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	[Apr 3, 2006] Will the Heavyweights Become Irrelevant? After Sergei Liakhovich defeated Lamon Brewster Saturday night, the infrastructure of boxing may have been turned upside down.

	[Mar 20, 2006] Spin I tend not to be a conspiracy theorist, but the sports media has an anti-boxing agenda. If they don't want to cover it, fine. But don't sabotage...

	[Feb 27, 2006] Doing the Right Thing Being a boxing fan means putting up with a lot of garbage. But this weekend reminded me that there are good people in boxing and athletes who are...

	[Feb 23, 2006] The Sudden Starts and Stops of Richard Hall Light heavyweight Richard "The Destroyer" Hall has achieved more than most who enter the sport.

	[Feb 21, 2006] Say Lebewohl to Your Title I know that Chris Byrd has been frustrated by not getting the big money fights he was promised by Don King. But fighting Wladimir Klitschko in...

	[Feb 13, 2006] To the Loser Goes the Spoils It's not that I don't want to see Zab Judah and Floyd Mayweather scrap in a couple of months, after all, it's still the best fight out there.

	[Jan 9, 2006] Just Desserts We live in a world where the undeserving are often rewarded. Athletes cheat and remain in the record books. And popular fighters receive decisions...

	[Dec 30, 2005] My Top 10 Wish List Reviewed Last year at this time, I published a top 10 wish list for 2005. By my calculations I got 5 of them. Not too bad.

	[Dec 18, 2005] Ibragimov Impresses Russian Olympic silver medalist Sultan Ibragimov destroyed contender Lance "Mount" Whitaker, knocking him down three times en route to a seventh...

	[Dec 7, 2005] The Hallowed Halls About a year ago, I wrote about my disappointment that the IBHOF more closely resembles a college bar rather than an exclusive club as far as who...

	[Nov 21, 2005] This Seal's a Clappin' Klitschko gave up his title because was going to be stripped or, more likely, a comeback will be more lucrative after someone else emerges as...

	[Nov 3, 2005] John Ruiz is no Jerky! John Ruiz recently announced he is suing James Toney for $10 million because Toney cheated by taking steroids prior to their bout, and I found...

[Sep 28, 2005]
DaVarryl Williamson It's All in the Family
This Saturday DaVarryl "Touch of Sleep" Williamson attempts to wrest the IBF title from Chris Byrd's capable hands.  More ...

[Sep 8, 2005]
No More Mr. Nice Guy
It seems that many of the heavyweight champions who have captured the attention of fans in the past were not usually confused with Mother Theresa.  More ...

[Aug 28, 2005]
Heavyweights Fizzle, Cruiserweights Sizzle
Warriors Boxing in association with Cedric Kushner staged a six-bout card, which on paper was laughable.  More ...

[Aug 17, 2005]
McCline Focused on the Future
There was a time in heavyweight Jameel McCline's career when many thought he'd have a title belt around his waist by now.  More ...

[Aug 9, 2005]
Boxing Ain't Finer in Carolina
It may be fine to be in Carolina in the morning, but from a boxing perspective, it was a disgrace on the evening of July 28th.  More ...

[Jul 19, 2005]
Jermain Taylor: Did he Win the Battle, but Lose the War?
Taylor fought the last six rounds of his title-winning bout with Bernard Hopkins as if his hands were tied.  More ...

[Jun 13, 2005]
Be Quiet, Man
This week I received "An Open Letter from John Ruiz to the WBA." Heavyweight champions should not write letters that look for a way out of tough fights.  More ...

[Jun 6, 2005]
Boxing Is All About The Drama
People who don't know me well are always astonished that I'm a boxing junkie. "Why boxing?" they ask incredulously.  More ...

[May 10, 2005]
Don't You Forget About Chris Byrd
Amidst all of the excitement of James Toney winning the WBA heavyweight title, Chris Byrd has been almost completely ignored.  More ...

[Apr 23, 2005]
Weekend Warrior Challenges Kassim Ouma
I had been after Kassim Ouma for months to spar with me, so that I could write about being in the ring with a top professional.  More ...

[Mar 4, 2005]
Oh No, Say it Ain't So, Bowe
If Bowe doesn't garner dollars or media coverage, he will be forced into retirement. It's pure capitalism. Economics 101. Supply and demand.  More ...

[Feb 10, 2005]
Zab Judah Was Simply Super
Judah displayed the brilliance that has been expected of him since his pro debut.  More ...

[Jan 30, 2005]
Talk Talk Boxing On The Web
The internet is a fantastic creation. I can spend hours a day getting my boxing news and reading opinions.  More ...

[Jan 10, 2005]
When Pretty Good is Good Enough: The Boxing Hall of Fame
I consider it a huge honor to be a voting member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame.  More ...

[Dec 16, 2004]
A Sweet Science Top 10 Wish List for 2005
Rather than live in the past, I'm looking to the future. Here is my Top 10 Boxing Wish List for 2005.  More ...

[Nov 28, 2004]
Evander Holyfield's Last Fight
Boxing commissions cannot take away the livelihoods of men and women on a whim.  More ...

[Nov 9, 2004]
Byrd and McCline: With Friends Like These
Chris Byrd said he wants to hurt his friend. Byrd stated, "I want to hurt him. I'd love to knock him out." Him is Jameel "Big Time" McCline.  More ...

[Oct 26, 2004]
That's Boxing
I worked a show this past Friday in Sarasota, Florida for Fox Sports Net. Fans left satisfied, as the hometown hero was the victor and some young, up and coming kids came a little closer to attaining their dreams.  More ...