Peter Quillin vs. Danny Jacobs?

Discussion of middleweight claimant Peter Quillin's next fight which will take place in Barclay's

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8271255-peter-quillin-vs-danny-jacobs

50 Cent faces five criminal charges

50 Cent faces 5 criminal counts as he gets in trouble with a lady friend

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8271213-50-cent-faces-five-criminal-charges

Tony "The TIger" Thompson Interview

Interview with Tony "THe TIger" Thompson prior to his rematch with David Price.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8271163-tony-the-tiger-thompson-interview

Paulie Malignaggi - "They must be smoking some good stuff!"

Paulie Malignaggi discusses Adrien Broner's lack of punching power

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8271093-paulie-malignaggi-they-must-be-smoking-some-good-stuff

Frank Buglioni picks Cleverly over Kovalev

Rising contender Frank Buglioni discusses his sparring with Nathan Cleverly

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8271075-frank-buglioni-picks-cleverly-over-kovalev

Floyd Mayweather - "You might as well call me the Golden Boy"

Mayweather discusses his disdain for Oscar De La Hoya's stable of fighters.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8271055-floyd-mayweather-you-might-as-well-call-me-the-golden-boy

Freddie Roach to train Alexander Povetkin

Freddie Roach has been designated to train Alexander Povetkin for his challenge of Klitschko.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8270601-freddie-roach-to-train-alexander-povetkin

Matthysse-Garcia on Canelo-Mayweather undercard

Discussion of the prospect of placing Matthysse-Garcia on the undercard of the Mayweather-Canelo show.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8270585-matthysse-garcia-on-mayweather-canelo-undercard

HBO to televise Klitschko-Povetkin?

HBO may return to televising heavyweight championship boxing.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8270567-hbo-to-televise-klitschko-povetkin

Miguel Cotto to return to HBO?

Showtime has rejected Cornelius Bundrage as an opponent for Miguel Cotto. Now he may go to HBO instead.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8270559-miguel-cotto-to-return-to-hbo

Andre Ward vs. Gennady Golovkin in 2014?

The talk begins for a potential superfight between Andre Ward and Gennady Golovkin.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8261507-andre-ward-vs-gennady-golovkin-the-talk-begins

Gennady Golovkin causes HBO rating surge

Discussion of the rise in HBO ratings when Gennady Golovkin fights.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/products/gennady-golovkin-career-boxing-dvd-set

Wladimir Klitschko & Alexander Povetkin agree to terms

Wladimir Klitschko & Alexander Povetkin agree to terms for a heavyweight title unification in a battle between two former heavyweight gold medalists.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8257813-wladimir-klitscho-alexander-povetkin-agree-to-terms

Wladimir Klitschko & Alexander Povetkin agree to terms

Wladimir Klitschko & Alexander Povetkin agree to terms for a heavyweight title unification in a battle between two former heavyweight gold medalists.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8257813-wladimir-klitscho-alexander-povetkin-agree-to-terms

Thomas Oosthuizen's draw a "massive setback"

Discussion of Thomas Oosthuizen's draw with Brandon Gonzales and what it means to his career.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8257671-thomas-oosthuizens-draw-a-massive-setback

Zaurbek Baysangurov withdraws from fight

Abel Sanchez gives the reasons why Zaurbek Baysangurov had to withdraw from his fight with Demetrius Andrade.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8257645-reasons-for-zaurbek-baysangurovs-withdrawal-from-demetrius-andrade-fight

Solomon Egberime willing to face Thomas Dulorme

Solomon Egberime discusses his willingness to step in for Paul Spadafora against Thomas Dulorme.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8257623-solomon-egberime-willing-to-face-thomas-dulorme

Amir Khan : "Mayweather will beat Canelo"

Amir Khan discusses his future pairing with Devon Alexander and his thoughts on the Mayweather-Alvarez fight

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8257579-amir-khan-mayweather-will-beat-canelo

Brandon Rios : "I'm not Ricky Hatton. I'm not Miguel Cotto"

Brandon Rios downplays the level of Manny Pacquiao's competition.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8257475-brandon-rios-im-not-ricky-hatton-im-not-miguel-cotto

Frankie Gavin passes test against Denton Vassell

British welterweight prospect Frankie Gavin discusses his victory of Denton Vassell and talks about what's next.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8257297-frankie-gavin-passes-toughest-test-against-denton-vassell

Frankie Gavin passes test against Denton Vassell

British welterweight prospect Frankie Gavin discusses his victory of Denton Vassell and talks about what's next.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8257297-frankie-gavin-passes-toughest-test-against-denton-vassell

Carl Froch vs George Groves mandated by the IBF

Discussion over George Groves mandatory number one ranking and a battle with Carl Froch.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8252527-carl-froch-vs-george-groves-mandated-by-the-ibf

