by Eric "Sugar Foot" Duran Bottom of the ninth, 2 outs, guy on 2nd. "Now batting for the Yankees, number 2, Derek Jeter" Yankee announcer... Fast ball, outer corner. In classic Jeter form, he sat on it and smacked through the right side of the infield. As the right fielder gobbled it up and threw a strike to the plate, the world froze for a second.... SAFE!!! Jeter … [Read more...]
Shocker: Saul Alvarez Signs Long-Term Deal with HBO
After a five-fight stint at Showtime and a role as one of that premium network's centerpiece stars, Saul "Canelo" Alvarez will be returning to his former home base of HBO in what is being described as a "long-term deal." The move comes as the latest maneuver in the ongoing Golden Boy-Al Haymon-Showtime chess match, which has seen a wedge driven between Oscar De la Hoya's … [Read more...]
10 Mind-Blowing Boxing Conspiracy Theories
By Alphonso Costello™ "The term “conspiracy theorist” is a label used by the establishment to dismiss the idea that powerful people might get together and actually plan anything." -George Carlin Conspiracies are perceived to be convoluted mind-numbing clustermucks of misinformation disseminated by paranoid aluminum-foil hat wearing kooks. Skeptics like to say people … [Read more...]
Are De la Hoya and Arum Conspiring Against Mayweather?
Last week, Golden Boy owner and founder, Oscar De la Hoya had a meeting with Top Rank owner and founder Bob Arum. The brief meeting generated warm and fuzzy headlines about the thawing of the "Cold War" and renewed fan talk about dream Top Rank vs. Golden Boy match-ups. The reality behind that meeting, though, could be a lot heavier than most would ever imagine, involving a new … [Read more...]
47-0, Pacquiao Before It’s Over? The Sunday Brunch
Hola amigos y familia, welcome back to a smoky asado infused edition of Central America's most blacklisted weekly pugilistic publication, The Sunday Brunch - We're willing to take the full five minute rest, even for a questionable belt-line shot. This week we're chopping up the Mayweather-Maidana rematch where we will take a glance at the controversial(?)officiating. Also on … [Read more...]