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“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
“To paraphrase Mark Twain, the rumors of Sergio's demise have been greatly exaggerated. Boxing media and fans tend to base a person's ability — and sometimes full body of work — on just one performance. Now Martinez is shot. But Cotto is on fire!! 12 months ago, people said just the opposite. Go through history and you will some of the greatest were written off prior to reaching their peak. Likewise, complete and utter scrubs were made into world beaters before they were exposed. “Believe none of what you hear and only half of what you see. Matchmakers control the zeitgeist.” —The Shadow counsels the long view
Boxing Odds and Ends: A New Foe for Broner and an Intriguing Heavyweight Match-up
Jermaine Franklin and Otto Wallin; Losing Can Be Winning, or Not
Artur Beterbiev: “I’d prefer to fight Bivol because he has the one thing I need”
A Shocker in Manchester: Liam Smith Stops Chris Eubank Jr in Four
Anthony Yarde: “I am at my best when I fight fire with fire.”
Garcia Promotions’ Event in San Bernardino was a Showcase for Saul Rodriguez
‘Swamp King’ Jonathan Guidry Vanquishes Bermane Stiverne in Miami
R.I.P. Former Heavyweight Champ Gerrie Coetzee, a South African Sporting Icon
Tank Davis TKOs Garcia; Boots Ennis Shuts Out Chukhadzhian
Guillermo Rigondeaux Refuses to Hang Up His Gloves
Boxing Odds and Ends: Roiman Villa’s Remarkable Rally and More
The Greatest Boxing Book Never Written and More Literary Notes
Naoya Inoue Puts the Super Bantamweight Division on High Alert
David “Dynamite” Stevens KOs Sean Hemphill on ShoBox
Adrien Broner has a New Opponent: Ivan Redkach is Out; Hank Lundy is In
Andy Ruiz and Filip Hrgovic on the Road to Oleksandr Usyk
Roiman Villa Storms Back in the Final Frame to Upset Rashidi Ellis on Showtime
Devin Haney vs Vasily Lomachenko: A High Stakes Duel
Avila Perspective, Chap. 221: ‘El Maestro’ and More Boxing News and Notes
Efe Ajagba and Jonnie Rice Bring Home the Money at Turning Stone
The Hauser Report: The Women Take Center Stage at Madison Square Garden
Amanda Serrano Wins Another World Title; Serrano-Taylor II confirmed for Dublin
The Inevitable Triple Crown of Emanuel Navarrete: Demystifying Alphabet Titles
Rey Vargas: “The featherweight title is absolutely still mine”
Navarrete Overcomes Adversity to TKO Wilson in a Corker
Avila Perspective, Chap. 223: An Act of War Benavidez vs Plant Press Confab
Bazinyan Improves to 29-0, but Gollaz and Gaumont Steal the Show in Montreal
Alycia Baumgardner vs Elhem Mekhaled: Female Splendor at MSGÂ
How good is Jake Paul? Shane Mosley’s Answer May Surprise You
Amanda Serrano Seeks Undisputed Status at 126 with Katie Taylor on the HorizonÂ
Beterbiev Remains Focused on Dmitry Bivol after Knocking Out Anthony Yarde
Andy Ruiz and Filip Hrgovic on the Road to Oleksandr Usyk
Artem Dalakian, Sunny Edwards, and the Most Storied Title in Boxing
Emanuel Navarrete Aims to Become Champion in a Third Weight Class on Friday
Garcia Promotions’ Event in San Bernardino was a Showcase for Saul Rodriguez
Alexis Rocha KOs Brave but Overmatched George Ashie on DAZN
Artur Beterbiev TKOs Anthony Yarde in a London Firefight
Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury on Feb. 26 in a Potential Pay-Per-View Blockbuster
Avila Perspective, Chap. 223: A Lively Weekend in SoCal with Three Fight Cards in Two Days
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