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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 [...]
Surprise, Surprise…Jose Sulaiman Speaks With Forked Tongue
Either Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. will be forced to defend his WBC middleweight title against Sergio Martinez or Martinez and Marco Antonio Rubio will be forced into an eliminator. Who knows what the real story is? WBC President, Jose Sulaiman, has made both declarations over the last two days.
Sergio Martinez: In Search of the Holy Frail
Martinez plays the game in his quest for a fight with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr… giving the WBC enough rope to hang itself and slowly forcing the less-than-deserving champion into a corner.
No Easy A’s – Midterm Report Cards on Boxing’s Best
The Boxing Tribune’s Kelsey McCarson issues mid-term letter grades to boxing’s biggest stars…Who’s on the honor roll and who should be wearing a dunce cap?
Bad Intentions or Bad Decision?
Can Jermain Taylor pick up where he left off?
Sergio Martinez – Darren Barker, October 1st
Undisputed middleweight champion, Sergio Martinez (47-2-2, 26 KOs), appears to finally have an opponent lined up. A verbal deal has been reached to make the second defense of his title, October 1, against the UK’s Darren Barker (23-0, 14 KOs). While nothing has been signed, both parties have agreed to terms and both promoters, Lou [...]
Lowered Expectations: The Modus Operandi of the World Boxing Organization
Tim Harrison is back with Part 3 of his 4-part series about boxing’s nefarious sanctioning bodies.
Boy, was I wrong! Magno’s Monday Rant
The Boxing Tribune Editor in Chief eats crow and warms up a giant piece of humble pie.
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