You probably haven't seen the last of UFC star Conor McGregor in a boxing ring. Actually, a return to the squared circle should've been expected after the financial windfall the mixed martial artist experienced for August's pay-per-view clash with Floyd Mayweather. $30 million plus PPV back end money would be more than enough to hold the attention of anyone. Conor McGregor … [Read more...]
Conor McGregor Wants Another Crack at Boxing
Would UFC star Conor McGregor fare any better if he decided to return to the boxing ring in the immediate future? The brash Irishman, himself, seems to think so. But, while MMA betting odds for Conor McGregor nearly always place him as a favorite in the Octagon, any bout he takes in boxing will be considered an uphill battle. When asked about his August 29 tenth-round TKO … [Read more...]
Joe Cortez Had to Separate Mcgregor and Malignaggi During Intense Sparring Match
It’s almost here. Everyone that has been dreaming about this bout will finally see their dreams come true, though one can only hope that it lives up to the hype. And many a sports enthusiast doesn’t think it will, especially when you look at the Mayweather vs McGregor fighting odds. Each new day injects a new facet into the Mayweather/McGregor match for people to discuss. If … [Read more...]
The Nobility of Boxing: Part 14 and Final Edition
This will be the final edition. Nothing can top Tyson Fury. Wladimir Klitschko told the 27 year-old Batman wannabe that he (Klitschko) would pull out of their imminent fight with an injury—and that’s exactly what happened! I can’t top that! ************** Main Events to Adonis Stevenson: "pick up the phone and MAKE THE FIGHT! Because all we hear is ‘Cluck, cluck, bock, … [Read more...]
The Nobility of Boxing: Part Eight
by Ted Sares Inanities, insults, stupid comments, and even fawning dumb down the bar lower and lower. Paulie Malignaggi: “So much hinges on Saturday night,” Paulie confessed. “A win could put me in the conversation for the Hall of Fame. I made a list of goals that I wanted to achieve when I started boxing, and I’ve been checking things off ever since. National amateur … [Read more...]