OK, hate is a strong word – but it’s clear that boxing is currently low on people’s list of favorite sports. Some people will tell you that boxing is too violent, has too much corruption, and is too primitive to survive. I say that none of these explain boxing’s current state. Don’t let the recent […]
Boxing Predictions Made Easy
I am not a boxing expert, just a dedicated fight junkie who has followed the sport for over 20 years. My experience goes back to the early 80s super-fights featuring Sugar Ray Leonard, Thomas Hearns and Roberto Duran to the present day mega-fights featuring Oscar De La Hoya, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and Manny Pacquiao. Based […]
Taylor Solves Spinks; Pavlik Steals The Show
I will start with the main event, and I am not talking about the middleweight championship fight between Jermain "Bad Intentions" Taylor and Cory "The Next Generation" Spinks which was billed as such. Last night in Memphis, TN, the undercard matchup between Kelly Pavlik and Edison "Pantera" Miranda saved this particular HBO championship boxing card. […]
‘Bad Intentions’ Will Solve The Riddle Of Spinks
On Saturday, May 19th, Jermain "Bad Intentions" Taylor takes on Cory Spinks, putting his middleweight title on the line for the fourth time. Coming off a spotty performance in his win against the undersized, natural junior middleweight Kassim Ouma, Taylor will be looking for a better performance against another former 154-pounder. The "riddle of Spinks" […]
It’s Pretty Clear: Mayweather Outslicks De La Hoya
As I predicted in a previous post, "Pretty Boy" Floyd Mayweather, Jr. was simply too good for the "Golden Boy." Youth, speed and overall ring generalship carried the day for Mayweather who captured his sixth belt in his fifth different weight class. Although De La Hoya showed why he is still a world-class fighter, the […]
Mayweather Will Outshine The Golden Boy
In Floyd Mayweather, Jr.’s biggest box-office showing, he will put on a boxing clinic in his adopted hometown of Las Vegas, Nevada. Oscar De La Hoya will try to impose his natural size and strength on Mayweather, but it will be to no avail, as Mayweather will parry Oscar’s signature left hooks and counter them […]
Juan Diaz Makes An Old Matador Quit
In the best performance of his young career, Juan "Baby Bull" Diaz battered Acelino "Popo" Freitas into submission, forcing his corner to stop the onslaught at the end of the 8th round. As I predicted, Diaz’s volume punching and fighting spirit was ultimately too much for a fighter like Freitas. Although the fight was fairly […]
“The Baby Bull” Will Steamroll “Popo” Freitas
This April 29th matchup pits "youthful exuberance" against "veteran guile." The younger Juan "Baby Bull" Diaz will live up to his moniker, as he will chase and attempt to pummel the madator Freitas. Diaz’s volume punching is exactly what is required to fight the awkward, spastic style that Freitas brings to the table. Of the two, […]
Year’s Biggest Fight Not The Best Fight This Spring
As the world awaits the showdown between Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather, Jr., another super fight looms nearly a month later. On June 9th, Miguel Cotto and Zab Judah meet for a portion of the welterweight title on HBO PPV. In terms of box-office attraction, there is no way the matchup between the […]
Green Will Upset Miranda…Cotto Will Stop Urkal
On March 3rd, HBO has a very appetizing fight card in store for the die-hard fan. Appetizing is the operative word, as both Miguel Cotto and Edison "Pantera" Miranda are poised for HBO PPV main events down the road. However, don’t expect Miranda to make it past Allan Green. This fight promises to end before […]