Top of the Hit Parade

The great thing about boxing is that even when there’s nothing happening,
there’s always something happening. Its 24-carat gold history, which
extends back through time immemorial, and its present-day players straight
out of Central Casting, provide the “manly art” with a mother lode of
material. There will always be dissenters. Some might not think that boxing
is the gift that keeps on giving. But for writers looking for a rich subject
to mine, boxing is the top of hit parade.

Mayweather Challenges Cotto at 154 Pounds

Just moments ago, the Nevada State Athletic Commission unanimously voted 5-0
to issue Floyd Mayweather (42-0, 26 KOs) a license to fight on May 5th at
the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. The commission granted Mayweather a
license to fight on the condition that he comply with all of the judge’s
orders in his criminal case, including reporting to jail as scheduled on
June 1st… READ MORE -
http://www.boxing.com/mayweather_challenges_cotto_for_154_pound_title...

Canadian Boxing—What Resurgence?

The notion that Canadian boxing is undergoing a resurgence of sorts is
totally false. Boxing in Canada has enjoyed a rich and enduring tradition
which goes back well before “The Fighting Fisherman” Yvon Durelle
participated in perhaps the greatest fight in history against Archie Moore
in 1958. Heck, bantamweight George Dixon (1870-1908) was the first black
world boxing champion in any weight class, while also being the first ever
Canadian-born boxing champion… READ MORE -
http://www.boxing.com/canadian_boxingwhat_resurgence.html

Angelo Dundee: Making Boxing Fun Again

Growing up as a suburban kid in Virginia in the 1970s and ‘80s, I always
loved boxing. My dad and I would watch the weekly televised fights together,
and I learned from him how to marvel at the speed and durability of the
little guys and to make fun of the big fat guys posing as heavyweight
boxers. Most of all I learned that a great fighter is a rare and fine thing
and that when you see one you should take notice, and not take him for
granted… READ MORE -
http://www.boxing.com/angelo_dundee_making_boxing_fun_again.html

Day at the Beach: Timothy Bradley

Dunsten of the Caribbean “dat mah nam mon, we be talkin’ Sherman
Williams.” And so my introduction started. Perhaps I should trace back a
bit. I am on Grand Bahama Island for 12 days of January doing some work for
a client. Most afternoons I have off so yesterday I decided to grab some of
my dive gear, including snorkel, face mask, dive watch and fins, and head up
to the west end of the Island, near “Old Bahama Bay” and keep it simple
with some snorkeling… READ MORE -
http://www.boxing.com/day_at_the_beach_timothy_bradley.html

Brawls and Bruises: Gene Fullmer

Sugar Ray Robinson, for all his fistic brilliance, could be an insufferable
prima donna during pre-fight negotiations. He haggled and demanded right up
to the last minute and often pulled out if he couldn’t get his own way.
Opponents of the great man were united in slating him for his selfishness.
It was a trait that particularly enraged Carmen Basilio and Gene Fullmer…
READ MORE - http://www.boxing.com/brawls_and_bruises_gene_fullmer.html

The Rollercoaster Ride of Zab Judah

According to “Brewer’s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable,” the saying
“a cat has nine lives” stems from the train of thought that they are
“More tenacious of life than many animals.” It can be argued no boxer
exemplifies this kind of tenacity more than former undisputed champion Zab
“Super” Judah (41-7, 28 KOs)... READ MORE -
http://www.boxing.com/the_rollercoaster_ride_of_zab_judah.html

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