Profiles
Mercito Gesta big hit at Bound Boxing’s Grand Opening
On Saturday, with the help of family, friends plus a top ten ranked lightweight boxer, a brand spanking new boxing gym opened its doors at 457 Broadway in Chula Vista, three short blocks from the Chula Vista Shopping Center.
What’s it like for Floyd Mayweather Jr. behind bars
Clark County jail, June 10, 2012 During visiting hours on Sunday, Floyd Mayweather Jr. gave his lawyer an earful, passing along the following complaints: “You got a pen?” asked Floyd “Money” Mayweather, Jr. I got a list of problems I need you to take care of. First, I heard there was this jerk on ESPN […]
Antonio Margarito announces his retirement
At noon today, boxer Antonio Margarito announced his retirement on Facebook. Dear Family and Friends, After twenty-two years of full dedication to the profession I love, I have made the decision to announce my retirement from boxing. After much thought and extended conversations with my family and team, we have all agreed that the time […]
Floyd Mayweather Jr. has become a name dropper
Apparently, when Floyd Mayweather Jr., speaks, even the President of the United States listens. On a recent HBO Boxing feature, “Floyd Mayweather: Speaking Out,” Mayweather (42-0, 26 KOs) was introduced as “one of the most provocative athletes of our time” by author, academic and interviewing host, Michael Eric Dyson, a professor of sociology at Georgetown […]
Mike Tyson’s Undisputed Truth ends tonight
This could be your last chance to see if Mike Tyson can pull on your heart strings and you only have to pay $99 plus taxes and a handling fee for the privilege. That’s still a whole lot cheaper than blowing $1,552.50 to be in the seats for the Floyd Mayweather Jr. versus Miguel Cotto […]