Saúl Berríos-Thomas | Layout Editor Sure, it could have happened six years ago, but the best fight in almost two decades is here now. Let’s enjoy Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao and find out how it became such a big fight. Before we get too deep into the X’s and O’s (or right’s and left’s as it were), I want to be frank about … Continue reading Duke Debates: The case for Floyd Mayweather Jr.
By Saúl Berríos-Thomas From old fighters putting the finishing touches on their legacies to young guns beginning their journeys this week had everything. Some fighters proved they deserve the next step and some fighters showed they were not ready for the opportunities they were given. The main event on Showtime “Championship Boxing,” from Brooklyn, N.Y., was a welterweight clash scheduled for 12 … Continue reading Brooklyn Gets a New King
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
By Saúl Berríos-Thomas The steady decline of boxing began when the major American heavyweights had been dispatched for the top tier of the division. Since Mike Tyson stopped boxing fight fans have been yearning for a great American heavyweight. All of the potential champions seem to be doing other things that don’t require them to get concussions on purpose (or at least not … Continue reading Arreola Pounds Mitchell
By Saúl Berríos-Thomas Floyd Mayweather Jr. is arrogant. He is annoying. He is entertaining. He is funny. But more than any of that he is an extremely hard worker. What Mayweather puts his body through during his grueling training camps is above and beyond anything that anyone in any sport does. He is the best because of a combination of great natural born … Continue reading Mayweather Still Unbeatable
By Saúl Berríos-Thomas The momentum in a boxing match tends to twist and turn, resembling the rollercoaster life that boxers often live. This weekend that was more apparent than ever as several of the fights had rapid changes in momentum. In the end the twists and turns are what compel us to watch. The main event on Showtime “Championship Boxing” from Detroit was a junior … Continue reading Ishe Shocks Bundrage
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