There are the all-time greats. Those undisputed champions who’s dominance admits no question. Then, there are those who “on paper” look great but who may not even cast a shadow of a doubt. While we all know who the first are, it’s rather more interesting to flesh out which fighters may be nothing more than hot-air filled balloons, simply because they’ve never been really … [Read more...]
The Boxing Tribune Picks The Fights (Part One)
Which fights would The Boxing Tribune staff make if they had the magic matchmaker power to put together any "doable" bout featuring today's stars? Here's Part One of our two-part "Pick the Fights" feature: Tim Harrison Roman “Chocalatito” Gonzalez vs. Naoya Inoue Chocalatito is recognized as one of the top boxers in the sport, but that hasn’t yet translated into … [Read more...]
The Worst of Magno’s Monday Rant
I have to apologize, folks. Taking advantage of a slow news cycle, I decided to rearrange my stacks of Rant cash and, well, one of those 50 lb. sacks of filthy lucre fell right on top of me. To make a long story short, I broke my back. My back is broken. Spinal. So, while I explore options for my upcoming backiotomy, here's a random sampling of stuff I wish you had read the … [Read more...]
Amnat Ruenroeng: The Live Dog
"Beloved in the Peoples’ Republic of China and an incredible talent, Zou [Shiming] has earned his right to fight for a professional world championship belt,”—Bob Arum "I really want to win the world title and bring it back to China, It would be the first time a Chinese fighter won Olympic gold and a world championship belt as a professional. No one has ever done that."I want … [Read more...]
Pacquiao Dominates, Drops, and Beats Algieri in Macau PPV Sparring Session
Cotai Arena, Venetian Resort, Macao-- Manny Pacquiao (57-5-2, 38 KOs) had little trouble dealing with Chris Algieri (20-1, 8 KOs) on Saturday night's big ticket HBO PPV, scoring six knockdowns in twelve rounds en route to judges' scores of 119-103, 119-103, and 120-102. Defending WBO welterweight champ, Pacquiao barely played defense in this one, instead opting to stalk and … [Read more...]