By: William Holmes Hater: — n ( in combination )a grudging or spiteful person, esp one who disparages others: a woman-hater ; a cop-hater ; Don’t let the haters get you down Every single website that covers the pugilistic arts has their own version of a year-end awards article. Fighter …
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By Ivan G. Goldman Dear Kirk Jackson, With all due respect, allow me to direct your attention to your recent column on this site titled “Showtime is setting the standard for boxing commentary.” Your applause was so deafening I feared you might hurt yourself. I entreat you to step back …
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By Tyson Bruce Fight of the Year: Tim Bradley W-12 Ruslan Provodnikov This incredible bout didn’t have the sustained action of Brandon Rios-Mike Alvarado but for pure drama and epic momentum changes it stands alone. Coming into the bout little was expected from Provodnikov, who was regarded as a tough …
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By Sean Crose Now that 2013 is wrapping up, the world of boxing has a lot to be proud of. Great fights, great story lines, and high drama both in and out of the ring have made the past twelve months a fan’s dream. Let’s hope things only continue or …
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By Sean Crose Okay, so we all agree Timothy Bradley wasn’t worthy of a whole lot of acclaim back in 2012. While he certainly didn’t deserve any disrespect, acclaim was another thing entirely. The guy won a decision that no one thought he deserved, after all, and lots of people …
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UFC 168 Results: Chris Weidman Retains Middleweight Title; Ronda Rousey Defends Bantamweight Title By Jaime C. Feal A sickening ending cut short what could have been a great fight, as Anderson Silva broke or fractured his leg throwing an inside leg kick that was checked by Chris Weidman. To Weidman’s …
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By Kirk Jackson 2013 was definitely a big year for the Showtime network. Acquiring the exclusive services of Floyd Mayweather and Golden Boy Promotions, Showtime established itself as the premier network for broadcasting live boxing events and as a result more viewers have been exposed to their superb commentary team. …
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UFC 168 Preview: Silva vs. Weidman II, Rousey vs. Tate II By Jaime C. Feal The UFC always saves a huge show for the end of the year, and they are sure going out with a bang in 2013. Two enormous title fights headline this pay-per-view, but before fans get …
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By Kirk Jackson There has been much commotion with Floyd Mayweather’s recent proclamation of not wanting to fight Manny Pacquiao. Yes it does appear Mayweather is playing the role of the grinch who stole Christmas this holiday season, crushing the hopes and dreams of most boxing fans who have eagerly …
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By Tyson Bruce 1. Mayweather Remains a Paradox: In 2013 Floyd Mayweather again showed why he remains the finest prizefighter on Earth. In perhaps his most superlative year in the ring since 2007, he hardly lost a round dominating two world-class professionals in Robert Guerrero and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez. He …
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