by Tim Harrison For those who hadn’t noticed the name change on The Monday Rant these last two weeks, or even the slight tone change in its narrative, Paul Magno (your regular narrator) has been on vacation and will return to his post next week. This will be my last Monday Rant for the time being, but I would be remiss if I didn’t thank Paul once again for the opportunity to … [Read more...]
Deontay Wilder Slaughters The White Wolf In Ugly Mismatch
Deontay Wilder (29-0, 29 KOs) scored the seventeenth 1st round knockout of his career last night, when he demolished Siarhei Liakhovich (25-6, 16 KOs) in a frightening fashion, at the Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California. It was yet another quick notch upon Wilder’s fistic resume and has inevitably provoked debate over whether Wilder will be the man to lead American … [Read more...]
Deontay Wilder: Heavyweight Hope Or Heavyweight Hoax?
This Friday Deontay Wilder will be looking to put his recent out-of-the-ring problems behind him, when he takes on former WBO World Heavyweight champion Siarhei Liakhovich at the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California. For so long, the dominating power in heavyweight boxing, America, has been crying out for a new heavyweight boxing star since the fistic demise of Tyson, … [Read more...]
Bey vs. Molina & Jack vs. Ennis: ShoBox Preview
by Tim Harrison ShoBox: The Next Generation returns Friday night with the first of what can we can expect to be many showcase/tests for Mayweather Promotions prospects. Lightweight Mickey “The Spirit” Bey Jr. (18-0-1, 9 KOs) takes on former lightweight title contender John Molina Jr. (25-3, 20 KOs) in the main event, while 2008 Olympian Badou Jack “The Ripper” (14-0, 10 KOs) … [Read more...]
Melendez-Brinson, Vidal-Munoz Headline Friday’s Shobox
Just a stones throw from Canastota, N.Y., where the International Boxing Hall of Fame induction weekend is already underway, Showtime’s “Shobox: The New Generation” returns with a live telecast from the Turning Stone Resort & Casino in Verona, New York, promoted by Miguel Cotto Promotions and H2 Entertainment. Leading off the televised portion of the card will a battle … [Read more...]