Quote of Note
“You Might Find Something To Justify”
“If you look hard enough, turning the sound off, then you might find something to justify the actions of the three judges. But that's not how boxing is watched, that's not how 48 of 51 seasoned boxing journalists saw it. Thats not how an Irish betting facility saw enough to refund Pacquiao bettors their money under a “justice payment” scheme. A fair result would only emerge under the same conditions in which the three judges, the HBO judge, the members of the media saw the game that day. The fact that you still think the Pacquiao won under clinical conditions should be the best incentive to sign the petition. Were the judges judging by Olympic scoring rules? I think, this would be the only way to justify their act. But we go here by the rules of scoring a professional bout.” –Sonny Avila thinks Editor Mike should sign the petition to overturn the Pacquaio-Bradley decision
Another stellar year from our Forum crew, the best in this known universe. Results for Reader of the Year are still being tabulated. In a moment of weakness, I hired CJ Ross to help with the computation and, well, it didn’t go well. Happy New Year to the best and brightest amateur scribes! –Editor Mike
“Boxing is full of optical illusions. And I give Money May MAD props for doing a mix of Houdini and Marlin The Magician. Wow! Money May fought a club-fighting-like humbug in “The Cali Ghost.” And a hyped-up B fighter in Canelo. The promotions were grand to get eyeballs and easy impressionable minds behind those PPV screens. Because the live gates didn’t sell out.” –Radam isn’t sold on this being the year of Money May
“It must be said that even a wounded, war torn Martinez is still a more dangerous threat than Canelo for Cotto. The powers that be must be expecting a phenomenal turnout.” —Brown Sugar says that Martinez is a tougher out for Cotto than Canelo
Results and Recaps from Madison Square Garden where Keyshawn Davis KO’d Berinchyk
Claressa Shields Powers to Undisputed Heavyweight Championship
Bakhodir Jalolov Returns on Thursday in Another Disgraceful Mismatch
Lamont Roach holds Tank Davis to a Draw in Brooklyn
Greg Haugen (1960-2025) was Tougher than the Toughest Tijuana Taxi Driver
More ‘Dances’ in Store for Derek Chisora after out-working Otto Wallin in Manchester
Vito Mielnicki Hopes to Steal the Show on Friday at Madison Square Garden
With Valentine’s Day on the Horizon, let’s Exhume ex-Boxer ‘Machine Gun’ McGurn
The Hauser Report: Keyshawn Davis at Madison Square Garden
The Hauser Report — Riyadh Season and Sony Hall: Very Big and Very Small
Avila Perspective, Chap. 313: The Misadventures of Canelo and Jake Paul (and More)
Gene Hackman’s Involvement in Boxing Went Deeper than that of a Casual Fan
Biyarslanov TKOed Mimoune at Montreal; Jalolov Conspicuous by his Absence
Lucas Bahdi Paid His Dues, Quite Literally, and Now his Boxing Career is Flourishing
Arnold Barboza Edges Past Jack Catterall in Manchester
Avila Perspective, Chap. 315: Tank Davis, Hackman, Ortiz and More
Early Results from Riyadh where Hamzah Sheeraz was Awarded a Gift Draw
Bivol Evens the Score with Beterbiev; Parker and Stevenson Win Handily
Cain Sandoval KOs Mark Bernaldez in the Featured Bout at Santa Ynez
Two Candidates for the Greatest Fight Card in Boxing History
Boxing Odds and Ends: Mikaela Mayer on Jonas vs. Price and More
Lamont Roach holds Tank Davis to a Draw in Brooklyn
Dueling Cards in the U.K. where Crocker Controversially Upended Donovan in Belfast
Avila Perspective, Chap. 315: Tank Davis, Hackman, Ortiz and More
Gene Hackman’s Involvement in Boxing Went Deeper than that of a Casual Fan
Greg Haugen (1960-2025) was Tougher than the Toughest Tijuana Taxi Driver
Nakatani, Japan’s Other Superstar, Blows Away Cuellar in the Third Frame
The Hauser Report — Riyadh Season and Sony Hall: Very Big and Very Small
Bivol Evens the Score with Beterbiev; Parker and Stevenson Win Handily
Early Results from Riyadh where Hamzah Sheeraz was Awarded a Gift Draw
Cain Sandoval KOs Mark Bernaldez in the Featured Bout at Santa Ynez
The Return of David Alaverdian
Two Candidates for the Greatest Fight Card in Boxing History
Avila Perspective, Chap. 314: A Really Big Boxing Show in Riyadh and More
Lucas Bahdi Paid His Dues, Quite Literally, and Now his Boxing Career is Flourishing
The Hauser Report: Keyshawn Davis at Madison Square Garden
Oscar Duarte KOs Miguel Madueno in a Battle of Mexicans at Anaheim
Arnold Barboza Edges Past Jack Catterall in Manchester
Results and Recaps from Madison Square Garden where Keyshawn Davis KO’d Berinchyk
Avila Perspective, Chap. 313: Global Cooperation — Golden Boy and Matchroom Boxing
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