Nobody will ever make a case for this being a golden age in the heavyweight division. That doesn't mean, however, that the division is completely devoid of intrigue. 40-year-old WBC champ, Vitali Klitschko, may not fight beyond 2012 and the implications of that title vacancy are having challengers jockey for position. Meanwhile, WBO/IBF/WBA champ, Wladimir Klitschko is … [Read more...]
How To Deal With Casual Boxing Fans: The Southpaw
By Fox Doucette As a boxing writer, the subject of the sport comes up a lot on dates and in conversation with casual fans of the fight game. As a public service to hardcore boxing fans, The Southpaw presents this handy guide to dealing with people who can't name any boxers other than Manny Pacquiao or Floyd Mayweather, conveniently divided into categories to suit all kinds of … [Read more...]
Heavyweight Action: Seth Mitchell vs. Timur Ibragimov, Saturday December 10th
Seth “Mayhem” Mitchell (23-0-1, 17KOs) will meet Timur Ibragimov (30-3-1, 16KOs) in a heavyweight co-featured bout to Amir Khan vs. Lamont Peterson this Saturday, December 10th. In a division that at times lacks excitement, Mitchell is an exciting prospect fight fans are interested in seeing. After several knee injuries ended his football career at Michigan State … [Read more...]
Seth Mitchell: “I want to be on the big stage.”
American heavyweight contender, Seth “Mayhem” Mitchell (23-0-1, 17 KOs), of Brandywine, Maryland, makes his HBO debut as the co-main event on Saturday December 10. Mitchell will square off with veteran heavyweight, Timur Ibragimov of Uzbekistan. The Boxing Tribune recently spoke with Mitchell, the former Michigan State All-Big Ten Linebacker, as he prepared for his HBO debut in … [Read more...]
Mormeck Decisions Ibragimov in Paris
Former cruiserweight champ, Jean Marc Mormeck (36-4, 22 KOs) scored a split decision victory over Timur Ibragimov (30-3-1, 16 KOs) at the Halle Georges Carpentier in Paris, France last night. The judges' scores were: 116-111, 116-112 for Mormeck and 115-113 for Ibragimov. This is now Mormeck's third straight victory in his heavyweight campaign. He also holds unanimous … [Read more...]