Boxing has been called the Red Light District of sports-- and with good reason. Scandal and controversy have become synonymous with boxing and, despite attempts to "move into the light," the sport, lacking a centralized authority and truly independent, transparent regulation, continues to produce shady occurrences. With that in mind, here's a look at the worst of the worst-- … [Read more...]
Lowered Expectations: The Modus Operandi of the International Boxing Federation
by Tim Harrison The New Jersey-based International Boxing Federation (IBF) organized in 1983, following Robert Lee’s failed bid to win the Presidency of the WBA. Lee, then President of the USBA (formed in 1976), took several partners and took the USBA to the international level, forming at first the USBA-International, before finally changing the name of the organization to … [Read more...]
Boxing’s 10 Dirtiest Scandals
Check out Paul Magno's exclusive piece for Yahoo Sports: Boxing's 10 Dirtiest Scandals … [Read more...]