This was not the biggest one sided robbery I have witnessed in the sport of boxing, but I firmly feel that this bout was a fit up. I am a fan of the sweet science over pressure/come forward fighters. I have always appreciated brain/skills/ability over brawn/balls/desire to win. Is this why I see things the…
This past weekend, Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and Erislandy Lara fought to the scheduled distance in their non title fight. As soon as the cards were read, the most debated subject in boxing was brought up once again, judging. Alvarez was awarded a split decision victory, and while many people believed he was deserving, others felt…
“On The Ropes” Boxing Radio makes its return this week with host Jenna J to discuss all the recent fights and fight news in the sport. In this episode I will be recapping the SHOWTIME PPV event that just took place last Saturday in which Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez defeated Erislandy Lara by split decision. I…
Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez made a triumphant return to the ring by edging Erislandy Lara in a 12 round fight. In the much hyped event called, ‘Honor and Glory’ we saw the highly popular Saul Alvarez pinned against the Cuban tactician, Erislandy Lara, in a…
Photo via Getty Images I recently had the chance to speak with undefeated heavyweight contender, Tyson Fury, ahead of his July 26th rematch with Dereck Chisora. In a fight that’s been three years in the making, Tyson will look to once again defeat Chisora and line himself up for a possible title shot. A variety…
I recently had a chance to speak to Don Charles, the head trainer of current heavyweight contender Dereck Chisora, ahead of the much anticipated rematch between Chisora and Tyson Fury. A variety of topics were discussed in this interview including, the recent improvements made by Dereck Chisora, a potential Haye-Chisora rematch, Carl Froch’s recent win,…
Boxing, like most sports, is a young man’s sport and as the old guard falls new prospects inevitably rise and claim their place in the ranks. One of boxing’s more talked about prospects is Erickson ‘The Hammer’ Lubin, an 18 year old fighter who drew attention when he decided to sign with Iron Mike Productions…
The boxing world again is focused on its biggest star. Floyd Mayweather Jr. has recently hinted to the press that he is leaning towards a rematch with former WBA welterweight champion Marcos Maidana. The first fight saw Mayweather Jr. tested for the first time in years, and win a decision that was much closer…
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…
