Controversial rulings are among the most heartbreaking aspects of boxing because they force spectators to accept one conclusion when they felt they witness another. You can argue that judges made mistakes, turn away from allegations of corruption, or find pleasure in recreating the murky regions that enrich the history of the sweet science. Controversial decisions also … [Read more...]
Manny Pacquiao vs. Amir Khan Set for April 23
WBO Welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao and former Junior Welterweight champion Amir Khan have come to terms for a Welterweight title showdown this April. Pacquiao (59-6-2. 38 KO) pulled a bit of a swerve leading up to the announcement as it was widely believed that the future Hall of Famer would be making a title defense against unknown Jeff Horn of Australia in Brisbane. … [Read more...]
Boxing’s Spring Full of Surprises: Making a Case for the Underdogs
Thankfully, the spring boxing schedule is filling up with some solid action after a dreadfully long, slow, virtually fight-less winter. Fans will be treated to several high-profile bouts this spring, but what may be most intriguing about this upcoming run of fights is the real possibility for some high-end upsets. Actually, for those inclined to make a wager or two, there … [Read more...]
Tim Bradley Attacks! Lomachenko Dazzles And Rios Retires: The Sunday Brunch
Hola amigos y enemigos, welcome to a cilantro, lime and quesocotija flavored edition of Panamá City’s highest rated, most money-spinning proper pugilistic paper, The Sunday Brunch – We are in your taqueria, eating your tacos, drinking your cerveza and taking full advantage of your free guacamole program. This week we’re going to chat a bit about Timothy Bradley and his big win … [Read more...]
Provodnikov, Matthysse And What’s Right With Boxing: The Sunday Brunch
Hola amigos y familia, welcome to a nationally charged edition of both Argentina's and Russia's number one, semi-satirical source for Hawaiian skin on skin street justice, The Sunday Brunch - We are the boxing column equivalent of Neil Degrasse Tyson's many different astronomy neckties. This week we're diving face first into the lacerated and mutilated eye of Ruslan … [Read more...]