Will Tomlinson vs Malcolm Klassen rematch rejected

Discussion on the controversial Will Tomlinson vs. Malcolm Klassen match.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8252505-will-tomlinson-malcolm-klassen-rematch-rejected

Mayweather-Canelo Phoenix press conference cancelled

Mayweather-Canelo Phoenix press conference cancelled because of the tragedies in Arizona.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8252481-mayweather-alvarez-phoenix-press-conference-cancelled

A Look Back at Danny Little Red Lopez

Reprint of a late 1979 article about Danny Little Red Lopez.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8252395-danny-lopez-knock-him-down-and-hell-get-up-and-kill-you

Gennady Golovkin to return to HBO in November

Discussion of Gennady Golovkin's next scheduled bout

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8250257-golovkin-to-return-in-november

Gennady Golovkin Career DVD Set

Career set on Gennady Golovkin, includes select amateur bouts

http://boxingdepot.net/products/gennady-golovkin-career-boxing-dvd-set

Gennady Golovkin Career DVD Set

Career set on Gennady Golovkin, includes select amateur bouts

http://boxingdepot.net/products/gennady-golovkin-career-boxing-dvd-set

Sergio Martinez - "I'll fight Golovkin...in 2014"

Discussion of Sergio Martinez taking on the rising Kazakh menace, Gennady Golovkin

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8250067-sergio-martinez-ill-fight-golovkin-in-2014

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr says he will be stronger at 168

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr discusses his future at 160 and 168 pounds, it is either Sergio Martinez or Andre Ward for him.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8249065-julio-cesar-chavez-jr-ill-be-even-stronger-at-168

Lucas Matthysse vs Danny Garcia fight hold up

A discussion of the stalled negotiations between Lucas Matthysse and Danny Garcia

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8248343-lucas-matthysse-vs-danny-garcia-fight-hold-up

Lennox Lewis "David Price still has a shot!"

Former heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis discusses the prospects of David Price after his first defeat

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8248273-lennox-lewis-david-price-still-has-a-shot

David Haye to be cast in boxing film?

Actor/producer John Abraham discusses the prospect of casting David Haye in a boxing movie.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8248259-david-haye-to-be-cast-in-boxing-film

Sam Soliman to face Daniel Geale-Darren Barker victor

The patient Australian Sam Soliman waits for a shot at the IBF middleweight title.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8248229-sam-soliman-to-face-daniel-geale-darren-barker-victor

Ricky Hatton overcoming depression

Ricky Hatton discusses overcoming depression and where is at with boxing promotions

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8246533-ricky-hatton-overcoming-depression

Sergio Martinez vs Gennady Golovkin will not happen soon

Discussion on the possibility of a Sergio Martinez vs. Gennady Golovkin bout this year

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8246501-sergio-martinez-vs-gennady-golovkin-will-not-happen-soon

Tony Thompson has an angry message for David Price

Tony Thompson discusses why his first fight with David Price was no fluke

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8246447-tony-thompson-i-am-pissed

Dan Goossen defeats Andre Ward in court

Discussion of the ruling in favor of Dan Goossen over Andre Ward.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8246361-dan-goosen-defeats-andre-ward-in-court

Oscar De La Hoya "Canelo has more fans than Mayweather"

De La Hoya discusses the fan base of Canelo Alvarez versus Mayweather's.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8246297-oscar-de-la-hoya-alvarez-has-more-fans-than-mayweather

Oscar De La Hoya "Canelo has more fans than Mayweather"

De La Hoya discusses the fan base of Canelo Alvarez versus Mayweather's.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8246297-oscar-de-la-hoya-alvarez-has-more-fans-than-mayweather

Oscar De La Hoya "Canelo has more fans than Mayweather"

De La Hoya discusses the fan base of Canelo Alvarez versus Mayweather's.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8246297-oscar-de-la-hoya-alvarez-has-more-fans-than-mayweather

Gennady Golovkin vs Matthew Macklin

Breakdown of tonight's Gennady Golovkin - Matthew Macklin middleweight fight.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8239549-gennady-golovkin-vs-matthew-macklin-tale-of-the-tape

Gennady Golovkin vs Matthew Macklin

Breakdown of tonight's Gennady Golovkin - Matthew Macklin middleweight fight.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8239549-gennady-golovkin-vs-matthew-macklin-tale-of-the-tape

Mayweather vs Canelo sold out in less than 24 hours

Fans have swarmed the box office for the Mayweather - Canelo bout.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8221285-mayweather-vs-canelo-sold-out-in-less-than-24-hours

Paul Spadafora turns down Thomas Dulorme fight

Paul Spadafora turns down an HBO Latino fight with Thomas Dulorme

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8221177-paul-spadafora-turns-down-thomas-dulorme-fight

Frida Wallberg Still In Hospital

Frida Wallberg is still in hospital. Wallberg suffered bleeding from the brain following her knockout loss to Diane Prazak.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8221161-frida-wallberg-still-in-hospital

