By Saúl Berríos-Thomas The legacy continues. Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. was able to avenge a win that many said should have been a loss by beating Brian Vera convincingly. He is now back in the title picture and at 28 with only one loss he is a very strong contender. This week I have decided to make some format changes that I think … Continue reading Chavez Back on Top
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 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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