3/7 – Hitz Boxing – Elk Grove, Illinois, U.S.A. Ryan Coyne (21-2, 9 KO’s) vs. Rayford Johnson (8-15, 4 KO’s) After suffering his only two pro defeats last year, the “Irish Outlaw” looks to get back on track. The former USNBC cruiserweight title holder faces journeyman Rayford Johnson, who’s lost his last six bouts. Don George (24-4-2, 21 KO’s) vs. TBA George has had a … [Read more...]
Coyne vs. Oliveira and the Shobox Preview
Friday night, at the Treasure Island Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, boxing’s “Irish Outlaw” Ryan Coyne (21-0, 9 KO’s) meets Marcus Oliveira (24-0-1, 19 KO’s) in a battle of undefeated light heavyweights. The bout is being labeled a WBA world title eliminator. Originally scheduled for March 9th as an under card attraction to the Tavoris Cloud-Bernard Hopkins title match, the bout … [Read more...]
…And An Irish Outlaw Shows The Way; Magno’s Monday Rant
Over the last few years, I've become well aware of the fact that I walked into the boxing writing biz for very different reasons than most of the rest of this motley media crew. Like all of those who decide to put pen to paper and talk boxing, I'm a fan. Unlike most of the others, I get no particular ego rush from hobnobbing with other wannabe big shots and couldn't care … [Read more...]
Don King’s Prevent Defense Stops Careers Cold
"My title challenge against Cleverly was a monetary amount that the King of the '80s or even '90s would've laughed at, but for me that was an opportunity that I may never see again. A time in my career and life that cannot be recouped," Coyne said. "King refused to try to work with us, but readily uses every resource to prevent me from fighting. It has now gone from an issue of … [Read more...]
Malaise at Light Heavyweight
The light heavyweight division is no longer the weight class that brought us talents such as Roy Jones Jr. and Michael Spinks or hardcore legends like Archie Moore and Bob Foster. Over the years, the 175 lb. class has morphed into some sort of odd boxing limbo, full of photo ops and media-directed tough talk about bouts that nobody really has any intention of making. Nothing … [Read more...]