Boxing

2011's Round of the Year Review

In recent times, the popularity of the sport of boxing has suffered greatly due to a wide variety of systemic problems. Though a Pacquiao-Mayweather match would be a good start, much broader changes are needed to reverse the decline.

Young boxing fighters to look out for in 2012

MMA is the fastest growing sport in America while Boxing hangs in limbo. Floyd Mayweather or Manny Pacquiao alone can't save boxing. It needs a singular presence to guide it into the American spotlight - a promoter who knows what the public wants and ha

The Pacquiao vs. Mayweather fight would be the most watched piece of sports entertainment ever on Pay Per View. Give the fans what they want.

This article covers which fighters I think boxing fans should keep an eye out for in 2012.

Unlike the announcers for radio and television who give play-by-play updates of the match, the official ring announcer has a set of rules he must follow during the match.

Recap of the light welterweight title fight from Saturday night.

Recap of the heavyweight fight in Finland.

Boxing fans have many fights to follow with a full schedule for Dec. 7, 9 and 10. Major fights are scheduled in Japan, England, Philippines, Canada, Germany and the United States for this time period.

The boxing schedule for Dec. 3 has multiple fights in several divisions. Although most fans will be concentrating on Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito, there are other fights scheduled for the same day at different times.

Who was the greatest heavyweight boxing champion? By asking the question in different ways, we get different answers. Overall, I think...but there's something to be said for...and then by other criteria, it might be...

World champion boxer Melinda may not have avenged her loss to Ada Velez, yet she deserves to be defined by more than just a record of numbers.

Joe Frazier did an interview with a small newspaper in South Carolina in 2004. The following is an opinion piece by the reporter, Jon Martin, who talked with Frazier.

Floyd Mayweather dominated Marquez and Pacquiao needs a IV fight against Marquez to prove himself. That say's all you need to know about who's the Pound 4 Pound King

Boxing's 10 most unsung heroes

The UFC's network debut is another nail in boxings coffin.

An article focusing on one fight that demonstrates everything that's right with the sport.

This essay is a commentary on boxing champion Joe Frazier and his recent death,

A reflection on the life and career of "Smokin'" Joe Frazier, who passed away November 7, 2011. One of the greatest boxers in boxing history. Longtime friend and nemesis of Muhammad Ali.

The death of boxing legend Joe Frazier on Nov. 7 from liver cancer has had a strong impact on the boxing community. Responses to the news began to flood his website, Twitter and Facebook.

Boxing legend Joe Frazier dies after a short struggle with liver cancer.

“We must remember that credentials to attend a ticketed sports event are a privilege and not a right – and in this case, we were not able to extend to your colleague the privileges offered to other journalists.”

Boxing, always seen as a man's sport in the Olympic world, will now broaden its reach in the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Women will now have a chance to chase the gold medal for the first time in history.

Is Ring Magazine worth keeping around anymore?

There are lessons to be learned from the low-rated, high-octane Cardinals-Rangers World Series

Mayweather boxing sports icon hated and loved by many fans throughout the world. Mayweather is a global sports icon, yet many will never notice his greatness until he faces Manny Pacquiao in what will be billed as a epic battle.

Jorge Paez, a skillful circus clown and professional boxer was little known beyond the borders of Mexico. In August 1988, in Mexicali, he took on American Calvin Grove for the IBF world boxing featherweight title.

Who are the guilty parties in the decline of modern day boxing?

The 10 most aggressive, offense-minded boxers in the sport today.

Gerry Penalosa, Filipino 2 time boxing world champion, showcasing world-class boxing skills for the last time in front of cheering countrymen. He is known as arguably the best technical boxer to have come out of Asia.