23-year old J'Leon Love shares a profession with many other young athletes, but don't expect him to walk the same path as everyone else. This well-regarded middleweight prospect out of Michigan has already rubbed elbows with the famous and has flirted with mainstream success, despite only having five pro fights and no real, world class promotional representation. Love was … [Read more...]
Paul Magno’s Monday Rant (10/4/10)
Yeah, I know. Last week there was no Monday Rant. I'd like to say that I had calmed down and was dedicating myself to the more pleasant side of the sport, but the truth of the matter is that I just ate too much and fell asleep. But this week I'm back with a bad attitude, a few gripes, and some bombs to lob. Rant #1: There are people out there in cyberspace trying to … [Read more...]
Emanuel Augustus: What Could Have Been
by Paul Magno In 1998, Emanuel Augustus fought in Denmark, Louisiana, and the United Kingdom...Not over the course of a year, but in a 22-day span. In Denmark, he fought well-regarded hometown hero, Soren Sondergaard to a draw. Eight days later he was in New Orleans, Lousiana, knocking out club fighter, Eduardo Martinez. Then, back on the plane and over to the UK ten … [Read more...]
¡Viva Mexico! A Look at Mexico’s Best Fighters
by Paul Magno As Mexicans get ready for their bicentennial celebration, it's once again time to take a look at who's who among The Aztec Nation's best boxers. So, to kick off Mexican Independence Day properly, here's a look at Mexico's Top 10 fighters, according to The Boxing Tribune: 1) Juan Manuel Marquez (51-5-1, 37 KOs): Despite a tough loss to Floyd Mayweather during … [Read more...]
Paul Magno’s Monday Rant
Let's just cut to the chase: Rant #1: Did you see the drama and intrigue produced by the Brandon Rios-Anthony Peterson bout on Saturday night? You could sense the tension as Rios pushed forward and Peterson ditched his game plan to fire back. And how about the raw emotion in Rios as he was declared the winner? Forget the low blows and why Peterson rifled them off, this is … [Read more...]