Jason Pribila

Pre-May-Day Winners and Losers

Wed, 01 May 2013 06:58:00 +0000

By Jason Pribila: In conjunction with the celebration of Cinco de Mayo, the first Saturday of May has been the day set aside for a big time boxing event. For years fighters like Julio Cesar Chavez, Oscar De La Hoya, Manny Pacquiao, and Floyd Mayweather Jr. have performed on this date, and promoters avoided putting on shows anywhere near it.

“And the Oscar Goes To…”

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 08:18:00 +0000

By Jason Pribila: On Sunday evening the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences handed out their Oscars for this year’s best in film. On Sunday afternoon I was reflecting on the weekend’s best in boxing, while I was putting away my groceries and wondering how I spent over $100 when all I needed was chicken and shaving crèam.

“I Beat Mike Tyson”

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 13:57:00 +0000

By Jason Pribila: On June 11, 2005, Don King brought his traveling circus to the MCI Center in Washington DC, and 15,472 fans made P.T. Barnum’s quote about a sucker being born every minute prophetic. The marquee read that former undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson would be in the ring, but those who witnessed the end of his career soon found out that he no longer able to fight.

A Look Back at Mosley - Margarito

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 13:06:00 +0000

By Jason Pribila: This past weekend I had the humbling experience of moving into my new one bedroom apartment. Although the place and location is perfect, the toll it took on my right knee and back was enough to make me vow to ensure I have enough money in my savings account to pay someone to handle the heavy lifting whenever my next change of address may be.

SecondsOut Breakout Fighter of the Year – Danny “Swift” Garcia

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 08:01:00 +0000

By Jason Pribila: 2012 was a year that saw superstars Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto combine to go 0-4, and Floyd Mayweather fight only once. Now more than ever it was apparent that boxing’s landscape is in need of change sooner rather than later.

Pacquiao – Marquez IV: Winners and Losers

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 19:00:00 +0000

By Jason Pribila: There isn’t a sport that asks more of their fan base than boxing. Whether it be a “Cold War” between promotional giants that prevent coveted fights from happening, rising costs of pay per views, bad decisions, or ticket distribution practices that either leave fans in the cold or overpaying; the boxing fan remains loyal to a fault.

Mexican Independence Day: Winners and Losers

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 07:25:00 +0000

By Jason Pribila: The sport’s two most powerful promoters simply refuse to get along. Their feud has cost boxing fans the opportunity to see many attractive match-ups, and the latest trend of counter-programming is forcing that same shallow pool of customers to take sides and choose what fights they will spend their time and money on. Adding to the mess is that HBO and Showtime seem to have chosen their sides and enable their promoters of choice to continue to run the sport as separate

Pacquiao – Bradley: Winners and Losers

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 17:18:00 +0000

By Jason Pribila: Finally a major fight created buzz on sports television, talk radio, and even water coolers days after the fight. Unfortunately, as is often the case with boxing, the discussion was for all the wrong reasons. Corruption, travesty, and incompetence remained at the forefront of the all too familiar “boxing is a joke” discussion.

Introducing Ronald Cruz

Thu, 31 May 2012 15:06:00 +0000

By Jason Pribila: Main Events and Peltz Boxing are well known in the boxing industry for putting on well matched and entertaining fight cards. In an era where many promoters gravitate to the first venue willing to open their wallets, this pair continues to cultivate the sport by putting on shows featuring local fighters in front of their passionate fans.

Pribs' Notes: Wilson Vs Taylor, Rios, and More

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 16:20:00 +0000

By Jason Pribilla: While the knockout(Garrett Wilson vs Andres Taylor) provided fans with a dramatic conclusion to their evening (in Atlantic City), and will no doubt raise Wilson’s profile, I question if it was necessary