- by Joon Lee on 24 December 2008
2008 End of the Year Awards
Complaints of excessively growing number of pay-per-views somewhat dominated inside the journalistic circle of boxing. HBO’s production or lack there of, continues to befuddle many, including those who have ungenerously expressed their thoughts through articles across the web in year 2008.
Read more- by Joon Lee on 13 November 2008
No belts, Just Career on the Line between Taylor and Lacy
Eight years have gone by since 2000 when Olympians Jermain Taylor and Jeff Lacy began their rise to prominence in the professional ranks.
Read more- by Joon Lee on 7 November 2008
Johnson Remains Unbeaten, Batters Greer in Three!
In front of an exciting crowd at Bally’s ballroom in Atlantic City, New Jersey, charismatic heavyweight Kevin ‘The Kingpin’ Johnson (21-0-1, 8KOs) continued to prosper throughout the heavyweight ranks with a heavily one-sided third round stoppage win over St. Louis, Missouri’s Matthew Greer (12-4, 11KOs).
Read more- by Joon Lee on 5 November 2008
Roy’s Redemption
It’s been a long cliché, but not necessarily untrue. And the adage states, it’s one for the money, two for the glory. Often is the case in the sport of this fight game. Dignity might come with the price you pay, and Roy Jones has certainly earned that merit, even if it’s a tad bit [...]
Read more- by Joon Lee on 1 November 2008
Darchinyan stuns Mijares, unifies three titles!
In one of the biggest unification bouts in the history of the super flyweight division, Vic Darchinyan (31-1-1, 28KOs) managed to do what only a few believed that he could accomplish by thoroughly dominating the highly regarded Cristian Mijares (36-4-2, 15KOs) en route to a spectacular ninth round stoppage.
Read more- by Joon Lee on 16 September 2008
Marquez isn’t the best in the world, if he hasn’t been already
It’s a tad bit late, but the Juan Manuel Marquez bandwagon is beginning to get heavy. In light of his sensational and rather surprising stoppage win over crafty veteran Joel Casamayor, folks are finally start to wonder, is Marquez the best fighter in the world?
Read more- by Joon Lee on 13 September 2008
Bradley sweeter than Cherry, Campbell left hanging!
In a bizarre term of events, much anticipated lightweight title bout between Nate Campbell and Joan Guzman came to end when challenger Guzman failed to make the 135lb. limit and eventually dropped out of the fight despite Campbell agreeing to go on in a non-title affair.
Read more- by Joon Lee on 25 April 2008
Expectations Aside
Unbeknownst to our readers and listeners, my colleague Marc Abrams is out with a flu, thus not providing our weekly radioshow for this week. For what it’s worth, I’ve decided to compile my random thoughts in order with some news and notes.
Read more- by Joon Lee on 16 April 2008
If Perception Counts, the Gentleman is Among the Greats
Say what you’ll say about Glen Johnson. He’s not overly flashy, he doesn’t knock everyone out, and he certainly isn’t the slick defensive wizard reminiscent of a Pernell Whitaker.
Read more- by Joon Lee on 19 March 2008
No Need for Brackets, the Real March Madness is Here
Every year around this time, there’s that tradition of gathering between friends or co-workers to compile and submit their supposedly perfect NCAA tourney brackets. The winning prize ranges from a few tens to a couple of hundreds for the casual ones, while there are several others who place their dollars with intent on benefitting from [...]
Read more- by Joon Lee on 23 February 2008
Eastern Promises Are Closing In
Finally, a heavyweight unification bout comes to fruition.
There almost seems to be a foregone conclusion as to who will win this Saturday. But in a real scheme of things, it’s safe to say that there’s nothing foregone or conclusive about anything in this mumbo jumbo heavyweight jungle.
- by Joon Lee on 17 January 2008
Before Sunset, Remember the Titans
Eight years too late? Without a doubt. Never late than never? Maybe, maybe not… This coming Saturday, even if you’re not tuning in, your inevitable habit of checking the message boards will resume when Roy Jones takes on Felix Trinidad at the famous Madison [...]
Read more- by Joon Lee on 19 December 2007
A One-Year Stand for the Ages, Part II
Christmas is just around the corner and as we celebrate, a new year awaits [...]
