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,…
LAS VEGAS (Feb. 24, 2014) – After weeks of speculation, including feedback from fans across an array of social media platforms, boxing’s pound-for-pound superstar, pay-per-view king and WBC Welterweight World Champion Floyd “Money” Mayweather will face the dangerous, power-punching WBA Welterweight World Champion Marcos “El Chino” Maidana on Saturday, May 3, live on SHOWTIME PPV….
(Transcribed by Michael Thompson) In what will be one of the most anticipated fights of 2014, Carl Froch and George Groves will meet once again in a rematch that will take place on May 31st. The first bout was an exciting encounter that saw the heavy favorite Froch, shockingly hit the canvas in the very…
(by Frank Walsh) Reggie Johnson’s career spanned 52 fights (44-7-1) 25KO, amounting to 374 rounds boxed as a professional. Facing many of his era’s best fighters, Johnson won the WBA Middleweight and IBF Light Heavyweight titles. Reggie we appreciate taking the time out to speak with us. Frank Walsh: Three years after the Antonio Tarver…
On March 8th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, two fighters will meet in the ring, both in search of redemption. Saul “Canelo” Alvarez makes his return following his first professional defeat at the hands of the top p4p fighter in the world, Floyd Mayweather Jr, and he is looking to regain his…
(transcribed by Michael Thompson) I recently had a chance during the 209th edition of “On The Ropes” to speak to IBF super middleweight champion, Carl “The Cobra” Froch. Carl discussed his highly anticipated rematch with George Groves, which has been set for May 31st, and also gave his thoughts on the first encounter that saw…
(by Frank Walsh) It goes without saying that Sergio Martinez and Gennady Golovkin are the only two contenders to be considered as the world’s premiere middleweight fighters. However, circumstances have drastically changed in 2014. Sergio’s homecoming in April 2013 came close to disaster, when Martinez clung on to his title in a closely fought bout…
“On The Ropes” Boxing Radio returns this week with host Jenna J to talk about all the latest news in the sport of boxing. In this episode I recap the fights that took place this past Saturday in London, England. The event was headlined by two heavyweight fights, the first bout saw Tyson Fury return…
Middleweight champion Sergio Martinez is eyeing a super-fight down the line with Mexican star Saul Alvarez, should he get past Miguel Cotto in June. If agreed this would arguably be the second biggest fight that could be made in the entire sport – pitting a legendary champion against the sport’s crossover superstar-in-waiting. Gennady Golovkin’s trainer…
Recently I had the opportunity to interview interim WBA world welterweight champion, Keith “One Time” Thurman. A number of topics were discussed including whether Thurman feels he is now ready for the marquee names in the welterweight division, such as Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather. Thurman also discusses how he would go about fighting both…
Middleweight champion Sergio Martinez and former light middleweight champion Miguel Cotto are heading towards a collision on June 7th, and with two such high profiled stars meeting in what will surely be a PPV attraction, could the winner of this fight provide the next super fight for Floyd Mayweather Jr? Cotto has the date confirmed…
(by Robert Brown) In part two of my interview with trainer Jeff Mayweather, I talk with him about the recent fan poll that saw Amir Khan get selected as the next opponent for Floyd Mayweather Jr. I also get Jeff’s thoughts on the Pacquiao-Bradley rematch, and which fighter has more pressure on them in the…
(by Robert Brown) Recently I had the opportunity to spend some time with former IBO Super Featherweight champion, “Jazzy” Jeff Mayweather. A variety of topics were discussed, which included, Bob Arum’s controversial comments about Floyd Mayweather and a potential Mayweather vs. Pacquiao bout. Jeff also discusses Freddie Roach’s controversial claims against Manny Pacquiao’s former strength…
Slot machines, betting are creating a lot of money in casinos around the world Big bosses of mega casinos around the world may be driven by competing interests and objectives, but they all share the common reverence for boxing heroes such as Floyd Mayweather Jr., Timothy Bradley and Juan Manuel Marquez. Gambling bigwigs have capitalized…
In this special “On The Ropes” boxing radio interview, I speak with former 2 division world champion, Tracy Patterson, and boxing expert Vinny Furlani. Patterson talks about learning from his legendary father, Floyd Patterson, and also discusses fighting and beating H.O.F boxer, Daniel Zaragoza. Vinny Furlani talks about his new project “Train like a Champ”…
(by Stephen Lynch) Bereft of options, Manny Pacquiao is about to repeat the same mistake he made in 2012 in challenging Timothy Bradley to a rematch. Sympathetic judges, debilitating injuries or one concussive punch from the Pacman are the only ways he can win this second fight. Giving a “thinking fighter” like Bradley a second…
The growing thought among boxing fans is that the only way we will see a Mayweather-Pacquiao fight is if Pacquiao himself decides to leave his long time promoter Bob Arum, as Mayweather who was once promoted by Top Rank still harbors bad feelings about his past working relationship with Arum’s promotional company. This feeling is…
(By “Showtime” Stephen Lynch) Britain’s Kell Brook is on the cusp of attaining the Holy Grail and realizing his career goal of becoming a world champion, but the last steps of his journey are being overshadowed by the Mayweather PR machine and Pacquiao-Bradley rematch. All of the lights are currently focused elsewhere on the 147…
