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Mexico’s Jhonny Gonzalez At Morongo Casino  [Friday May 16, 2008]
Mexico’s Jhonny Gonzalez At Morongo Casino plus Kirkland, Angulo, Mijares and Arce

Boxing's "Dirty Dancing" Connection  [Thursday May 15, 2008]
Wurst formed Sweet Science Events, which will promote “Catch a Rising Fist” at the Monticello Raceway on Friday, May 30.

HBO Auditioning For New Stars  [Thursday May 15, 2008]
HBO's BAD triple-header offers three fighters who aim to make their bid for the type of acclaim reserved only for boxing's most elite.

Chris Byrd Returns-At 175 Pounds  [Thursday May 15, 2008]
Chris Byrd Returns-At 175 Pounds in Las Vegas

Manny Pacquiao In L.A.! Diaz Too  [Wednesday May 14, 2008]
Manny Pacquiao In L.A.! He wants David Diaz's title.

TSS Future Star Sighting: Yuriorkis Gamboa  [Wednesday May 14, 2008]
TSS MINI POLL: Is GAMBOA the best prospect in the game today?

ESPN WNF Recap: Figueroa Outclasses Rodriguez  [Wednesday May 14, 2008]
Luckily, My TiVo Caught The Last Two Rounds!

Memories With Mladinich: Johnny Warr  [Tuesday May 13, 2008]
In the '76 New York City Golden Gloves tournament, he dropped a decision to Cooney, the eventual champion, in the semi-finals.

TSS Prospect Watch: Michael Franco  [Tuesday May 13, 2008]
Franco’s growth has been spurred by having great sparring against some of the top fighters in the world, like Israel Vazquez.

Another Valero? (Hopefully Not A Bojado)  [Tuesday May 13, 2008]
Hernandez Is A Talent Spotter And He Thinks DEMETRIO SOTO Is A Future Star

Fantasy Faceoff: Oscar vs. Sugar Ray Leonard  [Monday May 12, 2008]
Hey TSS Universe--which fighter casts the bigger shadow? Who will be remembered for generations down the line as the better man?

Witter Upset At Home By Bradley  [Sunday May 11, 2008]
It Was No Barnburner, But Bradley Fought A Smart Fight, And Left The Ring With Witter's Belt

Deirdre Gogarty Is Still Blazing Trails  [Sunday May 11, 2008]
SCYPION: “The chemistry is great between us. She’s always so calm. And we’re winning and winning impressively."

Still Sorting Out The Junior Welters  [Sunday May 11, 2008]
BORGES: By early fall, what should be settled is just who rules the junior welterweight division.

Tim Bradley Takes WBC Title From Witter  [Saturday May 10, 2008]
Palm Spring fighter Tim Bradley Takes WBC Title From Great Britain's Junior Witter

Sam Peter To Meet Vitali (Fingers Crossed)  [Friday May 9, 2008]
POLL: Who Thinks Vitali Will Stay Healthy Enough To Face Peter?

Joe Cortez, Fair But Firm In China  [Friday May 9, 2008]
Get Ready For The "Fair But Firm" Clothing Line!

New Mexico Sky City Casino Fights-Saturday  [Friday May 9, 2008]
New Mexico Sky City Casino Fights-Saturday

FNF Recap: Arnaoutis Fends Off Tyner  [Friday May 9, 2008]
Arnaoutis' Wife, Pregnant With Triplets, Was Ringside; Time To Get Some Paydays, Mighty Mike!

Bradley’s Desert Storm Vs. Witter The Hitter  [Thursday May 8, 2008]
Tim "Desert Storm" Bradley challenges Junior "The Hitter" Witter for WBC belt

Mosley/Judah Off  [Thursday May 8, 2008]
MMA WAS DEBUTING ON CBS, AND UFC WAS RUNNING PROGRAMMING TOO, SO FIGHT FANS HAVE MORE ROOM TO CHOOSE

Golden Boy, AEG & Boxing’s Future  [Thursday May 8, 2008]
Golden Boy, AEG & Boxing’s Future

The Unparalleled Wisdom Of Dundee  [Wednesday May 7, 2008]
DUNDEE: "Leonard would beat Floyd. There was certain things that Leonard could do that Mayweather wouldn’t be able to handle."

ESPN WNF Recap: Oliver Stunned In Boston  [Wednesday May 7, 2008]
Was Oliver Looking Ahead, Past His Foe, To A Title Shot?

Junior Witter Craves Hatton Clash  [Tuesday May 6, 2008]
TRAINER INGLE: “I am telling you now, Junior Witter would knock out Floyd Mayweather Jr. I have no doubt about that whatsoever.”

BORGES: Oscar Beat Mayweather Lite, But...  [Monday May 5, 2008]
OSCAR ON THE REMATCH: "This is personal. I’m going to beat him. You watch. I’m going to beat him."

