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If we learned one thing this past weekend, it's this: men might be affected by jetlag but wrecking machines certainly aren't. And though he got in late this past week prior to his Saturday night assignment versus Lamont Peterson, Lucas Matthysse showed no ill effects of his long journey from Argentina to the States that saw him arrive in Atlantic City just a couple of days before the fight. What was supposed to be a competitive...
Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios: What's Not To Like? Matthew Hurley - (May 21) In the aftermath of Manny Pacquiao’s brutal knockout loss to arch rival Juan Manuel Marquez there were many who began calling for the Pac Man to hang up his gloves. But Pacquiao never had any intention of walking away from a sport he loves and a profession....
Mikkel Kessler discuses his May 25 rematch with Carl Froch John J. Raspanti - (May 20) WBA super middleweight champion Mikkel “The Viking Warrior” Kessler has lost only two fights in his professional boxing career. Those who defeated him, Joe Calzaghe and Andre Ward, are certain to be in the boxing Hall of...
Nader Hamdan - The War Within Daniel Smart - (May 20) Nader Hamdan (43-11-1 18KOs) is a great story. The former 2 time world title challenger and multiple regional and national champion, lived his younger life the hard way. In this broad interview, the 39 year old Sydney, Australia resident talks about his experiences in the ring, his battle with retirement, and his life after boxing...
Be Careful Of The Company You Keep: The Boxing “Fan” Dilemma Jason Petock - (May 20) Pugilism has had a serious problem on its hands for quite some time now. The problem itself happens to be an internal one that is eating the discipline from the inside out, much like the progressive stage of a serious affliction or disease. You see, there are boxing “fans”, a term used...
Lucas “Machine” Matthysse KO’s Lamont Peterson in Atlantic City Ken Hissner - (May 19) WBC super lightweight Interim champion Lucas “Machine” Matthysse, 34-2 (32), of Argentina stopped IBF junior welterweight champion Lamont Peterson, 31-2-1 (16), of Wash., DC, at 2:14 of the 3rd round when referee Steve Smoger waved it off after a second knockdown at Atlantic...
Martin Gethin: "I Almost Quit" Boxing Phil Barnett - (May 19) British lightweight champion Martin Gethin finds himself on the verge of a world title shot four years after he considered giving up on boxing for good. The Walsall fighter suffered three successive defeats earlier in his career after an unbeaten start as a professional. The third of those...
Matthysse Makes Light Work Of Peterson With Machine-Like Precision Jason Petock - (May 19) In front of a far from capacity crowd at one of boxing’s historical landmarks known as one Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Argentinian powerhouse Lucas “The Machine” Matthysse (34-2/32 KOs) cut down current IBF Light Welterweight...
Matthysee too powerful for Peterson, stops him in three John J. Raspanti - (May 19) Hard-hitting Lucas “The Machine” Matthysse (33-2, 32 KOs) used his extra ordinary punching power to stop Lamont Peterson (31-2-1, 16 KOs) in round three at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J. The bout was televised by...
Malignaggi and Leija Reunite Vikram Birring - (May 18) Paulie Malignaggi had an ephiphany. Instead of flying to Corpus Christi, Texas, then flying back to Los Angeles for a few days, and flying again to San Antonio, why not simply hang around in San Antonio for the week between the two matches he was....
The Worthlessness And Irrelevance Of Boxing P4P Lists Jason Petock - (May 17) With the blinding speed-like advent of social media and networking in recent years everyone and their mother has a pound-for-pound list out there. These “expert” lists are chock full of who individuals think are the best fighters out there and why those fighters...
Devon Alexander and Peterson Brothers Featured at Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall Saturday Ken Hissner - (May 17) Golden Boy Promotions is putting on 82 rounds of boxing at Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall Saturday! In the main event will be Devon “Alexander the Great” Alexander, 24-1 (13...
Book Review: Hands of Stone Antonio Santiago - (May 17) I am the best! .....Well, actually, Christian Guidice is. I am the sexiest, coolest, most colorful and incredibly awesome of all boxing writers, but my friend Guidice is the best. As far as writing talent, I, along with Max Kellerman, Jeff Ryan and the rest are...
Still In The Ring: Jesse James Leija Jason Petock - (May 17) There was a time in boxing not long ago when if you simply uttered the name of San Antonio’s own Jesse James “The Texas Tornado” Leija (47-7-2/19 KOs) you knew that at that very moment you had a real fight on your hands. The legendary boxer who has since turned successful boxing promoter...
A Love Story Steve Kim - (May 16) On Wednesday afternoon, the Executive Director of the Nevada State Athletic Commission, Keith Kizer, sent this email out to various members of the media: All test results for 5/3 were negative. All test results for 5/4 were negative, except Matthew Garretson tested positive...
Andy Lee destroys Darryl Cunningham in opening round John J. Raspanti - (May 16) Andy Lee (30-2-2, 21 KOs) needed only a minute and twenty-seven seconds to stop journeyman Darryl Cunningham (28-5, 11 KOs) at the BB King Blues Club and Grill in New York City. Lee, 28, looked lackadaisical last February...
Marvin Hagler: "I will give Duran, Hearns, and Mugabi more respect because these guys came to take away my title. Not like Leonard who ran like a little girl!" Jenna J & Ruben Martinez - (May 15) Sometimes the result of a fight is almost as memorable as the...