Roy Jones, Jr. and Bobby Gunn in a “Showdown” Friday in Delaware! By: Ken Hissner It was three years ago when Roy Jones, Jr., 64-9 (46) and Bobby Gunn, 21-6-1 (18) were to have met in the Sand’s Casino in Bethlehem, PA. Gunn instead met former champion Glen Johnson and …
Read More »Kell Brook Serves the Haters Some Humble Pie
Kell Brook Serves the Haters Some Humble Pie By: Matt O’Brien Boxing is a tough sport, and boxing fans are a hard bunch to please. Opinions dished out from die-hard behind-the-keyboard fans are usually harsh, though often these criticisms are eminently fair and promote the better values and traditions of …
Read More »Kell Brook to Defend Title Against Errol Spence Jr.
Kell Brook to defend title against Errol Spence Jr. By: Matthew N. Becher While Manny Pacquiao was telling the world that he would no longer be fighting in Australia and was going to take his talents to Dubai, as well as letting twitter fans vote on the actual opponent for …
Read More »The Heavyweight Title Fight That Was Also The First Full Length Motion Picture
The Heavyweight Title Fight That Was Also The First Full Length Motion Picture By: Sean Crose James J Corbett ruled supreme after besting John L Sullivan in 1892 in order to win the heavyweight championship of the world. Indeed, Corbett did not come across as a run of the mill …
Read More »Leo Santa Cruz: Is 3rd Time a Charm?
Leo Santa Cruz: Is 3rd Time a Charm? By: Francisco Martinez Coming off a masterful performance that surprised most, Leo Santa Cruz channels his focus into a good deed. Using his superstar status to round up the masses in a charity event for a great cause. A humble beginning to …
Read More »“Irish” Jack O’Halloran – From Boxer to Hollywood Actor!
“Irish” Jack O’Halloran – From Boxer to Hollywood Actor! By: Ken Hissner Jack “The Giant” O’Halloran was born in Philadelphia and though ending up in Runnemede, NJ, for the most part before returning to Philadelphia now at age 73. At 6:06 he was one of the tallest boxers from 1966 …
Read More »Update: Pacquiao Now Running Poll For Next Opponent
Update: Pacquiao Now Running Poll For Next Opponent As if Manny Pacquiao’s tweet on Saturday that he’d be fighting in the United Arab Emirates – as opposed to Australia – wasn’t enough, PacMan returned on Sunday to set the fight world abuzz again. “Who do you want me to fight …
Read More »Breaking: Pacquiao Announces United Arab Emirates As Location For Next Fight
Breaking: Pacquiao Announces United Arab Emirates As Location For Next Fight By: Sean Crose “See you in UAE for my next fight. #TeamPacquiao” So Tweeted Manny Pacquiao Saturday evening. Assuming the letters UAE stand for United Arab Emirates, rumors that the PacMan would throw down in Dubai apparently are true. …
Read More »Robert Easter Dominates, Tops Off Entertaining PBC On Bounce Card
Robert Easter Dominates, Tops Off Entertaining PBC On Bounce Card By: Sean Crose Terrell Gausha stepped into the ring in Toledo, Ohio on Friday night with a perfect record of 19-0. His opponent, Luis Hernandez, was 15-3, a slightly less impressive resume. Still, Hernandez took it to his opponent right …
Read More »ShoBox Results: Baranchyk and Ramos Deliver a Ten Round Thriller, Fernandez and Williams Victorious
ShoBox Results: Baranchyk and Ramos Deliver a Ten Round Thriller, Fernandez and Williams Victorious By: William Holmes The Buffalo Run Casino and Resort in Miami, Oklahoma was the host site for tonight’s ShoBox card live on Showtime and featured a main event between Ivan Baranchyk and Abel Ramos. Jon Fernandez …
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