by Tim Harrison At this time last year, Seth “Mayhem” Mitchell (26-1-1, 19 KOs) was considered potentially the next big American heavyweight sensation. He was not without his flaws, however, and it was those flaws which derailed his march toward a title shot in his November 2012 fight with Johnathon Banks. Mitchell, who was heavily favored in the fight, was caught with a short … [Read more...]
Abner Mares vs. Jhonny Gonzalez: The Boxing Tribune Preview
by Tim Harrison Championship boxing comes back to Carson, California this Saturday, August 24 when WBC featherweight champion Abner Mares (26-0-1, 14 KOs) defends his belt against former WBC featherweight champion Jhonny Gonzalez (54-8, 46 KOs). The co-feature will pit WBC junior featherweight champion Victor Terrazas (37-2-1, 21 KOs) against Leo Santa Cruz (24-0-1, 14 KOs). … [Read more...]
Lamont Peterson vs. Lucas Matthysse: A throwback throwdown
by Tim Harrison A common complaint about modern boxing is that too many of the biggest stars in the sport have it too easy. The money that flooded the sport and exists today has created a business model that has guys brought up being fed a steady diet of pugs he’s sure to beat. That guy is always the star, and the opponent is nothing more than an opponent, brought in to lose … [Read more...]
Danny Garcia vs. Zab Judah: The Boxing Tribune Preview
by Tim Harrison Showtime Championship Boxing is back again this Saturday with a junior welterweight title fight between reigning WBA/WBC champion Danny “Swift” Garcia (25-0, 16 KOs) and Zab “Super” Judah (42-7, 29 KOs), the former junior welterweight and welterweight undisputed champion. The fights begin at 9 PM ET/6 PM PT live from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, … [Read more...]
Cornelius Bundrage vs. Ishe Smith: The Boxing Tribune Preview
by Tim Harrison The IBF junior middleweight title will make its annual appearance this Saturday night, when current title holder, 39-year-old Cornelius “K-9” Bundrage (32-4, 19 KOs) defends against 34-year-old former “Contender” participant, Ishe “Sugar Shay” Smith (24-5, 11 KOs). The Masonic Temple in Detroit, Michigan will play host and Showtime Championship Boxing will … [Read more...]