The Pressure of a Perfect Record; When Someone’s “0” Just Might Go
Boxing is not a sport that readily lends itself to statistics, but one set of numbers is as elemental as a left-right combination: a fighter’s wins, losses and draws. We often overvalue a good record and misinterpret a mediocre one; there are dozens of 10-loss veterans who are better than young fighters with only one […]
THE SWEET SCIENCE REPORT BY: PATRICK AND DARREN MCELLIGOTT
By: Patrick and Darren McElligott [mpinpage] “There is a quality about boxing that attaches to no other sport. Well, maybe not boxing; maybe the men who fight, rather than the science itself. They are the most interesting of all athletes, for they have the deepest feelings about life. Theirs is a lonely sport, at […]
Honoring Muhammad Ali’s Birthday and Life
In recognition of Muhammad Ali’s countless contributions in and out of the boxing ring, the Waterbury Police Activity League and local author Felix Manuel Rodriguez will honor and celebrate Ali’s 68th birthday and prolific career in Waterbury WATERBURY, CT – It has been more than 40 years since Muhammad Ali burst upon the scene as […]
Strong Latino Influence on “World’s Greatest Ever Boxers”
Spectacular Three-Day Celebration Dec. 11-13 in Las Vegas LAS VEGAS (Nov. 23, 2009) – Latinos have had a profound influence on boxing, particularly in smaller-weight divisions, evident by 21 nominees in the ongoing “World’s Greatest Ever Boxer” (“WGEB”) promotion. Eighteen of the 21 Latino “WGEB” nominees are in the International Boxing Hall of Fame and […]
“Smokin’” Joe Frazier in fight of life for top heavyweight honors in ‘World’s Greatest Ever’ promotion
Spectacular Three-Day Celebration Dec. 11-13 in Las Vegas LAS VEGAS (Nov. 20, 2009) – The great “Smokin’” Joe Frazier has joined a growing list of confirmed boxing legends attending the Dec. 11-13 “World’s Greatest Ever Boxer” (WGEB) festivities, highlighted by an awards dinner and U.S. vs. The World pro boxing show, at The Paris Casino […]
‘The World’s Greatest Ever’ Heavyweight Boxers
‘The World’s Greatest Ever Boxer’ Three-Day Celebration Dec. 11-13 in Las Vegas LAS VEGAS (Nov. 19, 2009) – Boxing has traditionally been driven by heavyweights and many of the sport’s most recognizable figures through the years have fought in the highest-profile division. The Heavyweight Division in the “The World’s Greatest Ever Boxer” promotion has two […]
Carlos Ortiz in hunt for ‘World’s Greatest Ever’ Lightweight award
Spectacular Three-Day Celebration Dec. 11-13 in Las Vegas LAS VEGAS (Nov. 17, 2009) – Puerto Rican great Carlos Ortiz, 4-time world champion in two weight classes, is still fighting but now it’s for global votes in the Lightweight Division of the “World’s Greatest Ever Boxer” (WGEB) promotion. Ortiz presently is in heated competition for top […]
Patrick McElligott’s Manny Pacquiao Vs. Miguel Cotto Preview
Saturday, November 14 – Las Vegas, Nevada (HBO PPV) – Welterweights: Miguel Angel Cotto (34-1, 27 KOs) vs. Manny Pacquiao (49-3-2, 37 KOs) Certain truths are self-evident. Among them, that the term “Super Fight” is over-used by promoters seeking to inflate ticket and PPV sales. However, this coming Saturday, boxing fans are being treated to […]
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