Larry Merchant has traveled the world the past few weeks. Only recently has he settled down back home in Southern California. His duties have taken him...
Is there anything in sports that sparks more passion and debate between sports fans then the “what if” argument? What if Wilt and Shaq had to...
The 47th Round On Friday, a purse bid is scheduled in which Corrie Sanders, the new WBO heavyweight champion, has been ordered to defend his title...
The 46th Round Here is an official statement from the WBO concerning the protest of David Tua, who wished to be considered “available” to challenge new...
As a child growing up our parents always stressed to us around Christmas time to be good or we won't get any presents from Santa Claus....
The 45th Round The clear message was sent to us on March 9, 2001, when Greg Page was left lying in a boxing ring, without an...
Slightly used, largely ignored professional boxing franchise headquartered in the beautiful city of Atlanta, Georgia, home of the Braves, the Falcons and the best peach cobbler...
On Monday night a deal was reached to make the rematch between Oscar De La Hoya and Shane Mosley. This after a phony deadline had been...
If I said to you, what are three of the most important physical traits needed in a heavyweight prospect? They'd have to be in no particular...
The 44th Round As a public service, it's my obligation to turn your attention to the following news flash, re-posted “as-is”: PRESS RELEASEEffective Immediately For More...
Wladimir Klitschko was hailed by just about everyone in the boxing business as the heir apparent to Lennox Lewis. Well, after getting sent to the canvas...
GOOD INTENTIONS – The 43rd Round I want to bring to your attention a press release, issued a couple of weeks ago: News Release, February 27,...
The 42nd Round Maybe this is the perfect way to start things off. Because it demonstrates clearly that given the opportunity to make any corrections at...
Can there be any doubt that we will see Jones-Holyfield sometime this year ? It may not be the biggest fight out there but it can...
The 41st Round Since no one has done this yet, at least to our knowledge, despite the fact that there have been several references to it...
The 40th Round Wasn't that kind of a silly presentation during the exchange between Teddy Atlas and Nevada deputy attorney general Keith Kizer on ESPN2 last...
Pointless Until Career Has Heard Last Bell Can we as boxing columnists please stop matching the Champions of today with past greats? It's just my opinion...
The 39th Round I have been doing investigative pieces of one kind or another since about 1986. Since then I have encountered many instances of injustice,...
When Roy Jones moves up to face 'the Quiet Man' John Ruiz, Jones will be facing daunting odds as he's giving away as much as 40...
Who is this guy and why is it so easy to believe him? Seems like he’s in the wrong line of work. Instead of throwing punches,...
