WBO Welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao and former Junior Welterweight champion Amir Khan have come to terms for a Welterweight title showdown this April. Pacquiao (59-6-2. 38 KO) pulled a bit of a swerve leading up to the announcement as it was widely believed that the future Hall of Famer would be making a title defense against unknown Jeff Horn of Australia in Brisbane. … [Read more...]
The Boxing Tribune Picks The Fights (Part One)
Which fights would The Boxing Tribune staff make if they had the magic matchmaker power to put together any "doable" bout featuring today's stars? Here's Part One of our two-part "Pick the Fights" feature: Tim Harrison Roman “Chocalatito” Gonzalez vs. Naoya Inoue Chocalatito is recognized as one of the top boxers in the sport, but that hasn’t yet translated into … [Read more...]
De La Hoya’s flaws lead to failure in Haymon lawsuit
Last Thursday, in Los Angeles, Golden Boy Promotions’ $300 million lawsuit against Al Haymon and Haymon Sports, LLC was dismissed by a federal judge. Two days earlier, in Pasadena, Golden Boy Promotions founder, Oscar De La Hoya, was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol and charged with a DUI after failing a series of field sobriety tests. And you can find great … [Read more...]
Canelo vs. Chavez Jr. is good for boxing…and so is Mayweather-McGregor
When the May 6 Saul Alvarez-Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. bout was announced, it was met with a predictable avalanche of criticism from many die-hard fans and so-called boxing “purists.” But, you know what? Alvarez-Chavez Jr. is good for boxing and, for that matter, so is the tabloid-rumored fantasy match between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor. Whatever brings attention to the … [Read more...]
Canelo, Golden Boy Still Taking Steps Backwards With Chavez Fight
Saul “Canelo” Alvarez is boxing’s biggest star; it’s not a matter of opinion as it is a matter of fact. Last year, Canelo’s two pay-per-view appearances outsold the other three cards here in the US by a comfortable margin, and both were labeled as prohibitive mismatches going in. He constantly remains a focal point of both fans and the media with every move he makes is … [Read more...]