Willie Nelson wants Canelo or Cotto

6'3" tall junior middleweight contender Willie Nelson wants Canelo or Cotto

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8221079-willie-nelson-wants-canelo-or-cotto

Adonis Stevenson giving credit to Kronk

Adonis Stevenson gives credit to his Kronk gym trainers plus discusses Lucian Bute vs. Jean Pascal.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8221047-adonis-stevenson-giving-credit-to-kronk

Adonis Stevenson giving credit to Kronk

Adonis Stevenson gives credit to his Kronk gym trainers plus discusses Lucian Bute vs. Jean Pascal.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8221047-adonis-stevenson-giving-credit-to-kronk

Robert Alfonso = future heavyweight champ

Discussion of heavyweight prospect Robert Alfonso out of Cuba

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8207005-robert-alfonso-future-heavyweight-champ

Joe Calzaghe has no love lost for Carl Froch

Joe Calzaghe continues to express his disdain for Carl Froch and contends that George Groves could beat him

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8206945-joe-calzaghe-has-no-love-lost-for-carl-froch

Tyson Fury wants David Haye

Tyson Fury continues to call out David Haye and now resorts to social media.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8206917-tyson-fury-wants-david-haye

Ricky Burns vs Raymundo Beltran

Ricky Burns discusses his upcoming bout with Raymundo Beltran in Glasgow, Scotland

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8206821-ricky-burns-vs-raymundo-beltran

Ricky Burns vs Raymundo Beltran

Ricky Burns discusses his upcoming match with Raymundo Beltran in Glasgow, Scotland

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8206821-ricky-burns-vs-raymundo-beltran

Ricky Burns vs Raymundo Beltran

Ricky Burns discusses his upcoming bout with Raymundo Beltran in Glasgow, Scotland

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8206821-ricky-burns-vs-raymundo-beltran

Ricky Burns vs Raymundo Beltran

Ricky Burns discusses his upcoming bout with Raymundo Beltran in Glasgow, Scotland

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8206821-ricky-burns-vs-raymundo-beltran

Ricky Burns vs Raymundo Beltran

Ricky Burns discusses his upcoming bout with Raymundo Beltran in Glasgow, Scotland

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8206821-ricky-burns-vs-raymundo-beltran

Ricky Burns vs Raymundo Beltran

Ricky Burns discusses his upcoming bout with Raymundo Beltran in Glasgow, Scotland

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8206821-ricky-burns-vs-raymundo-beltran

Canelo Alvarez - "I will outbox Mayweather"

The hype begins as Canelo Alvarez discusses how and why he will defeat Mayweather.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8206811-canelo-alvarez-i-will-outbox-mayweather

HBO rejects Bernard Hopkins vs Adonis Stevenson fight

Discussion of HBO's rejection of a proposed Hopkins-Stevenson fight

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8206665-hbo-rejects-bernard-hopkins-adonis-stevenson-fight

Dmitry Chudinov may be on Scott-Chisora undercard

Russian up and comer Dmitry Chudinov may be on the Malik Scott-Dereck Chisora undercard

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8206601-dmitry-chudinov-may-be-on-dereck-chisora-malik-scott-undercard

Gennady Golovkin - Cult Favorite

Discussion on the growing popularity of middleweight contender Gennady Golovkin.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8206529-gennady-golovkin-cult-favorite

Gennady Golovkin - Cult Favorite

Discussion on the growing popularity of middleweight contender Gennady Golovkin.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8206529-gennady-golovkin-cult-favorite

Danny Jacobs vs Peter Quillin

The rejuvenation of Danny Jacobs who may take on Peter Quillin for the middleweight title.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8196699-danny-jacobs-vs-peter-quillin

Ajose Olusegun vs Hank Lundy on ESPN

Discussion of the upcoming Ajose Olusegun vs. Hank Lundy bout

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8196683-ajose-olusegun-vs-hank-lundy

Andre Ward vs Goosen Promotions

Andre Ward takes his case against Goosen Promotions to the courts.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8196663-andre-ward-vs-goosen-promotions

Anthony Ogogo to return under Kell Brook card

British Olympian Anthony Ogogo to return in July under the Kell Brook-Carson Jones card.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8196641-anthony-ogogo-to-return-in-july-under-kell-brook-card

Victor Ortiz to return

Victor Ortiz looks to return to boxing around September or October. Possible opponent is Robert Guerrero.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8196619-victor-ortiz-to-return-in-the-fall

Brandon Rios unimpressed with Adrien Broner

Brandon Rios gives his take on the Broner-Paulie Malignaggi bout and discusses a hypothetical fight with Marcos Maidana.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8184169-brandon-rios-unimpressed-with-adrien-broner

Denver Cuello to face Xiao Zhao Zhong

Denver Cuello finally gets his shot at the minimum weight crown against Xiao Zhao Zhong

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8184135-denver-cuello-to-face-xiao-zhao-zhong

Dmitry Pirog may return soon

Dmitry Pirog discusses a possible ring return in August

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8182335-dmitry-pirog-may-return-soon

Dmitry Pirog may return soon

Dmitry Pirog discusses a possible ring return in August

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8182335-dmitry-pirog-may-return-soon

Paulie Malignaggi - "Broner hits like a girl!"

