Boxing Links (11-23-11)
Female boxers fight Games skirts idea ESPN AP LONDON — Female boxers preparing for the London Olympics want to make a statement with their punches and not their clothing. The International Amateur Boxing Association sparked charges of sexism this month by announcing that officials are … See all stories on this topic » Indian boxing team leaves for Tammer Cup Times of India […]
Boxing Links (11-20-11)
Junior’s a winner FOXSports.com “I’m so very happy with my performance,” exclaimed Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. to the press after his spirited TKO win over a hard-charging Peter Manfredo Jr. For more boxing news and analysis, check out The Boxing Tribune. He had good reason to be. … See all stories on this topic » It ain’t over yet […]
Boxing Links (11-18-11)
Margarito-Cotto would be held on Dec. 3 ESPN (blog) The fight is scheduled to occur at Madison Square Garden, but the New York State Athletic Commission is reviewing Margarito’s request for a boxing license because he suffered a eye injury in his loss to Manny Pacquiao last Nov. … See all stories on this topic » Is boxing moral? […]
Boxing Links (11-14-11)
Boxing legends set to attend private funeral for Joe Frazier in Philadelphia Washington Post PHILADELPHIA — Boxing greats are set to pay their respects to former heavyweight champion Joe Frazier at a private funeral in Philadelphia. The 67-year-old Frazier died last week after a short battle with liver cancer. A two-day public viewing was … See all stories on […]
Peter ‘Kid Chocolate’ Quillin: America’s Top Middleweight
LOS ANGELES (November 10, 2011 – Off his impressive performance last weekend in Cancun, dismantling Scottish southpaw Craig McEwan (19-2, 10 KOs) live on HBO en route to a sixth-round stoppage, unbeaten defeated middleweight contender Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin (26-0, 20 KOs) has arguably established himself as the No. 1 American middleweight. “I agree,” the […]
Boxing Links (11-9-11)
Boxing world in mourning Boston.com He and Ali will be linked forever, both heavyweight champions and bitter enemies in the boxing ring who squared off in three epic fights from 1971-75. Frazier won the first one at Madison Square Garden in the “Fight of the Century. … See all stories on this topic » HBO Boxing: Pacquiao-Marquez III: Undercard […]
TORNADO’S FANTASY DREAM FIGHTS: JOE FRAZIER VS MIKE TYSON
By: Tony Penecale ============================= EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is a special tribute to Joe Frazier’s recent passing after facing the final fight of his life against liver cancer. Though Mike Tyson and Joe Frazier were good friends, they would have made excellent opponents for each other in their respective prime years. This piece is a […]
My Personal Memories of the Late Great Smokin’ Joe Frazier
By: Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro I was deeply saddened to hear that Joe Frazier passed away earlier today, like I’m sure most of the boxing world was. He was a living legend and right up to his passing was so dedicated to the sport that bought him fame and fortune. Whilst most people will remember […]
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