Welcome to the latest edition of "Late Stoppage," the boxing recap that puts it all into perspective: The MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada Juan Manuel Lopez (30-0, 27 KOs) RTD 8 Rafael Marquez (39-6, 35 KOs) Recap: Marquez was far from being the shot warhorse that some predicted. As a matter of fact, Marquez had quite a few quality moments and even came very close to … [Read more...]
Adamek Beats Grant
The Prudential Center in Newark, NJ-- In a better than anticipated heavyweight clash, Tomasz Adamek (42-1, 27 KOs) took a unanimous decision over former world title challenger, 6 ft 7, Michael Grant (46-4, 34 KOs). Adamek used his superior speed, footwork and conditioning to hit and run against Grant and would pretty much stick to this game plan throughout the bout. … [Read more...]
Zab Judah Returns to Form Vs. Santa Cruz
Newark, NJ- Zab Judah (39-6, 27 KOs) promised to be a new fighter upon his return to the jr. welterweight division this Friday and ESPN's Friday Night Fights. Instead, he looked like the old, sharp Judah from his first run at 140 as he picked apart and put away a tough Jose Armando Santa Cruz (28-5, 17 KOs). The two-division former champ, Judah, boxed cautiously the first … [Read more...]
Where Are They Now? – The U.S. 2008 Olympic Team
by Dafydd Thomas It's been two years since the disappointment of the young U.S. Olympic boxing team. Two years of excuses, re-building, and hopefully, development. To celebrate independence day, or put a downer on things, here's a before and after shot of the U.S Olympic team, to find out if the fighters are finally matching up to the expectations and pre-Olympic … [Read more...]