By Geno McGahee The year is 1990 and the undefeated, undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the world, Iron Mike Tyson heads to Tokyo to defend his title against the 42-1 underdog, James “Buster” Douglas, a fighter seen as a no-hoper and so bad that they could not find a home for the fight in the states. […]
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Vitali Klitschko Vs Shannon Briggs: A New York City Showdown?


By Geno McGahee HBO has made it clear that they are not going to broadcast the one-sided, tape-delayed beatings that the Klitschko brothers have been giving out overseas. The American audience has not been receptive and the Kevin Johnsons, Tony Thompsons, and Eddie Chambers of the world haven’t been capturing their imaginations, but “Dr. Ironfist” […]
Gary “Digital” Williams’ Amateur Pulse


By Gary “Digital” Williams The Potomac Valley Association, the region that governs amateur boxing in Washington, DC and Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties in Maryland, captured the team trophy at the 2010 East Central Senior Regionals at the University of Maryland’s Ritchie Coliseum. PVA will send six boxers to the USA Nationals in Colorado Springs, […]
Floyd Mayweather Vs Manny Pacquiao: Cutting Through the Hype


By Geno McGahee Manny Pacquiao has a record of 51-3-2, 38 KO’s, and owns the WBO Welterweight Title. In his last defense at “The Event,” the Pacman easily outworked the challenger, Joshua Clottey, winning every single round en route to a decision. It’s difficult being Pacquiao because the easiest thing to do is to tear […]
Tomasz Adamek-Chris Arreola: Can a Good Little Man beat a Good Out of Shape Big Man?


By Joe Wilson April 24, 2010, will headline a clash between former IBF Cruiserweight and WBC Light Heavyweight Champion Tomasz Adamek, 40-1, 27 KO’s, against Mexican-American heavyweight contender Chris Arreola, 28-1, 25 KO’s. Promoters Dan Goossen and Kathy Duva are calling this bout “Ring of Fire.” With the lack of excitement lately in the heavyweight […]