The once great and future Hall of Famer James Toney (76-10-3) will be 49 in august and is now reportedly scheduled to fight 41-year-old Mike Sheppard for something called the “vacant WBF heavyweight title on May 13 in Ypsilanti, Michigan. It will be a 12-rounder. In his last outing almost two years ago, “Lights Out” was beaten by journeyman Charles Ellis (9-3-1) in St. … [Read more...]
No Country for Old Men: Part Two
"I know Bobby Gunn is coming to bring it. He's a hard-nose, tough fighter that comes right at you, but I'm going to show him why I'm one of the best that ever did it and he doesn't belong in the ring with me."—Roy Jones Jr. "It's an honor to share the ring with a legend like Roy Jones,…"I've been chasing him for a few years now, and on Feb. 17, I will catch him."—Bobby … [Read more...]
Boxing: The Good and the Bad so far in 2017
The Good “I’m thankful Dejan, my opponent, is okay now…We never wish any bad on anyone in this sport and I’m glad he was able to get up and be OK… I told him he’s still a champion. Once a champion, always a champion.”--Mikey Garcia The affable Garcia (36-0), returned to the ring (this time in Las Vegas) after a two and half year absence to destroy reigning and defending … [Read more...]
Historical Fight Night: Roy Jones Jr. vs. Michael Moorer
by Fox Doucette An argument broke out in 27th-century San Dimas as the Temporal Commission argued over the matchup for this week's Historical Fight Night. The head of the commission turned to the guys in the time machine and said "We're doing Roy Jones-Michael Moorer at heavyweight. Thing is, Jones only had one title fight at that weight." "Look, I see where this is going. If … [Read more...]
THE BEST CAMEOS BY BOXERS IN MOVIES
THE BEST CAMEOS BY BOXERS IN MOVIES Hollywood has always had an affinity for boxing films. Boxers have appeared in cameo roles as themselves, as other boxers, and other roles as bit parts. Even some boxers like Randall “Tex” Cobb found himself a second career in Hollywood as a character actor. Here are some of the more notable cameos by your favorite boxers including Sugar … [Read more...]