Browsing Tag Al Haymon

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  Too Many Belts, Not Enough Champions

  Believe it or not, there are a total of 102 recognized ‘world’ championships in existence in professional boxing today. Discounting the 34 champions which may be of an ...

  On August 26, 2018 / By Alden Chodash
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  An Open Letter To Keith Thurman

  Hi Keith. Ralph Semien here, long time fight fan and a sincere admirer of your skills and accomplishments, both in and out of the ring. In particular, Keith, ...

  On July 5, 2018 / By Ralph M. Semien
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  À La Prochaine, Montreal

  Montreal is “The Fight City,” not Toronto. Or so we thought. And still think, as any objective evaluation of Canada’s two largest urban centres reveals a mismatch in ...

  On April 26, 2018 / By Michael Carbert
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  Is Adonis Stevenson The Real President Of The WBC?

  A few days ago Showtime Sports announced with much fanfare a slate of upcoming matches to cover the first half of the new year, including 10 world title ...

  On January 26, 2018 / By Robert Portis
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  Fight Report: Kovalev vs Shabranskyy

  The Event Not that long ago, Sergey Kovalev was widely regarded as, pound-for-pound, one of the best boxers in the world. Dominant wins over Nathan Cleverly, Jean Pascal ...

  On November 26, 2017 / By Robert Portis
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  Hardy vs Vincent: ‘A Sellable Thing’

  Dressed in black spandex and sporting her long blond hair in pig tails, Heather Hardy stepped into the ring at the BB King Club and Grill in mid-town ...

  On November 20, 2017 / By B. A. Cass
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  Can Dana White Shake Up Boxing?

  So, guess what: Dana White is making the move to boxing. The UFC head honcho has made it known he’s going for his boxing promoter’s license, a fact ...

  On November 9, 2017 / By Sean Crose
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  Wilder vs Miller: The Time Is Now!

  Try as I might, I just can’t keep a straight face when I read “world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder.” Believe me, it’s been tough to give him the ...

  On August 14, 2017 / By Danny Howard
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  In Search Of Lost Time: Adrien Broner Gets Serious

  “I’m trying to be the best boxer there ever was. Ever. Ever.” – Adrien Broner, being interviewed by Roy Jones in 2012 “It’s time to take boxing more ...

  On July 27, 2017 / By Eliott McCormick
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  Manny’s Thoughts! No. 138

  Welcome back to Manny’s Thoughts! From Manny Montreal! This week: congrats to Chad Laprise! What’s going on with Artur Beterbiev? Manny’s happy about the World Boxing Super Series! ...

  On July 12, 2017 / By Manny Montreal
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  Broner vs Garcia: Reckoning Or Resurgence?

  Upon hearing the news that Adrien Broner and Mikey Garcia are set to clash on July 29, the realization dawned on me: the reckoning of “The Problem” is at ...

  On June 21, 2017 / By Danny Howard
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  Boxe Mania At The Bell Centre: Prelude To A Showdown

  Last night was not the first time Eleider Alvarez and Adonis Stevenson have shared a ring. With both pugilists under contract to Groupe Yvon Michel, they’ve fought under ...

  On June 4, 2017 / By Michael Carbert
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  Yvon Michel: “Adonis Has Never Ducked Anyone!”

  Adonis Stevenson vs Andrzej Fonfara II. Eleider Alvarez vs Jean Pascal. Two major showdowns with serious implications, both happening on the same card this Saturday night. A world ...

  On June 1, 2017 / By Michael Carbert
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  The Curious Case Of King Artur

  There’s that old tale about Androcles, the slave who fled his master and then pulled the stinging thorn from the lion’s paw. Both were later captured and the ...

  On May 29, 2017 / By Michael Carbert
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  Porter Defeats Berto: Time For Thurman vs Porter II

  Multiple cuts and myriad head clashes couldn’t discourage Shawn Porter’s relentless onslaught against Andre Berto, resulting in a ninth-round stoppage win for “Showtime” that should lead to an anticipated ...

