Boxing Links (9-24-11)
Boxing chiefs to probe ‘cash-for-medals’ claim Yahoo! Sports International amateur boxing chiefs have launched an investigation into allegations that millions of dollars were splashed out to guarantee Azerbaijan gold medals at the 2012 Olympics. BBC programme Newsnight alleged that the money was paid by an Azeri … See all stories on this topic » […]
Newer, Meaner O’Connor Destroys Del Cid
World-renowned trainer Ronnie Shields said his newest pupil, Super lightweight prospect Danny O’Connor (15-1, 4 KOs) was learning to sit down on his punches more. He didn’t lie. The new-and-improved O’Connor scored a devastating first-round knockout (1:20) over Jamal Del Cid of Mexico last night at the 10th annual Fight to Educate charity show at the Verizon Wireless […]
From Don Mario’s Viewpoint
World Boxing Council president Jose Sulaiman travelled to Puerto Rico last week to render tribute to Boxing Commissioner Jose “Toto” Peñagaricano, as well as to render tribute to former island greats, whose claim to greatness were garnered under the sponsorship of WBC recognition. Multiple Cruiserweight champion, Carlos “Sugar” De Leon, welter king Wilfredo Benitez, and […]