Jackie Kallen
By Jackie Kallen OK, enough already! Leave Manny alone. I happen to have no problem with gay marriage, and it seems most of you don’t either. But this is America. We have the right to voice our opinions. Manny simply …
Jackie Kallen On Boxing: Fight Promoter University - Published Friday, May 11th, 2012
By Jackie Kallen Roy Engelbrecht is a fixture on the boxing scene in southern California. He started promoting fights alongside Don Fraser back in 1985 at the Irvine Marriott. The names of famous fighters who started there is endless. “Thirty …
Jackie Kallen On Boxing: Steroids Rear Their Ugly Head Again - Published Thursday, May 10th, 2012
By Jackie Kallen The stink of steroid use in boxing rises again. This stench has appeared and disappeared many times over the past couple of decades. From the early Evander Holyfield days to the current Peterson mess, there have always …
Jackie Kallen on Boxing: Live Report From Mayweather vs Cotto - Published Sunday, May 6th, 2012
By Jackie Kallen No doubt about it, this fight totally lived up to the hype. The full house at the MGM Grand was satisfied and happy as they poured out after watching Mayweather’s hand held high in victory. Half of …
Jackie Kallen On Boxing: Cotto/Mayweather Weekend, FNF At Hard Rock - Published Saturday, May 5th, 2012
By Jackie Kallen With all the fight fans in Vegas this weekend for the mega fight, I expected the ESPN2 card Friday night to be a little bit more exciting. The room was packed and everyone seemed to be having …
Jackie Kallen on Boxing: Cotto/Mayweather Weigh-In Evokes Boxing’s Glory Days - Published Friday, May 4th, 2012
By Jackie Kallen Don’t tell me that boxing is dead. I don’t believe it. Especially after seeing the thousands of people crammed into the MGM Gardens for the Mayweather/Cotto weigh-in (Mayweather 151, Cotto 154). It was a larger crowd than …
Jackie Kallen on Boxing: Mayweather/Cotto Fight Weekend - Published Tuesday, May 1st, 2012
By Jackie Kallen I am really stoked to be heading to Vegas this weekend for the Mayweather/Cotto fight. Covering that for Boxinginsider.com will be fun, but it is the great list of undercard fights that will round out the weekend. …
Jackie Kallen on Boxing: Miguel Cotto is the boy next door - Published Thursday, April 19th, 2012
By Jackie Kallen After watching the recent 24/7, I decided that Miguel Cotto is the kind of man I’d love to have as a neighbor. He is sweet, loves his family, and seem gentle and friendly. Mayweather, on the other …
Jackie Kallen on Boxing: Show “Money” Mayweather Some Love - Published Thursday, April 12th, 2012
By Jackie Kallen I am not necessarily the biggest Floyd Mayweather, jr. fan around, But I certainly don’t hate the guy the way some of you do. To hear some boxing fans talk, the guy has never fought anyone worth …
Jackie Kallen On Boxing: The Hebrew Hammer - Published Thursday, March 29th, 2012
By Jackie Kallen Being a Jewish fighter was not so unusual or special back when Benny Leonard, Barney Ross and Maxie Rosenbloom were competing. But in recent years, the only notable Jewish boxers have been Dmitry Salita and Yuri Foreman. …
Jackie Kallen on Boxing: Bye, Bert Sugar - Published Monday, March 26th, 2012
By Jackie Kallen Bye, Bert. R.I.P. I hope the first thing you do in heaven is light up one of your big, fat, smelly cigars and put on your ever-present fedora. That way you will be easily recognized by Angelo …
Jackie Kallen on Boxing: Kelly Pavlik on Comeback Trail - Published Thursday, March 22nd, 2012
By Jackie Kallen Everyone pulls for the underdog and loves a successful comeback. So, for that reason alone, I am hoping that Kelly Pavlik has an easy night on March 31. He will be in San Antonio, facing off against …
Jackie Kallen On Boxing: I love Sergio Martinez - Published Saturday, March 17th, 2012
By Jackie Kallen OK, I admit it. I love Sergio Martinez. Not romantically, of course, although I do think he’s rather handsome. I mean as a fighter. He may not be a household name outside the boxing world, but he …
Jackie Kallen On Boxing: The Kronk Rises Again - Published Sunday, March 11th, 2012
By Jackie Kallen It was almost 34 years ago when I attended my first professional fight. The venue was the Olympia Stadium in Detroit and the featured fighters were Thomas Hearns and Mickey Goodwin and other boxers from the Kronk …
