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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