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ID Stuns Viewers by Greenlighting Explosive Two Hour Special: “THE LOST WOMEN OF NXIVM”
June 20th, 2019 
Bad Brad
On the heels of the conviction of Keith Raniere for racketeering, sex trafficking and other crimes, Investigation Discovery announces the two-hour special from AMPLE Entertainment, THE LOST WOMEN OF NXIVM, premiering this December on America’s leading true-crime network.
With layers still unraveling, this urgent and timely special explores what happened to four women who were members of NXIVM who either vanished or died in mysterious circumstances. Mixed in with the official accounts of suicide or illness are contested evidence, allegations of tainted police reports, and after years of investigation, one investigator believes, murder.
Demetrius Andrade Is Calling Out Gennady Golovkin & Canelo Alvarez –What Does He Need To Do To Get Those Fights?
June 20th, 2019 Bad Brad
By Rich “Lite It Up” Lopez
After Gennady Golovkin’s destruction of Steve Rolls last weekend, the attention has shifted towards a possible 3rd fight between GGG and Canelo Alvarez. GGG and Canelo are the two best fighters in the middleweight division right now. Canelo is the WBC, IBF, WBA, and the Lineal World Champion and GGG is looking to reclaim that throne he once had. Another top fighter in the division has been very vocal lately and he is making his claim that he is the best middleweight in the division. That is Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade. After the GGG Vs Rolls fight, Andrade called out GGG and Canelo.
Doctor Curmudgeon®: Phew! What a Scare!
June 20th, 2019 Bad Brad
By Diane Batshaw Eisman, M.D. FAAP
Doctor Curmudgeon® can now breathe!
There had been rumors.
Little squibs appearing with “ding” noises on her mobile phone.
Email that annoyed her with frightening subjects.
Even anonymous phone calls about it.
Vinny’s Views: That’s Right, Andy Ruiz, JR Kicked Anthony Joshua’s ASS – Get Over IT!
June 19th, 2019 Bad Brad
By Vinny “Glory Days” Lucci
It was the shot heard round the world, one that will reverberate through the annals of sport’s history much like the Giants Bobby Thompson’s game winning Polo Grounds home run off the Dodgers Ralph Branca in 1951 to win the National League Pennant. While the exploits of newly crowned heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz, JR. is no longer cutting edge news the June 1st seventh round TKO over 20/1 undefeated champion Anthony Joshua still hasn’t settled in.
Ringside Report Looks Back At Nick Blackwell
June 19th, 2019 Bad Brad
By Donald “Braveheart” Stewart
John Ryder is looking forward to a world championship title fight. Having beaten Bilal Akkawy by stoppage on the Canelo/Jacobs undercard life is beginning to look sweet for the English super middleweight as he is now the interim WBA champion.
On the 30th May 2015 he was stopped in the 7th round in a fight that saw the British title got to a man who has become unfairly synonymous with two events – his last fight and his last spar.
Bruce Springsteen Gives The World Western Stars
June 19th, 2019 Bad Brad
By Anthony “Zute” George
For avid fans of Bruce Springsteen, a new album is just about the greatest thing in the world. With, Western Stars, his new thirteen track effort, fans waited for a long time for it to be released. A very long time. When you have such a long wait, you just cannot help to build it up in your mind, and anticipation builds up so high, you wonder if anything can ever live up to the creation your mind creates. There is danger there because when you finally listen to it, you put it up against the imaginary, titanic manifestation that has been built up in your imagination over the years. As these songs took years to be available to the public.
Metrofail & Trifail—Total Failures Part III
June 18th, 2019 Bad Brad
By Seth H. Bramson
Greetings again, all!
Our tsurris over the last few weeks is likely fodder for another column, and, indeed, we will get to that in an upcoming issue, but, for the moment, it is important that we continue with our discussion of the two entities named in the title.
I could understand if people might want to say “oh, you’re being negative,” but, folks and friends, that is completely incorrect. As occurs when people say to me, after I have paid them a compliment, “oh, Seth, you’re so nice” I respond by saying, “actually, no, I’m not “nice,” but I am honest and if it comes out “nice” then so much the better,” and that is the situation with the discussion regarding those two shameful transportation debacles, which is all and the only thing they both are. I am NOT being negative but I am being honest.
Anthony Joshua Warned Off Using Contract Clause to Force Quick Return with Andy Ruiz, JR
June 18th, 2019 Bad Brad 
Heavyweight boxing was rocked to its very foundations in June when supposed no hoper Andy Ruiz Jr knocked out reigning world champion Anthony Joshua. That upset at Madison Square Garden was the Brit’s first defeat and as well as the zero on his CV, he also lost a clutch of top-level titles.
Andy Ruiz Jr went into the contest as a massive outsider with bookmakers to dethrone Olympic gold medallist AJ but, on the night and in front of the watching world, he pulled off one of the biggest upsets the sport has ever seen.
Ruiz’s win over Joshua now takes pride of place alongside Hasim Rahman v Lennox Lewis and Buster Douglas v Mike Tyson. Boxing is loved the world over, continues to grow in popularity and with results like that it’s little wonder.
