Ron Lipton Remembers Rubin ‘Hurricane’ Carter
By Kevin Gleason: Ron Lipton asked about the photo of the guy up on a wall at the famed Mooksie’s Gym in Newark, N.J. "That’s Hurricane Carter,’’ said Lipton’s trainer, who had also trained Carter.
Features
Mayweather – Maidana: Let The Buyer Beware
By Matthew Hurley: Marcos Maidana is without question one of the most exciting fighters to watch in boxing. A rough and tumble brawler who always brings it and then leaves it in the ring. He is deserving of a big payday, and he’ll finally get one on May 3 against Floyd Mayweather.
Leapai Faces An Uphill Battle Against Klitschko
By Adam Santarossa: As much as I’d like to see Alex Leapai become the first Australian boxer in history to win the Heavyweight title, he has a huge task to overcome when he challenges Wladimir Klitschko for his IBF/WBA and WBO titles in Germany on Saturday.
Marcos Maidana Looks to Bring the Pain to Mayweather
By Marc Livitz: The limelight within the realm of professional prizefighting is craved and demanded by some, while also avoided and deemed irrelevant by others. In but a few weeks’ time, perhaps the two most glaring examples of the need for attention and contentment with solitude will be on display in Las Vegas
The Mark Twain of Boxing
By Steve Kim: This time around at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, there was no controversy after Manny Pacquiao and Tim Bradley went 12 hard, competitive rounds.
New Documentary “The Fight Game” Delivers
By Tom Gray: Film maker Ciaran Gibbons has completed an absorbing documentary, entitled “The Fight Game”, which follows a Welsh amateur boxer on his journey into the paid ranks and examines that complex transition in depth.
Two Mustafas Meet At NY Hall Of Fame Dinner
By Jeff Jowett in New York: The New York State Boxing Hall of Fame held its 3rd Annual Induction & Awards Dinner on the afternoon of March 30 at their established location, the friendly and agreeable surroundings of Russo’s on the Bay in the Howard Beach section of Queens.
“The Moment” Undercard Notes & Quotes
By Marc Livitz: Bad news travels fast, or so we have all heard at one or more times in our lives. Those of us who are seen as bad apples can travel even faster and sometimes the bad one can ultimately laugh all the way to the bank. Such is the case with boxing’s number one attraction, Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
Remembering A True Champion: Mickey Duff
By Bill Tibbs: The boxing world was saddened by the recent news of the passing of legendary British boxing figure Mickey Duff on March 22nd at the age of 84.
Manny Pacquiao Seeks Redemption, Not Revenge
By Marc Livitz: Manny Pacquiao’s place in the annals of boxing lore is beyond secure, regardless of how his stellar career ends. Although he has failed to register a knockout win in over four years, the “Pac Man” remains a fan favorite in the United States and a national icon in his home nation of the Philippines.
Top Rank “Tourney” Set
By Steve Kim: An email sent out to various members of the media on Thursday afternoon from ace publicist Fred Sternburg informed us that a bout between Juan Manuel Marquez and Mike Alvarado had been made for May 17th at the newly-refurbished Forum in Inglewood, California.
Frampton Comes Alive
By Bill Tibbs: After Leo Santa Cruz’s impressive win Saturday night from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, he was immediately asked questions regarding a bout with European champion Carl Frampton.
Is Canelo Alvarez Still The Future Of Boxing?
By Bryant Romero: Now that both Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao have reached the twilight of their respective careers. The question has been lingering throughout the boxing world, Just who will be the next pay per view stars of the sport?
Undefeated Charlo Goes For World Title
By Bill Tibbs: On Saturday night, Texas based Jermall Charlo will challenge Carlos Molina for the International Boxing Federation (IBF) light middleweight title on Golden Boy Promotions’ “TOE TO TOE” pay-per-view card featuring Mexican star Saul “Canelo” Alvarez against tough Alfredo “Perro” Angulo in the main event.
WADA “Not Responsible” For Bradley-Pacquiao II Testing
By Gabriel Montoya: On Monday, responding to an inquiry from Maxboxing.com, the World Anti-Doping Agency stated it is not overseeing the Tim Bradley vs. Manny Pacquiao rematch on April 12.
No Khan Do?
By Steve Kim: Throughout the last few weeks and months, I’ve been asked when Floyd Mayweather (scheduled to go on May 3rd) will be making his official announcement regarding just exactly who he’d be facing in his next bout.
Bob Arum and the globalisation of boxing
By Mark G. Butcher in Macao: Something special is happening in Macao. The casino floors of the Venetian Resort are already heaving with South-East Asia’s high and low rollers chasing dreams and distraction. The appetite for gambling is unrivalled here and, where there is a major casino, boxing is never too far away.
Bradley – Pacquiao II: More Intriguing The Second Time Around
By Matthew Hurley: It would be hard to ever notice any trace of bitterness or hostility in Manny Pacquiao. Outside the ring he is the consummate gentleman who never seems to have a negative word for anyone not named Floyd Mayweather.
Gennady Golovkin, The Fighter Nobody Wants
By Clive Bernath: One of the best pound for pound boxers on the planet takes centre stage at the Salle des estoiles in Monte Carlo, Monaco on Saturday night but for some reason Gennady Golovkin’s latest world middleweight title defence against 33 year-old Osumanu Adama has pretty much gone unnoticed. There could be a number of reasons for this oversight and one could be that Adama will prove no match for the incredibly hard punching champion.
Looking Back At Donald Curry
By Matthew Hurley: It was a left hook from hell. One of the most precise knockout punches thrown in a major bout in the 1980s. And once it found its target, Milton McCrory, the WBC welterweight champion, collapsed in dramatic fashion, as it appeared as though his body fell apart in sections.