MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada--In a much more competitive bout than expected, Floyd Mayweather (43-0, 26 KOs) became the new WBA junior middleweight champion via unanimous decision over Miguel Cotto (37-3, 30 KOs) by scores of 117-111, 117-111, and 118-110. Mayweather-Cotto, which many say should've happened four years ago, played out exactly as it might've played out … [Read more...]
Mayweather, Alvarez in glove controversy, new gloves to be flown in Saturday morning
Shane Mosley trainer and dedicated cheat-sniffer, Naazim Richardson once again one-upped state commission inspectors Friday afternoon at the official weigh-in for tomorrow's Ring Kings PPV at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The veteran trainer, most famous for discovering Antonio Margarito's doctored knuckle pads prior to the 2009 Mosley-Margarito bout, noticed an irregularity … [Read more...]
Cinnamon and Sugar (How Sweet it Is?)
In the culinary world, cinnamon and sugar are two very different components that, when combined, heighten each other and (can) bring about balance. In the boxing ring, however, contrasting fighting styles can serve to disrupt one of the combatant's ability to be successful. This dynamic may also bring about disaster for the fighter who has the lesser pugilistic qualities, e.g. … [Read more...]
Mayweather-Cotto Ring Kings PPV: The Only Preview You Need
by Fox Doucette Step right up, step right up, and feast your eyes on an instant classic. Or watch a disaster like the one Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0, 26 KOs) put on against Victor Ortiz last year. Mayweather faces the much more accomplished Miguel Cotto (37-2, 30 KOs) in the main event of the Ring Kings pay-per-view event on Saturday, May 5th, at 9 PM Eastern/6 PM Pacific and … [Read more...]
Information Saturation: The Agonizing Redundance of the Multi-City Press Tour
by Tim Harrison The internet was supposed to bring information to us at speeds previously unheard of; it was supposed to democratize us and set us free from the confines of newspapers and the five ‘o clock news. So why are boxing fans still being inundated with redundant information from national press tours? If you’ve paid attention to the latest boxing news you are more … [Read more...]