  On April 24, 2017 / By Zachary Alapi
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  Brook vs Spence: Boxing Moves On

  What a difference a year makes. Truly, in 2016 I was genuinely worried about the state of pro boxing. There were times last year when it just seemed ...

  On February 17, 2017 / By Sean Crose
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  The Fight City’s Holiday Wish List

  So today is Christmas Day and while not all of us celebrate it or sing praises to the babe in the manger, we can all get in the ...

  On December 25, 2016 / By Robert Portis
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  Manny’s Thoughts! No. 106

  Time again for Manny’s Thoughts! This week: from the aftermath of the Kovalev vs Ward hangover, to high hopes being dashed with a disheartening showing from “Axe Man” ...

  On November 29, 2016 / By Manny Montreal
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  Manny’s Thoughts! No. 105

  Time for Manny’s Thoughts! From Manny Montreal! Weekend Fight Hangover! What the hell happened with Kovalev vs Ward? Bring on the rematch! Coin du Metro Sports Bar hosting ...

  On November 22, 2016 / By Manny Montreal
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  Manny’s Thoughts! No. 104

  Time for Manny’s Thoughts! From Manny Montreal! Mystic Mac Connor Mcgregor makes history and I call for him to face the best, Khabib Nurgagomedov! A recap of my ...

  On November 15, 2016 / By Manny Montreal
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  Manny’s Thoughts! No. 103

  Welcome back to Manny’s Thoughts from Manny Montreal! Tough time for Schiller Hyppolite in Germany! Movement in the heavyweight division is cause for excitement! A look at this ...

  On November 10, 2016 / By Manny Montreal
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  PBC Is Back: Early Picks

  When it comes to boxing on Showtime and the Premier Boxing Champions network, we know who’s in charge, right? It’s Uncle Al! The reclusive, camera-shy operator with so ...

  On October 28, 2016 / By Robert Portis
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  Manny’s Thoughts! No. 99

  Manny’s back with this week’s Manny’s Thoughts! Check it out: Thanks to my sponsor, Coin Du Metro. Twitter: MannyMtl Facebook: Manny Montreal No copyright infringement intended. All content ...

  On October 11, 2016 / By Manny Montreal
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  PBC’s Hard Lessons

  Last week two high profile articles hit the web describing in almost grotesque detail the way Premier Boxing Champions—Al Haymon’s infamous boxing league—has been bled nearly dry. The ...

  On October 3, 2016 / By Rafael García
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  Manny’s Thoughts! No. 97

  Manny’s Thoughts! From Manny Montreal! Boxing, MMA, Montreal. This week congratulations to Javier Fortuna, Trey Morrison, Batyr Jukembayev, Ayaz Hussain & Yves Ulysses Jr. A frenzied fall of ...

  On September 27, 2016 / By Manny Montreal
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  Manny’s Thoughts! No. 96

  Manny’s Thoughts! From Manny Montreal! Boxing! MMA! This week: Congrats to Diego De La Hoya! Eye of the Tiger Show! Yves Ulysee Jr. and Batyr Jukembayev! Check it ...

  On September 20, 2016 / By Manny Montreal
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  Manny’s Thoughts! No. 92

  This week Manny Montreal has plenty to say about all the great fights that went down this past weekend! L.A Fight Club puts on another great show! Fantastic card! And UFC ...

  On August 23, 2016 / By Manny Montreal
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  Manny’s Thoughts! No. 91

  Manny discusses his tough week as a fight fan: cancellations, internet trolls, pro MMA revival talk, “B” samples and Ostarine. But it doesn’t take long for that trademark Manny ...

  On August 16, 2016 / By Manny Montreal
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  Manny’s Thoughts! No. 90

  This week Manny Montreal recounts his experience at the Beach Club Boxing Festival (see below), Ward’s public sparring match with underpaid Brand, the HBO crew can unclench knowing ...

  On August 9, 2016 / By Manny Montreal
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  Manny’s Thoughts! No. 89

  Thanks to my sponsors: DEVD.CA, Monster Gym and Coin Du Metro. Twitter: MannyMtl Facebook: Manny Montreal No copyright infringement intended. All content used in adherence with Fair Use ...

  On August 2, 2016 / By Manny Montreal