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Future options for Floyd Mayweather

Future options for Floyd Mayweather

What’s next for the controversial “Money” Mayweather?

In Boxing, Where Money is King and Villains Reign Supreme, Promises are Easily Broken

In Boxing, Where Money is King and Villains Reign Supreme, Promises are Easily Broken

A possible Martinez vs. Chavez fight this fall is merely a pipe dream for Sergio Martinez, and the treachery and deceit of the WBC will win in the end.

Martinez vs. Winner of Chavez-Lee? Adamek-Chambers? Not so fast…

Martinez vs. Winner of Chavez-Lee? Adamek-Chambers? Not so fast…

“Sure, Martinez is committed to fighting the winner of Jr.-Lee, but he’s the only one committed to this arrangement. Neither Lee nor Chavez Jr. have signed any such deal.”

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Andy Lee come to terms for June 16, Sergio Martinez to the winner?

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Andy Lee come to terms for June 16, Sergio Martinez to the winner?

According to representatives from both camps, WBC middleweight titlist, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (45-0-1, 31 KOs) and Ireland’s Andy Lee (28-1, 20 KOs) have come to terms for a June 16 bout at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas.

Notes from the Underground; Magno’s Monday Rant

Notes from the Underground; Magno’s Monday Rant

It’s Monday again and the Rant is here. This week, Magno takes a look at the catfight over Sergio Martinez, the sad middleweight scene, and the muddled brain of Larry Merchant.

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Martinez Stops Macklin in Eleven, Rodriguez Beats George

Sergio Martinez (49-2-2, 28 KOs) made the fourth defense of his title as uncrowned, consensus middleweight champ with an eleventh round RTD victory over tough Irishman, Matthew Macklin (28-4, 19 KOs) in front of a mostly pro-Macklin St. Patrick’s Day crowd at Madison Square Garden and on HBO World Championship Boxing.

Sergio Martinez vs. Matthew Macklin: The Boxing Tribune Preview

Sergio Martinez vs. Matthew Macklin: The Boxing Tribune Preview

Preview of Saturday’s matchup between middleweights Sergio Martinez and Matthew Macklin on HBO.

Sergio Martinez’s Long Journey

Sergio Martinez’s Long Journey

A look at the long road to stardom of boxing’s best late bloomer, Sergio Martinez.

Sulaiman Strikes Back: Harrison’s Monday Rant

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 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

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-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

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

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

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: