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By Anthony “Zute” George In my recent article that focused on the coveted knockout winning streaks, I left out Top Rank prospect Edgar Berlanga, 12-0, 12 KO’s. Edgar not only has a perfect knockout record; all his knockouts have been in the first round. Indeed, he is one to keep an eye on. Edgar was […]
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“Zute” For Thought: Boxing Edition
August 20th, 2019 
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Comments Off on “Zute” For Thought: Boxing EditionThe Coveted Perfect Knocking Percentage In Boxing: What Is It Worth?
August 15th, 2019 Bad Brad By Anthony “Zute” George When a fighter carries a perfect knockout winning percentage into the championship level, it is an anomaly. More often than not, fighters find themselves going the distance early in their career. Two significant reasons for this are it is much more changeling to consistently stop opponents in 4 and 6 round […]
Posted in BOXING NEWS, COLUMNS BY ANTHONY "ZUTE" GEORGE Tags: The Coveted Perfect Knocking Percentage In Boxing: What Is It Worth? Comments Off on The Coveted Perfect Knocking Percentage In Boxing: What Is It Worth?Vergil Ortiz, JR. Comes Home and Extends His Knockout Streak Against Veteran Antonio Orozco
August 10th, 2019 Bad Brad By Anthony “Zute” George Vergil Ortiz, JR. is breathing rare air. He has already reached heights that most aspiring pugilists can only dream of. At just 21 years old, he is an exciting prospect who possesses excellent skills, as well as the ability to sell tickets. While his prestigious status is indeed elusive for most […]
Posted in BOXING NEWS, COLUMNS BY ANTHONY "ZUTE" GEORGE Tags: JR. Comes Home and Extends His Knockout Streak Against Veteran Antonio Orozco, Vergil Ortiz Comments Off on Vergil Ortiz, JR. Comes Home and Extends His Knockout Streak Against Veteran Antonio OrozcoRemembering Thurman Munson: The Yankees Captain
August 6th, 2019 Bad Brad By Anthony “Zute” George Thurman Munson lost his life on August 2nd, 1979. The details of his airplane accident are so horrific, and I do not care to get into those details. Instead, let us look back at a great career, from an even greater man. Thurman was an exceptional athlete who captured the Rookie […]
Posted in COLUMNS BY ANTHONY "ZUTE" GEORGE, SPORTING NEWS Tags: Remembering Thurman Munson: The Yankees Captain Comments Off on Remembering Thurman Munson: The Yankees CaptainAdam Kownacki Out Slugs Chris Arreola In a Heavyweight Thriller
August 4th, 2019 Bad Brad By Anthony “Zute” George (At Ringside) Saturday night at The Barclays Center, in Brooklyn, New York, action, upsets and granite chins were on display. With Adam Kownacki and Chris Arreola stealing the spotlight and providing the eight thousand plus in attendance with thrills they will never forget. In a fight that pitted the young lion […]
Posted in BOXING NEWS, COLUMNS BY ANTHONY "ZUTE" GEORGE Tags: Adam Kownacki Out Slugs Chris Arreola In a Heavyweight Thriller Comments Off on Adam Kownacki Out Slugs Chris Arreola In a Heavyweight ThrillerBruce Springsteen: His Best Albums Part III
July 30th, 2019 Bad Brad By Anthony “Zute” George Before I rank what I think is Bruce Springsteen’s third best album, in case you missed, The Rising came in at number five, while the life-changing Born in the USA came in fourth. Number Three: The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle. This album was released on November 11th, […]
Posted in COLUMNS BY ANTHONY "ZUTE" GEORGE, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Tags: Bruce Springsteen: His Best Albums Part III Comments Off on Bruce Springsteen: His Best Albums Part IIIJose Ramirez Defeats Maurice Hooker Via TKO in the 6th Round in a Classic Struggle
July 28th, 2019 Bad Brad By Anthony “Zute” George Saturday’s showdown between Jose Ramirez and Maurice Hooker on DAZN conjured up thoughts of some classic 140-pound fighters and fights. This fight also added some spice to an already simmering pot that is the 140-pound division today. It was a fight that all die-hard boxing fans marked on their calendar, and […]
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July 26th, 2019 Bad Brad By Anthony “Zute” George Andy Ruiz, JR. did not start at the top. Not entirely anyway. While he had a stellar amateur career, a record of 105-5, he fell short of becoming an Olympian by losing to Oscar Rivas of Columbia. The Destroyer soon put that disappointment in his rearview mirror, as he became a […]
