I had a chance to catch up with former light heavyweight boxer and current trainer, ‘Iceman’ John Scully, recently to discuss some recent events in the sport. In this interview I get Scully’s thoughts on one of his former fighters, Chad Dawson, and the recent loss that he suffered. John also talks about the Mayweather-Maidana…
In the history of the sport, there has never been a potential fight talked about more than Mayweather-Pacquiao, but even with all the discussion, we are no closer to it now than we were five years ago. In part 2 of my “On The Ropes” special interview with Floyd Mayweather Sr, we discuss the future…
Cruiserweight contender BJ Flores whose career was stunted by promotional issues and inactivity has made a move up the ranks in 2014, fighting 3 times, including a third round knockout win this past Wednesday on the undercard of Taylor-Soliman. Flores’ career move seems to be in part to his decision to sign with powerful boxing…
I recently had the chance to speak with former IBF welterweight champion, Joshua ‘The Grand Master’ Clottey. A veteran in the sport, Clottey has faced the likes of Manny Pacquiao, Miguel Cotto and Zab Judah in the ring and is known as one of the most durable fighters in the sport. In this interview, Clottey…
It’s been almost a month since Floyd Mayweather Jr. ended his two fight chapter with Marcos Maidana, winning a decisive decision and ending any doubts that lingered from the first bout. In the weeks after the event there has been some rumblings from the Mayweather camp that some long time members of the team might…
I recently had a chance to speak with cruiserweight contender and NBC Sports analyst, BJ Flores, ahead of his upcoming bout with Kevin Engel that takes place this Wednesday on ESPN. In this interview, BJ talks about his last victory in the ring and discusses the challenge he has ahead of him this Wednesday night….
MASHANTUCKET, CONN. (Oct. 4, 2014) – Rances Barthelemy defended his IBF Junior Lightweight World Championship against Fernando David Saucedowith a dominating unanimous decision, scored 120-108 by all three judges, Saturday on SHOWTIME from Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. Rances Barthelemy (21-0, 12 KOs) controlled the bout from the opening bell and was the more…
I recently had a chance to speak with former heavyweight champion, ‘Terrible’ Tim Witherspoon. Tim has a career that spanned 23 years and during that run he faced the top fighters of the 1980’s and 1990’s. In this interview I spoke to Witherspoon about his memorable fight with Larry Holmes, the fight in which he…
The 2014 boxing year is coming to a close and it’s hard not to look forward to the last few exciting and interesting fights left in the year. Boxing stars Bernard Hopkins, and Manny Pacquiao both have fights coming up against younger champions and boxing fans wonder if a loss by either of them could…
‘The Magic Man’ Paulie Malignaggi has not stepped in the ring since his April 19th bout with former champion, Shawn Porter. The fight started with Malignaggi working from the outside and trying to establish the jab, but quickly turned when Porter dragged Paulie into a rough fight and knocked the former 2 division champion down…
Bethlehem, PA: Heavyweight powerhouse Amir “Hardcore” Mansour (20-1, 15 KOs) headlines the final Fight Night edition of 2014 with a ten-round heavyweight battle against Frederic “Big Fred” Kassi (18-2, 10 KOs) on Nov. 8live from Sands Resort Casino in Bethlehem, PA. The Mansour-Kassi match-up will serve as the main event on a triple header edition…
Jeff Mayweather is part of one of the most well known families in boxing, the Mayweather familiy. The Mayweather name is well known in the sport mostly due to current pound-for-pound king, Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather, but Jeff, alongside his two brothers Floyd and Roger, all established successful professional careers. ‘Jazzy’ Jeff Mayweather’s fighting career spanned…
When it comes to the sport of boxing, few people can have the same success out of the ring as they did in it. ‘The Magic Man’ Paulie Malignaggi has already established two successful careers, one as a 2 division world champion, and the other as award winning boxing commentator, who is highly sought after…
(transcribed by Michael Readman) In part 2 of my “On The Ropes” boxing radio interview with trainer Naazim Richardson, I get his thoughts on a potential Mayweather-Pacquiao fight, and what he thinks would happen if the two were to fight today. Naazim also talks about the possibility of Mayweather facing Miguel Cotto, and how he…
I recently had the chance to interview veteran trainer, ‘Jazzy’ Jeff Mayweather. Jeff is a former IBO super featherweight champion who now works as a trainer for many top fighters in the sport. Mayweather joins me on to discuss the recent victory by his nephew, Floyd Mayweather, over Marcos Maidana. ‘Jazzy’ Jeff also gives his…
(transcribed by Michael Readman) I recently had a chance to speak with one of the most respected trainers in boxing, Brother Naazim Richardson, during the 222nd edition of “On The Ropes” boxing radio. Naazim spoke in detail about the upcoming Bernard Hopkins vs. Sergey Kovalev bout, and shared his thoughts on why he thinks ‘The…
Last weekend Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Marcos Maidana squared off for the second time in six months, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. I predicted that ‘Money’ Mayweather would win via unanimous decision victory on the scorecards. The judges didn’t have it as wide as I had thought, but still, the…
(photos by Kevin Howard/OnTheRopes) This past Saturday afternoon at the Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut, the Fox Theater hosted a boxing event highlighted by rising cruiserweight contender Thabiso Mchunu. The seven fight card also featured rising lightweight Karl ‘Dynamite’ Dargan, and while on paper the two main events looked like a walk in the park, the…
I recently had a chance to speak with rising light middleweight contender James De La Rosa during the 220th edition of “On The Ropes” boxing radio. James touched on his recently upset win over Alfredo Angulo and discussed the later rounds in the fight in which he battled through adversity. De La Rosa also talked…
“On The Ropes” Boxing Radio is back this week with host Jenna J to discuss all the hottest news and fights in the sport. In this episode I will be recapping last Saturday’s SHOWTIME Pay-per-view event which featured the rematch between Marcos ‘El Chino’ Maidana and Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather Jr. I will talk about Floyd’s…
I recently had an opportunity to talk with rising heavyweight contender, Deontay ‘The Bronze Bomber’ Wilder. Deontay is undefeated in his career and he has dispatched every single one of his opponents by way of knockout. Currently, Wilder is the number one contender for Bermane Stiverne’s WBC heavyweight title. Topics discussed in this interview include,…
The fight between Chris Algieri and Manny Pacquiao is now just over 2 months away, and with the press tour over and the fighters now starting their preparations, it won’t be long until these two champions meet in the ring. Pacquiao is already listed a heavy favorite, but this would not be the first time…
Undefeated WBC, WBA welterweight and WBC middleweight champ, Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather (47-0, 26 KO), made his return to the ring for the second time in 2014 last night. For just the second time in his 17 year long career, Mayweather granted a rematch to an opponent. Marcos ‘El Chino’ Maidana (35-5, 31 KO) surprised many…
The time is here once again for the Las Vegas strip to reach fever pitch. Floyd Mayweather is back in town. Mayweather vs. Maidana II rocks up at the MGM Grand this Saturday night, for the slightly more interesting match up second time around, than most had anticipated first. Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather 46-0 (KO26 –…
On May 3rd of this year, the MGM Grand Garden Arena played host to thirty-six minutes of in ring action between Floyd Mayweather and Marcos Maidana. When the final bell had rung, two of the three judges scorecards had ensured Floyd Mayweather’s unblemished record remained intact. September 13th and the MGM, will once again facilitate…
