By Omar Al Raisi There is much to admire about a sport in which words such as courage, tenacity, honor, skill and determination are given physical meaning. But for many non-boxing fans, there is a dark side to the culture surrounding boxing — it is perceived as “violence” and not …
Read More »2300 Arena Friday Night Fights Results: Dawejko Stops Umohette in 27 Seconds, Sosa Wins by TKO
By: William Holmes The 2300 Arena, formerly known as the infamous ECW Arena, in South Philadelphia is quickly becoming a favorite destination of boxing promoters in the Philadelphia area. Peltz Boxing, Bam Boxing, and Joe Hand Promotions put on a six-fight card on Friday evening that was televised online at …
Read More »Back on Prime Time: Thurman, Guerrero, Broner and Molina Make NBC Debut
By Tyson Bruce This weekend, boxing makes it grand arrival back to network television on NBC. Unlike the more recent ventures into boxing on network TV, such as Main Events’ recent foray, Al Haymon’s Premier Boxing Champions will feature some of the most preeminent talents in modern boxing. The series …
Read More »Boxing Goes ‘Downtown’ to NBC Saturday with Keith Thurman, Robert Guerrero
By Ivan G. Goldman You might think Boxing Godfather Al Haymon can’t lose Saturday night. He’s pitting up-and-coming Keith Thurman against tough southpaw Robert Guerrero for the first show of the Premier Boxing Champions series, and he’s got contracts with both fighters. But there are two ways Haymon can lose. …
Read More »HBO World Championship Boxing Preview: Shiming vs. Ruenroeng, Tapia vs. Dawson
By: William Holmes Much has been made about the Al Haymon apparent takeover of professional boxing on prime time television, as the boxing mogul’s Premier Boxing Champions Series now has agreements in place with Showtime, CBS, NBC, Spike, NBC Sports and a rumored plan with ESPN’s Friday Night Fights. However, …
Read More »Canelo Alvarez vs James Kirkland: Houston & San Antonio Press Conference Quotes & Photos
Recent Texas pressers were held for the upcoming 12-round super welterweight showdown at Minute Maid Park in Houston on May 9 between Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and James “Mandingo Warrior” Kirkland. The event will be broadcast on HBO World Championship Boxing. CANELO ALVAREZ, Former World Champion: “I want to thank everyone …
Read More »ESPN Friday Night Fights Preview: Tony Harrison and Ievgen “The Ukrainian Lion” Khytrov Co-Headline
By Eric Duran ESPN’s Friday Night Fights heads to the bright lights of the Las Vegas strip on March 6th. Goossen Tutor Promotions, Warriors Boxing and Fight Promotions Incorporated present a star-studded card featuring some of boxing biggest rising prospects at the MGM Grand Arena, one night before Al Haymon’s …
Read More »Boxing Insider Interview: Lamont Peterson Ready For Prime Time
By Sean Crose “Training’s going excellent,” Lamont Peterson tells Boxing Insider. “I’m in excellent shape. I’m just kind of really focusing on the game plan.” For a man who’s about to step into the spotlight in a big way, the 30-2-1 junior welterweight appears remarkably calm. For the Washington DC …
Read More »Champs Director Bert Marcus: “There’s No One That Can’t Relate to This.”
by Sean Crose “There’s no one that can’t relate to this,” says director Bert Marcus, speaking of the appeal of the fight game. “Boxing is such a great allegory. I think that’s why it’s been used in so many films over the years.” Marcus is right. We as a society …
Read More »Boxing Insider Notebook: Mayweather, Pacquiao, Alvarez, Kirkland, Crawford, and more…
By: William Holmes The following is the Boxing Insider notebook for the week of February 24th to March 3rd, covering the comings and goings in the sport of boxing that you might have missed. Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao One and Only Press Conference Set Floyd “Money” Mayweather and …
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