"Sticks and stones will break my bones, but words will never harm me."— --appeared in The Christian Recorder of March 1862, a publication of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, where it is presented as an "old adage" Lately, those associated with the business of boxing have taken things seemingly to an absurd level never before reached. Maybe it’s the speed with which … [Read more...]
Boxing Needs Tyson Fury
"The heavyweight division has to sit up and take notice because there’s going to be a changing of the guard and crowning of a new King in 2015 in Tyson Fury" —Tyson Fury "I’m ready for him.”-- “Fury “...“Floyd Patterson was dull, quiet, and sad … and Sonny Liston was twice as bad… The fight game was dying… promoters were crying…”--Casius Clay This 26 year-old giant … [Read more...]
Eubank Jnr and Fury post KO wins; Frampton sets up Quigg showdown after Avalos beatdown
Three popular British / Northern Irish prizefighters kicked off their debut outing of 2015 with thumping victories as Chris Eubank Jnr bounced back from a recent loss by bullying Dmitry Chudinov, Tyson Fury nailed Christian Hammer and Carl Frampton stopped Chris Avalos in an early contender for performance of the year. Both Eubank Jnr and Fury boxed in South London at the … [Read more...]
Under the Radar: February 27th – 28th, 2015
2/27 – Odlanier Solis (20-2, 13 KO’s) vs. Tony Thompson (39-5, 26 KO’s) - Gloria Sports Arena, Gloria Hotels and Resorts, Antalya, Turkey The 43 year old “Tiger” keeps his career going on the road with this rematch. A year ago he won the vacant WBC International heavyweight title with a close decision over Solis. Solis hasn’t fought since, while Thompson lost a … [Read more...]
Wilder: Who Next?
"I want to bring excitement back to the heavyweight division…And I don't want to sit around. I want to fight four times a year. Whoever's ready, I'm ready." -Deontay Wilder Many—probably most-- will call for a match with undefeated Tyson Fury (23-0), but why unduly risk something you just won? Moreover, Christian Hammer might have something to say about this. As for … [Read more...]