by Ted Sares "There is something about this freak show that spells “one big payday and it’s over... I don’t begrudge any fighter making a good payday, when he has earned it!!!" —Poster named Jack on Boxing.com “…I did what I did today because it's personal and because heavyweight boxing sucks thanks to Wladimir himself and his wack ass brother with they boring ass … [Read more...]
Under the Radar: Fights That Didn’t Make the Big Headlines – May 17th 2014
Shannon Briggs (53-6-1, 47 KO’s) vs. Matthew Greer (16-12, 13 KO’s) - Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester, West Virginia, USA The “comeback” continues. After three and a half years of inactivity, the former heavyweight WBO heavyweight champ fights for the third time in five weeks, taking a short break from his anti-Klitschko theatrics. Greer looks to be a safe … [Read more...]
Wladimir Klitschko To Take on Alex Leapai — and Shannon Briggs? — On Saturday
by Johnny Walker World heavyweight champion and owner of every significant belt aside from the WBC strap vacated by his older brother Vitali, Wladimir Klitschko (61-3, 51 KOs), returns to action on the main American TV network of ESPN this weekend to take on Australian hopeful Alex Leapai....and the way things have been going, he may also have to knock out former heavyweight … [Read more...]
Under the Radar: Fights That Didn’t Make the Big Headlines – April 18th – 23rd, 2014
4/18 – Maurice Harris (26-18-2, 11 KO’s) vs. Andrey Fedosov (24-3, 19 KO’s) - Horseshoe Casino, Hammond, Indiana The “win some-lose some” Harris is still going at it at age 38. The heavyweight gatekeeper has faced fighter from all walk of life over the years and though he’s never managed to win the big one, he has derailed the careers of some up and comers along the way. … [Read more...]
Heavyweight Madness As Shannon Briggs and Tyson Fury Flip Out
by Johnny Walker Boxing fans who have been whining about there not being enough "drama" in the heavyweight division can shut their yaps this week as plenty of dramatics were provided by a couple of the big boys, one of them still a viable contender of some sort, the other a washed-up ex-champion looking for some headlines. First off, we had Anglo-Irish contender Tyson … [Read more...]