In a recent edition of “On The Ropes” Boxing Radio, I had a chance to catch up with highly respected boxing trainer, Brother Naazim Richardson. Naazim spoke on many of the hot topics going around the sport including Floyd Mayweather’s next fight and Pacquiao vs. Bradley II. Naazim gave his thoughts on Marcos Maidana being…
In part 2 of my “On The Ropes” interview with undefeated prospect Lydell Rhodes, I get his thoughts on the different styles of fighting that Mayweather and Pacquiao use and ask him which he thinks is more effective in the ring. I also get Lydell’s views on how he thinks a Mayweather vs. Pacquiao fight…
IBF and WBA super middleweight champion, Carl ‘The Cobra’ Froch 32-2(KO23) and his fierce adversary ‘Saint’ George Groves 19-1(KO15) had the first of several scheduled press conferences ahead of the much anticipated grudge rematch which will take place at Wembley stadium in London on May 31st. The presser went of without the amount of trash…
I recently has a chance to speak with undefeated prospect Lydell Rhodes during the 210th edition of “On The Ropes” Boxing Radio. Rhodes (19-0 9 KOs) was selected as part of Manny Pacquiao’s sparring partners and has helped the former 8 division champion prepare for his upcoming April 12th rematch with Timothy Bradley. Lydell discusses…
Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, the golden boy of Mexican boxing in the current era, returned last Saturday night to meet fellow countryman Alfredo ‘El Perro’ Angulo. Following an avalanche loss on points to Floyd Mayweather, Alvarez came out to the opening bell with menacing intent. Landing 68% power shots in a punishing first five rounds, Canelo…
DeMarcus ‘Chop Chop’ Corley is a multiple world light-welterweight champion, who has fought the cream of the crop at 140 including, Zab Judah, Lucas Matthysse and of course the memorable clash with the undefeated p4p king Floyd Mayweather. A number of topics were discussed in this interview, which included: Pacquiao-Bradley 2, Corley’s move down to…
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (43-1-1, 31 KOs) punished a brave Alfredo Angulo (22-4, 18 KOs) over 10 rounds at the MGM Grand Garden Arena before referee Tony Weeks stepped in to halt the action after a huge uppercut from Alvarez. Some observers thought the stoppage was controversial and premature, however trainer Virgil…
Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez 43-1(KO31) returned to the squared circle against fellow Mexican, Alfredo ‘El Perro’ Angulo 22-4(KO18) at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, following his shut out loss against Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather, back in September of last year. Round 1: The bout got going in the first round with Canelo showing lots of aggression….
Arguably the best fighter on the planet tipping the scales at 160lbs, IBO champ Gennady Golovkin, withdrew from a scheduled clash with Andy Lee which was set to take place on April 26th. Golovkin will honor a 40-day mourning period in his native Kazakhstan after the tragic passing of his father, Gennady Ivanovich Golovkin. Tom…
“On The Ropes” Boxing Radio returns this week with host Jenna J to discuss all the latest news and stories in the sport boxing. In this weeks episode I will talk about the Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Marcos Maidana match up and the recent venue announcement for the event. I will discuss the fight and…
The proposed bout between Amir ‘King’ Khan 28-3(KO19) and Adrien ‘The Problem’ Broner 27-1(KO22) has without a doubt got everyone on the current boxing scene talking, not to mention Khan and Broner themselves. It does however seem that the fight is destined not to come to fruition at this juncture, although the rivalry and verbal…
In part two of our interview with Ricky Hatton, we flip the coin and get a glimpse into Hatton’s stable of fighter’s. ‘The Hitman’ shares his perspective on Maidana’s opportunity to dethrone the pound for pound king and we take a seat at the negotiating table with Ricky and Floyd. Frank : In the lead…
In part 2 of my interview with boxing trainer Abel Sanchez, I get his views on one of the most talked about match ups to never happen, Mayweather vs. Pacquiao, and get his thoughts on what risk Pacquiao poses to Floyd. I also talk to Abel about the rise of light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev,…
Ricky ‘The Hitman’ Hatton’s 48 fight career came to a close in 2012. A ferocious body puncher with an all action style, made the two weight world champion a popular attraction on both sides of the Atlantic. Having closed the book on his in ring career, Hatton began a new chapter and settled into duel…
Recently I had the opportunity to speak with Hall of Fame referee, judge and now journalist and special contributor for ESPN, Joe Cortez. We discussed a number of topics which include; Froch vs. Groves 2 and the controversial stoppage from the first fight, thoughts and predictions on the Pacquiao-Bradley 2 match up, as well as…
In the co-main event from San Antonio, Texas, Vasyl Lomachenko entered the professional ranks amid worldwide acclaim. A stellar amateur career that came to close following his 397th fight, which amounted to a record of 396-1, three world titles and two Olympic gold medals. Having dispatched of Jose Ramirez in four rounds, Lomachenko announced he…
Draped in red, white and blue, Terence Crawford entered the SSE Hydro arena to a hostile reception from the Glasgow crowd. Ricky Burns meanwhile came out to a heroic welcome from his adoring fans. Carrying the weight of a nation on his shoulders, ‘Braveheart’ climbed between the ropes as an underdog, despite being the defending…
BRISTOL, United Kingdom – James DeGale (18-1, 12 KOs) recorded an impressive TKO victory over durable challenger Gevorg Khatchikian (20-1, 8 KOs) in an effective final eliminator for Sakio Bika’s WBC super middleweight title. DeGale’s effective bodywork and fast tempo paid dividends in the eleventh round as Khatchikian succumbed to his first defeat via referee…
Standing in the shadow of behemoth heavyweight contender Tyson Fury, is the driving force of Team Fury, Peter Fury. Despite no former background as a trainer, up to this point Peter has proven his worth in guiding the careers of Tyson and young prospect Hughie Fury. Knowing when and how to match your fighter is…
With Floyd Mayweather Jr. recently announcing the he will be facing Marcos Maidana on May 3rd, the question has again come up as to the chances that Mayweather will get his first defeat. Most feel that Maidana is just a smaller version of Canelo Alvarez and will not be much of a threat to boxing’s…
This weekend Brian Vera and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. will meet in a highly anticipated rematch of a fight that took place last fall. Chavez Jr. won the first bout by a controversial unanimous decision that most felt should have gone in the favors of Vera. I had a chance to speak with Brian Vera…
‘To play a game of chance for stakes.’ If you trowel through a dictionary, this phrase will appear next to the word ‘gambler.’ Two men rolled the dice in the Mayweather sweepstakes. Whilst Marcos Maidana hit the jackpot and left the table with a golden ticket dated May 3rd, Amir Khan folded and walked away…
In the third and final part of my “On The Ropes” interview with IBF super middleweight champion, Carl Froch, I discuss with him the other big rematch set to happen this year, Manny Pacquiao vs. Timothy Bradley. Besides giving his view of Pacquiao’s future, Carl talks about his own rematch, and breaks down how he…
“Toe to Toe,” that is how the upcoming March 8th bout between Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and Alfredo ‘El Perro’ Angulo is being built, and with two fighters known for their styles that can generate excitement and action in the boxing ring. Saul Alvarez is coming off a twelve round decision loss to Floyd Mayweather in…
(by Frank Walsh) The Mayweather ‘Sweepstakes’, as Floyd’s promotional team likes to label it, has produced a winner. After weeks of speculation and a social media frenzy on the subject, Marcos Maidana has emerged as the man selected to face pound for pound king, Floyd Mayweather. Floyd Mayweather last appeared in a ring last September,…
