One Crazy Boxing Summer

One Crazy Boxing Summer

Get ready for what might just go down as the oddest, the most almost unbelievable, the craziest summer in the history of boxing. So far this year, we have confirmed for the summer months (traditionally a slow time for the sport of boxing):

Evander Holyfield vs Kevin Mcbride (apparently not an exhibition bout but a “real” fight)

Oscar De La Hoya’s ring return (possibly against an MMA fighter, but under boxing rules)

Juan Manuel Marquez vs Miguel Cotto (an exhibition bout with no head-gear)

Marco Antonio Barrera vs Erik Morales IV (also an exhibition bout, further details to come)

Mike Tyson’s next bout (yet another exhibition bout).… read more “One Crazy Boxing Summer”

Barrera vs Morales IV? Yet Another Exhibition Between Two Legends In The Works

Barrera vs Morales IV? Yet Another Exhibition Between Two Legends In The Works

Boxing exhibitions between two retired greats seem to be all the rage right about now. We are all currently braced for the Mike Tyson Vs. Roy Jones exhibition of November 28, while over the past weeks/months we have enjoyed seeing veterans Julio Cesar Chavez and Jorge Arce knock it about in the ring.… read more “Barrera vs Morales IV? Yet Another Exhibition Between Two Legends In The Works”

On This Day In 2005 – Magnificent Morales Too Good For Pacquiao

On This Day In 2005 – Magnificent Morales Too Good For Pacquiao

Rewind fifteen years and Mexican great Erik Morales had just lost his third and final fight with fierce rival and countryman Marco Antonio Barrera. But being cut from a different cloth to many fighters who, after suffering a heartbreaking defeat would either take a long layoff or look to find a nice and easy comeback foe, Morales did things his way.… read more “On This Day In 2005 – Magnificent Morales Too Good For Pacquiao”