Glen Johnson (50-13-2, 34 KO) scored a sixth-round stoppage victory over a competitive Yusaf Mack (28-3-2, 17 KO) at Fort Lauderdale in Johnson's adopted hometown.For the chance to face unbeaten IBF titlist Tavoris Cloud later on in the year, Mack started the better of the two by landing the cleaner and more precise power punches on the outside in the opening round.The second … [Read more...]
Stage 9: Magno vs. The Machine
As the late Michael Jackson put it, "This is it." There has to be a change of strategy; something different from Title Bout's corner. We're in round 9 of a scheduled 12, and the Machine is no closer to catching the boxing encyclopedia in human form, Paul Magno.There's no interim title at stake here, oh no, this is all about pride, bragging rights and who gets first orders at … [Read more...]
Yusaf Mack: The BTBC Interview
by Paul Magno Yusaf Mack (28-2-2, 17 KOs) has traveled down the old-school road of professional boxing. From club to club, undercard to undercard, he's pulled himself to the upper ranks of the sport via hard work, dedication and a never say die attitude. Now, he faces the defining fight of his career on February 5th against "The Road Warrior" Glen Johnson. The winner … [Read more...]
2009 Light Heavyweight Report
by Dafs117The interest of the light heavyweight division has drastically dropped over the course of the year, with the top dogs competing in poor match-ups, sadly not against each other as the top two didn’t come close to the negotiation table. The division can pretty much be separated into two categories, uninteresting older ‘celebrity’ fighters and interesting younger … [Read more...]
Shocking Upset: Chris Henry TKO’d by Houston Police
From the Houston Chronicle:A man who Orange police arrested Tuesday for public intoxication and resisting arrest is Orange native and current Houston-based boxer Chris Henry, according to Maj. Mike Broussard with the Orange Police Department. Police used a Taser to subdue Henry.Henry, 28, is an Ozen High School graduate who in February was on ESPN2 in a championship … [Read more...]