The one thing you have to understand in boxing—whether you’re a fighter, a fan, or someone in fighter management—is that you always have to hustle. Boxing exists on a foundation of cons and hustles built to benefit whoever is sharpest when it comes to protecting his investment. That’s a harsh statement, but to acknowledge anything less is laughably naive. Boxing is not a … [Read more...]
The Nobility of Boxing: Part Eleven
Outrageous comments and events continue to be the norm in the abnormally sleazy world of boxing. ************** Kellie Maloney: "Do I fancy men or women or what? So, look, I am a heterosexual woman. There. I've said it and that's the first time I have said it to anyone: I am a heterosexual woman. That's the final step isn't it?" Kellie: "If I met Frank Maloney now, I'd … [Read more...]
Livvy Cunningham: Battling For Justice After “Heart-Breaking” Glazkov Controversy
Livvy Cunningham sat ringside March 14 in Montreal while her husband Steve Cunningham faced Vyacheslev Glazkov. “I was so proud of Steve,” she said. “He fought his heart out, listened to his trainer, and got the job done. There was so much on the line and our first time being on HBO.” As the fight played out in front of her, Livvy was also hearing updates during the … [Read more...]
Quick (S)Hits; Magno’s Monday Rant
This week is as good as any to tie up some loose ends and take a look at a few things that wouldn't normally require the full thousand word Rant treatment. So, in no particular order: Why am I higher on Sergey Kovalev than on media darling Gennady Golovkin? Just look at Saturday night's fight for that answer. Kovalev got pushed much more than expected by Jean Pascal and … [Read more...]
Kovalev Krushes Brave Pascal In Montreal Brawl
Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada-- After a dull and listless two-fight televised undercard, Saturday night's HBO main event provided fans with all the action they could handle as IBF/WBA/WBO champ Sergey Kovalev (27-0-1, 24 KOs) stopped former world titlist Jean Pascal (29-3-1, 17 KOs) in eight thrilling rounds. In a way, both main event fighters got what they needed, … [Read more...]