Jackie Kallen on Boxing: Floyd Mayweather vs Canelo Alvarez Possible - Published Friday, March 2nd, 2012
By Jackie Kallen There is a rumor rumbling that Canelo Alvarez will face the winner of Mayweather/Cotto. I hope it’s more than a rumor and will eventually come to pass because that is the fight I have been dreaming about. …
Jackie Kallen on Boxing: The Road Back - Published Tuesday, February 7th, 2012
By Jackie Kallen Some say the road to the top is the hardest, but others believe it is that long comeback ride that really tests a fighter’s mettle. We will find out on the 17th, what Michael Dallas, Jr. is …
Jackie Kallen on Boxing: Interesting Fights This Weekend - Published Friday, February 3rd, 2012
By Jackie Kallen This is an interesting weekend for fights. I am looking forward to several of the match-ups. Starting on Friday night (on ESPN2) I will be watching the Isaac Chilemba/Edison Miranda fight. Chilemba is a tough South African …
Jackie Kallen on Boxing: Remembering Angelo Dundee - Published Thursday, February 2nd, 2012
By Jackie Kallen I am writing this with a very heavy heart. The boxing world has lost a true legend and I have lost a dear friend. Angelo Dundee was more like an uncle to me than a mere business …
Jackie Kallen on Boxing: Sechew Powell faces Cory Spinks - Published Thursday, January 26th, 2012
By Jackie Kallen OK, so it’s not the match-up of the year. Other than some die-hard boxing fans, not many people care who wins on Saturday night when Sechew Powell faces Cory Spinks in Springfield, MO. But it still an …
Jackie Kallen on Boxing: Floyd Dodged another Bullet - Published Thursday, January 12th, 2012
It was a wild scene in the Las Vegas courtroom Friday when Justice of the Peace Melissa Saragosa postponed Floyd Mayweather’s jail sentence until June 1 so he can keep his scheduled May 5 fight date. One can only imagine …
Jackie Kallen on Boxing: New Prospects In Detroit - Published Monday, January 9th, 2012
By Jackie Kallen Detroit was a huge boxing city for decades. Names like Thomas “Hit Man” Hearns, James “Lights Out” Toney and Bronco McKart filled the local venues and brought home titles and glory to the Motor City. But in …
Jackie Kallen on Boxing: Floyd Mayweather: Stupid, Stupid, Stupid - Published Thursday, December 22nd, 2011
By Jackie Kallen Happy Holidays, Floyd. At least you’ll have the next couple of weeks to enjoy Christmas and New Years before heading off to the Clark County Detention Center on January 6 for a three-month, all-expenses paid vacation. Three …
Jackie Kallen On Boxing: Amir Khan vs Lamont Peterson Picks - Published Friday, December 9th, 2011
By Jackie Kallen Last weekend’s Cotto/Margarito fight played out exactly the way I figured it would. No surprises. But this weekend’s big fight–Amir Khan/Lamont Peterson is a little tougher to call. If you ask the oddsmakers, they will tell you …
Jackie Kallen On Boxing: Margarito’s Last Hurrah? - Published Friday, December 2nd, 2011
By Jackie Kallen Boxing fans are looking forward to this weekend’s battle at Madison Square Garden between Cotto and Margarito. I know I am going to be sitting on the edge of my chair. Rematches can sometimes be dull and …
Jackie Kallen On Boxing: Canelo is Another shot in the arm for boxing! - Published Sunday, November 27th, 2011
By Jackie Kallen Last week I was thinking that a Chavez, Jr fight against Sergio Martinez sounds intriguing. Now I am adding Canelo to the mix. I haven’t been this turned on by the boxing scene in awhile. There are …
Jackie Kallen on Boxing: My Dream Fight Chavez Jr vs Martinez - Published Sunday, November 20th, 2011
By Jackie Kallen OK, I have a new dream fight. I want to see Julio Cesar Chavez, jr. face off against Sergio Martinez. Depending on when this fight will take place, it could be a very interesting contest. Photo: Chris …
Jackie Kallen On Boxing: Why I Love Manny Pacquiao - Published Friday, November 11th, 2011
By Jackie Kallen I love Manny Pacquaio. Not just because he is a terrific fighter, beloved public official, and a fairly decent singer. I love Manny because of the way he treats people. The crowds that gather every day outside …
Jackie Kallen On Boxing: Contender Champ Sergio Mora, Whats Next? - Published Tuesday, November 8th, 2011
