He was a trainer by trade. He was called an ambassador by everybody who knows that boxing desperately needs one. Angelo Dundee was all of that and yet so much more.
Home-sweet-home: Ali had one in Dundee’s corner on history
February 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Donaire entertains locals, shows eye for talent at open workout
February 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
SAN ANTONIO – “Filipino Flash” Nonito Donaire is already celebrated among boxing insiders for his hand speed, footwork, power and charisma. Now insiders have one more gift of Donaire’s to celebrate: an eye for talent.
Mayweather – Cotto ON!!!
February 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
At today’s Licensing hearing for Pound for Pound king Floyd Mayweather, it was revealed that he will take on Miguel Cotto May 5th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Things to do in Alamo City
January 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
SAN ANTONIO – I can see Alamodome from my window. It’s a mile southeast of where I sit, and its southwestern spire is visible between Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and Tower of the Americas. Alamodome’s history is interesting in a way that enkindles barbershop dialogues. Indulge me a bit.
Ortiz’ big heart needs some maturity to go with it
January 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Just a year ago, Victor Ortiz was accused of having no heart. Turns out, everybody was wrong. Just the opposite has been revealed in two very different ways about a personable fighter impossible to predict. The only thing we know for sure about Ortiz is that he has too much heart.
Pontiac Redux, Part 2
January 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Pontiac’s Business district wasn’t. Early on a Saturday afternoon nothing was open. I parked the Kia well off the curb of a sidestreet, confident there would be no traffic to impede, and ambled up and down Saginaw and Pike Streets. There were what appeared to be panhandlers, but as they shuffled along, in lieu of risking their bare hands in the cold, they shrugged and frowned. Why the hell bother? A few of the buildings in the Business District had silhouettes of their last occupants’ names on them, but most had been bare long enough to be unhaunted.
Pontiac Redux, Part 1
January 22, 2012 By 2 Comments
This week brings an ignominious anniversary for our beloved sport. Sunday will mark a year since “The Super Fight” – Timothy Bradley versus Devon Alexander – happened in Pontiac, Mich. The fight itself was inconsequential; neither man has done anything in the junior welterweight division since. But the consequences for HBO Sports were noteworthy, and perhaps more importantly, it still feels as though there is more to impart about the event, its city and arena, and Detroit.
Looking for hope and seeing some in HBO’s film: On Freddie Roach
January 20, 2012 By 1 Comment
Optimism is hard to find these days. Dumpster-diving is easier. From embarrassing talks about a fight still in never-never land to cancellations and hollow controversies, there’s just a lot of garbage beneath the headlines. But there is some good news. Really, there is.
Jennings to Face Byarm This Saturday on NBC Sports Network
January 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Sources have told 15rounds.com, that after much scrambling, two undefeated young Heavyweights will be the co-feature this Saturday night as Bryant Jennings will take on Maurice Byarm as one of the featured bouts on the inaugural NBC Sports Network Broadcast from Philadelphia.
Writing about Chavez Jr. while thinking about Donaire
January 16, 2012 By 1 Comment
SAN ANTONIO – Another deadline comes and goes in the silly saga of whether the two best fighters in our sport in 2009 will fight one another in 2012. It’s all bad faith now. A promoter goes to the Philippines to present his fighter four options no fan asked for. A fighter gets on Twitter to make a faux demand he didn’t make years ago, when it might have mattered.
Mayweather’s tweet just another silly punch line in silly talk
January 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The ever-unpredictable Floyd Mayweather Jr. has given Manny Pacquiao promoter Bob Arum another reason not to use his Twitter account.
Ortiz to get one fight License for Berto rematch
January 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
According to Dan Rafael of espn.com, former Welterweight champion Victor Ortiz received a one-fight license in Nevada for his February 11th rematch with Andre Berto.
Guerrero out as potential Mayweather opponent
January 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
One of the rumored opponents for Floyd Mayweather’s May 5th fight in Las Vegas, Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero has been penciled off the list as per Richard Schaefer according to Dan Rafael.
Benavidez can’t fight on Feb. 3 because of troublesome injury that forces card’s cancellation
January 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Junior-welterweight prospect Jose Benavidez Jr. won’t fight on Feb. 3 at Wild Horse Pass Casino near his hometown, Phoenix, because of persistent pain from a lingering injury to his right wrist, said promoters, who canceled the card.
Pacquiao to decide on Mayweather within 48 hours
January 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
According to TMZ.com, Manny Pacquiao could decide today or tomorrow whether he will fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. on May 5th — this according to Manny’s trainer.
