Unification for the Heavyweight Division within Reach? By: Eric Lunger With negotiations with Wladimir Klitschko fizzling out late last month, Eddie Hearn and Matchroom have announced that Anthony Joshua (17-0, 17 KO’s) will defend his IBF Heavyweight title against Eric Molina (25-3, 19 KO’s) of the United States on December …
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Jason Sosa – From a Diamond in the Rough to World Champion!
Jason Sosa – From a Diamond in the Rough to World Champion! By: Ken Hissner Several years ago this writer did an article on now WBA World Super Featherweight champion Jason “El Canito” Sosa, 19-1-4 (15), from Camden, NJ. He hasn’t lost a fight in 6 years and that was …
Read More »Top Rank PPV Round by Round Results: Manny Pacquiao Wins by Clear Decision Over Jessie Vargas
Top Rank PPV Round by Round Results: Manny Pacquiao Wins by Clear Decision Over Jessie Vargas By: William Holmes Manny Pacquiao (58-6-2) met Jessie Vargas (27-1) in the main event of tonight’s Pay Per View Card for the WBO World Welterweight Title. Photo Credit In a bit of a surprise, …
Read More »Top Rank PPV Undercard Results: Shiming and Valdez Victorious, Magdaleno Defeats Donaire
Top Rank PPV Undercard Results: Shiming and Valdez Victorious, Magdaleno Defeats Donaire By: William Holmes Top Rank Promotions televised three world title fights on their self-distributed pay per view live from the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Three Asian boxers competed on the undercard, and two time …
Read More »Daniel Franco Interview “There is no way Derrick Murray is ready for me!”
Daniel Franco Interview “There is no way Derrick Murray is ready for me!” By: Benny Henderson The undefeated featherweight sensation Daniel Franco 14-0-3 (9 KO’s) looks to not only keep his unblemished record intact come November 10th when he takes on Derrick Murray 13-0-1 (5 KO’s) at the Washington Hilton …
Read More »No, Pay Per View Boxing Isn’t Dead
No, Pay Per View Boxing Isn’t Dead By: Sean Crose If you pay any attention to the sport of boxing these days, you undoubtedly hear it all the time – the pay per view model is dead. Honestly, I’m not exactly sure what that assertion means. Are those who state …
Read More »Controlling Distance and Minimalism: Analyzing Wladimir Klitschko and Guillermo Rigondeaux
Controlling Distance and Minimalism: Analyzing Wladimir Klitschko and Guillermo Rigondeaux By: Sean Kim Both Wladimir Klitschko and Guillermo Rigondeaux possess an incredible calm in the ring which manifest in the form of a patient chess match with each fight. The two give the impression to viewers that rather than conform …
Read More »Top Rank PPV Preview: Pacquiao vs. Vargas, Shiming vs. Phaprom, Donaire vs. Magdaleno, Valdez vs. Osawa
Top Rank PPV Preview: Pacquiao vs. Vargas, Shiming vs. Phaprom, Donaire vs. Magdaleno, Valdez vs. Osawa By: William Holmes On Saturday night Philippine Senator and boxing legend Manny Pacquiao will return to the ring and chase another world title as he faces Jessie Vargas for Vargas’ WBO Welterweight Title. Pacquiao …
Read More »Manny Pacquiao returns. But, who really even knows?
Manny Pacquiao returns. But, who really even knows? By: Ed Hitchins During fight week in Las Vegas, the twitter-verse is usually abuzz with the details of the compelling action as fans file in to take in a piece of history. From hashtags to Instagram updates, we’re usually in the foray …
Read More »“FACING ALI” DVD A SMASHING SUCCESS!
“FACING ALI” DVD A SMASHING SUCCESS! By: Ken Hissner George Chuvalo could have won an Emmy for his performance in FACING ALI. He fought them all and was never an easy opponent. Others that fought Ali were “Smoking” Joe Frazier, Big George Foreman, Ken Norton, Larry Holmes, Ernie Terrell, Sir …
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