Paulie Malignaggi gives his take on Adrien Broner's punching power

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8182311-paulie-malignaggi-broner-hits-like-a-girl

Sakio Bika wants Andre Ward rematch

Sakio Bika discusses his grueling victory over Marco Periban and a rematch with Andre Ward.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8182297-sakio-bika-wants-andre-ward-rematch

Sakio Bika wants Andre Ward rematch

Sakio Bika discusses his grueling victory over Marco Periban and a rematch with Andre Ward.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8182297-sakio-bika-wants-andre-ward-rematch

Four possible opponents for Carl Froch

Promoters discuss the four possible opponents for Carl Froch; Andre Ward, Mikkel Kessler, Gennady Golovkin and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8182273-carl-frochs-four-possible-opponents

Adrien Broner's options at welterweight

Adrien Broner's options for welterweight opponents are discussed

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8182253-the-options-for-adrien-broner

Adrien Broner's options at welterweight

Adrien Broner's options for welterweight opponents are discussed

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8182253-the-options-for-adrien-broner

Adrien Broner's promoter discusses his options

Promoter Richard Schaefer discusses the fight options for Adrien Broner

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8182253-the-options-for-adrien-broner

Juan Manuel Marquez may retire after Timothy Bradley bout

Juan Manuel Marquez discusses retirement after facing Timothy Bradley

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8182169-juan-manuel-marquez-timothy-bradley-then-retirement

Marcos Maidana vs Adrien Broner?

Marcos Maidana discusses the possibility of taking on Adrien Broner

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8182103-marcos-maidana-vs-adrien-broner

Larry Merchant sounds off on Adrien Broner

HBO announcer Larry Merchant gives his critique of Adrien Broner's performance against Paulie Malignaggi

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8182049-larry-merchant-sounds-off-on-adrien-broner

David Price learns from Tony Thompson defeat

British heavyweight contender David Price remains philosophical about his first defeat to Tony Thompson.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8181987-david-price-wants-revenge-against-tony-thompson

Evans Mbamba vs Mario Briones in a South African bill

Evans Mbamba will take on Mario Briones in a South African headliner for the WBF junior featherweight title

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8181899-evans-mbamba-vs-mario-briones

Roy Jones turns down Finland match

A rundown of an upcoming Finland boxing show with a proposed Roy Jones match.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8181873-roy-jones-turns-down-finland-match

Matthew Macklin vows to become Birmingham's first world champion

Matthew Macklin discusses how third time could be a charm in his title shot against Gennady Golovkin

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8181817-matthew-macklin-promises-a-victory

Andrew Buchanan begins his boxing comeback

After an eight year hiatus, Andrew Buchanan begins his boxing comeback

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8181605-the-return-of-andrew-buchanan

Carl Froch vs George Groves

Carl Froch discusses the possibility of meeting George Groves while he waits for an Andre Ward rematch.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8181481-carl-froch-vs-george-groves

Joan Guzman wants a crack at Adrien Broner

Joan Guzman makes the case for him being the next opponent for Adrien Broner

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8181455-joan-guzman-bring-me-the-head-of-adrien-broner

Paulie Malignaggi - "Adrien Broner is not good for boxing"

Post fight thoughts from Paulie Malignaggi as he assesses Adrien Broner's place in the the boxing landscape.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8181413-paulie-malignaggi-adrien-broner-is-not-good-for-boxing

Adrien Broner, weight cuts and boxers behaving badly

Discussion of Adrien Broner's performance, the effect of weight cuts on fighter performance and fighters who can't seem to stay out of trouble.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8181329-doubting-adrien-broner-weight-cuts-and-boxers-behaving-badly

David Tua makes his comeback against Alexander Ustinov

David Tua, at 40 years of age, prepares to make his comeback against the Russian behemoth Alexander Ustinov.

http://www.boxingdepot.net/blogs/news/8176933-david-tua-vs-alexander-ustinov

Jerry Quarry bio and photogallery

Posted a new photo gallery and brief excerpt from Jerry Quarry's entry in the book, "The Last Great Contenders" or visit the PochePictures website.

Last Great Contenders - Ken Norton, Jerry Quarry, Earnie Shavers, Ron Lyle

'The Last Great Contenders' - A New Book Profiling Heavyweight Boxers of the 1970s
“The Last Great Contenders,” written by Richard Poche, is an encyclopedic collection of contenders from the heavyweight division in the 1970s. “I’ve always had a fondness for that time period in boxing history,” Poche said. “It was a lot of fun to research these fighters.” The book contains profiles of over 50 boxers who fought during what many consider the most competitive era in boxing history.



