I recently had a chance to speak to Don Charles, the head trainer of current heavyweight contender Dereck Chisora. A variety of topics were discussed in this interview including, Don’s entrance into the sport and becoming Dereck Chisora’s trainer, the upcoming rematch between Chisora and Tyson Fury. Lastly, Don Charles responds to Peter Fury’s recent…
Erislandy Lara and Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez are now only 2 weeks away from entering the ring with each other. Lara, now 31, has managed to become a world champion at light middleweight, but is still in search of the fame and notoriety that a win over one of the top stars can help him achieve….
On July 12th at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez returns to the ring in what is expected to be one of his toughest fights to date. The now 23 year old former champion is set to face reigning WBA light middleweight champion Erislandy Lara, and while there is…
I recently had the chance to speak with former IBO title holder, uncle of Floyd Mayweather Jr, and respected trainer, ‘Jazzy’ Jeff Mayweather. A variety of topics were discussed in this interview, including the upcoming Canelo Alvarez vs. Erislandy Lara match, a possible Mayweather-Pacquiao fight, Danny Garcia possibly fighting Floyd Mayweather in the future, and…
I recently had the chance to speak with former IBO title holder, uncle of Floyd Mayweather Jr, and respected trainer, ‘Jazzy’ Jeff Mayweather. A variety of topic were discussed in this interview, including Miguel Cotto’s win over Sergio Martinez, a potential rematch between Floyd Mayweather and Miguel Cotto, and much more. Here is what Jeff…
Peter Fury is a well respected boxing identity; he is the trainer/manager of Tyson Fury and Hughie Fury. A variety of topics were discussed in this interview which included, a potential match up between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez, the controversy surrounding Marquez after his last win, Mayweather’s performance against Maidana, Carl Froch’s win…
Saturday night at the StubHub Center in Carson, California, Robert ‘The Ghost’ Guerrero engaged in a back and forth battle with Yoshihiro Kamegai and emerged victorious, following a year long absence from the sport. Following a year long layoff, Robert ‘The Ghost’ Guerrero stepped back into the ring after his one sided defeat to Floyd…
This past Saturday night, the co-main event at the Stub Hub center in Carson, California saw undefeated contender Gary Russell Jr. and the two time gold medal winner for Ukraine, Vasyl ‘Hi-Tech’ Lomachenko face off for the vacant WBO featherweight title. Lomachenko was getting his second consecutive title shot, after have just fought 2 professional…
(transcribed by Michael Readman) In the third and final part of my “On The Ropes” interview with reigning IBF/WBA champion, Carl ‘The Cobra’ Froch, I get his views on the current boxing scene, discussing a possible fifth fight between Pacquiao and Marquez and also the future of Floyd Mayweather Jr. Froch also discussed his rank…
I recently had a chance to speak with trainer, Peter Fury. Peter is known for being the head trainer of Tyson and Hughie Fury as well as Eddie Chambers, and in the past years he has risen through the ranks to become one of the more respected trainers in the UK. A variety of topics…
(transcribed by Michael Readman) When Nottingham’s Carl Froch impressively stopped George Groves in the 8th round of their highly anticipated rematch, the question most fan asked was, what is next for the 36 year old Froch? In part 2 of my interview with Carl ‘The Cobra’ Froch, he talks about where he thinks Groves goes…
I recently had a chance to speak with the last American heavyweight champion, Shannon ‘The Cannon’ Briggs. Shannon is currently making a comeback to the sport after being away for almost 4 years. A number of topics were discussed in this interview, including Briggs’ public altercations with reigning IBO/WBO/IBF/WBA heavyweight champ, Wladimir Klitschko. ‘The Cannon’…
In a fight contested for the WBO light welterweight title, Chris Algieri shocked the world by defeating Ruslan Provodnikov via close split decision at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Ruslan Provodnikov was coming off the back of an impressive 2013, having a 12 round war with Timothy Bradley, followed by his title winning…
(transcribed by Michael Readman) Super middleweight world champion Carl ‘The Cobra’ Froch is coming off an impressive knockout win over UK rival George Groves. The fight saw Froch, now 36, come from behind once again and come away with one of his most defining moments of his boxing career, and showing once again why many…
When it comes to legendary boxing rivalries, Pacquiao vs. Marquez is right up there with the all-time greats. The two have fought 4 times already, with a draw in their first encounter, Pacquiao getting the edge the following 2 times, and Marquez getting the most definitive win of the series in their last bout. Most…
Trainer Naazim Richardon is widely regarded as one of the best strategists in the sport, and has helped craft the game plans that have seen fighters such as Bernard Hopkins and many others overcome the odds time and time again. Richardson is now set to do that more, as Bernard Hopkins seems set for yet…
I recently had a chance to speak with the recently crowned WBC heavyweight champion, Bermane ‘B. WARE’ Stiverne. Stiverne made history by becoming the first Haitian born heavyweight champ last May when he TKO’d Chris Arreola in the sixth round. A number of topics were discussed in this interview, including his thoughts on his title…
With a build up drenched in a shower of tension and apparent disrespectful demands, Miguel Cotto walked into Madison Square Garden to face Argentine boxer-puncher, Sergio Martinez. Cotto’s $7 million purse dwarfed Martinez’ $1.5 million, added to the aggressively demanding terms that Cotto asked for in negotiations no doubt left Martinez feeling short changed. Nonetheless,…
(Transcribed by Michael Readman) In part 2 of my “On The Ropes” interview with Deontay “Bronze Bomber” Wilder, I get his views on the sport of boxing, and its two biggest stars, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao. Wilder shares his views on what he think Mayweather should do next and what he think of the…
During the 217th edition of “On The Ropes” I was joined by reigning middleweight champion of the world, Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez, to discuss his upcoming bout with former 3 division champion Miguel “Junito” Cotto. Sergio talked about his motivation going into this fight and the layoff he had out of the ring. Sergio also gave…
Former world title challenger Rocky Juarez recently appeared on the 217th edition of “On The Ropes” to discuss his future in the sport after his recent comeback win. Juarez, now 34 has challenged for a title 6 times, and while coming close, he still has his eyes on winning a championship belt in 2014. Besides…
(transcribed by Michael Readman) Heavyweight Deontay “Bronze Bomber” Wilder is as close as he has ever been to his shot a world title belt. In a professional career that began in 2008, Wilder has accumulated a record of 31 wins without a loss, and all wins coming by way of stoppage, and is now the…
Recently I had the opportunity of speaking with ‘Iceman’ John Scully, a former light heavyweight boxer who is now one of the most respected trainers in the sport. Scully has guided the likes of Mike Oliver and Chad Dawson to world title belts. Some of the topics covered in this interview include; Floyd Mayweather’s recent…
In the third and final part of my “On The Ropes” interview with former 2 division world champion, Timothy Bradley, I talk with him about his future and possibility of moving up in weight. Bradley also gives his thoughts on Top Rank and Goldenboy promotions working with each other and which fighters from the Goldenboy…
On Saturday night before 80,000 fans and the world’s media, ‘Unfinished Business’ was finally settled. Froch vs. Groves 2 was an incredible spectacle that has become rare in the current era of boxing. Wembley Stadium set an immense stage for a fight that captured the imagination of a nation, and an opportunity for both fighters…
