Todd Snyder: “When I was a kid, I learned politics and world history through boxing.” By Chris Akers This final part of this interview will look at how boxing intertwines with hip-hop and politics, plus how boxing can get back to the sporting forefront in the United States in a way it hasn’t done in … Continue reading Todd Snyder: “When I was a kid, I learned politics and world history through boxing.”
And New: Joshua Franco Upsets Andrew Moloney to win Super Flyweight Title According to the oddsmakers, it was an upset, but Joshua Franco (17-1-2, 8 KOs) was not surprised. Franco defeated Andrew Moloney via unanimous decision to win the WBA super flyweight world title Tuesday evening by scores of 115-112 and 114-113 2x. Franco dominated … Continue reading And New: Joshua Franco Upsets Andrew Moloney to win Super Flyweight Title
Milwaukee’s Best: U.S. Amateur Standout Javier Martinez Signs with Top Rank Milwaukee native to turn pro as a middleweight June 30 live on ESPN Javier Martinez, USA Boxing’s top-rated fighter at 165 pounds, has signed a multi-year contract with Top Rank and will make his professional debut as a middleweight June 30 live on ESPN. Martinez, 24, … Continue reading Milwaukee’s Best: U.S. Amateur Standout Javier Martinez Signs with Top Rank
Callum Johnson: "I've Still Got Time." By Cameron Temple “My professional career hasn’t really gone how I thought it would’ve done, but I’ve still got time.” Like many boxers, Callum Johnson’s career has featured a series of highs and lows. Although, perhaps the extremities of these highs and lows have been more severe for him … Continue reading Callum Johnson: “I’ve Still Got Time.”
FightPost Boxer of the Week: Mike Plania By Gary Kittilsen Mike Plania of General Santos City in the Philipines, woke up Tuesday morning as a 16-1 underdog and an unknown commodity to all but the hardest of hardcore boxing fans. However, just hours later a switch went off and sports gamblers started pouring in money on the … Continue reading FightPost Boxer of the Week: Mike Plania
BRAD FOSTER BRINGING "A-GAME" AS HE LEADS RETURN CHARGE Brad Foster is looking to pick up where he left off when he makes a return to the ring on July 10 at the BT Sport studios. The British and Commonwealth super bantamweight champion is now the flag bearer for boxing's return to business following the … Continue reading BRAD FOSTER BRINGING “A-GAME” AS HE LEADS RETURN CHARGE
Mexico City Fight Night: Emanuel Navarrete Knocks Out Uriel Lopez Navarrete uses body attack to stop Lopez in the sixth round of featherweight main event Boxing's most active world champion, Emanuel "Vaquero" Navarrete, keeps on rolling. Navarrete, the WBO junior featherweight world champion, knocked out Uriel Lopez in the sixth round of a featherweight non-title … Continue reading Mexico City Fight Night: Emanuel Navarrete Knocks Out Uriel Lopez
Book Review: Killed In Brazil? The Mysterious Death Of Arturo 'Thunder' Gatti In Killed in Brazil? the fourth in the Hamilcar Noir hard-hitting true-crime series, author Jimmy Tobin explores with forensic precision the events surrounding the death of Arturo Gatti. Could someone who wouldn't quit in the ring, really quit in life. Did Gatti really … Continue reading Book Review: Killed In Brazil? The Mysterious Death Of Arturo ‘Thunder’ Gatti
John Hedges: “I Know They Say Don’t Believe The Hype, But Take Notice Of It.” An insight into Matchroom’s latest signing: John Hedges By Cameron Temple Upon hearing a six foot five, 18-year-old, British southpaw, with a good amateur pedigree was entering the professional ranks, my first thought was ‘Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury must … Continue reading John Hedges: “I Know They Say Don’t Believe The Hype, But Take Notice Of It.”
Todd Snyder: 'But Bundini Was What I Liked About Ali' By Chris Akers The focus in part four of my interview with Todd Snyder is solely on 'Bundini' Brown, a man who was able to carve his own personality and presence despite being part of the careers of two of the greatest boxers in history. … Continue reading Todd Snyder: ‘But Bundini Was What I Liked About Ali’
