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 (7-2-11)
Former boxer Joe Calzaghe lands role in horror movie BBC News Welsh boxing legend Joe Calzaghe has landed two acting roles, including one in a horror movie. The former super-middleweight has been taking acting lessons since 2010, trying to carve out a new career after quitting the boxing ring in 2009. … See all stories on this topic » […]
Boxing Links (6-27-11)
Heavyweight histrionics BBC Sport (blog) BBC Sport brings you 10 heavyweight contests that shook up the world – race riots,boxing as an allegory for world war, ‘phantom punches’, assassination plots, African dictators, a man who eats ears – and Frank Sinatra taking snaps! … See all stories on this topic » BBC Sport (blog) Nick Charles, […]
Boxing Links (6-24-11)
Alexander awaits Matthysse, redemption ESPN By Dan Rafael In the unforgiving sport of boxing, Devon Alexander faces a crossroads fight at the ripe old age of 24. Six months ago, Alexander was regarded as — at worst — the second-best junior welterweight in the world. … See all stories on this topic » Welshmen Andrew Selby & […]
Boxing Links (5-2-11)
Henry Cooper profile: Life and times of a boxing gentleman Mirror.co.uk He gained an army of fans who had no interest in boxing with his gentlemanly manner and easy South London charm. Cooper earned fortunes starring in TV adverts for Brut aftershave and Shredded Wheat. He worked tirelessly for charity, was a captain on A… See all […]
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Boxing Links (4-18-11)
Why Mosley is dangerous Philippine Star In boxing, all it takes is a single connection and the fight could be over. Mosley boasts a knockout rate of 85 percent or 39 KOs of 46 wins, compared to Pacquiao’s 73 percent or 38 KOs of 52 wins. • He’s the first African-American whom Pacquiao will … See all […]
Wrestling Links (4-12-11)
British wrestlers frustrated over the recruitment of foreign athletes BBC Sport By Nick Hope It may be one of the oldest sports known to civilization but American soap-style WWE aside, freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling has never reached wide appeal in Great Britain. GB last achieved an Olympic medal in 1984 at the Los Angeles… See all stories […]
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