By Jackie Kallen When “The Contender” hit the airwaves in 2005, they predicted that they would change the face of boxing. They scoured the country for the best 154-pounders they could find. Through 5-round elimination matches, they narrowed the field …
Jackie Kallen On Boxing: The Lights are Out for James Toney - Published Friday, November 4th, 2011
By Jackie Kallen I will always be the first person to say that James Toney was one of the all-time great middleweights and super middleweights. No question about it. Not just because I managed him during those golden years, but …
Jackie Kallen on Boxing: PPV Boxing is Down for The Count after Hopkins/Dawson Fiasco - Published Sunday, October 16th, 2011
By Jackie Kallen I can hear the Grim Reaper approaching. His footsteps are getting closer and louder. A sport that has already been on the critical list for years is fast approaching extinction. It pains me that the young fans …
Jackie Kallen On Boxing: Lets Go, B-Hop! - Published Thursday, October 13th, 2011
By Jackie Kallen Being no spring chicken myself, I’m sure it has to do with my respect for his advanced age, but I sure do want to see Bernard Hopkins win this weekend. I have known Hopkins since the early …
Jackie Kallen on Boxing: ‘Contender’ Babyface Set For Comeback - Published Wednesday, October 5th, 2011
By Jackie Kallen One of the more interesting cast members on the first season of “The Contender” on NBC was Ahmad “Babyface” Kaddour. From Denmark, the Lebanese junior-middleweight was undefeated. incredibly handsome, and charming as well. As the “Den Mother,” …
Jackie Kallen on Boxing: Mia St John, Still Smokin Hot! - Published Monday, September 26th, 2011
By Jackie Kallen Still gorgeous and fit at 44 years-old, Mia St. John is hoping for one more fight before hanging up her gloves. After 59 bouts, she still has that old urge to get in the ring and whip …
Jackie Kallen on Boxing: Mayweather-Ortiz, What a Mess! - Published Sunday, September 18th, 2011
By Jackie Kallen Disappointed is not a strong enough word. Disgusted, maybe. Even repulsed has a nice ring to it. I can’t believe what I saw tonight and I feel sorry for the people who paid big bucks to witness …
Jackie Kallen on Boxing: Gamblers hoping for Victor Ortiz magic - Published Wednesday, September 14th, 2011
By Jackie Kallen A big gambler friend of mine who bets in the high five figures is taking a huge risk and laying a ton of money on Oritz. At 8-1 odds, he figures he can make a killing. He’s …
Jackie Kallen: An Open Letter to Victor Ortiz - Published Tuesday, September 6th, 2011
Dear Victor, Your big fight is coming up. It will be here sooner than one of Larry Holmes’s jab. It is not just a “big” fight. It is the biggest fight of your life. At 24 years old, you are …
Jackie Kallen on Boxing: Ban boxing for kids? - Published Wednesday, August 31st, 2011
By Jackie Kallen I was stunned recently to read that the American Academy of Pediatrics is calling for a ban on boxing for anyone under the age of 19. They are encouraging kids to play other sports that do not …
Jackie Kallen On Boxing: Why I Love PacMan–Reason #99 - Published Monday, August 29th, 2011
By Jackie Kallen Like many boxing fans, I usually name Manny Pacquaio as my pound-for-pound favorite fighter. That goes for outside the ring as well as in. Besides being amazingly talented, he is kind, intelligent, and truly cares about his …
Royal Caribbean Boxing Cruise Announced With Jackie Kallen and Former Boxing Champions - Published Thursday, August 18th, 2011
By Jackie Kallen How many boxing fans will want to go on a cruise with former and current champs that features a live boxing card on the last night? That’s what I am going to find out. David Fishman of …
Jackie Kallen: Should We Have Instant Replay in Boxing? - Published Tuesday, August 16th, 2011
I sometimes wish that there was instant replay in boxing. Fouls that were missed, bad decisions, wrong calls by referees–they could almost all be resolved if the commissions could watch an instant replay. When Christy Martin lost her bid to …
Jackie Kallen On Boxing: Les Gold from TruTV’s “Hardcore Pawn” - Published Monday, August 8th, 2011
By Jackie Kallen If you watch “Hardcore Pawn” on TruTV, you are familiar with Les Gold, the owner and patriarch of the American Jewelry and Loan dynasty. I have known Les for years and it is fun to watch him, …
