Joey “Minnesota Ice” Abell 29(KO 28)-6(KO 4)-0 couldn’t turn it down, even if it is short notice. Joey’s break came when veteran Sherman Williams suffered an injury in training camp.
Paul Strauss
When enough is not enough
Boxing fans and sports fans in general have recently had some good and bad news bounced off of them. Momentary rekindling of their hopes (for the big fight) grew to be a flicker, only to be doused with negative news.
Pacquiao fans breathe a sigh of relief as he shuts out Brandon Rios

Has Freddie Roach’s plan backfired?

14 mo’s off, no problem – Andre Ward dominates Edwin Rodriquez
When the last time you saw an 8/7 round? That’s what happened at the Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, CA when referee Jack Reiss got very angry at both Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriquez and Andre S.O.G.
Go with Andre Ward – It’s easier
Once again, come this Saturday night at the Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, CA, fans will be treated to one of those battles where “Someone’s ‘O’ has got to go”.
Andrade beats Martirosyan; Donaire defeats Darchinyan; Mikey Garcia crushes Martinez
Saturday night at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, TX started slow with an ugly affair between two unbeatens, Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade (20-0, 13 KO’s) and Vanes “Nightmare” Martirosyan (33-0-1,21 KO;s).
Mayweather’s Speed is Calculated – Khan’s is Jittery
Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer recently offered his opinion that Amir Khan was faster than Floyd “Money” Mayweather, Jr. Are you buying it?
Triple G beats down Stevens for his 15th straight kayo win

Alien B-Hop displays familiar weapons to conquer Karo Murat
Showtime’s festivities at the Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ started with Deontay Wilder’s ugly destruction of Nicolai “Stone Man” Firtha. Neither man deserves much attention.