TSS Monday Morning QB: Oscar/Forbes Fight  [Sunday May 4, 2008]
WOODS: I have to say I think Steve left a little bit on the table on Saturday, and was a bit more cooperative than I would have liked.

Dirrell Steps Up, Over Hanshaw on ShoBox  [Saturday May 3, 2008]
Dirrell took a little while to get his bearings, but he got the juices flowing by the fifth, when he had Hanshaw in serious trouble.

Oscar In A Cakewalk Over Forbes  [Saturday May 3, 2008]
Stay Tuned For Borges' Report!

Oscar Dominates In Dress Rehearsal For Floyd  [Saturday May 3, 2008]
Oscar Ate Some Shots, But The Golden Boy Was In Control From Minute One

De La Hoya-Forbes. Upsets Happen  [Friday May 2, 2008]
De La Hoya-Forbes. Upsets Happen

TSS Prediction Page: Could Forbes Do It?  [Friday May 2, 2008]
Both Make Weight! Oscar and Forbes Both Weigh 150

Vicente Escobedo Jabs Way To Victory  [Friday May 2, 2008]
Vicente Escobedo Jabs Way To Victory

Tapia Fighting Addiction, Absence Of Cheers  [Thursday May 1, 2008]
TAPIA: "The thing I regret the most is hurting people I loved that loved me.”

Oscar's Fairytale Tarnished?  [Wednesday Apr 30, 2008]
OUCH! NGUYEN: You can dress up liver and onions all you want, but nobody's going to mistake it for steak and potatoes.

Vicente Escobedo Back In Los Angeles  [Wednesday Apr 30, 2008]
Vicente Escobedo Back In Los Angeles

EXCLUSIVE BOOK EXCERPT: "Sorcery At Caesars"  [Wednesday Apr 30, 2008]
MARANTZ: Leonard’s cocaine habit and domestic violence reached their apex in the year after the Hagler-Duran bout.

ESPN WNF RECAP: Joel Julio Edges Ishe Smith  [Wednesday Apr 30, 2008]
Joel Julio Put His IBF No. 4 Super Welterweight Ranking On The Line

Answer To Those Who Ask: "Why Forbes, Oscar?"  [Wednesday Apr 30, 2008]
BORGES: ODLH will test what he's been working on against a canvas that to as much of an extent as possible will remind him of Floyd.

Wanted: Next American Heavyweight Champ  [Tuesday Apr 29, 2008]
FOLSTAD: Looking for the next American heavyweight champ? Avoid the inner-city. Snub the ghetto.

Can Light Hvy Resurrection Last?  [Monday Apr 28, 2008]
A gracious Joe C could offer Hopkins a rematch to clarify the muddled result of their first meeting; it doesn’t seem like he will do so.

Safe To Get Back On Joel Julio Bandwagon?  [Monday Apr 28, 2008]
JULIO: “I got into boxing to knock people out. I am a dog and I am going to attack.”

Truly A Fighting Family  [Monday Apr 28, 2008]
FLOYD SR: "The Mayweather family is a warm family. It’s not a dysfunctional family. I’ll tell you what’s dysfunctional. Floyd, Jr."

David Diaz Believes He Can Beat Pacquiao  [Sunday Apr 27, 2008]
DIAZ: “If Pacquiao saw my fight with Morales he’ll be in shape. If not, that’s his fault, not mine. I’m coming to win.’’

FNF Recap: Tsurkan Stops Feliciano  [Saturday Apr 26, 2008]
The Nevada resident has a heart that may be too big for his own good, as he's willing to eat blow after blow, round after round,

Orange County Fights  [Friday Apr 25, 2008]
Orange County Fights: Sold Out Again!

Las Vegas A-Go-Go & Other Topics  [Friday Apr 25, 2008]
Las Vegas A-Go-Go & Other Topics

Tarver Calls Out Calzaghe  [Thursday Apr 24, 2008]
TARVER: “I am putting the world on notice that I am the boxer who can stop Calzaghe."

Primo Carnera, Reconsidered  [Thursday Apr 24, 2008]
Carnera has long been described by boxing insiders with disrespect and disdain.

No Cayman Vacation: Ward Will Be Tested  [Thursday Apr 24, 2008]
WARD: “I have a lot of respect for Jerson, but when the bell rings the respect goes out the window.”

Byrd's Song: No More McDonalds  [Thursday Apr 24, 2008]
BYRD: “Once I stopped eating junk and started eating right the weight just flew off me.’’

Oscar Wants Forbes, And "Money"..Then Cotto?  [Wednesday Apr 23, 2008]
DE LA HOYA: "I know for sure my last time in the ring will be in December."

