 122?
Abner Mares, who just made the first defense of his IBF bantamweight belt last December against former champion, Joseph Agbeko, has opted to vacate his title rather than face mandatory challenger, South Africa’s Vusi Malinga.
Chavez Jr. and Donaire notch hard fought victories
Live fight coverage from the Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. and Nonito Donaire co-feature fight card in San Antonio, Texas.
Nonito Donaire vs. Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. to Co-Headline HBO Boxing, Saturday February 4th
Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire (27-1, 18KOs) vs. Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. (21-1-1, 18KOs), in the junior featherweight division, will be featured as one part of a doubleheader put on by Top Rank, who has dubbed this fight card “Welcome to the Future.” The other part will feature a WBC middleweight title bout with Julio Cesar [...]
Rigondeaux a Shining Example of “You play to win the game!”
Last weekend Cuban boxing star Guillermo Rigondeaux turned his undefeated opponent Rico Ramos into the proverbial deer in the headlights. El Chacal did a pretty spot-on Floyd Mayweather impression, completely dominating without being forced to take many risks. A masterful performance like the one we saw from Rigondeaux, now with nine victories in as many [...]
Chavez-Rubio, Donaire-Vazquez: When a Good Card Goes Bad
Chavez Jr.’s bogus title claim puts an unnecessary black cloud over an otherwise solid card at the Alamodome in San Antonio.
The Boxing Tribune Year-End Awards: 2011
2011: The Best, Worst, Wildest, and Strangest Moments of the Year…These are NOT your father’s Year-End Awards!
4-Round Boxing News Brief (Latest on Donaire-Vazquez, Arce, Huck, and Helenius-Chisora)
News from around the boxing world, dished out in 4-Round increments.
Donaire fight disappoints as opponent doesn’t engage
Most agree that Omar Narvaez was wasting our time Saturday night against Nonito Donaire. But was Donaire, by choosing Narvaez as an opponent, also wasting our time?
Madison Square Boredom: Donaire Blanks Narvaez Over Twelve
When one of the sport’s most exciting fighters tells his corner between rounds, “I’m bored,” you know someone, somewhere goofed up in the matchmaking process.
Donaire’s Bantamweight Cut-and-Run Will Pay Off in the Long Run
Tim Harrison explains why Nonito Donaire’s quick work in the bantamweight division will pay off.
Donaire Comes East to the Garden
Conference call highlights from Nonito Donaire, trainer Robert Garcia, and Bob Arum on Donaire’s fight 10/22 at Garden in NYC.
Expect a mismatch between Donaire and Narvaez
Looking for a competitive war to break out between Donaire and Narvaez this Saturday? Sean Morehouse says– don’t hold your breath.
Exclusive: Nonito Donaire workout videos from Gleason’s Gym, Brooklyn
* Videos courtesy of D.Andrew (Twitter: DAndrewBox), fill-in host for the Body Blow podcast and hardcore fight fan. Nonito Imitating Other Fighters Nonito Doing Pad Work Follow us on our new Facebook Fan Page…Click “Like” to follow the source of Boxing’s True Independent Voice. Related Posts:We’ll pay you NOT to fight; Magno’s Monday Rant The [...]
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