Part of my mission here is to offer some suggestions to those of you who casually peek at the sport of boxing. If you are in that category you probably are not aware that on Saturday,May 30, HBO is showing a card that features a potential superstar. You can discover Alfred Angulo, a Mexican [...]

The May 2 fight between Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton is a top fight because of the fan base of both fighters and the international appeal of the match. And, any match that will bring out the delightfully zany British boxing fans has to be fun. But, there is one other level on [...]

If Rush Limbaugh and Rachel Maddow started dating, that would be a surprise. If Ben Affleck became a Yankees fan, that would be a surprise. If Toby Keith toured with the Dixie Chicks, that too would be a surprise. Floyd Mayweather Jr. ending his retirement—not so much of a surprise.
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One of the most under appreciated boxers of this era is Juan Manuel Marquez. In his 15 year pro career he has won 50 fights—losing four—three close questionable decisions and one disqualification in his first match. In other words, he could easily be undefeated over this 15 years. Along the way he has won [...]