“The Last Great Contenders,” written by Richard Poche, is an encyclopedic collection of contenders from the heavyweight division in the 1970s.



“I’ve always had a fondness for that time period in boxing history,” Poche said. “It was a lot of fun to research these fighters.”



The book contains profiles of over 50 boxers who fought during what many consider the most competitive era in boxing history.



“I didn’t include any profiles of the champions of that time period; Ali, Foreman, Frazier, or Holmes,” said Poche. “Enough has been written about them so it wouldn’t be entertaining for someone to read rehashed material. I wanted to write about the contenders who were on the cusp of making it to the big time. There were a handful of fighters who were ‘could haves’ and ‘should haves’ that were only one punch away.”



The book showcases bio pieces and promo pictures of boxers that have been long forgotten.



“Remember that cable t.v. was a rare luxury back then,” Poche continued. “A lot of these boxers had to establish a local following as not everyone could be showcased on network television. Guys like Boone Kirkman, Duane Bobick and “Florida” Al Jones aren’t remembered by the casual boxing fan of today. But back in the 1970s they were huge local heroes and drew very large crowds.”



Present day heavyweight championship fights now take place almost exclusively overseas. “The Last Great Contenders” celebrates an age where that would be unthinkable.



“Boxing fans in the seventies would have difficulty believing a future with Europeans being the dominant force,” Poche adds. “Euro fighters were stepping stones back in the day. They’ve caught up to us.”



The following fighters are profiled in “The Last Great Contenders”
Pedro Agosto – Puerto Rican Champion
Billy Aird – Clubfighter out of the UK
Rahman Ali - Brother of Muhammad Ali
Ibar Arrington - Steel chinned ex-Navy champion
Jody Ballard - Sparring partner of the greats
Duane Bobick - The most unduly criticized fighter of the era
Rodney Bobick - Sparring partner for Ali, died in car accident
Oscar Bonavena – The decade’s answer to Ricardo Mayorga
Johnny Boudreaux – Fleet footed fighter out of Texas
Joe Bugner – Big Hungarian fought Ali and Frazier back to back
George Chuvalo – Granite jawed Canadian was never knocked down
Henry Clark – San Francisco heavyweight who was California champion
Dino Denis - Popular Massachusetts stick and mover
Tony Doyle - Was considered Utah’s best boxing prospect
Jim Lee Elder - Up and coming slugger who died from a brain tumor
Lou Esa - Giant former bouncer out of Florida
Mac Foster - Ex Marine who won 24 straight by knockout
Jose Luis Garcia - Venezuelan slickster who ate himself out of contention
Terry Hinke - Heavy left hooker who was Foreman’s sparring partner
Morris Jackson – Boxer/puncher out of Nebraska
Scrap Iron Johnson – The ultimate trial horse
Florida Al Jones - Giant Miami prospect hampered by a hand injury
Leroy Jones - Good boxer forced to retire because of detached retina
Boone Kirkman -Popular draw out of Washington state
Scott Ledoux - Minnesota brawler who always gave his best
Alvin Blue Lewis - Detroit tough guy
Pedro Lovell - Popular Argentinian who fought out of L.A.
Ron Lyle - Denver slugger who gave Foreman hell
Danny McAlinden - Aggressive Irish brawler
Humphrey McBride - The decade’s answer to Butterbean
Jeff Merritt - Brutal left hooker who was knocked out by drugs
Larry Middleton - Army champ who played spoiler
Fili Moala - Power punching Tongan
Randy Neumann – Renaissance minded boxer who was a writer and model
Wendell Newton - Bahamian sparring partner for the champs
Ken Norton - Always gave Ali fits, the premier contender of the decade
Jack O’Halloran – Giant (6’6”) slugger who suffered from a pituitary illness
Jerry Quarry - One of the most popular fighters of the era
Charlie Reno - Crafty but overweight clubfighter
Young Sanford - Chicago journeyman managed by Redd Foxx
Mike Schutte – Hard hitting South African they called “Tank”
Earnie Shavers - Arguably the hardest hitting heavyweight of all time
Mircea Simon - Romanian defector had brief pro career
Howard Smith - One of the best out of Los Angeles
Ron Stander - Engaged in gore fests with Frazier and Norton
Paul Sykes - Psychotic jailbird out of Britain
Mani Vaka - Free swinging Polynesian
Stan Ward - Powerfully built Sacramento heavyweight
Chuck Wepner - No fighter shed more blood
Roy Williams - A rough character out of Philly
Jimmy Young - Fought brawn with brains



“The Last Great Contenders” retails for $19.95 and is available at the Poche Pictures website at http://www.pochepictures.com/lastgreatcontenders.html




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Povetkin vs. Chambers

I've been impressed with Eddie Chambers as far as his skill set goes. His fighting style is very reminscent of former Heavyweight contender Jimmy Young. He waits patiently and boxes from the outside. I won a small chunk of change on him when he defeated Calvin Brock not too long ago. Fundamentally, he is as sound as they come.