Cursed from the start
Joshua’s most recent defense of the titles he won from long-serving champion Wladimir Klitschko seemed cursed from the off. Original opponent Jarrell Miller was forced to pull out after being suspended by officials following a string of failed drugs tests. That cost the American his chance at a major pay-out and although he was written off at the time, it’s acceptable to believe it also cost him a real crack at becoming champion.
Frank Warren Thinks Anthony Joshua Shouldn’t Rush into a Rematch with Andy Ruiz, JR and I Couldn’t Agree More
June 18th, 2019 Bad Brad 
No one, absolutely no one, prepared us for the shocker that we experienced in the match between the indomitable Brit, Anthony Joshua, and the Mexican underdog, Andy Ruiz, which took place in Madison Avenue on June 1st, 2019. Not even you, the avid readers of Ringside Report, saw that coming. A couple of us still haven’t gotten over the shock that, Anthony Joshua, who has fought 22 fights, lost 0 fight, and maintained a clean slate of winning 21 out of the matches by knockouts, would lose to the Mexican underdogs.
Even the Bookmarker sites are not left out in their high expectations for Anthony Joshua to beat the Andy Ruiz, which explains why one of them like Skybet would place Anthony Joshua at 1/25 odds to win and Andy Ruiz at 20/1 to win – Look at the whooping difference!
But according to the recent offerings on Skybet for the rematch, the odds for Andy Ruiz to win has dropped sporadically compared to the original odds for the first match and is now priced at 9/4 odds, while Anthony Joshua is now priced at 1/3 odds.
Ringside Report Puts the Spotlight on Lynda Carter
June 17th, 2019 Bad Brad
By Geoffrey Huchel
Lynda Carter (born Linda Jean Cordova Carter) was born on July 24, 1951, in Phoenix, Arizona. She is known primarily as an actress, but many may not know she is also an accomplished singer, as well as a songwriter, model and former beauty pageant titleholder. The 5’ 11” blue eyed beauty became an important iconic figure in popular culture, thanks in part to a “wonderful role she played in the mid to late 1970s…but more on that later.
From a young age Carter expressed in an interest in music. During high school she performed in a band called Just Us, consisting of marimba, a conga drum, an acoustic guitar, and a stand-up bass. When she was 16, she joined two of her cousins in another band The Relatives. During this time Carter was attending Arizona State University, but after being voted “Most Talented”, she dropped out to pursue a career in music.
Doctor Curmudgeon®: The Power of Why!
June 14th, 2019 Bad Brad
By Diane Batshaw Eisman, M.D. FAAP
I love words.
I love to talk, to babble on, whether there is an audience or not!
Indeed, it is a good choice that I became a physician: because my patients like to talk and I like to listen and talk.
Letters are so beautiful in the way that they form words. To my eye, Crossword puzzles are artistic creations. When finally filled with words and letters, they are joys for me to behold; a crossword puzzle is a delight with its design of cunning little boxes, so pristine, just waiting for me to fill them in.
Maris Briedis & Krzystof Glowacki Ready for WAR! – Breaking Boxing News
June 14th, 2019 Bad Brad
Mairis Briedis & Krzysztof Glowacki and Yunier Dorticos & Andrew Tabiti made weight in front of a large crowd ahead of their hotly anticipated WBSS Cruiserweight Semi-Finals and World Championship bouts tomorrow at the Arena Riga in Riga, Latvia.
Briedis vs Glowacki, WBSS Cruiserweight Semi-Final & vacant WBC World Championship & WBO World Championship:
A Closer Look at WBO Super Featherweight Champion Jamel “Semper Fi” Herring
June 13th, 2019 Bad Brad
Newly crowned World Boxing Organization (WBO) super featherweight champion Jamel “Semper Fi” Herring has been a fighter practically all his life as a U.S. Marine and elite boxer.
The 33-year-old Herring (20-2, 10 KOs), fighting out of Cincinnati, has come full circle since he started boxing at the age of 15. “I started because I was doing poorly in school, cut from the basketball team,” he explained on why he chose the Sweet Science. “I didn’t want to be in the streets. It was not my character, so I had to find something else to do. A friend introduced me to boxing and I stuck with it. I eventually got my grades back up and made high honor roll.”
Herring also developed into an Olympic boxer, mostly while he was serving nine years in the U.S. Marines, and even when he was deployed twice in Iraq. He compiled an 81-15 amateur record, including top honors at the 2011 & 2012 Armed Forces Championships, 2011 U.S. Olympic Trials and 2012 US Nationals gold medalist, along with a silver medal at the 2010 World Military Games. He was the first active duty U.S. Marine to qualify for the US Boxing Team since 1992, as well as the first U.S. Marine to compete in the 2012 Olympics.