Forbes Swears He's In It To Win It  [Wednesday Apr 23, 2008]
WOODS: I'm hoping, and I am almost 100% certain, that he wasn't chosen to be a designated loser, to be an ally in The Plan.

WNF Recap: Juan Urango And The Big Bango  [Wednesday Apr 23, 2008]
URANGO: “This was for Columbia and my family,” said a pumped up Urango. “I’m ready to fight Ricky Hatton again."

TSS Closer Look: Post-Fight Interviews  [Tuesday Apr 22, 2008]
THE MARKSMAN: Post-fight interviews can be so compelling because fighters are emotionally vulnerably inside the ring.

CALZAGHE: "Hopkins A Spoiled Little Girl"  [Tuesday Apr 22, 2008]
Calzaghe Says Hopkins Was Looking To Quit, Calls Him A "Cheat," Admits He Threw Deliberate Low Blow

Borges' Message To B-Hop: Better Stop  [Tuesday Apr 22, 2008]
BORGES: The fate for the fighter who stays too long--to end up wearing sunglasses at midnight.

De La Hoya Reloading For Mayweather Jr.  [Tuesday Apr 22, 2008]
Oscar De La Hoya Reloading For Mayweather Jr., but first it's Steve Forbes.

Sechew Powell Making Play To Be Tops At 154  [Monday Apr 21, 2008]
POWELL: "I would love to fight Verno Phillips, Joachim Alcine, or even Vernon Forrest. I think I can beat any of those guys."

Adamek Handles Bell, Nabs IBF Title Shot  [Monday Apr 21, 2008]
Adamek Looked Sharp In A Fight Shown On ESPN Classic Channel

St-Pierre Wipes Out Serra With Ease At UFC 83  [Sunday Apr 20, 2008]
GSP Steamrolled Serra From Second One, And The Canadian Never Let Up

How It Will Look Tonight  [Saturday Apr 19, 2008]
NGUYEN'S CALL: B-Hop’s time in the sun had to end sometime; the guess is that sometime will be tonight.

Too Young, Busy: Calzaghe Wins Split Decision  [Saturday Apr 19, 2008]
Calzaghe's US Debut A Success: He's Too Busy For The Ultra Wily Veteran Hopkins

Fresher Calzaghe Takes Split Win From Hopkins  [Saturday Apr 19, 2008]
CALZAGHE: "He was very defensive. I knew this wouldn’t look pretty. He was so awkward. It wasn’t pretty but I know I won.’’

The Key To A Win Saturday Is...  [Friday Apr 18, 2008]
Hopkins’ wily chief second, Freddie Roach, has told friends he is extremely confident of the outcome.

TSS Prediction Page: Readers Rule II  [Friday Apr 18, 2008]
WEIGHTS! Calzaghe and Hopkins both weigh 173

Bernard Hopkins’ Last Great Challenge  [Friday Apr 18, 2008]
Bernard Hopkins’ Last Great Challenge

TSS Sees Calzaghe/Hopkins As A Pick 'Em  [Friday Apr 18, 2008]
WOOLEVER: If Hopkins wins, it says here he leapfrogs Floyd Mayweather Jr as the pound for pound king. The

FNF Recap: Johnson Wins In Ho-Hum Fashion  [Friday Apr 18, 2008]
Atlas had it 97-94, and I saw it a wider 7-3 for Johnson, despite his clowning and mental drifting, and my strong critique.

Hearns, Frazier At San Manuel Casino Fights  [Thursday Apr 17, 2008]
Hearns And Frazier At San Manuel Casino Fights on Thursday night.

HOPKINS: "I'll Be Missed When I Leave Boxing"  [Thursday Apr 17, 2008]
CALZAGHE: I'm going to cut 1000 punches down to 500 or 600 punches and make them more powerful and punish him.

Bernard Hopkins, Not Yet Peddling Grills  [Thursday Apr 17, 2008]
FOLSTAD: Hopkins knows they pretty much quit listening to you once you leave the game.

Marco Antonio Barrera Flying To Philippines  [Thursday Apr 17, 2008]
Marco Antonio Barrera Flying To Philippines


TSS Photo Archive

Hispanic Causing Panic In Hatton Wonderland
"Look for the Hispanic Causing Panic to do a job on Hatton. He will beat Hatton, but will not get the verdict, unless it is a kayo (or TKO from Hatton suffering from too many cuts). Hatton's body is shot. His skin will split open from cuts. Blowing up to 185 and then dropping down to 140 is not good for a number of years. Hatton should fight at light middle or middle or retire. (The body can handle losing 25 to 30 pounds between bouts. This amount is what boxers call the walk-around weight.) I bet Hatton will consider going up in weight or retiring after this bad performance." --TSS reader Radam thinks Lazcano is more than a live dog on May 24

Round by Round Coverage
Oscar De La Hoya Forbes Press
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