In celebration of thinkers, skepticism and 10-10 rounds
January 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
There is no such thing as an objective scorecard in boxing. Using that assumption, let’s take a look at – wait, what’s that? No consensus on the point above. Shucks. Let’s work it over a bit, then, break it in and see if we can use it later.
Give Mayweather a chance to win the biggest fight of his life
January 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Floyd Mayweather Jr. is scheduled Friday to begin a 90-day jail sentence that represents a term of uncomfortable uncertainty for a part of the business that dislikes him, yet needs him.
Ortiz to appear in front of Nevada Commission for antics in Mayweather bout
January 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
According to Dan Rafael of espn.com, former Welterweight champion Victor Ortiz will have to explain himself to the Nevada commission about the antics and post fight statements he made during and after his fourth round knockout loss to Floyd Mayweather before he could be granted a license for his February 11th rematch with Andre Berto.
Arum flying to Philippines to present Pacquiao with options for next fight.
January 5, 2012 By 1 Comment
According to Dan Rafael of espn.com, Top Rank promoter Bob Arum will be flying to the Philippines to present pound for pound king Manny Pacquiao with a list of four options for his next fight in either May or June.
Frustrated Chavez Jr. announces February title defense at Alamodome
January 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
SAN ANTONIO – Mexican middleweight titlist Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., known as much for his father’s exploits as his own, is fully aware of what made him famous. He knows he is known for his father’s achievements in boxing more than his own, and he knows he’s known it for a long time too.
Cleverly to defend Light Heavyweight crown Feb 25 against Karpencey
January 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Dan Rafael of espn.com is reporting that WBO Light Heavyweight champion Nathan Cleverly will defend his title against Pennsylvanian Tommy Karpencey on February 25th in Cleverly’s home country of Wales.
Portrait of a credential to 2011’s biggest fight, Part 2
January 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Editor’s note: For Part 1, please click here.
One look back and a few picks for a New Year
December 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A year ends with memories of those who are gone, optimism for those who are emerging and hope for those who are back. There are lessons from unresolved controversies and controversy that never ends. Farewell Joe Frazier, Genaro Hernandez, Ron Lyle, Henry Cooper, George Benton, Nick Charles and George Kimball. It won’t be the same without you. Hello Andre Ward, Nonito Donaire, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, Seth Mitchell, James Kirkland, Gary Russell Jr. and Jose Benavidez Jr. You’re the future.
Ramos – Rigondeaux title bout re scheduled for January 20th
December 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Dan Rafael of espn.com is reporting that the WBA Super Bantamweight title bout between regular champion Rico Ramos and Interim champion Guillermo Rigondeaux that was originally scheduled for New Years Eve will now take place on January 20th.
Morales – Garcia rescheduled for March 24th in Houston
December 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Dan Rafael od espn.com is reporting that the postponed bout between WBC Super Lightweight champion Erik Morales and undefeated Danny Garcia has been rescheduled for March 24th with the bout remaining in Houston.
Morales – Garcia ; Kirkland – Molina postponed
December 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Dan Rafael of espn.com reports that the entire January 28th HBO televised doubleheader that would have saw WBC Super Lightweight champion Erik Morales defend against undefeated Danny Garcia and James Kirkland – Carlos Molina Super Welterweight clash from Houston has been postponed to a later date.
Portrait of a credential to 2011’s biggest fight, Part 1
December 25, 2011 By 2 Comments
The day Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez fought their rubber match in November 2011, Las Vegas was in recovery. The city tried to pull itself from the depressed conditions every cabbie was willing to describe during trips to McCarran Airport, in 2009 and 2010. Vegas’ new line was taxi traffic; record-setting or record-tying or something.
Povetkin vs. Huck on February 25 in Stuttgart
December 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Next year’s major boxing highlight has been arranged: WBO cruiserweight champion Marco Huck (34-1, 25 KOs) will challenge the WBA heavyweight champion Alexander Povetkin (23-0, 16 KOs) in Stuttgart’s Porsche-Arena on February 25, 2012. Both rivals have now struck an agreement.
Mayweather’s sentence sums up a forgettable 2011
December 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Floyd Mayweather’s Jr.’s 90-day sentence on reduced charges was the battered game’s last significant headline in 2011 and sadly an appropriate wrap –a plain, brown paper bag, please — for a year best forgotten.
Morales has Gallbladder surgery; Fight with Garcia in doubt?
December 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
WBC Super Lightweight champion Erik Morales had emergency Gallbladder surgery in Mexico and that put in doubt his first defense against Danny Garcia that is scheduled for January 28th in Houston on HBO according to Dan Rafael of espn.com