by Fox Doucette Carmen Basilio was born on this day in 1927, and what better way to celebrate April 2 here in San Dimas than to put him into the ring with a worthy opponent? It's a birthday celebration in fisticuffs for the Upstate Onion Farmer, who takes on Pernell Whitaker in the main event. Yes, Whitaker, that fighter whose defensive wizardry never quite ran into such a … [Read more...]
Back By Lack Of Popular Demand: The Southpaw
by Fox Doucette Sergio Mora fights Brian Vera this Saturday in San Antonio in a rematch nobody wanted. When the two guys first got together, back in February of last year on Friday Night Fights, they put on a show that was cure-for-insomnia stuff; thankfully your columnist wasn't working this Tribune gig yet, because the only way I know who won is that I caught the replay on … [Read more...]
(Updated Throughout the Day)Joshua Clottey Targets Paul Williams, Wants Him NextMayweather-Marquez May Get Pushed To September 19Adamek issues hit list!Cotto-Clottey: The Ringside Post-Fight Report CardDettloff: Morel's returnPacquiao Orders Arum To Make Cotto Bout, Nov. 14Cunningham vs. Braithwaite, IBF Eliminator on 7/11Floyd Mayweather Jr vs Juan Mauel Marquez is Off!Ray … [Read more...]