Plaster of Torrance: Unwrapping the Meaning of Antonio Margarito, Part Two. Excerpted from The Bittersweet Science. There are times when boxing matches resemble more a bullfight than they ...
On July 30, 2020 / By Rafael GarcíaWith pro sports in a deep freeze due to the coronavirus pandemic, now is a good time to re-feature some great articles from the recent past. Here is ...
On June 7, 2020 / By Eliott McCormickPerhaps it’s just me but I get the feeling Eddie Futch , who was born 108 years ago tomorrow, wouldn’t be too comfortable in today’s boxing world. I ...
On August 8, 2019 / By Sean CroseWelcome to a brand new episode of our podcast, hosted as always by Alden Chodash, who this week is joined by site contributor Jamie Rebner. A full slate ...
On April 22, 2019 / By Alden ChodashAre legendary trainer Freddie Roach and his Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood on the skids? Star losses, most notably Manny Pacquiao, and other defections of boxers Roach ...
On July 19, 2018 / By Ralph M. SemienYes, it’s hard to believe, but it’s July of 2018 and, for better or for worse, it’s another Manny Pacquiao “Fight Week.” Pacquiao vs Matthysse. It’s going down, ...
On July 10, 2018 / By Neil CraneOn Saturday night in Madison Square Garden, Miguel Cotto proved the truth of the old cliché, winning isn’t everything. After being soundly beaten by the younger, faster Sadam ...
On December 5, 2017 / By Sean Crose“Boxing is a business” is the phrase fighters, promoters, managers, and even fight fans use to justify about 85% of the matches that we get to see on ...
On April 15, 2016 / By Rafael GarcíaIt was supposed to be a legend’s last fight. It was insanely and stupidly politicized. And it was a bout many weren’t excited about. Still, Manny Pacquiao got ...
On April 10, 2016 / By Sean CroseThe MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas will host the third and final chapter of Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley’s welterweight trilogy tomorrow night, in what may well ...
On April 8, 2016 / By Matt O'BrienWe’re mere hours away from what just might be the final fight of Manny Pacquiao’s amazing career. While few were calling for a third meeting between The Pacman ...
On April 8, 2016 / By Michael Carbert“It’s the mark of a great fighter when he has character plus skill. Because a fighter with character and skill will often rise and beat a better fighter…Character ...
On April 6, 2016 / By Henry ValerioWhile it’s fair to say that the boxing world is not exactly on fire regarding next Saturday’s rubber match between Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley, what is also ...
On March 29, 2016 / By Lee WylieNovember 15th 2015 will go down as the night Holly Holm turned the combat sports world upside down when she violently knocked out Ronda Rousey with a devastating ...
On January 26, 2016 / By Chris ConnorGoing into his fight with Daniel Jacobs, Peter Quillin was a slight betting favorite to win with many predicting a “Kid Chocolate” victory based on the fact he ...
On January 16, 2016 / By Thad MooreKovalev vs Pascal I was replayed on HBO again the other night. I saw it live of course, but watching it again, what really stunned me was how ...
On January 2, 2016 / By Sean CroseSuffering from uncertainty about your lead shoulder feint? Having trouble with your distance management or footwork? Are concerns about how best to parry a right lead keeping you ...
On May 26, 2015 / By Lee Wylie“Boxing is the sport to which all other sports aspire.”
– George Foreman
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