By Bryanna McDermott | The Duquesne Duke “Punching your best friend in the face a few times a week will do wonders for your career,” Brandon Prust, the Montreal Canadien left wing, said in his February 2015 Players’ Tribune article “Why We Fight”. A few years ago, this may be true, but until recently, the NHL has seen a decline in fighting that’s pushing enforcers … Continue reading Fighting needs to be extinguished from hockey
By Saúl Berríos-Thomas Young fighters have to prove they can beat savvy veterans on their way to the top. Some fighters shine in these fights, while other struggle, but get the necessary win. Garcia didn’t look great, but he got the rounds and experience. Williams showed he is a force to be reckoned with. SHOWTIME “CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING” BAYAMON, P.R. Danny Garcia (28-0, 16 … Continue reading Garcia Wins Close One
By Saúl Berríos-Thomas One-sided fights are not always bad fights. What can make them great is a fighter who has amazing skill and talent dominating an opponent. These types of fights allow a fighter to showcase their abilities and prove how great they are. This is exactly what Alvarez needed after the fight with Mayweather. SHOWTIME “PPV” LAS VEGAS, NEV. Saul “Canelo” Alvarez … Continue reading Canelo Shines Again
By Saúl Berríos-Thomas The best fighter in the world was in action on Saturday in front of a lackluster crowd and not only was it not on pay-per-view, but HBO couldn’t even find a decent undercard fight. No I’m not talking about Floyd Mayweather. I am talking about a humble kid from the streets of Oakland, Ca. I am talking about Andre Ward. He doesn’t … Continue reading Welcome Back
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