It has been a momentous year for the world of boxing in 2016 with some of the greatest fighters of a generation going toe-to-toe in some of the most epic bouts in recent memory. However, when we look back, which fights will stick in the mind the most? Here is our view of the best boxing fights of the year. Jesus Soto-Karass vs Yoshihiro Kamegai, 15th April, Belasco … [Read more...]
Gomez, Rios Win in Indio
In tonight’s main event at the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California, Alfonso Gomez (25-6-2, 12 KO’s) scored a unanimous decision over Yoshihiro Kamegai (25-3-1, 22 KO’s) with all three judges scoring the fight comfortably for Gomez at 98:91. Though Kamegai was the aggressor and landed the harder shots, it Gomez who had the superior skills, faster hands, and better … [Read more...]
Alfonso Gomez vs. Yoshihiro Kamegai: The Boxing Tribune Preview
Friday night at the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California, Alfonso Gomez (24-6-2, 12 KO’s) and Yoshihiro Kamegai (25-2-1, 22 KO’s) square off in a scheduled 10 round contest headlining a seven bout card from Golden Boy Promotions. Gomez was a contestant on the first season of “The Contender” nearly 11 years ago. Coming up in weight for the program, his superior skill … [Read more...]
Quick (S)Hits; Magno’s Monday Rant
This week is as good as any to tie up some loose ends and take a look at a few things that wouldn't normally require the full thousand word Rant treatment. So, in no particular order: Why am I higher on Sergey Kovalev than on media darling Gennady Golovkin? Just look at Saturday night's fight for that answer. Kovalev got pushed much more than expected by Jean Pascal and … [Read more...]
Off TV Results from the MGM Grand
Shumenov halts Thomas Jr. Former WBA Light Heavyweight Champion Beibut Shumenov stops Bobby Thomas Jr with a TKO prior to round 6 in a cruiserweight bout Thomas Jr not backing to Shumenov as Shumenov attacks him power punches to the body. Shumenov countering his lesser foe with check hooks. Shumenov beginning to sit on his punches as the round progresses. Shumenov’s body … [Read more...]