His weakness? Size, obviously. At 6'1 and 215 he resembles too much like the heavyweights of yore. How big of a weakness his lack of size is will tell in the years to come.

Another weakness I detected is that he is a hair too patient. He is a points only fighter and does not really push the issue. He goes into third gear, takes the lead, and stays there.

Povetkin, on the other hand, I have not seen much of aside from various youtube clips. He stopped a now faded Chris Byrd. The Byrdman is tough as nails though and for Povetkin to stop him with such minimal professional experience is impressive. It was hard to gauge how good Povetkin is from the fight as Byrd has slipped considerably. From what I can tell, Povetkin is both aggressive and patient. He does not fight like someone who has only 14 bouts experience and I can only surmise he has a huge wealth of amateur experience.

Based on the clips I've seen of Povetkin and what I've seen of Chambers, I slightly favor Chambers. But the bout is taking place in the Russian's adopted home country of Germany. Big problem.

So we'll have to go with Povetkin by the slimmest of margins.

Upset...um...yeah...

Well, so much for my *gut feeling*.

I thought Trinidad held tough through the first six rounds. I had him up 4 rounds to 2 until Jones dialed it up a notch.

Jones was the clear winner, but again, it was hard to tell how much he has actually slipped.

One of my primary reasons for having thinking Trinidad would be competitive was that I thought they looked comparable physically while on their press tour. Standing side by side, Jones did not dwarf Trinidad in terms of stature.

But they were wearing street clothes.

From the opening bell it was apparent Trinidad was the much smaller man. I think he looked good in remaining competitive through the first six rounds. If he could drop down to middleweight or better yet, junior middleweight I think he could be a threat, even in his mid-thirties.

Too bad he couldn’t still make welterweight.

I thought Jones looked good also…but…he was expected to. I got the impression he could have stopped Trinidad after the first knockdown (a delayed reaction by Trinidad). I thought Trinidad was really hurt.

If Trinidad continues fighting I’d prefer to see him go on the Senior’s tour. He could fight Shane Mosley. But damn, I wish he could still make 154 or 147, that would make for some great match-ups. Technically, I thought he looked sound. He just lost to the bigger man.

It is hard to figure Jones out at this stage of his career. He’s slowed down but still has enough to surprise some of the top names. I would not rule him out against the top tier names. He has stated he wants Joe Calzaghe or the winner of the Taylor/Pavlik rematch. Could the Jermain Taylor thought plodded through a decision victory over Cory Spinks have defeated the version of Jones that we saw this past Saturday? I doubt it. I think Jones still has at least one more big fight left in him.

No real losers in this bout.

Trinidad KO6 Jones?

For some reason I am excited about this match up even though I know I shouldn't be.

When it comes to *Superfights* or in this case, a Super Fight ten years too late I have to admit that sometimes I look for ways that the underdog can win. I did the same in the Mayweather-Hatton fight.

I sincerely thought Hatton had a chance to outwork Mayweather so you can take my comments here with about eight pounds of Morton Salt.

But I think Trinidad has a chance.

Admittedly that feeling is only that. A feeling. I was surprised at how Trinidad looked bigger than Jones in their press conference stand offs. He doesn't look like the smaller man at all. Granted, he does not possess Jones' musculature but there doesn't seem to be a huge size disparity here.

I bring this up because I think some of the on-line fight scribes are pointing to the size differential as one of their primary reasons for favoring Jones. Jones has campaigned the majority of his career at light heavyweight while Trinidad's legend was made at welterweight.

The "you're only as good as your last fight" theory applies here as well. Trinidad is coming off a two year layoff following his most horrible performance to date, the shut out loss to Winky Wright. Jones, on the other hand, is coming off wins over fringe players Anthony Hanshaw and Prince Badi Ajamu. Now, if Jones were coming off his knockout loss to Glen Johnson, the experts would be saying things are "even money".

And that's where I stand. This bout is a pick-em affair. Trinidad is a -300 underdog at some sportbooks. And I have this feeling...

Should I bet on this one?.

Let's go small...$50 on Tito and roll the dice.

Looking forward to this fight and I think it may be more competitive than people think.

Malignaggi W12 Ngoudju

Well the odds for this bout came down from 8-1 to 7-1...I thought it was a bit too high only because I wanted to bet on Malignaggi. I think of Malignaggi as a poor man's Hector Camacho Sr. Granted, he fights orthodox but he has the same kind of New York swagger either makes you want to watch him or hate him.. Ngoudjo, a native of Cameroon, is a fighter I haven't been impressed with. He lost to a faded Jose Luis Castillo. Then won a razor thin decision to another faded veteran, Randall Bailey. I didn't have high hopes for this one.