Read more- by Joon Lee on 13 December 2007
A One Year Stand for the Ages
Year 2007 has certainly been a blessing as it provided to be one of the most celebrated and significant years in recent memory for the sport of boxing.
Read more- by Joon Lee on 29 September 2006
The Patriot Contender Returns
As a proud resident of Fairfax, Virginia, I’ve never been so kind to hear the name ‘The Contender’. Of course, that alludes to the reality show, which just capped off its second successful season.
Read more- by Joon Lee on 21 September 2006
Jorge Arce, a Flyweight in Disguise
In a perfect world, Jorge Arce should already be a super-star.
At a small frame of 5′ 6, weighing in at about 112lbs (at least at the official weigh-in), ‘El Travieso’ carries a punch of Mike Tyson, and a charisma reminiscent of Roberto Duran’s. For a fighter who epitomizes the line ‘kill or be killed’, this [...]
- by Joon Lee on 15 September 2006
A Tribute to ‘Revenge’
For our eyes only. A worthy PPV at last.
This Saturday at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV, Golden Boy Promotions in association with Sycuan Promotions, presents ‘Too Close to Call’, featuring three world championship bouts.
- by Joon Lee on 1 September 2006
Could This Be Toney’s Last Hurrah?
Boy, I’ve had enough with these damn heavyweights. But wait, there’s one more.
All this talk of Russians, Russians and Russians; finally, we have two black heavyweights risking it all for the #1 spot for the WBC title, currently held by Oleg Maskaev.
- by Joon Lee on 18 August 2006
Russians, Cinderella’s, and the Savior
In an astounding year of upsets, kudos to Carlos Baldomir, Oleg Maskaev, and that little guy who recently upset Brian Viloria for the jr. flyweight title
Read more- by Joon Lee on 23 June 2006
Brock’s Mission - To Mow the Heavyweight Grass
Three years have gone by since the retirement of Lennox Lewis. In what we hoped for, the making of a new king has yet to come to its fruition.
Read more- by Joon Lee on 16 June 2006
Wright-Taylor, Battle for South Supremacy
Enough word games. It’s not the WRIGHT-minus-the-W-time.
For Winky Wright, another legacy awaits. As it generously served Bernard Hopkins, Wright’s out to make his own history when he takes on Jermain Taylor this Saturday at the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee.
- by Joon Lee on 14 June 2006
Hopkins defeats Tarver to Conclude His Final Chapter
This past Saturday night at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ , Larry Holmes turned the clock for the last time, re-securing his already established legacy with a lopsided unanimous win over the recognized light heavyweight champion, Ray Mercer.
Read more- by Joon Lee on 2 June 2006
For Bernard and Antonio, Father-Time Awaits
“Age ain’t nothin’ but a number” A perfect phrase to describe a young prodigy.
But come next Saturday, it’s a perfect way to praise the legends.
- by Joon Lee on 26 May 2006
Manuel Medina, A Legend on His Own
Marred by his brief reigns as a world champion, consistency isn’t the best term to describe Manuel Medina . Yet longevity suits well for the slimy veteran who began his career more than twenty years ago and still remain in the elite end of spectrum of world class boxing.
Read more- by Joon Lee on 12 May 2006
Brooklyn, First on Hatton’s U.S. Hit List
Jr. Welterweight king Ricky Hatton makes his long awaited return to the U.S., taking on New York’s Luiz Collazo this Saturday at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston , MA.
Read more- by Joon Lee on 5 May 2006
BJ Flores, Cruising Down the 200 Limit
Often fighters move up in weight for whatever reasons they provide. The surrounding circumstances might vary depending on what you’re looking at. In most cases, it’s for convenience of making weight or for more lucrative paydays.
Read more- by Joon Lee on 27 April 2006
Raheem-Freitas, a Chance to Illuminate the Dark
Character and persona are two of the most critical elements that form what we call today, a prize fighter.
Read more- by Joon Lee on 21 April 2006
From a Fan’s Perspective
Whoever says “If boxing’s a stock, then I’d sell it short”, should no longer show any presence in this game.
Read more- by Joon Lee on 14 April 2006
Byrd Re-Enters the Danger Zone
Chris Byrd is a classic example of one of the nice guys in boxing. A role-model if you will.
And nice guys finish last.
So according to the cliche, perhaps Byrd will soon get his career-defining victory.
