If someone were to write a textbook on how to ruin an elite-level fighter's career over the course of three years, the collective brain trust behind Yuriorkis Gamboa would certainly be up to the task. The talented Cuban Olympic gold medalist defected from Cuba, along with Odlanier Solis and Yan Barthelemy to make it big in the "free" world-- and he certainly had every reason … [Read more...]
50 Cent’s House of the Setting Sun: Harrison’s Monday Rant
by Tim Harrison 50 Cent has found success on levels not reached by any rapper to cross over into mainstream business ventures not named Dr. Dre. From his mainstream debut more than a dozen years ago, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s accolades and accomplishments include a Grammy award, several dozen smaller music industry awards, serious acting credits, a Vitamin Water formula … [Read more...]
SMS Promotions: The Bermuda Triangle of Boxing
When 50 Cent launched SMS promotions in 2012 many wondered if his success in the music industry would transfer over to boxing. Since making an initial splash by signing Andre Dirrell and Billy Dib; 50 Cent has yet to have one of his fighters headline a major card on HBO or Showtime. He later added Yuriorkis Gamboa and James Kirkland to a roster filled with high profile … [Read more...]
Heavyweight Tor Hamer headlines Broadway Boxing card tonight
Lou DiBella’s Broadway Boxing returns tonight with a stacked nine bout card at BB King Blues Club & Grill in New York City. Headlining tonight’s show will be heavyweight hopeful Tor Hamer (20-2, 13 KO’s) taking on Kertson Manswell (23-7, 17 KO’s) in a scheduled eight round contest. Hamer made headlines last June when he won the U.K.’s “Prizefighter” tournament, defeating … [Read more...]
Bill Dib vs. Evgeny Gradovich: FNF Preview
by Tim Harrison ESPN Friday Night Fights delivers its second straight world title fight when Billy “The Kid” Dib (35-1, 21 KOs) defends his IBF featherweight strap against late replacement Evgeny Gradovich (15-0, 8 KOs) at the Foxwoods Casino in Mashantuckett, Connecticut. The co-feature pits Willie Nelson (19-1-1, 11 KOs) against Michael Medina (26-3-2, 19 KOs) in a battle … [Read more...]