Break The Wall Down: Wardley defeats Parker on PPV

10/26/202510/26/2025 Andrew Huntley

When Joseph Parker vs Fabio Wardley was first announced to take place at London’s O2 Arena a … continue

Saturday Night Special: Casimero – Rigondeaux, Ortiz Jr – Kaviliauskas & Franco – Moloney, Preview and Prediction

08/14/202108/14/2021 Andrew Huntley

The summer of 2021 has been an odd and vaguely frustrating time of year for boxing fans. … continue

Roman Gonzalez – Juan Estrada II Preview: Much Better Late Than Never

03/14/202103/13/2021 Andrew Huntley

On November 17, 2012, at the LA Sports Arena, Nicaragua’s Román Gonzalez defended his WBA 108lb title … continue

Showtime Triple Header Preview: A Clear View Through Rose Colored Glasses

10/25/202010/24/2020 Andrew Huntley

When writing articles meant to predict the outcome of upcoming fights, I try to be as objective … continue

Saturday Night’s All Right For Fighting: Hurd-Williams, Berchelt-Vargas II Preview

05/11/2019 Andrew Huntley

If you’re of a certain age, you might remember spending your Saturday watching the likes Matthew Saad … continue

Theater Of The Unexpected: A Looking at Boxing’s Weirdest Moments in 2018

12/31/201812/31/2018 Andrew Huntley

As 2018 approaches its end, the boxing community has inevitably focused its attention upon the year that’s … continue

Monster Mash: Inoue Ices Payano, And Wins The Weekend

10/08/201810/08/2018 Andrew Huntley

Let’s face it-unless you’re a hardcore fan, you’re probably not going to associate bantamweight boxers with the … continue

Showtime Boxing Preview: This Is Your Storm Warning

04/07/2018 Andrew Huntley

In his most famous essay, “Ahab and Nemesis”, legendary journalist A.J. Liebling chronicled the classic encounter between … continue

Spence-Jr. vs Peterson Preview: Sometimes Theater Of The Expected Is Still Worth Watching

01/20/2018 Andrew Huntley

I can’t speak for anyone else, but sometimes, I find myself wanting to watch something a little predictable on TV or in the theater. Don’t get me wrong-I have nothing against plot twists or character development and certainly enjoy watching shows that contain those elements. Still, I find it fun to occasionally watch something where the outcome is a foregone conclusion, just because I know it will contain enough entertaining moments to make it worth my time.

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Bullets and Butterfly Wings: A Preview of Saturday Night’s Fights

08/26/2017 Andrew Huntley

On November 16, 1974, an accomplished Thai kickboxer named Saensak Maungsaurin made his professional boxing debut against a young California-based Filipino named Rudy Barro. Barro’s record of 14-9 going into the bout wasn’t particularly glittering, but he was on a four fight win streak, including a victory over an undefeated, highly ranked Jimmy Heair that propelled him to a top five ranking in the lightweight division. So, there was reason to believe that Saensak was taking on more than he could handle by facing Barro without any prior boxing experience; and for the first minute of their fight that very much appeared to be the case. Barro steamed forward and pelted his slower rival with right hands and combinations; after about two minutes of this, he drove his opponent into the ropes and stepped forward to finish matters off…

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