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…
(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…
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…
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 WBO light welterweight champion Chris Algieri has had a great 2014. He started the year in February with an impressive boxing display against tough contender Emmanuel Taylor, winning by unanimous decision, and then followed that performance up with a gusty and somewhat controversial win over then champion, Ruslan Provodnikov. On November 22nd, Algieri will…
Lydell Rhodes is an undefeated light welterweight contender, and a fighter now looking to break out on the big boxing scene with his recent move to sign with powerful advisor, Al Haymon. Rhodes made his national television debut on the undercard of the Porter vs. Brook fight, and seems ready to face tougher competition to…
Robert Garcia is considered to be one of the very best trainers in the sport, having won trainer of the year in 2012 and having gained the praise of many in boxing for his work with stars Nonito Donaire, Mikey Garcia, and most notably Marcos Maidana. Garcia is now less than 2 weeks away Mayweather-Maidana…
The rematch between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Marcos Maidana is now less than 2 weeks away and with ‘Mayhem’ fast approaching, trainer Robert Garcia is making final preparations with Maidana in what is one of the most highly anticipated boxing events of the year. Many wonder if the second fight will be a repeat of…
Undefeated light welterweight contender, Lydell Rhodes, has gained notoriety this year after working with Manny Pacquiao for Pacquiao’s high profile rematch with Timothy Bradley. Lydell is also gaining momentum after signing with powerful boxing advisor Al Haymon, who got him his first TV date in his last fight. Rhodes, now 26 years old, seems set…
The welterweight division is considered to be one of the best and most exciting divisions in the sport. There are currently 3 undefeated belt holders in the weight class, as well as some of the biggest stars in boxing. Keith ‘One Time’ Thurman is looking to break through the pack and land the big fights…
Keith ‘One Time’ Thurman is the reigning interim WBA welterweight champion, but even though he carries that belt and a perfect boxing record, it has not led him to the big name opponents. Thurman, now 25, has his mind set on possibly unifying the title and ultimately has his sights set on a fighter that…
Many fighters in boxing face setbacks in their career and for some it can mean the imminent end of their run at the highest level, for other it’s a wake up call which they use to come back stronger. Austin Trout is on his comeback trail following the two consecutive losses he suffered in 2013,…
Former WBA light middleweight champion, Austin ‘No Doubt’ Trout makes his long awaited return to the ring, when he faces former title challenger Daniel Dawson on this weeks edition of Friday Night Fights. Trout, 28, is coming off back to back losses to Canelo Alvarez and Erislandy Lara is hoping to get himself back into…
During a recent edition of “On The Ropes” I had a chance to speak with undefeated heavyweight contender Bryant “By-By” Jennings to discuss his most recent win, and also his future in the division. Jennings also gave his thoughts on the upcoming fight between WBC heavyweight champion Bermane Stiverne and #1 contender Deontay Wilder. Additionally…
The last American heavyweight champion has been garnering attention in the past few months and is aiming to reclaim the title he once held. Shannon ‘The Cannon’ Briggs has been on the comeback trail and has been very vocal in his desire to fight and beat reigning heavyweight champ, Wladimir Klitschko. At 42 years of…
Tomorrow night, undefeated James ‘Keep’em Sleepin’ Stevenson makes his return to the ring in his toughest fight to date as he will be taking on 15-0 Samuel Vasquez in a 10 round bout that will be shown on Fox Sports 1. I recently had a chance to speak with Stevenson “On The Ropes” to get…
Brandon ‘Bam Bam’ Rios is a fighter who has made a name for himself over the years by being one of the toughest fighters in the game. The 28 year old from Oxnard, California has beaten the odds on several occasions, having worked his way up to capture a world title at lightweight, and even…
Tomorrow night at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, Nevada, Brandon ‘BAM BAM’ Rios will make his return to the ring against hard hitting Argentine boxer, Diego Chaves. The fight will be the first time Rios has stepped in the ring since his one sided decision loss to Manny Pacquiao. Many are hoping Rios can bounce…
(transcribed by Michael Readman) The rematch between Floyd Mayweather and Marcos Maidana is now only six weeks away, and as the fight draws near, there is still an issue that has yet to be resolved, the gloves for the fight. This was a subject of much debate prior to the previous fight, as Mayweather objected…
During the most recent edition of “On The Ropes” I was joined by former 2 time heavyweight champion, Shannon ‘The Cannon’ Briggs. Shannon discussed his comeback so far, and his reasons for returning to the ring. Briggs also gave his views on the current state of the heavyweight division is its champion, Wladimir Klitschko. Additionally…
It is said that better technique can sometimes overcome greater skill. Former world champion, Tracy Patterson, and former Amateur boxer, Vinny Furlani, believe in that saying and have been implementing that into their coaching of boxers. In this special ‘On The Ropes’ interview, I talk to both Vinny Furlani and former IBF champ, Tracy Patterson,…
(transcribed by Michael Readman)’The Battle of East and West,’ the name of the event was not memorable, but a punch in that bout between Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton was. In the second round of the bout, Manny Pacquiao shocked the boxing world with his devastating one punch knockout win over the then light welterweight…
(transcribed by Michael Readman) On September 13th, Floyd Mayweather Jr. will return to the ring, and for the first time in nearly twelve years, he will be matched up against an opponent that he has already faced, Marcos Maidana. The rematch announcement was welcomed by many fans and media, but when it came to a…
In part 2 of my “On The Ropes” interview with trainer Ronnie Shields, I talk with him about the future of Erislandy Lara after his loss to Canelo Alvarez, and what options he sees next. Shields also shared his views on Floyd Mayweather Jr’s recent announcement, and if he thinks fans still want to see…
