Why Floyd Mayweather and Winky Wright are wrong in their claims that HBO Boxing is racist
By: Matt Yanofsky Floyd Mayweather and Winky Wright are both future hall of famers because of their success in the ring. However, their claims that HBO’s broadcasters are racist against black fighters are false. Mayweather and Wright should be ashamed for making such remarks about the top network for boxing, which both of them had […]
Diego Corales Tribute
Remembering Diego “Chico” Corrales By Matt Yanofsky One year ago today, the boxing world lost one of its legendary warriors as Diego Corrales died at age 29 following a motorcycle crash in Las Vegas, Nevada. Shortly after the crash, Las Vegas police revealed that Corrales’ blood alcohol level was nearly 3 times the legal limit […]
Shaun George vs Chris Byrd May 16th On ESPN!
CLICK ON THE ABOVE PIC TO SEE A FULL SIZE VERSION For Immediate Release For years, Shaun George has waited patiently for his chance to rise to the top of his division. His journey comes to a head on May 16, when the Brooklyn native faces former two-time heavyweight champion Chris Byrd on ESPN’s Friday […]
Joshua Clottey “Cintron Is Running From Me!”
By Matt Yanofsky I had the opportunity to speak with IBF #1 ranked welterweight and perhaps the most avoided fighter in boxing Joshua “The Hitter” Clottey 34-2 (20 KO’s). Clottey is coming off an impressive 5th round TKO over tough veteran Jose Luis Cruz on April 3rd. MY: Joshua what’s going on? You were very […]
Jaffa Ballogou Set For A Comeback!
For Immediate Release Former WBC Super Middleweight International Champion and WBA title challenger Jaffa “The African Assassin” Ballogou 45-6 (39 KO’s) has announced he will to return to the ring in the near future. Ballogou, who had been sidelined by promotional issues since his last fight in June 2006 is close to inking with a […]
The Inwood Boxing Academy: Keeping the Youth of Washington Heights off The Streets
By Matt Yanofsky As you walk off the streets of Uptown Manhattan and down the steps at 651 Academy Street, the first thing you may notice is the diminutive size of the Inwood Boxing Academy. The Gym’s owner Joe Brender says even though his gym is small in size, it has a big impact on […]
Mitchell Rose: The Man Who Stopped Butterbean And Tangled With Tyson Now Writes A Book
By Matt Yanofsky I had the opportunity to catch up with an interesting boxing figure by the name of Mitchell Rose. Rose, a former Golden Gloves champion became the buzz of boxing following his shocking stoppage win over boxing cult phenomenon Butterbean. Rose is currently selling his book titled The Man That Beat Butterbean Now […]
FLOYD MAYWEATHER: LEGACY OR MONEY
Floyd Mayweather: Legacy Or Money? By Matt Yanofsky Following his impressive tenth round stoppage over previously undefeated Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton, Floyd Mayweather once again told the boxing world of his plans to retire. Mayweather claimed he would take at least two years off and would only return after that if there is a huge […]
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