Showtime's calculated gamble in 2013 of signing Floyd Mayweather to what could end up being the richest deal in sports history is on the brink of being labeled a costly mistake. Realistically, with the money being dished out to Mayweather, the return on Showtime's investment when it came to "Money" was not really the issue. There wasn't, and still isn't, much room for profit … [Read more...]
Legendary Blights (The Tale of Garcia vs. Salka); Magno’s Monday Rant
I always get a kick out of messages and emails that accuse me of being Pro-Mayweather, pro-Haymon, or pro-Golden Boy, especially since I get just as much feedback saying that I'm anti all of those people. Fans and media seem to be suffering through a peculiar affliction these days when it comes to boxing. Consider it a weird hybrid of mental conditions-- 90% Stockholm … [Read more...]
HBO cuts ties with Golden Boy– Boxing Civil War Ahead?
Earlier today HBO Sports president Ken Hershman, who previously headed up Showtime Boxing, issued a statement to the press, effectively ending his network's working relationship with Golden Boy Promotions. "In order to achieve our goal of the best fighters in the most compelling match-ups, we've decided to focus our efforts and resources on those strategic relationships … [Read more...]
Mexican Standoff on September 15th: The Canelo-Chavez Jr. war on three fronts
The Mexican Standoff, made famous by Quentin Tarantino in the movie, Reservoir Dogs, is used to describe a situation where three or more parties engage in a face to face showdown in which no one can emerge as a clear winner and mutually assured destruction is the most likely outcome. What an appropriate term to describe the mess of politics and egos set to hit the Vegas … [Read more...]