Christmas is just around the corner and as we celebrate, a new year awaits for its arrival. … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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. … [Read more...]

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. … [Read more...]

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 … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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 … [Read more...]

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 … [Read more...]

"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. … [Read more...]

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 … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

Character and persona are two of the most critical elements that form what we call today, a prize fighter. … [Read more...]

Whoever says "If boxing's a stock, then I'd sell it short", should no longer show any presence in this game. … [Read more...]

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. … [Read more...]