All Entries Tagged With: "Sergio Martinez"
Sulaiman Strikes Back: Harrison’s Monday Rant
World Boxing Council (WBC) President for Life, Jose Sulaiman, was especially vocal this past week, much to the amusement of many of his critics. In his monthly “Hook to the Liver” column, Sulaiman blasted lineal middleweight champion Sergio Martinez, chastised the handlers of his beloved Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., and lamented his current feelings and [...]
Sergio Martinez to Fight Matthew Macklin St. Patty’s Day at Garden
Sergio Martinez will face Matthew Macklin on St. Patrick’s day March 17 at Theater at Madison Square Garden.
Sergio Martinez: A Cautionary Tale
The Boxing Tribune’s Tim Harrison takes a look at the tale of Sergio Martinez and the lessons to be learned from dealing with networks, sanctioning bodies, and other business aspects of the game.
Chavez-Rubio, Donaire-Vazquez: When a Good Card Goes Bad
Chavez Jr.’s bogus title claim puts an unnecessary black cloud over an otherwise solid card at the Alamodome in San Antonio.
Sergio Martinez Ditches WBC Diamond Belt– Blasts WBC, Chavez Jr., Arum, HBO
Martinez’s public statement Thursday is actually a blessing in disguise for Chavez Jr., Arum, and the WBC since, now, Martinez has removed himself from the picture and will no longer be able to force the WBC to live up to its word.
The Boxing Tribune Year-End Awards: 2011
2011: The Best, Worst, Wildest, and Strangest Moments of the Year…These are NOT your father’s Year-End Awards!
WBC: Martinez-Chavez Jr., Hopkins-Dawson II, Pascal-Sillakh Must Happen
The 49th annual WBC convention in Las Vegas, Nevada saved the biggest news for its last day as it settled many unresolved issues regarding mandatory title fights. Here’s a look at the biggest decisions handed down by the sanctioning body:
Five Fights Boxing Needs (besides Pacquiao vs Mayweather)
A look at five big fights that should (and can) be made…
Donaire fight disappoints as opponent doesn’t engage
Most agree that Omar Narvaez was wasting our time Saturday night against Nonito Donaire. But was Donaire, by choosing Narvaez as an opponent, also wasting our time?
Expect a mismatch between Donaire and Narvaez
Looking for a competitive war to break out between Donaire and Narvaez this Saturday? Sean Morehouse says– don’t hold your breath.
Martinez Stops Barker in Eleven, Lee Exacts Revenge Against Vera
Results from the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City
Darren Barker is Faced with a Chance at Stardom
With the odds stacked against him, European middleweight titlist “Dazzling” Darren Barker takes a shot at Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez on Saturday night.
Legacy-Sealing Fight for Martinez? If He Gains 8 Pounds…
Every great champion needs a career-defining fight, and Fox Doucette ponders if Sergio Martinez’s best shot is one division up.
Andy Lee Looks to Avenge His Only Loss to Brian Vera, October 1
Andy Lee looks to settle the score against a resurgent Brian Vera on Saturday October 1, fighting on the undercard of HBO’s Martinez-Barker broadcast.
Sergio Martinez to Defend Lineal Middleweight Title against Darren Barker, October 1
Middleweight kingpin Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez (47-2-2, 26 KOs) steps in the ring Saturday night to defend his lineal middleweight title against unbeaten British middleweight “Dazzling” Darren Barker (23-0, 14 KOs). Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey will play host to the event and HBO World Championship Boxing will broadcast the action live beginning at [...]
