by Paul Magno Here's a little secret about us Americans-- We are not gracious losers, especially when it comes to something we're supposed to own. Americans are supposed to rule the heavyweight division; It’s our division, home of Ali, Marciano, Dempsey, Louis and Frazier. So, with an absence of dominant US heavyweights and with little hope for the future, the fans … [Read more...]
Riddick Bowe on his Return to the Ring: “Why Not Now?”
Former undisputed heavyweight champion Riddick Bowe sat down with The Boxing Tribune’s Kelsey McCarson recently to discuss his planned 2012 comeback, his epic wars with Evander Holyfield, and what he really thinks about the Klitschko brothers. The Boxing Tribune: Riddick, the first question I want to ask is just something I’ve always wanted to ask somebody like you. … [Read more...]
He’s Riddick Bowe
Former heavyweight champion Riddick “Big Daddy” Bowe recently decided to make a comeback to the boxing ring after what seems like a comically long lay-off from arguably the toughest sport there is to make a come-back in. Bowe has fought only three times since he first retired from boxing way back in 1996. In 2004, he shook off the rust to take on club level fighter Marcus … [Read more...]
Who Are You To Doubt Evander Holyfield?
by Sean Morehouse This Saturday night, future hall of famer, Evander Holyfield will step into the ring for the 56th time. Holyfield (43-10-2, 28 KOs) is 48 years old, and probably at least 10 years past his prime. Because of his age and diminished skills, most members of the boxing media (not to mention most fans) seem to be greeting his latest comeback with rolled eyes … [Read more...]