MEXICO’S GRAND BOXING TRADITION — Though the fight between Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. turned out to be a disappointment, the hype leading...
Finally it’s here, the 164.5 pound catch-weight bout between soaring Mexican sensation Saul “Canelo” Alvarez 48-1-1 (34) and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr 50-2-1 (32), the son...
While millions argue in bars, gyms, and street corners throughout the North American continent about who wins the battle of Mexico’s heart, the little known common...
There is a disconcerting truth about so-called “superfights.” Sometimes, they’re just not that super. And when they aren’t, boxing takes a hit because expectations going in...
A fighter taking a long layoff in his prime is a rare sight to see, unless the situation is forced by physical or legal matters. But...
If you’re familiar with prizefighting you know the significance of Mexican idol versus Mexican idol. Putting Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (48-1-1, 34 KOs) versus Julio Cesar Chavez...
GOLOVKIN-CANELO IN LIGHT OF GOLOVKIN-JACOBS — If you’ve been a follower of the sport of boxing or, say, even the NFL, hopefully you’ve gleaned that no...
THE ENIGMATIC JCC JR. — There have been two Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.’s over the course of his professional boxing career. Let’s refer to them here...
WHAT’S NEXT FOR MIGUEL COTTO? — As most know, former four division champ Miguel Cotto 40-5 (33) was supposed to fight former junior middleweight title challenger...
THE COTTO-KIRKLAND FIGHT IS OFF — On Friday, Feb. 3, it was learned that the match between Miguel Cotto and James Kirkland, scheduled for Feb. 25...