Tag: boxing
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2 Baltimore Boxers Dead Within 2 Weeks
Two Baltimore Boxers Dead Ever wonder why Gervonta “Tank” Davis’ signing to Mayweather promotions was such huge news in the city of Baltimore? It’s because so many others seeking to elevate themselves out of the atrocities that have become status quo in Baltimore never get to reach the top. This was the case with 2 ... -
Lou Duva Passes Away at Age 94
“You can sum up this sport in two words.. You never know.” -Lou Duva Legendary trainer and manager Lou Duva passed away today in a Paterson, NJ hospital. Any fan of boxing over the last few decades will be familar with Lou’s signature grimace in the corner of many boxing greats, from Meldrick Taylor ... -
So You Want To Learn To Box Lesson Two: The Line Drill
Learn To Walk Before You Run Yes the line drill can be boring but it builds the most fundamental of boxing fundamentals. As a young kid, doing this day in and day out was torture. At one point I tried to spice it up and throw hooks and uppercuts while I stepped which elicited a ... -
Lesson One: So You Want To Learn To Box?
Preparing to Fail So you want to learn to box? Don’t do it! Boxing is a tough, grueling, painful sport with very few rewards. Not discouraged? Well I tried. If you are intent on learning the sweet science, I will walk you through becoming good and possibly (dare I say) great starting with the basics. ... -
Video: Breaking Down Keith Thurman Vs Shawn Porter Sparring
Video of Keith Thurman vs Shawn Porter sparring is at the bottom of the article. Video courtesy of Keith Thurman and ThaBoxingVoice, we finally get a glance into the much talked about Keith Thurman vs Shawn Porter sparring video. Kenny Porter has previously claimed that in their sparring, Thurman continually ran and Shawn got the ... -
Floyd Mayweather Offers Conor McGregor $50 Million
Latest post on vendettafighter.com According to TMZ, Floyd Mayweather has reportedly offered Conor McGregor $50 million for the proposed boxing bout. Although a seemingly high number at first glance, considering Conor is thought to have ‘only’ made $10 million for his fight with Nate Diaz, the number does not reflect both fighters’ PPV selling power. Floyd ... -
Video: Conor McGregor Gets Schooled Boxing
Leaked: Conor McGregor sparring, possibly in preparation for a potential Mayweather bout. His sparring partner is Chris Van Heerden, who held multiple boxing titles, including the IBF, ABU, and IBO Championship belts. Check Full Article to See My Full Thoughts on the Sparring Session Although his sparring partner, Chris Van Heerden, was quick to give ... -
Ripe For An Upset: “King” Khan vs Canelo Alvarez
A Cinco de Mayo Event: Amir Khan vs Canelo Alvarez In this years battle of Cinco de Mayo, Amir “King” Khan of England takes on Saul “Canelo” Alvarez in what could either be the knockout or upset of the year. Khan vs Canelo has the potential to be a fight of the year candidate if ... -
The Impending Death of Boxing
A little over a week ago, Terrence Crawford fought in his 28th bout against Hank Lundy, a fighter out of Philadelphia. Despite a vow to myself a few days prior, to cover every major boxing event, I could not ‘get up’ to write even a single word about the bout. This fight was a reminder ... -
And The Drama Show Continues…
Can GGG Reach 21 Consecutive KO’s? The short answer is yes. On Saturday October 17th Gennady Gennadyevich Golovkin or GGG as he’s more affectionately known will meet Canadian IBF champion David Lemieux in his first HBO pay per view bout. Expectations are high as this potential barn burner sets to kick off. Yet this oasis ...