Thoughts on the 70’s on boxing and horse racing, when both were still King
1970’s was a decade of gas lines and stagflation but for two sports, it was the last of their golden…
The Richard Pierson Boxing Blog
WHY SHOULD WE TALK ABOUT THE PETER VS KLITSCHO FIGHT? IT LOOKED LIKE A SEASONED FIGHTER VS A GREEN OPPONENT.…
Philip H. Anselmo Breaks Down Vitali Klitschko vs. Shannon Briggs
Some ring observers believe that WBC Heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko could be in some danger in his next (fifth) title…
Young and Aspiring: Andrade Thrills in New Hampshire
Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade, idle since April 2, was back in the ring Wednesday evening headlining an exciting night of…
The Dark Secret of Undercards?
With the recent announcement that Golden Boy Promotions will be sandbagging its Shane Mosley-Sergio Mora pay-per-view with Carlos Baldomir (who…
Scoop Mailbox: Is he a gorilla, a dog, a duck, a chicken, a liar, a coward or a fraud?
Dear Scoop: “Tijuana tornado margarito versus the pacific typhoon pacman, who r u picking?” -Voltaire Amogues Scoop Reply: “Well, it’s…
5 Fights that Matter
There are fights that were great within the ring but for me, there are five fights that transcended the sport.…
Philip Anselmo Analyzes Klitschko vs. Sosnowski
Albert “The Dragon” Sosnowski (45-2-1, 27 KO’s) can be effective when he wants. He’s a bit inconsistent. But with saying…
Arthur Mercante Sr.’s Opinion On Ali vs. Tyson
The late, great Hall of Famer Arthur Mercante Sr. is generally regarded as one of the top ring referee’s in…
Philip Anselmo Quick Blog From Romania
6-ft.-7 Kevin Price is highly touted, but old-ish at 34. (Tor) Hamer is a late starter, but should learn from…
Can Amir Khan Win Over America?
Over the last few years, and perhaps since network TV drew the curtains on boxing, HBO has proactively attempted to…
Mayweather is King
There is nothing like the buzz of a big fight. Mosley-Mayweather was one of those big fights with much at…
Friday night Shobox
Undefeated prospect Edwin Rodriguez challenged Kevin Engel in a battle of Super Middleweight prospects in Chicago as part of a…
Memory Lane: The Night Boxing KO’ed The NHL
There once was a time when boxing was so popular that a heavyweight title fight shut down four NHL games.…
Philip H. Anselmo Asks: MIGUEL COTTO: CAN HE WIN?
The biggest question going into the Miguel Cotto-Yuri Foreman fight is not whether Cotto can win, it’s how much left…
Wlad throws down the Gauntlet, Again — Booth does the Talking
It’s been a while since I’ve done an article, but with the recent Wladimir Klitschko- David Haye developments, it had…
Opinion: A Call To Ban Or Modify All Canvas Ring Advertising
It’s time to banish all ring advertisements from the canvas of a boxing ring. The Andre Dirrell-Arthur Abraham match in…
Andre Dirrell: Time to Shine
By Hans Olson This Saturday March 27th, Showtime’s Super Six World Boxing Classic resumes with an excellent fight to kick…
Klitschko place in boxing history
Klitschko place in history After watching the Klitschko whitewash of Eddie Chambers, I am going to write what will be…
The End Is Near For Floyd’s Reign
There were some very surprising happenings at the Mosley vs. Mayweather Los Angeles press conference earlier this month which seem…
Flashback 2007: Boxing World Defends and Supports Larry Merchant
Three years ago HBO’s respected commentator Larry Merchant was nearly ousted from his position. However the media, fans and boxers…
What is next for the PACMAN?
What is next for the PACMAN? The next step is now dependent upon what happens May 1st as Shane Mosley…
Philip H. Anselmo Talks Boxing
BoxingInsider.com’s columnist Philip H. Anselmo may be super busy running his House Core Records label and consulting strategic advice to…
Celebrity Boxing Fan: Ben E. King
The successful boxer and singer start their careers similarly. Both are unknown in the very beginning, and by the force…
The Untouchables: How the Biggest Promoters Get Away With What They Get Away With
It looks like the Manny Pacquiao-Joshua Clottey undercard is as “official” as anything in boxing can be at this point,…