Who said boxing was dead? It surely wasn’t me! Although this year’s mega-fight between Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. may have not lived up to its lofty expectations in the ring, the simple fact that these superstars met at all seems to have energized their counterparts to risk their sparkling records by […]
Archives for August 2007
Boxing Versus MMA: It’s No Contest!
Is boxing losing popularity due to the rise of mixed martial arts? In my opinion, the answer is a resounding no. The reasons are simple – both sports are very different, have different core audiences, and have different talent pools. For all of their superficial similarities – punches thrown, gloves worn, and often violent conclusions, […]
The Brothers Klitschko: Comrades In Defeat
As life would have it, winning isn’t the only outcome of a prizefight. Luckily for us, the Klitschkos have had their share of resounding defeats – and these moments have provided us with some of the most colorful and interesting post-fight commentary that you will ever see. Both fighters have doctorates, but they sure weave […]