Jim McGrady I’m probably in the minority on this, but I don’t think this is going to be the brutal slugfest so many are calling for. In fact, I think Manny will walk away with this one comfortably. The two have taken different paths since their first meeting two years ago: Bradley’s come out with two huge wins, two great performances, but he’s also taken a lot of punishment … [Read more...]
Pacquiao – Bradley 2: The Undercard
Raymundo Beltran (28-6-1, 17 KO’s) vs. Arash Usmanee (20-1-1, 10 KO’s) Raymundo Beltran should have been the lightweight champion of the world, but a bum decision in Scotland last September left him with a disputed draw with WBO lightweight champ Ricky Burns. Burns has since lost the title to Terence Crawford and Beltran has the opportunity to grab the WBO NABF lightweight … [Read more...]
Pacquiao-Bradley II: The Foregone Conclusion; Magno’s Monday Rant
I find it truly offensive when experienced boxing "experts" pretend that the action in the ring is the only thing to consider when predicting a winner in a bout. Ideally, it should be like that. When the Bears and the Packers play, on-field execution and depth of talent determine the winner ninety-nine out of a hundred times. In boxing, though, the better man doesn't always … [Read more...]
Manny Pacquaio Versus Tim Bradley 2 Or Part Two?: The Sunday Brunch
Hola and welcome home to the sweet perfumes of slowly simmering chicken broth scented with carrots, celery, onion and thyme. We are Panama’s number ONE quasi-food related weekly boxing column - The Sunday Brunch. This week we will be discussing the Manny Pacquiao-Timothy Bradley rematch that will be taking place live from the mecca of modern boxing, inside of the MGM Grand … [Read more...]
HBO’s Road to Nowhere (An Open Letter); Magno’s Monday Rant
Dear HBO, You are fucked. Last Saturday night, your subscribers were treated to a Boxing After Dark telecast consisting of a battle between two second tier junior welters and, in the main event, a light heavyweight prelude to nothing as Sergey Kovalev fought 30-1 underdog Cedric Agnew for the right to dip his big toe into The Void. It was the perfect way to cap off the … [Read more...]