Posted in COLUMNS BY ANTHONY "ZUTE" GEORGE Tags: Andy Ruiz, JR: His Path To The Championship Comments Off on Andy Ruiz, JR: His Path To The ChampionshipAdam Kownacki Set To Face A Nightmare
July 22nd, 2019 Bad Brad By Anthony “Zute” George Heavyweight contender Adam Kownacki, 19-0, 15 KO’s, faces grizzled veteran Chris Arreola, 38-5-1, 33 KO’s, on August 3rd, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. It is a significant fight because Adam is putting his top-five ranking in both the WBC and IBF on the line, and this is also […]
Posted in BOXING NEWS, COLUMNS BY ANTHONY "ZUTE" GEORGE Tags: Adam Kownacki Set To Face A Nightmare Comments Off on Adam Kownacki Set To Face A NightmareFight Preview: Keith Thurman Vs Manny Pacquiao
July 17th, 2019 Bad Brad By Anthony “Zute” George Manny Pacquiao, 67-7-2, 39 KO’s, takes on Keith Thurman, 29-0, 22 KO’s, Saturday night at the MGM Grand, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The contest is for the WBA Super World Welterweight Title. The fight can be seen on PBC pay per view. This fight will be One Time Thurman’s first time […]
Posted in BOXING NEWS, COLUMNS BY ANTHONY "ZUTE" GEORGE Tags: Fight Preview: Keith Thurman Vs Manny Pacquiao Comments Off on Fight Preview: Keith Thurman Vs Manny PacquiaoJermaine Franklin, JR: Where Does He Fit In Boxing’s Heavyweight Picture?
July 14th, 2019 Bad Brad By Anthony “Zute” George Jermaine Franklin, JR. was being packaged as the top American heavyweight prospect before his ShoBox fight with Jerry Forrest last night. Jermaine turned professional in April of 2015 and had eighteen fights going into the contest with Forrest. This record suggests that Franklin is not being brought along at feverish pace, […]
Posted in BOXING NEWS, COLUMNS BY ANTHONY "ZUTE" GEORGE Tags: Jermaine Franklin, JR: Where Does He Fit In Boxing’s Heavyweight Picture? Comments Off on Jermaine Franklin, JR: Where Does He Fit In Boxing’s Heavyweight Picture?Bruce Gives The Fan A Thrill: Let Springsteen Mania Begin
July 10th, 2019 Bad Brad By Anthony “Zute” George When it was announced that Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes were playing at the Stone Pony at Asbury Park on July 6th, with Garry Tallent as an opening act, one thought went through the minds of avid Bruce Springsteen fans. Could it be possible? Well, that questioned was answered early […]
Posted in COLUMNS BY ANTHONY "ZUTE" GEORGE, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Tags: Bruce Gives The Fan A Thrill: Let Springsteen Mania Begin Comments Off on Bruce Gives The Fan A Thrill: Let Springsteen Mania BeginChris Arreola: A NightMare On Kownacki Street
July 6th, 2019 Bad Brad By Anthony “Zute” George Chris Arreola has been fighting for a long time. As a boxer, he turned professional in 2003 but was involved in the sweet science long before that. Indeed, Chris, who is known as The Nightmare, had a unique introduction into boxing, when he met the legendary Julio Cesar Chavez as a […]
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June 30th, 2019 Bad Brad By Anthony “Zute” George Saturday night’s UFC fight night developed some trends. In what was his final contracted fight, Vinc Pichel showed up and looked impressive against young upstart Roosevelt Roberts. This was Roberts’ first loss as a mixed martial artist. It is hard to say what kind of an impact Pichel’s victory will have […]
Posted in COLUMNS BY ANTHONY "ZUTE" GEORGE, MMA Tags: UFC Fight Night Sets Up The Future Comments Off on UFC Fight Night Sets Up The FutureThe Manny Pacquiao Legacy Continues
June 26th, 2019 Bad Brad By Anthony “Zute” George Manny Pacquiao has had a story book career. A career that has seen KO’s and controversies, as well as plenty of dollar signs. At his best, Pac Man was a swarming puncher who connected with force equivalent to getting hit with steel weights. His ability to throw punches in bunches with […]
Posted in BOXING NEWS, COLUMNS BY ANTHONY "ZUTE" GEORGE Tags: The Manny Pacquiao Legacy Continues Comments Off on The Manny Pacquiao Legacy ContinuesBruce Springsteen: His Best Albums, Part 2
June 25th, 2019 Bad Brad By Anthony “Zute” George Before we begin our next segment of what I think are Bruce Springsteen’s five best albums, let us recap for those who might have missed our previous segment. On a monthly basis, I will count down, from five to one, my selections. My choice for Bruce’s fifth best album was The […]
