Any knowledgeable fan of combat sports knows that there’s a world of difference between boxing and mixed martial arts. They are, quite literally, two different sports. However, because of the fact that both involve fighting, the two sets of athletes will always be grouped together in many minds. And that grouping together often leads to crossovers. Most of the time, those … [Read more...]
Historical Fight Night: Carmen Basilio vs. Pernell Whitaker
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...]