Jackie Kallen On Boxing: Is Wild Card Boxing Gym The Best In The Country? - Published Friday, August 5th, 2011
By Jackie Kallen Is Wild Card Boxing Gym in Hollywood, CA the best gym in the country? I have spent a lot of time there, and from what I have seen over the years, the boxers who train there religiously …
Jackie Kallen: When Showbusiness and Boxing Meet - Published Monday, August 1st, 2011
By Jackie Kallen TV host Mario Lopez made a name for himself 20 years ago as A.C. Slater on “Saved By the Bell.” Those dimples and dashing good looks made him a teen heartthrob. He has propelled that early success …
Jackie Kallen On Boxing: Remembering Butch Lewis - Published Monday, July 25th, 2011
By Jackie Kallen I have to admit that in a crazy way, I will miss Butch Lewis. I hadn’t seen him in several years, since he kind of dropped out of boxing (except for working with fringe heavyweight Faruq Saleem …
Jackie Kallen on Boxing: Judah/ Kahn Preview - Published Friday, July 22nd, 2011
By Jackie Kallen The match-up tomorrow between Zab Judah and Amir Khan is an interesting one. I have always liked Zab Judah and I know he is looking at this fight as a pivotal one. It is pretty much a …
Jackie Kallen on Boxing: Lousy judging AGAIN - Published Sunday, July 10th, 2011
By Jackie Kallen Boxing is getting to be a frustrating sport to watch. I love it, have been part of it for over three decades, but I still get really upset when a fight is decided by incorrect scoring and …
Jackie Kallen: The Heavyweight Division is a Real Mess - Published Sunday, July 3rd, 2011
By Jackie Kallen Wow. What a disappointment the heavyweight title fight was. I am still reeling at how boring, flat and uninteresting this match-up turned out to be. The lead-up was far more exciting than the actual fight. David Haye …
Jackie Kallen on Boxing: James Toney vs Ken Shamrock - Published Monday, June 27th, 2011
By Jackie Kallen I wish people would stop asking me what I think about James Toney fighting Ken Shamrock some time this Fall. What should I think? What should anyone think? I have nothing against either man. James Toney was …
Jackie Kallen: Do some judges need glasses? - Published Saturday, June 25th, 2011
By Jackie Kallen OK, I am not going to be a sour loser or hold a pity party for Team Dallas over last night’s decision on ESPN2. That’s boxing. You win a few that could have gone the other way …
Jackie Kallen: An Open letter to Genaro Hernandez - Published Tuesday, June 7th, 2011
To the Champ; Genaro, it’s impossible to count all the magical moments that you have given us over the years. Both inside the ring and out, you have always been a class act. Your winning personality combined with your flashy …
Jackie Kallen on Boxing: Christy Martin – How Much Can One woman endure? - Published Sunday, June 5th, 2011
By Jackie Kallen How much can one woman endure? I feel so bad for Christy Martin. Her luck doesn’t seem to be getting much better. I have known Christy for over 20 years and this past year has been her …
Jackie Kallen on Boxing: More Boxing Disappointment - Published Monday, May 16th, 2011
By Jackie Kallen What is happening to our sport? Pacquaio/Mosley was a one-sided let-down and fans left there unsatisfied. PPV customers were left swearing at the TV screen, wishing they had spent their $54.99 on a nice dinner instead. A …
Jackie Kallen On Boxing: Should Mosley Retire? - Published Sunday, May 8th, 2011
By Jackie Kallen At what point does a boxer know that it’s time to hang ‘em up and walk away from the game? Does he ever know or do most boxers fight until they embarrass themselves? It’s an age-old question …
Jackie Kallen on Boxing: Pacquiao vs Mosley Preview - Published Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011
Pacquiao/Mosley Preview By Jackie Kallen It is always hard for me to predict the outcome of a fight. It’s even harder when I know and like both boxers. I would be a lousy odds-maker. No matter what the matchup looks …
*DEBUT* COLUMN Jackie Kallen: Boxing in Detroit - Published Monday, April 25th, 2011
Editors Note: BoxingInsider.com is VERY excited to announce ‘The First Lady of Boxing’ Jackie Kallen has joined our site as a contributor. BOXING IN DETROIT By Jackie Kallen Looking back after 33 years in boxing, I think I took those …
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