By Ted Sares “Whether he fights Klitschko again in the near future or takes on Wilder in the next year or two, Tyson Fury has put himself on the map in a big way. We’d best get used to him as the new face of heavyweight fighting.”—Boxing Tribune “Let’s not forget that it wasn’t a 6’2” 210lb fighter that dethroned Klitschko but a huge 6’9” modern day heavyweight who … [Read more...]
It’s Time To Get Used To Tyson Fury
Back in March, we posted an article about how boxing needs Tyson Fury, complete with some very confident quotes from Fury about his ambitions. The thinking even back then was that Fury would have a major opportunity to unseat Wladimir Klitschko as the best heavyweight fighter in the world—though most in the boxing world didn't actually give him a great chance of taking … [Read more...]
Return of the Haye-maker??
David Haye will this week announce his return to the world of professional boxing following an absence of more than three years. He is scheduled to appear in a press conference on Tuesday at London's O2 Arena, where he will meet journalists and drop the bombshell that his fans have been waiting for since his last competitive bout against Dereck Chisora in 2012. Following … [Read more...]
The Nobility of Boxing: Part 14 and Final Edition
This will be the final edition. Nothing can top Tyson Fury. Wladimir Klitschko told the 27 year-old Batman wannabe that he (Klitschko) would pull out of their imminent fight with an injury—and that’s exactly what happened! I can’t top that! ************** Main Events to Adonis Stevenson: "pick up the phone and MAKE THE FIGHT! Because all we hear is ‘Cluck, cluck, bock, … [Read more...]
The Nobility of Boxing: Part Six
Loony, “hateful,” fawning, and sexist comments continue to take things beneath any normal level of decency or civility, but then, boxing has rarely been normal or civil. ************** Tyson Fury:”You [Wladimir Klitschko] have as much charisma as my underpants—the whole of Europe wants to see you get knocked out. You look old, have you had Botox? You’re old. Are you better … [Read more...]