by Tim Harrison With Boxing Tribune Editor-in-Chief Paul Magno on temporary hiatus, Tim Harrison steps in to pilot the SS Monday Rant in his stead. So without further ado... More modern definitions of media will tell you that the media’s intent is to sell you something. Be it a product or service, or perhaps an ideology. Media in sports falls more into the sales of … [Read more...]
Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Mike Alvarado: The Boxing Tribune Preview
by Tim Harrison Former three-division world champion Juan Manuel Marquez (55-7-1, 40 KOs) returns to action this Saturday, May 17 against former junior welterweight titlist “Mile High” Mike Alvarado (34-2, 23 KOs). The recently-renovated, world famous Forum in Inglewood, California will play host to this 12-round non-title welterweight bout, with HBO broadcasting live on its … [Read more...]
Mikey Garcia vs. Juan Carlos Burgos: The Boxing Tribune Preview
by Tim Harrison One of boxing’s bright young stars takes center stage this Saturday, January 25 on HBO’s Boxing After Dark series. WBO junior lightweight champion Mikey Garcia (33-0, 28 KOs) is set to defend his title against two-time world title challenger Juan Carlos Burgos (30-1-2, 20 KOs) in the main event, to be broadcast live from The Theater at Madison Square Garden in … [Read more...]
Rigondeaux shuts out Agbeko in masterful performance; Kirkland and Macklin also win on HBO
Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey – Guillermo “El Chacal” Rigondeaux turned in another sublime performance in defense of his WBA and WBO super bantamweight titles, turning away the challenge of Joseph “King Kong” Agbeko (29-5, 22 KOs) over twelve masterful rounds. Unfortunately, Rigondeaux’s performance played out in front of a sparse crowd, as many ringside seats … [Read more...]
Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios: The Boxing Tribune Full PPV Preview
by Tim Harrison While it is still relatively new in Macau, China, boxing makes a huge splash this weekend when global icon Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao (54-5-2, 38 KOs) returns from a devastating KO loss to Juan Manuel Marquez last December, to face brash young Mexican brawler, Brandon “Bam Bam” Rios (31-1-1, 23 KOs). Operating as the main support to Pacquiao’s return will be the … [Read more...]