Overall, this fight was better than I had anticipated. The normally astute Al Bernstein stated before the match that Ngoudjo might possibly be one of the best
infighters in the game today...Huh? Nontheless, Ngoudjo proved to be a stern test for the young Malignaggi despite my preconceived doubts about his ability.

Now on to the fight itself...The first two rounds were all Malignaggi. He easily controlled the pace with his jab. Ngoudjo was doing nothing but follow him around. Bernstein compared Malignaggi to Willie Pep in fighting style. Steve Albert then lowered the bar a little bit to cover for Bernstein's blasphemy, offering up less hallowed names like Joey Archer and Willie Pastrano. Malignaggi did dominate the first six minutes but...The next Willie Pep?

Ngoudjo, to his credit, soon made some smart adjustments and changed the direction of a fight that looked like another near shut out for Malignaggi. Ngoudjo nailed the cocky IBF champ with a good right hand in the third. He was coming full steam ahead and and the facial expression on Malignaggi's face turned from cocky to concerned.

Like I said, he was coming on strong but not as strong as the announcers would indicate. After suggesting Malignaggi was the second coming of Willie Pep, Bernstein began doing a hype job on the effectivess of Ngoudjo. Perhaps he was doing a sales job of trying to make the fight more exciting and competitive than it really was...

A cut opened over the left eye of Malignaggi in the fifth and the middle rounds were becoming increasingly more difficult to score. Buddy Mcgirt, Malignaggi's trainer, sagely advised his charge that he was making the fight "a lot harder that it needs to be." Malignaggi had abandoned his jab or perhaps he was getting tired of being countered. Bernstein aptly made this observation and stated when Malignaggi used his jab he controlled the bout.

Round seven was huge for Ngoudjo. He landed a crackling right hand to start the round and then wobbled the "Magic Man" a bit with another big right cross. His right hand counters, timed over Malignaggi's low left were finding a home. It seemed as if the momentum was changing in his favor.

In the eighth, Malignaggi regrouped. He coasted through the round and stole it. It was here that Ngoudjo should have pressed the advantage.

Malignaggi resumed control in the ninth with consistent flurries and a jab. Ngoudjo become content to try to land some wild rights and lefts. Ngoudjo stole the last two rounds on my card but it was too little too late. I scored it 116-112 for Malignaggi.

Bernstein had it 114-114 and scratched his head at some of the scores of the press row and judges. The problem wasn't with their scoring, the problem was with he and Steve Albert overstating Ngoudjo's effectiveness.

Not the best performance by Malignaggi but I thought he was a clear winner. I think he would make for an interesting match against the recently defeated Hatton or Gavin Rees if he wants to go overseas.

Mythical match-ups

From time to time I enjoy the subject of mythical match-ups. How would a fighter from one era do in battle against a fighter from another. In general, I prefer modern era fighters say, 1950s on to the present. And that is only from the light heavyweight division down. It is a bit unfair to take the heavyweights of the pre Sonny Liston time period and compare them to the fighters of today. Granted there were some big boys fighting but for the most part the pre-1950s era of heavyweights were dominated by men weighing in the vicinity of 185-205 lbs.

That being said, here are some mythical match-ups being discussed over at Maxboxing.com and I decided to offer my opinion.

I am curious to know who you think would have won these mythical matchups:

Hearns vs. Jones Jr. (at Jr. Middleweight, Middleweight, Super Middleweight, and Light Heavyweight)

Jones only had three or four bouts at the Jr.Middleweight limit early in his career so he hardly qualifies in this division. I would, however, take Jones over "The Hitman" at just about any weight in their perspective primes. A lot is said nowadays about Jones' questionable chin which has been breached by Glen Johnson and Antonio Tarver. We can't forget, however, that Hearns never had a granite chin himself and was much more hittable than Jones. In his prime, I'd take Jones to knock out Hearns.

Jones Jr. vs. Trinidad (Middleweight - assuming they fought like they did when they were actually fighting at this weight)

Again, I'd take Jones. If Oscar De La Hoya could outspeed and outmaneuver Trinidad for at least nine of the twelve rounds, Jones would be able to turn the trick himself at his prime.

Pryor vs. Mayweather

Mayweather. And relatively easy. Pryor was a small guy. About 5'6". He was a natural lightweight that had to come up to junior welterweight in order to receive a title shot. Despite his awesome knockout percentage Pryor was not a hard, concussive hitter. He overwhelmed his opponents. There is no way in hell he'd be able to do that against Mayweather. Mayweather has too much discipline and skill for the erratic Pryor. I can only see Mayweather getting beaten by a tall, hard hitting fighter who can match his speed (Thomas Hearns or even a prime Vernon Forrest comes to mind.) Mayweather would beat Pryor.

