Ringside coverage and photos by Gary Purfield Yusaf Mack put on a dominant performance defeating Omar Sheika by convincing unanimous decision Friday night. The light heavyweight showdown for the USBA title headlined at Resorts Casino in Atlantic City and was promoted by Nedals Promotions and KEA Boxing. Yusaf Mack had a history of having difficulty against pressure … [Read more...]
It’s Now or Never for the Mack Attack: Yusaf Mack talks last Chance
by Gary Purfield Yusaf Mack has been to the big dance. He has fought in multiple eliminators and fought for a world title. He is well known and well respected in his home city of Philadelphia, a city known for producing great fighters. What Mack has not done is get over that hump to reach the top. He is yet to win that big fight that brings him a world title. Now at … [Read more...]
AC Action Starts Early with Yusaf Mack vs. Omar Sheika
by Gary Purfield This weekend Atlantic City will take center stage on Saturday with the rematch between Bernard Hopkins and Chad Dawson. Before that happens on, Atlantic City will host two veterans in the same weight class that will battle to stay in the title picture. Yusaf Mack 29-4-2 (17 KO) and Omar Sheika 32-11 (21 KO) will meet in a twelve round bout for the USBA … [Read more...]
Alexander and Cloud Win in Very Different Fashion on HBO’s BAD
Family Arena, Saint Charles, Missouri -- In a "must win" contest in the rough jr. welterweight division, St. Louis native, Devon Alexander (22-1, 13 KOs) came away with a 10-round split decision victory over Argentina's heavy-handed Lucas Matthysse (28-2, 26 KOs) The fight, an HBO Boxing After Dark feature, played out pretty much true to form, with the mobile southpaw, … [Read more...]
The Boxing Tribune’s Fights of the Week
Young fighters looking to make a name for themselves, veterans looking for redemption after a big loss-- This week's action has a little bit of everything. Here's a rundown on what to watch and what to look for: 6/24-- James Kirkland (27-1, 24 KOs) vs. Dennis Sharpe (17-7-3, 4 KOs) Kirkland suffered an embarrassing first round TKO at the hands of normally … [Read more...]