As hardcore boxing fans, we want to see a fight end conclusively one way or another - The big knockout, the back and forth battle that culminates in a close decision; even the draw bout that finishes bittersweet for both men, but promises a second encounter are all welcome (or, at least tolerable) scenarios. Unfortunately, boxers and their fights are sometimes remembered not … [Read more...]
Vanes Martirosyan’s “Ow, My Balls!” Moment: The Southpaw
by Fox Doucette In an interview (reported via Eastside Boxing), Vanes Martirosyan, recently removed from his draw against Erislandy Lara in a WBC junior middleweight title eliminator, said “My cut is healing well, but my balls are extremely sore!”, referring to a particularly blatant (in the mind of Martirosyan at least) low blow. For all of the testicles' vaunted … [Read more...]
Notes from the Underground 2: Electric Boogaloo; Magno’s Monday Rant
First, apologies to Fyodor Dostoevsky for "ripping off" his Notes from the Underground title, but since this week's Rant will be on a few different topics, I felt that it was appropriate. Plus, from my cement bunker in a Central Mexico mountain valley, I couldn't get more underground. Anyway, here we go: -- Russell Mora, Russell Mora, Russell Mora. The first real, world … [Read more...]
Mares dethrones Agbeko with aid of referee, Russell Mora
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada-- The final bout of the Showtime bantamweight tournament was marred by referee Russell Mora's poor decision-making as Abner Mares (22-0-1, 13 KOs) took Joseph Agbeko's (28-3, 22 KOs) IBF bantamweight title via majority decision by scores of 113-113, 115-111, 115-111. After Mora ruled a questionable knockdown in the first round … [Read more...]