Boxing Links (7-7-11)
Ricky Hatton announces his retirement from boxing BBC Sport (blog) It is one of the oldest adages in boxing, indeed sport in general, that you are only as good as the other person lets you. And just as Henman’s path to potential immortality was blocked by superior talents, Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao were … See all […]
Boxing Links (6-12-11)
Time can alter perception as Tyson enters boxing’s hall New York Post The estimated $300 million he made during his boxing career would be appealing. But the rest of his life — from growing up as a juvenile delinquent in Brownsville, Brooklyn, to being imprisoned for rape to being betrayed by those he thought would love … See […]
Boxing Links (6-11-11)
“Iron” Mike Tyson set to officially become an immortal boxer tomorrow Examiner.com Tyson (50-6, 44 KOs), who remains at 20 the youngest man to ever win the WBC, WBA and IBF world heavyweight titles, was an enormously skilled boxer who beautifully intertwined his outstanding hand speed and accuracy with ferocious punching power. … See all stories on this […]
Boxing Links (6-4-11)
Froch fights Johnson for spot in finals New York Post Tonight, he faces veteran Glen Johnson at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City for the right to reach the finals of the World Boxing Classic. Froch, 33, made a name for himself in April 2009 when behind on the scorecards, he knocked out Jermain Taylor in … See […]
Boxing Links (5-28-11)
Bouts with abuse nothing new for boxing New York Post At least not when we chatted in Las Vegas earlier this month at the Boxing Writers dinner the night before Manny Pacquiao chased Shane Mosley around the ring for 12 rounds at the MGM. As always, De La Hoya looked fit and in good spirits. … See all […]
Boxing Links (5-21-11)
Vikings’ Edwards cruises to win in boxing debut ESPN The Minnesota Vikings defensive end won his pro boxing debut, a four-round bout that ended with a unanimous decision after Edwards knocked down former amateur kickboxer TJ Gibson twice at Grand Casino in Hinckley, Minn. According to local reports, … See all stories on this topic » A two-for-one […]
Boxing Links (5-14-11)
Mosley: Pacman hardest hitting boxer I’ve faced ABS CBN News MANILA, Philippines – “Sugar” Shane Mosley has acknowledged the strength of Manny Pacquiao’s power punches, saying the Filipino boxing champion is the hardest hitting boxer he has faced in his 18-year career. “That PAC man hit me harder than anybody in … See all stories on this topic » […]
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