DeMarkus Jones, Author At East Side Boxing

Anthony Caputo Smith battles Prince Badi Ajamu on Dec.1

October 17, 2018October 16, 2018 by DeMarkus Jones

Dee Lee Promotions, LLC along with Nick Tiberi , Matchmaker, present Anthony “The Bull” Caputo Smith (16-8-0/11 ko’s) and Prince Badi “The Boxing Prince” Ajamu (29-5-1/15 ko’s) in Hockessin, Delaware’s … Read more

The sad fall of Adrien Broner

September 14, 2018 by DeMarkus Jones

Adrien Broner - About a year ago I worte an article titled "Can the Can-Man come back". I chronicled Adrien Broner's troubles outside the ring and his uneven showings inside the ring. As a fighter who at one time flashed superstar potential with major crossover appeal. Broner has become nothing more than a sideshow. At one point I believe he would turn his career around and realize the potential he has often teased us with. However I believe it is time for us to realize that time is running out for the problem.

About a year ago I worte an article titled “Can the Can-Man come back”. I chronicled Adrien Broner’s troubles outside the ring and his uneven showings inside the ring. As … Read more

Khan vs. Pacquiao – Should we be excited?

September 9, 2018September 9, 2018 by DeMarkus Jones

Amir Khan, Manny Pacquiao - The fight has been rumored for awhile now. For many years it was a very intriguing clash. Amir Khan vs Manny Pacquiao. While that fight never happened officially, the option was always there. However after Amir Khan's impressive decision win over Samuel Vargas two names were thrown out for Khan's next opponent. Manny Pacquiao or a domestic clash with Kell Brook. While Brook and Khan appear to have legit beef with one another the Pacquiao fight would be a lot easier to market to more casual fans of the sport. Here's a few reasons we should all look forward to this fight.

The fight has been rumored for awhile now. For many years it was a very intriguing clash. Amir Khan vs Manny Pacquiao. While that fight never happened officially, the option … Read more

Changes to the squared circle

June 20, 2018 by DeMarkus Jones

I am a boxing superfan. I will watch anything boxing related. Live fights, old fights on YouTube, movies, anime. If it has two people with gloves swinging at each other … Read more

Adonis Stevenson: The Curious Case of Age

May 21, 2018May 21, 2018 by DeMarkus Jones

Adonis Stevenson - Adonis "Superman" Stevenson is the WBC and Lineal Lightheavyweight Champion. He is also 40 years of age. He will be 41 on September 22nd of this year. Both of these facts were points of contention following his title retaining performance this weekend. On Saturday May 19th Stevenson defended his title against Badou Jack "The Ripper". With scores of 114-114 twice and 114-113 for Badou Jack. Stevenson escaped with a majority draw in an exciting and entertaining fight. Jack clearly had a game plan coming in to let Steveson tire himself out and then pounce.

Adonis “Superman” Stevenson is the WBC and Lineal Lightheavyweight Champion. He is also 40 years of age. He will be 41 on September 22nd of this year. Both of these … Read more

The Gypsy King has returned – Tyson Fury is back

April 13, 2018April 13, 2018 by DeMarkus Jones

Tyson Fury - Suprise. Intrigue. Confusion. Laughter... all of these emotions and more spread across the boxing world with the announcement that Tyson Fury is back and will be fighting a yet to be named opponent on Saturday June 9th. While this is great for Team Fury, what exactly does that mean for Heavyweight Boxing.

Suprise. Intrigue. Confusion. Laughter… all of these emotions and more spread across the boxing world with the announcement that Tyson Fury is back and will be fighting a yet to … Read more

Andy Lee: A true warrior

February 23, 2018 by DeMarkus Jones

Andy Lee - On February 20, 2018 one of boxing's toughest man decided to call it career as Andy Lee decided to hang up his gloves. Lee's professional career spanned from March 2006 until March of 2017. Lee will be remebered by many for immense Irish pride as well his chin, heart and willingness to fight anyone.

On February 20, 2018 one of boxing’s toughest man decided to call it career as Andy Lee decided to hang up his gloves. Lee’s professional career spanned from March 2006 … Read more

Devon Alexander is back; Eubank Jr needs a change

February 22, 2018February 22, 2018 by DeMarkus Jones

Chris Eubank Jr, Devon Alexander - We were treated to a very interesting and entertaining week in the boxing word. Exciting fights, surprise upsets and questionable judging. We had it all. Here are a few quick points I took away from the past few days.

We were treated to a very interesting and entertaining week in the boxing word. Exciting fights, surprise upsets and questionable judging. We had it all. Here are a few quick points I took away from the past few days.

Devon Alexander is back.