If there has been one constant throughout the Hall of Fame career of Juan Manuel Marquez, it's that pride, more so than any other factor, has ruled his entire boxing life. There's been the professional pride that went into perfecting his craft, of course. Then, there was the pride that often saw him throw caution to the wind when truly challenged in the ring. There's also … [Read more...]
Shawn Porter vs. Kell Brook : The Boxing Tribune Preview
This Saturday at the Stub Hub Center in Carson, California, two undefeated welterweights square off in a scheduled 12 round contest as Shawn “Showtime” Porter (24-0-1, 15 KO’s) makes the second defense of his IBF welterweight crown against the U.K.’s Kell “Special K” Brook (32-0, 22 KO’s). The bout is the headlining contest on a 12 fight card, and will be televised by … [Read more...]
Devon Alexander Gets Home Game vs. Randall Bailey Sept. 8
by Fox Doucette According to Richard Schaefer at Golden Boy Promotions, the upcoming IBF welterweight title fight between champion Randall Bailey (43-7, 37 KOs) and challenger Devon Alexander (23-1, 13 KOs) looks set to provide a distinct advantage to the man trying to take the belt. The fight appears set for the ScottTrade Center in St. Louis, Alexander's hometown. Devon … [Read more...]
Manny Pacquiao – Has He Bitten Off More Than He Can Chew?
By Geoff Poundes On Saturday night Manny Pacquiao steps into the professional ring for the sixtieth time, but for the first time in a while he has some searching questions to answer. Not least of these is the question of motivation. Already a multi-millionaire, feted around the world as an icon of the poor and disenfranchised; the darling of talk shows and of show … [Read more...]
Sadam Ali Faces Franklin Gonzalez Saturday
by Fox Doucette 2008 US Olympian Sadam Ali (14-0, 8 KOs) continues his march through the prospect ranks of the welterweight division in his backyard of Brooklyn on Saturday night when he faces Dominican tomato can Franklin Gonzalez (15-9, 10 KOs), a five-time stoppage victim, at the Aviator Sports Complex. Ali, besides his one-and-done Olympic appearance, is probably best … [Read more...]