"The SuperFight” - WBC Middleweight Title MARVIN HAGLER (62-2-2, 52 KO, WBC Titleholder) vs. SUGAR RAY LEONARD (33-1, 24 KO) April 6, 1987 | Caesars Palace - Las Vegas, NV by Damon Ealy, Simon Garner and Dafydd Thomas April 6, 1987 Unbeaten for over a decade, Marvin Hagler was a substantial favourite coming into this fight against Leonard, despite being inactive for … [Read more...]
There Can Only Be One (Part 2)
by Simon GarnerThe “Super Six” tournament has brought together some of the best fighters at 168lb. But who will win? Who will be the surprise package? And will the belts change hands in each and every fight? There are many questions that need answering and will hopefully be resolved in the next 20 months or so.Now we look to the contenders. So who’s battling it out? And what … [Read more...]
There Can Be Only One : Part 1
by Simon GarnerOn the 5th February this year, the man considered the king at 168lb, Joe Calzaghe retired from boxing. In doing so, he left somewhat of a void in the super middleweight division. What we’ve been left with, is a number of good fighters with varying degrees of experience, but no one who stands out.The best case that’s been made for the throne came back in April … [Read more...]
The Project v.1 – Floyd Mayweather v Juan Manual Marquez
By Simon Garner More than a year after officially retiring from boxing, Floyd Mayweather will step back into the ring on 19 September to face Mexico’s Juan Manual Marquez. This 12-round fight is seen as somewhat of a prelude to a potential megafight been Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, should he get past Miguel Cotto on 14 November. However, this is no warm-up bought for ‘Money’ … [Read more...]