Recalling Ali-Frazier while wondering if there will ever be another Fight of the Century
On the 41st anniversary Thursday of the first Muhammad Ali-Joe Frazier fight, random reflections and recollections while wondering if there will be ever be...
Perez decisions Figueroa at Broadway Boxing
NEW YORK--In what was hailed as as one of the mist intriguing main events in the history of the popular Broadway Boxing series, Alex...
Into the filth
In his 2001 essay “A rough trade,” British novelist Martin Amis writes ferociously, and with ironic humanity, about the increasing violence one finds in...
Klitschko trashes Mormeck in Four; gets knockout number fifty
Wladimir Klitschko made his eleventh consecutive defense of his world Heavyweight championship by destroying undeserving challenger in former Cruiserweight champion Jean Marc Mormeck in...
To the Klitschkos belong the spoils, including frustration
Heavyweights, a division in exile if not endangered, are making a lot of Euros, but American ambivalence at what was a piece of...
Yusaf Mack to defend USBA Light Heavy Crown against Sheika
Sources confirmed to 15rounds.com that a battle of former world title challengers will take place as Yusaf Mack will defend the USBA Light heavyweight...
Examining the conscience before confessing the scorecard
We begin in a discomfiting place – Catholicism’s examination of conscience – and hope to move to an optimistic one. This column should...
Alexander decisions Maidana
Former Jr. Welterweight champion Devon Alexander made a pretty loud statement in his Welterweight debut with an impressive ten round unanimous decision over Marcos...
Vargas Outlasts Tyner in Ugly affair, Latimore Dodges a Bullet
Poise might have been the area that veteran Lanardo Tyner(25-7-2 15 ko’s) chose to target more than any other in his welterweight bout with...
Bradley’s head might get in the way of any chance at Pacquiao-Mayweather
For the congregation that still prays for Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather Jr., pray a little harder that the born-again Pacquiao isn’t struck by a head...
Jermaine White, The Midwest’s “Hawk”
At the time of my interview with Jermaine White (17-4 9ko’s) being scheduled he was slated to face Vivian Harris in what would have...
Something less than photo realism on the Bay
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – If you were here in the beautiful coastal climes of the Gulf, 65 degrees with a cool saltwater wind, you...
Williams brings silence, Cloud brings controversy, Arreola brings violence
CORPUS CHRISTI, Tex. – Paul “The Punisher” Williams burst on the scene years ago as a gangly, volume-punching giant whom no manager wished to...
FOLLOW WILLIAMS – ISHIDA LIVE!!
Follow all the action LIVE from Corpus Christie, Texas when former two division champion Paul Williams takes on former champion Nobohiro Ishida. The...
Klitschko decisions Chisora to retain Heavyweight crown
Vitali Klitschko made the eleventh successful defense (over two interrupted reigns) of the WBC Heavyweight title when he scored a twelve round unanimous decision...
LaManna stops Crabtree in Three
NUTLEY, NJ -- In the very gymnasium where Martha Stewart once took phys. ed, Nutley native Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna TKO’d Ohio’s Daniel Crabtree igniting...
Oh Brother, Vitali and Wladimir are a dominant combo
History will have the last say on where Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko rank among great brothers. Their unprecedented reign is either a reflection...
Lucky punches and Paul Williams’ threat of a triple
The prizefighter formerly known as “Boxing’s Most Feared” has a problem with misfortune. Paul Williams, in his mind and his handlers’, has been...
Alvarez – Mosley added to Mayweather – Cotto card on May 5th
Dan Rafael of espn.com is reporting that WBC Super Welterweight champion Saul Alvarez will take on future Hall of Famer Shane Mosley on May...
Margarito promises to fight on, but says he would retire if he lost to...
TUCSON -- The long hair and large dark glasses were there. They identify Antonio Margarito wherever he goes these days. On Wednesday, he...
Chavez Jr. and Warhol, juxtaposed
SAN ANTONIO – Tuesday, three or so hours after Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. skipped an open workout at Jesse James Leija’s gym, a workout...
Chavez Jr. retains Middleweight crown with decision over Rubio
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. retained the WBC Middleweight title with a hard fought twelve round unanimous decision mandatory challenger Marco Antonio Rubio in front...
EARLY RESULTS FROM SAN ANTONIO
SAN ANTONIO – The final undercard match of Alamodome’s “Welcome to the Future” card featured Mexican super bantamweight Raul Hirales (16-0-1, 8 KOs)...
Home-sweet-home: Ali had one in Dundee’s corner on history
He was a trainer by trade. He was called an ambassador by everybody who knows that boxing desperately needs one. Angelo Dundee was all...
Donaire entertains locals, shows eye for talent at open workout
SAN ANTONIO – “Filipino Flash” Nonito Donaire is already celebrated among boxing insiders for his hand speed, footwork, power and charisma. Now insiders...
Mayweather – Cotto ON!!!
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...
Things to do in Alamo City
SAN ANTONIO – I can see Alamodome from my window. It’s a mile southeast of where I sit, and its southwestern spire is...
Ortiz’ big heart needs some maturity to go with it
Just a year ago, Victor Ortiz was accused of having no heart. Turns out, everybody was wrong. Just the opposite has been revealed...
Pontiac Redux, Part 2
Pontiac’s Business district wasn’t. Early on a Saturday afternoon nothing was open. I parked the Kia well off the curb of a...
Pontiac Redux, Part 1
This week brings an ignominious anniversary for our beloved sport. Sunday will mark a year since “The Super Fight” – Timothy Bradley versus...
