On Chuck Giampa’s Fail, the Kubler-Ross Model, and Us
by Hans Olson On last night’s episode of “Shobox: The New Generation,” former Cuban amateur great Guillermo Rigondeaux defeated Rico…
Business of Boxing: Golden Boy’s Withdraws Appeal: Is Mayweather-Khan the End Game?
by Charles Jay Today was the day when the IBF was supposed to hear the appeal from those associated with…
Business of Boxing: May Date for Mayweather-Pacquiao Just Isn’t Practical
by Charles Jay Most people would agree that you could probably announce a fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather…
Showtime Rejects Froch/Bute; Will Ward Step Up?
by Hans Olson “We discussed the fight with Interbox and we even received a draft of the contract,” said Carl…
Philip H. Anselmo’s 2012 Heavyweight Ratings PT 1
BY PHILIP H. ANSELMO (OBVIOUSLY) I am a list maker. This is a little-known facet of my life that I…
Business of Boxing: Marquez’s Demands Aren’t Unreasonable
by Charles Jay Indications are that Juan Manuel Marquez would be happy to fight Manny Pacquiao a fourth time. Of…
WBA: Khan-Peterson Rematch Must Happen Within Six Months – Is That The End of the Story?
by Charles Jay The World Boxing Association has reviewed all the facts and circumstances of the case, and has ruled…
Why Floyd Mayweather Wants to Fight Canelo Alvarez on May 5
by Charles Jay Most of the signs point to a “go” for Floyd Mayweather taking on Saul “Canelo” Alvarez in…
Khan-Peterson Controversy: Does “Mystery Man” Wear Any Hat At All With the IBF?
by Charles Jay At a teleconference shortly after he forwarded fees to the IBF and WBA to file a formal…
Boxing Judges, Not Jurors
By Barry Lindenman We are called judges. We are not jurors. Fights that go to a decision are decided by…
Mayweather/Pacquiao: Destiny’s Clock is Ticking
by Hans Olson The clock is ticking for Manny Pacquiao to make a decision. Yes, a clock is ticking. Does…
Jackie Kallen on Boxing: Floyd Dodged another Bullet
It was a wild scene in the Las Vegas courtroom Friday when Justice of the Peace Melissa Saragosa postponed Floyd…
For the Love of the Sport: Pacquiao vs. Mayweather
By: William Holmes It is important as a writer to try your best to keep your opinions unbiased, and to…
Shannon “The Cannon” Briggs Angrily Replies To Boxing Insider Story
By Johnny Walker Writing can be a dangerous business. You can write something you think is fairly innocuous, and soon…
Floyd Mayweather and Sun Tzu’s Art of War
By Hans Olson “Be extremely subtle, even to the point of formlessness. Be extremely mysterious, even to the point of…
Golden Boy Has the “Neutral” Ground For Amir-Peterson Rematch – Its Own Backyard
by Charles Jay The word I have kept hearing over and over again, as it came out of the mouths…
History of Cowardice, Bob Arum, and Manny Pacquiao
By Kirk Jackson In light of recent news of Floyd Mayweather’s postponement of jail sentencing for his domestic issues, once…
Jackie Kallen on Boxing: New Prospects In Detroit
By Jackie Kallen Detroit was a huge boxing city for decades. Names like Thomas “Hit Man” Hearns, James “Lights Out”…
If I Was Lamont Peterson, I Would……
by Charles Jay Even though it may look like Lamont Peterson is in the driver’s seat right now, this is…
Freddie Roach Needs To Talk Sense Into Amir Khan
By Charles Jay In a Washington Post article before his loss to Lamont Peterson, in which Amir Khan insisted it…
More Excuses from Arum to Save Manny from Floyd
by Hans Olson “Obviously, I will discuss Mayweather with Manny when I get over there,” said Bob Arum to Boxing…
Floyd Mayweather Gets To Be The “Undisputed”
by Charles Jay There will not be additional jail time for Floyd Mayweather for that incident a year ago when…
Freddie Roach Needs To Talk Sense Into Amir Khan
By Charles Jay In a Washington Post article before his loss to Lamont Peterson, in which Amir Khan insisted it…
What’s Next for Manny Pacquiao?
by Hans Olson When Floyd Mayweather was given a 90-day jail sentence for misdemeanor battery domestic violence late last year…
Is Pacquiao vs Marquez IV a “Guarantee”?
by Charles Jay You know, if I was talking to a guy who was willing to “guarantee” something, I’d kind…