Danny “Swift” Garcia has no illusions that a victory on Saturday night over rugged veteran Jose Benavidez Jr. would solidify his legacy. What he is aware...
More than any other fighter, Christy Martin was responsible for legitimizing women’s boxing in the public eye. She was also a closeted gay woman married to...
Twenty-two years ago, two talented Southern California fighters baptized the Staples Center sports arena for prizefighting with a performance hard to top. Can Ryan Garcia equal...
The day after the International Boxing Hall of Fame wrapped up its annual festivities, one of its honored members, Carlos Ortiz, passed away at age 85....
It’s Canelo time again. Mexico’s Saul “Canelo” Alvarez once again arrives in Las Vegas during Cinco de Mayo week to continue the celebration with countrymen, friends...
Canastota Chronicles: Coffee and Donuts With Smokin’ Bert Cooper Boxing fans often flock to Canastota for Hall of Fame weekend in hopes of meeting a few...
The third week of March usually finds Top Rank at Madison Square Garden with a show designed to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. This year, for various...
The Hauser Report: “The Greatest Show on Earth” Comes to Warren, Ohio On January 29, Don King promoted a six-bout card headlined by Trevor Bryan defending...
23 years ago today, on Dec. 5, 1998, Johnny Tapia challenged WBA bantamweight champion Nana Yaw Konadu of Ghana at the brand-new Atlantic City Convention Hall....
Avila Perspective, Chap 152: Oscar and Oscar and More There’s a saying in the entertainment business “the show must go on.” That seems to apply in...