Duran vs. Mosley (Lightweight, Welterweight)

Duran would be a bit too much for Mosley at both weights. Mosley would be made to order for Duran, he'd engage him on the inside, find that to be too hot but then would find that he'd lack the necessary boxing skill to stave off a hungry Duran.

Whitaker vs. Mayweather (Lightweight, Jr. Welterweight, Welterweight)

Tough, tough one to call. They would both negate each other. Call it a draw.

Trinidad vs. Cotto

Trinidad would knock out Cotto early. I don't think Trinidad would be defeated by a plodding fighter. Granted, Cotto has some boxing skill and would use them to full effect here like he did against Mosley but in my opinion it would be ineffective against a taller, stalking fighter like Trinidad. Trinidad would be way too sharp and powerful for Cotto to survive against him.

Leonard vs. Trinidad (Welterweight)

I think Leonard would outsmart Trinidad in a relatively close fight. He'd have his trouble against "Tito", probably more than De La Hoya did but as always, Sugar Ray would find a way.


Hearns vs. Trinidad (Welterweight, Jr. Middleweight, Middleweight)

I think Hearns simply overpowers Trinidad at any weight.

Fast jabs...

It has been a long while since I’ve posted here on the blog so I’ll journey down memory lane for the past two months.

“The World Awaits” stunk. Plain and simple. The best part of this fight was HBO’s documentaries 24/7 which chronicled the daily workouts and lives of Mayweather and Delahoya. I thought it was draw. Clearly Delahoya could have won if not for his usual late round fade. What is up with that guy? He’s wound up soooo tight, its no surprise he fades in the latter rounds and has throughout his career. As for Mayweather Jr., no one really cares about who he fights or when he fights. Poor guy has no personality and seeks to piggy back on other celebrities’ notoriety (example, hanging out with “Fiddy” and some other rap stars I’ve never heard of.)

Delahoya needs to retire even though he won’t. My prediction? He’ll fight *Contender* star Sergio Mora if the "Snake" wins a title anytime soon (although the rumor is that he’ll be fighting Shane Mosley again…Ugh..)

Mayweather? I don’t buy the crap that he’s retiring (and neither does anyone else.) My take is that he’ll fight another Golden Boy alum Mosley…But for the record and if he’s as smart as he claims I do think he’d outbox the robotic Jermain Taylor rather easily.

Speaking of Taylor, I cannot recall ever seeing a fighter regress so badly during his prime athletic years. Other *web writers* state that he has suffered a decrease in confidence from back to back nail biters versus Bernard Hopkins and Winky Wright. I think it is *guilt* from firing Pat Burns.

Burns was the jockey behind Taylor for his wins against Hopkins and it didn’t seem like he was regressing until the reins were turned over to Emanuel Steward. I think the Burns trained Taylor could have handled Wright (albeit barely) and would have knocked out Ouma and Cory Spinks.

Taylor was simply awful against Spinks. What was more appalling than the decision was the blatant cheerleading by HBO company man Lampley. I mean, come on…Spinks WON that fight handily. He made Taylor fight his fight, limited the exchanges and did what a little man was a supposed to do. They say he ran but, what the hell else did they expect??? Did they expect a guy who began his career at 140 lbs to stand and slug with the 6’1”, 160 pound Taylor!!!?? Spinks executed his game plan and Taylor couldn’t do anything with him. Taylor LOST even though two of the judges saw otherwise. After the decision was announced Lampley defamed Judge Flaherty who had his scorecard misread by the ring announcer, calling it 111-07 which in fact should have read 117-111 Spinks. Lampley stated to both Lewis and Merchant that “Flaherty should not be allowed to judge a major fight on that basis”. Yeah, right, why don’t you try calling a fight squarely, Jim?

Not to berate the talent of Lampley, he is the best color man in the business and he knows how to bring excitement with his call…But, last night’s effort was bad.

The word is that HBO is replacing Larry Merchant with (shudder) Max Kellerman. I am assuming they are no doubt trying to bring in a younger demographic or at least trying to make boxing appear more hip by having a young guy like Kellerman in the booth. I think Merchant’s reference to the Southern hip-hop phrase “crunk” or is it “krunk” during the broadcast was his way of saying he can use new and hip references to his commentary. He really does not need to do that.

Merchant is an institution to boxing and should be allowed to stay in that job for as long as he wants.

Kellerman has his merits when it comes to his unmatched enthusiasm for the sport but he talks in non-sequiturs and often leaves me scratching my head. I don’t think he’d be the right guy to replace Merchant.

Kelly Pavlik? The next middleweight champion of the world…Maybe…Taylor would be *up* to fight him…Maybe…Obviously it would be a completely different bout than Taylor-Cory Spinks. I do favor Pavlik. I do not think the current version of Taylor could have handled Miranda the way Pavlik did. Look for Taylor to avoid Pavlik and go up to fight Calzaghe. His reign will be short-lived from here on in.