Ringside Report Looks Back at Anthony Stephens
June 13th, 2019 Bad Brad
By Daniel Sisneros
Nicknames: “Untouchable”, “The Warrior”
Anthony Stephens opened his career Sept. 27, 1986 with a victory over Terry Parnham at the Bluebonnet Convention Center in Victoria, TX. He then ran his record to 10-0-1, 4 ko’s before tasting his first defeat at the hands of undefeated Oscar Ponce at Bally’s in Las Vegas, NV nearly 3 years later.
May 27, 1993 he won the IBC Jr. Middleweight title by decision over Lee Fortune. That win put him in line for a shot at Felix Trinidad for the IBF Welterweight title. Anthony was stopped in round 10 of a good fight. Stephens won the USBA Welterweight Championship by decision against Harold Brazier. He became a fan favorite and headlined a few espn fight cards. He tried twice to win the IBF Jr. Middleweight World Championship losing to Raul Marquez, and Yori Boy Campas in those efforts.
Breaking Boxing News
June 13th, 2019 Bad Brad
The Xcite Center at Parx Casino® is just days away from hosting Xcite Fight Night 4 on Saturday, June 15th. The first of eight fights begins at 7 p.m.
We’ve checked in with some of the featured fighters on the card to get updates on their training camps and to pick their brains on the Philadelphia boxing scene, which features world champions such as Tevin Farmer and Julian Williams, and several top contenders.
Miguel Cartagena (15-5-1 6KOs)is eager to get back into the ring. After nearly a year off, the Philadelphia native is in the main event against Jesus Soler. But despite the time off, he hasn’t been inactive. “I haven’t fought in a year, but I’ve been in the gym the whole time. Camp has been really smooth, but very intense.” Cartagena said.
Ringside Report Looks Back at SCREAM
June 13th, 2019 Bad Brad
By Geoffrey Huchel
“What’s your favorite scary movie?”
Slasher flicks have been a staple in the horror genre for decades. Through time however, they have become cliché, overdone and predictable. And some have been deemed more laughable than scary, even if it wasn’t the intent. Some horror franchises such as FRIDAY THE 13TH, HALLOWEEN and A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET bear the distinction of possessing all the above; but have still managed to attract audiences. I’ve always been a fan of slasher flicks and all they have to offer- suspense, gore, creative kills, chase scenes, an exciting climax, and a satisfying resolution. But most importantly, I want it to have an interesting story. And in 1996 the horror genre was introduced to SCREAM. The horror film within a horror film. In my opinion, it’s one the best horror movies of all time. SCREAM changed the game for slasher flicks and breathed new life into the horror genre. It’s hip, smart and scary with a little humor mixed in. The horror classic was directed by legendary director Wes Craven (THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT (1972) A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984).
Doctor Curmudgeon® Did She or Did She Not?
June 13th, 2019 Bad Brad
By Diane Batshaw Eisman, M.D. FAAP
Doctor Curmudgeon® decided to take a break: well earned, of course.
Sitting quietly in her chair, gently rocking back and forth, clutching her Chicago Cubs Teddy Bear (in all deference, an old fashioned version of a Chicago White Sox Cap also adorned her desk); she felt peaceful, serene and contemplative.
Having completed her daily screamfest at pre-authorizations, so-called peer to peer calls and other inanities, she reflected on the past few days.
Gennady “GGG” Golovkin Is Back! Next Fight Should Be With Canelo Alvarez and No One Else!
June 13th, 2019 Bad Brad
By Rich “Lite It Up” Lopez
Madison Square Garden hosted again another big boxing card over the weekend. This time it was the return of Gennady “GGG” Golovkin. GGG was coming off a nine month layoff since his loss to Saul “Canelo” Alvarez back in September of last year. This was GGG’s sixth appearance at the Garden. It was also his debut on DAZN, in which he signed a six fight deal for three years. For his return, he faced off with the undefeated Steve Rolls. In preparation for the fight, GGG hired a new trainer Johnathon Banks after firing Abel Sanchez over money dispute. There was a lot of questions going into the fight. Will we see the old GGG? The one that demolished his opponents and made him famous as a knockout artist. Or will GGG start to show signs of his age now that he is 37 years old?
Book Review: From Boxing Ring To Battlefield – The Life Of War Hero Lew Jenkins
June 13th, 2019 Bad Brad
A Closer Look at Tyson Fury Vs Tom Schwarz
June 12th, 2019 Bad Brad 
By “Bad” Brad Berkwitt
This Saturday night on ESPN+ live from the MGM Grand, Grand Garden Area in Las Vegas, Tyson Fury, 27-01, 19 KO’s steps back in the ring for the first time since his title attempt that ended in a draw last December against WBC Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder when he takes on unheralded, yet, ranked number 8 by the IBF heavyweight contender Tom Schwarz, 24-0, 16 KO’s whose a native of Germany.
Many are criticizing Fury for not taking on a tougher opponent to get right back in line for a shot against either Wilder or the new WBA, IBF & WBO Heavyweight Champion Andy Ruiz, JR., but that seems to be the norm these days in boxing!
This one on paper at least appears to be one of those easy bouts for Fury, but they are heavyweights and one punch can change everything as Ruiz, JR. showed in his shocking upset over Anthony Joshua earlier this month.
