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- Muhammad Ali vs. Mike Tyson
This is the first of a two part series on Mike Tyson. No one’s impact on boxing is more misunderstood by the casual fan or the “non fan” than Iron Mike–many of these people still believe that he’s the “baddest man on the planet.” I’ve seen the reaction of this sort with my [...]
Mon, 14 May 2007 01:37:39 +0000 - De La Hoya/Mayweather fight does HUGE PPV business..
Not bad for a sport that the clueless mainstream sports media wrote off as “dying” in the prefight hype….I’ll have more on this later: Saturday night’s Floyd Mayweather-Oscar De La Hoya fight set a new record for pay per view buys for a boxing match with 2.15 million, easily surpassing the 1.99 million for the 1997 [...]
Wed, 09 May 2007 22:27:26 +0000 - Yushin Okami likely to face Rich Franklin at Ireland UFC event…
It’s not a 100% done deal yet, but every indication is that Yushin Okami will replace the injured Martin Kampmann in the Ireland UFC main event against Rich Franklin
Tue, 08 May 2007 22:16:25 +0000 - Diego Corrales dies in motorcycle crash…
Really sad news out of Las Vegas today–Diego “Chico” Corrales died last night in a motorcycle accident. He was 29. Corrales will be remembered for his often tumultuous personal life out of the ring and the heart and toughness he displayed between the ropes. He was right at the top of the [...]
Tue, 08 May 2007 18:03:01 +0000 - Martin Kampmann injured, out of 6/16 UFC main event
The Wrestling Observer is reporting that Martin Kampmann, scheduled to meet Rich Franklin in the main event of the 6/16 UFC card from Belfast, Northern Ireland has suffered a knee injury. He’s been pulled from the fight but no word yet on a replacement opponent for Franklin Full thing here
Tue, 08 May 2007 02:44:06 +0000 - Ali vs. Inoki Revisited–New at the Prophet’s Place
New feature article at The Prophet’s Place examining the story behind the Muhammad Ali/Antonio Inoki boxer vs. wrestler fight. It was one of the strangest superfights of the 1970’s, but was also a high profile mixed martial arts event before “mixed martial arts” even existed. Read Ali vs. Inoki Revisited
Tue, 08 May 2007 01:34:46 +0000 - De La Hoya/Mayweather result
Mayweather wins by split decision 113-115, 116-112, 115-113. Crowd chanting “bullshit” but a look at the Compubox numbers certainly validate the decision as he’s got a decided margin in both total punches and power punches. Mayweather blaming the split decision on Golden Boy Promotions. “That’s what you call a masterpiece of [...]
Sun, 06 May 2007 04:36:21 +0000 - De La Hoya/Mayweather round 12
De La Hoya likely needs a KO to win, though he comes out only to eat a couple of Mayweather punches. Oscar headhunting now, like he’s loading up for one big punch. Mayweather lands a jab or two, but seems content to just stay out of the way at this point. Mayweather [...]
Sun, 06 May 2007 04:26:45 +0000 - De La Hoya/Mayweather round 11
Nice right cross by Mayweather to start the 11th. De La Hoya not doing much now as Mayweather surgically landing punches. A couple more rights by Mayweather, who’s beating Oscar to the punch with ease. Mayweather almost appears to be trying to trap Oscar into the corner so he can counterpunch. [...]
Sun, 06 May 2007 04:22:32 +0000 - De La Hoya/Mayweather round 10
DLH trying to set up another of his flurries, but can’t pin Mayweather into the corner. Mayweather busier so far but DLH picking most of them off. Not much activity so far, but Mayweather doing more than his opponent. Oscar not jabbing now, as he follows Mayweather around looking for an opportunity [...]
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