Like a walk-off home run, game winning touchdown or buzzer beating shot, the knockout is one of the most exciting moments in sports. And although boxing is known as much for its skill as it is for its brutality; even the biggest admirer of its technical aspect gets excited by a 10-count. There’s no question that the die-hards keep the sport afloat, but attracting new eyes is … [Read more...]
Sloppy Seconds (The Pacquiao-Bradley Postmortem); Magno’s Monday Rant
All was right with the boxing world on Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The better man won the bout. The better man got the decision. Fans, no matter who they supported, walked away knowing that nothing shady went down at their expense. Remember, though, that this is how it's supposed to be. To re-purpose the classic Chris Rock bit, "Boxing, you got it right … [Read more...]
Pacquiao – Bradley Two, Too: The Sunday Brunch
by Jesse Ian Lardies Hola and welcome home, family to a lime, culantro and balut scented edition of the Philippines’ 56th most popular mid-afternoon, loosely food-themed pugilistic paper, The Sunday Brunch – We are to basil and golden beef broth what extra Italian sausage and six different kinds of cheese are to your bi-weekly pizza habit. We’re chopping up the Pacquiao – … [Read more...]
Pacquiao Beats Bradley Again– This Time It Sticks
MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada-- It took Manny Pacquiao (56-5-2, 38 KOs) nearly two years to avenge his controversial loss to Timothy Bradley (31-1, 12 KOs), but he did so Saturday night with an equally decisive victory that was, fortunately, scored correctly this time. Judges' final tallies were 116-112, 116-112, and an off-the-mark 118-110-- all for … [Read more...]
Under the Under Card: The Pacquiao – Bradley 2 off-TV Match Ups
*Some internet, cable, and satellite providers are airing select opening bouts free of charge Saturday night. Check your local listings. Sean Monaghan (20-0, 13 KO’s) vs. Joe McCreedy (15-6-2, 6 KO’s) With the Yankees and Red Sox playing a four game set in New York, we get New York vs. New England in the boxing ring. Monaghan, the undefeated Long Island based light … [Read more...]