‘The last thing a fighter loses is his punch”--Anonymous Oleg “The Big O” Maskaev (39-7) was last seen beating aged and totally shot Danny William (44-18) by UD in 2013. Each of the O’s losses have come by stoppage—some very malevolent. The fact is, he has no chin but he does have heavy hands and his career defining wins have both been over Hasim “The Rock” Rahman, the first … [Read more...]
James Toney… Lights Out!
The lights have been dimming for James Toney for quite a while now; it’s a long time since he last shone as the great boxer, which he once was, perhaps as far back as his fight with Evander Holyfield way back in 2003. In the decade since the Holyfield fight, Toney’s nickname of ‘lights out’ has gained a sad irony as his life in and out of the ring has become progressively … [Read more...]
Under the Radar: Fights That Didn’t Make the Big Headlines – November 1st 2013
Zahir Raheem (33-3, 20 KO’s) vs. Tim Coleman (19-3-1, 5 KO’s) - Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, USA Raheem made a name for himself in 2005 when he defeated Erik Morales in what was Morales’s tune up fight for his rematch with Manny Pacquiao. Unfortunately the victory didn’t get Raheem the Pacquiao bout, it still went to Morales, but he did get a shot at the WBO … [Read more...]
Boxing Day: The Southpaw
by Fox Doucette The day after Christmas is known throughout the British Commonwealth as “Boxing Day”, but just try to find a good fight on December 26th---there ain't one. Nobody schedules big fight events for right around Christmas, even though the audience is there, the rest of the sporting calendar relatively barren, and the scene usually set by the fight game's busy fall … [Read more...]
Aguilero Out To Upset Maskaev
The ever aging former WBC heavyweight champion Oleg Maskaev is adamant that he isn't done yet. Though Russia's former champion is now 40-years-old, rumour has it that he’s only two wins away from challenging for his old belt. He returns to action on Friday December 11 at the Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento, the night before Vitali Klitschko defends his WBC trinket against … [Read more...]