Posted in COLUMNS BY ANTHONY "ZUTE" GEORGE, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Tags: Bruce Springsteen: His Best Albums, Part 2 Comments Off on Bruce Springsteen: His Best Albums, Part 2Keith “One Time” Thurman Talks On The Legend Manny Pacquiao & Tests the PPV Waters
June 24th, 2019 Bad Brad By Anthony “Zute” George Keith “One Time” Thurman fell victim to injury, shelving him for nearly two years, he was on top of the boxing world. In winning back to back fights against top contenders Shawn Porter and Danny Garcia; both high octane, competitive fights, there was no question that Thurman was the top welterweight […]
Posted in BOXING NEWS, COLUMNS BY ANTHONY "ZUTE" GEORGE Tags: Keith “One Time” Thurman Talks On The Legend Manny Pacquiao and Tests the PPV Waters Comments Off on Keith “One Time” Thurman Talks On The Legend Manny Pacquiao & Tests the PPV WatersBruce 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 […]
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June 11th, 2019 Bad Brad By Anthony “Zute” George Andy Ruiz, JR., Heavyweight Champion of the World. That has such a great sound to it. Does it not? And what a fight. As expected, Andy was going to have to pass the Anthony Joshua power test in order to take the victory, and boy did that power test come early. […]
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June 10th, 2019 Bad Brad By Anthony “Zute” George The International Boxing Hall of Fame held its big induction weekend. The IBHOF is considered the granddaddy of all Boxing Hall of Fame’s, and there are a lot of them. For four days boxing’s biggest stars, fans, pundits, collectors, dealers and perhaps a troll or two, rub elbows, share stories and […]
Posted in BOXING NEWS, COLUMNS BY ANTHONY "ZUTE" GEORGE Tags: Ringside Report International Boxing Hall of Fame Weekend Wrap Up Comments Off on Ringside Report International Boxing Hall of Fame Weekend Wrap UpThe International Boxing Hall of Fame: A Touch of Class
June 3rd, 2019 Bad Brad By Anthony “Zute” George This Thursday kicks off another year of gatherings and celebrations at the International Boxing Hall of Fame, in Canastota, New York. This years IBHOF class is an impressive one. Oozing with class, skills, power, guts and plenty of setbacks. The modern category consists of Donald Curry, Buddy McGirt and Julian Jackson. […]
Posted in BOXING NEWS, COLUMNS BY ANTHONY "ZUTE" GEORGE Tags: The International Boxing Hall of Fame: A Touch of Class Comments Off on The International Boxing Hall of Fame: A Touch of ClassAnthony Joshua Vs Andy Ruiz: Fight Preview With a STUNNING Fight Prediction!
May 31st, 2019 Bad Brad By Anthony “Zute” George Anthony Joshua, 22-0, 21 KO’s takes on Andy Ruiz, 32-1, 21 KO’s, Saturday night at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Joshua is defending the WBA, IBF and WBO versions of the heavyweight title. Deontay Wilder holds the WBC heavyweight title. However, there is a whole lot more at stake […]
Posted in BOXING NEWS, COLUMNS BY ANTHONY "ZUTE" GEORGE Tags: Anthony Joshua Vs Andy Ruiz: Fight Preview With a STUNNING Fight Prediction! Comments Off on Anthony Joshua Vs Andy Ruiz: Fight Preview With a STUNNING Fight Prediction!Bruce Springsteen: His Best Albums
May 30th, 2019 Bad Brad By Anthony “Zute” George Bruce Springsteen might not have ever had a number one single on Billboard’s Hot 100, however he has made a frequent stop on the top of Billboard’s album charts. When a Springsteen album is released it is an event and has never disappointed the fans. Even what some perceive as ‘weaker’ […]
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May 27th, 2019 Bad Brad By Anthony “Zute” George It appears that Bob Arum did not take my advice. Not one hundred percent, anyway. Part of my suggestion was executed, as Vasyl Lomachenko will indeed face Luke Campbell for the vacant WBC lightweight title. Good fight. However, Top Rank Boxing has extended the other side of the lightweight round robin. […]
Posted in BOXING NEWS, COLUMNS BY ANTHONY "ZUTE" GEORGE Tags: “Zute” for Thought: Boxing Edition Comments Off on “Zute” for Thought: Boxing EditionAnthony Joshua: Pride of the UK
May 22nd, 2019 Bad Brad By Anthony “Zute” George Since Anthony Joshua has turned professional, he has had 22 fought, fought 83 rounds, is undefeated and has had only one of those victories decided by the judges. Impressive. What is even more impressive about AJ is the large crowds he has fought in front of. Indeed, whether it is the […]
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