On this day in 1916, Sept. 4, Freddie Welsh, the Welsh Wizard, successfully defended his world lightweight title with a 20-round decision over Chicago’s Charley...
Top Rank Boxing Honcho Bob Arum – There are two big fights on the September docket, neither of which involves Bob Arum’s Top Rank firm. But...
Interview Prospect Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna – Welterweight prospect Thomas ” Cornflake” LaManna took time out from training to discuss his much-anticipated Sept. 15 showdown with Dusty...
Gutierrez Beats Melendez – Mexico’s Antonio Gutierrez somehow eked out a decision win over Puerto Rico’s Jorge Melendez despite suffering a knockdown early in their fight on...
Rising Contenders on Display – Only a few remember the early beginnings of the colorful theater and even fewer remember that the great Duke Ellington Orchestra played...
Happy 51st Birthday Lennox Lewis. Lennox Lewis is a well known figure and not just in boxing circles. He has been successful in many areas of...
Condescending Canelo – Move over Floyd Mayweather. There’s a fighter on the block who is more condescending than you ever were, with the difference being he’s less...
Octogenarian Fight Promoter Don King – A press release crossed our desk the other day bearing the title “Don King’s Peace & Love Roundup.” The release...
Dear Champ, We need to talk. As Angelo Dundee would say, “you’re blowing it, son.” Even though the bout was boring as hell, your historically important...
Canelo Alvarez Meets the Media – As Saul “Canelo” Alvarez performs in front of the media on Wednesday, many perceive his showdown with England’s Liam “Beefy”...