Beterbiev vs. Cloud (September 27, 2014) Most of the fights featured in this series have occurred a few years in the past, but this one happened recently and warrants top billing. Artur Beterbiev (7-0) is yet another decorated amateur from Eastern Europe who competed at the 2012 Olympic Games as a heavyweight, losing to eventual gold medalist Oleksandr Usyk. The Russian … [Read more...]
Out to Pasture: Former Champs Ready for Grazing
by Eric "Sugar Foot" Duran Roy Jones Jr took his act to Russia, far away from the lights and TV of America. He's able to handpick opponents and perform some hip-hop right after he disposes of them. Yet, no one has to shell out moolah for premium cable channels to view the circus. As 2014 nears end, it's time to reflect on the fighters who TV execs need to turn a blind … [Read more...]
Beterbiev Smashes Cloud in Two, Makes Statement
Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada-- Up until now, fans and media could be forgiven if they withheld fawning praise for Russian amateur star Artur Beterbiev (6-0, 6 KOs). After all, the first five opponents of his professional career held a combined 75-88-8 record. After Saturday night, though, it might be safe to start cranking up the bandwagon. It took Beterbiev less … [Read more...]
Beterbiev vs. Cloud Headlines “Red Dawn” in Montreal
At the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada this Saturday, former IBF light heavyweight champion Tavoris Cloud (24-2, 19 KO’s) and Artur Beterbiev (5-0) square off in a scheduled 12 round contest for the vacant NABA light heavyweight title. The bout headlines a card being billed as “Red Dawn”. This is the first step of rebuilding mode for Cloud, who had an unfortunate year in … [Read more...]
Chavez Jr. – Coddled And Protected? “Superman” Stevenson’s Super Performance: The Sunday Brunch
Welcome, ladies and gentlemen to a Guajillo chili, Oaxaca cheese and Abuelita chocolate milk flavored edition of your Sunday Brunch. Boxing’s number one mid-Sunday afternoon, loosely food themed, quasi-comical pugilistic paper on the sport’s most relevant and newsworthy figures and events. We are the most educational, informative and important boxing column that you will ever … [Read more...]