10.21.04 – By Andrew Mullinder: It is hardly surprising that American opinions of fighters from across the pond tend to be delivered dripping with cynicism. There is a list longer than the ‘Declaration of Independence’ of British hopefuls with big reputations who have crossed the Atlantic only to have their conquering aspirations ended at the call of “10!” Amid this […]
10.20.04 – 1. Archie Moore – You can make an argument that some of histories best light heavies would have beaten Moore, because he was susceptible to losses against fighters that could really move, like Ezzard Charles, and my guess Roy Jones (had they fought in the same era’s). Even Billy Conn might have given Moore troubles. Still, he’s the […]
10.20.04 – By Coach Tim Walker – tpwalker@hotmail.com – I have got to admit that I watched Oscar Dela Hoya’s reality show “The Next Great Champ” a couple of times. It wasn’t a case where I grabbed a cold one, sat on the couch, loosened my belt and tuned into the show. I just sort of came across it as […]
Current Top Light Heavyweight & Cruiserweight Rankings By Lee Hayes – October 20th, 2004 1. Antonio Tarver – Tarver has the great balance of a natural puncher. He puts all of his weight behind every shot he throws, and the results are devastating. His short left cross is the best punch currently in the two divisions. It is also noteworthy […]
10.20.04 – Now into its fourth full month of production, “CMX Boxeo de Campeones”– presented by CMXsports and promoted by Guilty Boxing — returns This Friday October 22, LIVE from Las Pulgas Club in Tijuana, Mexico. Mexico’s top-two-rated middleweight contenders GUSTAVO “CUBANITO” MAGALLANES and RICARDO OLMEDA make their “CMX Boxeo de Campeones” main event debut when they goes mano-a-mano for […]