by Tim Harrison “Al” and “Haymon”, when uttered in tandem, are two of the most polarizing words in the sport of boxing today. Those two words comprise the name of the nigh-faceless, most powerful man around. Say that name and fighters aligned with him will sing his praises. Say that name again and the power brokers in dark offices lament his very existence. Say that name yet a … [Read more...]
Everybody was a winner in Brooklyn; Magno’s Monday Rant
Don't be fooled by the fight reports, EVERYBODY was a winner at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn Saturday night. Adrien Broner, obviously, got to keep his unbeaten record and was able to pick up his third world title in as many divisions at the tender age of 23. "Baby Bro," whether one likes it or not, is going to be a star unless he self-destructs somewhere on the road to … [Read more...]
Extra Extra, Magic Man’s Title Vanishes…Broner Breaks Non-Stop Talking Record: This Is Boxing’s Sunday Brunch
First off I would like to thank God and Al Haymon for this Sunday Brunch, with them all things are possible. Well, for sure with Al Haymon, anyway. Hello team and welcome to another edition of the weekly column that is the Red no.5 in your sweet and sour sauce…We are the extra salad dressing you asked for but never received - Boxing’s Sunday Brunch. This week we’re going to … [Read more...]
Broner Beats Malignaggi in Nitwit Duel, Banks Gift-Wraps Mitchell Redemption
Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York-- Adrien Broner (27-0, 22 KOs) did what he was supposed to do Saturday night against Paulie Malitgnaggi (32-5, 7 KOs), but didn't go out of his way to impress in his first gig on Showtime. At the end of the evening, "The Problem" came away with an odd split decision win and a WBA welterweight belt that is so paper-thin at the moment, that it … [Read more...]
Paul Malignaggi vs Adrien Broner… Time To Let The Fists Do The Talking…
On Saturday 22 June, the world of boxing will breathe a collective sigh of relief when Paulie Malignaggi (32-4, 7kos) and Adrien Broner (26-0, 22kos) finally put aside months of verbal sparring, and settle hostilities in a ring, with their gloves on. When Malignaggi defends his WBA world welterweight championship against Broner, at the Barclays Centre Brooklyn, New York, it … [Read more...]