The Legend of Salvador Sanchez – RELOADED
June 16, 2022
Original Source: Salvador “Chava” Sanchez 44-1-1 (32 KO’s) was an amazing fighter accurately fitting the mantra, “A talent gone too soon.” He passed almost 40 years ago, yet his influence still permeates throughout the boxing world. On August 12, 1982, Sanchez perished in a collision involving his white 1981 Porsche[Read More…]
The coronation of the young King.
Two crowns at stake but there can only be one King.
The pride of Ireland Katie Taylor (20-0-0, 6 KO’s) takes on the pride of Puerto Rico and New York (via Brooklyn) Amanda Serrano (42-1-1, 30 KO’s) for the WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO World Female Lightweight titles from Madison Square Garden in New York. Truly an historic match-up between two[Read More…]
Mission accomplished. Mikaela Mayer (13-0, 5 KO’s) returned Tuesday evening on ESPN via Top Rank Boxing, headlining an event that was slated to feature defending WBO junior lightweight champion Jamel Herring (21-2, 10 KO’s) vs. Jonathan Oquendo (31-6, 19 KO’s). The 2016 U.S. Olympian and current unbeaten junior lightweight contender,[Read More…]
After another successful defense of his WBA bantamweight world title this past weekend, Naoya “The Monster” Inoue (21-0, 18 KOs), improved his unblemished record and continues to forge his path towards greatness. The pound-for-pound elite Inoue, swiftly and violently stopped Filipino challenger Michael “Hot and Spicy” Dasmarinas (30-3-1, 20 KOs),[Read More…]
For additional perspective, please read Part 1, of the Errol Spence Jr. vs. Terence Crawford Series. Part 1 The top pound-for-pound fighter of the sport is facing a predicament. Current WBO welterweight champion Terence “Bud” Crawford (36-0, 27 KO’s) is itching for a fight, but is experiencing difficulty securing a[Read More…]
Retired, multi-divisional boxing champion, Timothy Bradley is accustomed to daring statements. Normally, they were in the form of his actions inside the boxing ring, but his recent statements regarding the welterweight scene – WBO welterweight champion Terence “Bud” Crawford and IBF welterweight champion Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr. in particular,[Read More…]
This past decade was indeed defined as the Money Era. Future Hall of Famer Floyd “Money” Mayweather (50-0, 27 KO’s) showed the world money reigns supreme. His presence and precedent was set in previous decades. As a dominating force since the 1990s, back when he was known as “Pretty Boy,” Mayweather captured accolades, bank rolls and world[Read More…]
Again, he displayed star power. Another exciting, back and forth fight, another exhilarating finish and wonderful display from both Gervonta “Tank” Davis (25-0, 24 KOs) and Mario “El Azteca” Barrios (26-1, 17 KOs). While we await pay-per-view results and other pecuniary numbers from the event this past weekend, the end result – referring to the fisticuffs, was amazing, as[Read More…]