The writers at The Sweet Science have their say on Saturday's war between Erik Morales and Manny Pacquiao. Morales by KO.Mitch Abramson Overlooked in this battle of superstars...
When Joe Louis said “He can run, but he can’t hide,” he said a mouthful. Former heavyweight champion of the world Joseph Louis Barrow was born...
The opening words of Norman Mailer’s King of the Hill, Mailer’s treatise on the “Fight of the Century” between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier in 1971,...
Wisdom comes in all shapes and sizes and inhabits all professions. “Ring sense is an art, a gift from God that flows out of a fighter...
Men have been hitting each other in the face for as long as there have been faces to hit, and if it wasn’t over this bone...
Blue Horizon Boxing Promotions – with promoter Vernoca L. Michael and matchmaker Don Elbaum leading the charge – and with Randall “Tex” Cobb, Eric Harding, Matthew...
Edgar Santana is a 25-year-old, 140-pound welterweight with a 12-2 (8 KOs) record. He is trained in Gleason’s Gym by Hector Roca. Roca is best-known for...
The Sweet Science writers offer their predictions on the big fight in LA. Hopkins by decision.Mitch Abramson Hopkins hasn't shown signs of wear and tear, but the rugged,...
In a sport full of madmen, former middleweight champ Jake LaMotta holds pride of place. Fights fans love him because he was tougher than tough. Wiseguys...
Last week’s telephone conference call between Cory Spinks and Zab Judah in anticipation of Saturday’s rematch in St. Louis ended in a shouting match. But it...