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June 13, 2009
WBO Welterweight Championship Bout
Madison Square Garden, New York City

written by James “Coach Rick” Coward

The business of sanctioned violence is growing in immense proportions, Mixed Martial Arts have a hugh following and the draw is enormous. But for the many true “Fight” fans out there, nothing beats a good old fashion “Bellicose”, “Fist Fight” for our slightly younger enthusiasts,,, and for these the the octagon will not suffice. On June 13th at Madison Square Garden in New… Continue

THE GALAXY WARRIOR,,WHO IS NATE CAMPBELL?

written by James “Ricky” Coward


In the business of Professional Sports, many top level athletes when asked why they do what they do, would respond, “Because it’s my life”,, and some would say “it’s the draw of the money”. The sport / business of professional boxing is no different, and for a select few, the financial benefits can be enormous. But for most, the road to making the kind of money the so called “Elite” fighters in the game earn is a long a… Continue

HOW “BAD” IS CHAD DAWSON,,, HE MADE THE “MAGIC MAN” DISAPPEAR AGAIN??

May 9, 2009
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas Nevada
HBO Championship Boxing

written by James “Ricky” Coward


Most of us are still in “Awe” over the poised and tactical destruction carried out by Manny Pacquiao over Ricky Hatton on May 2, 2009. But tonight two other accomplished southpaw boxers are stepping into the ring for the second time in less than a year. Though not in the same spot light the Pacquiao vs Hatton fi… Continue

ALLEN GREEN MAKES A CONVINCING STATEMENT IN THE SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT DIVISION

April 25, 2009
Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conneticut
Showtime Championship Boxing

written by James “Ricky” Coward


Last night two super-middleweight prospects squared off at the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conneticut in an effort to re-ignite their respective boxing careers and jump back into contention for a shot at a world title. But jumping back into the mix when the blender is spinning is… Continue

2009 PHILADELPHIA GOLDEN GLOVES TOURNAMENT

VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSJAPY9GxPw


March 6, 2009 thru April 4, 2009
Front Street Gym, 2076 East Clearfield St. Philadelphia, PA

written by James “Ricky” Coward


The City of Philadelphia is a boxers paradise. There are boxing gyms in just about every part of the City, a haven of sorts to help keep city kids off streets and out of trouble. The Front Street Gym in Philly is no different, a boxing gym among many, with a history of produc… Continue

“TALENTED” JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHT PROSPECT RASHAD HOLLOWAY, LOOKING TO SHINE

Saturday, March 21st at the

U.S. BANK ARENA in Cincinnati co-main event of "3 THE HARD WAY"

written by James “Ricky” Coward

When people mention boxing’s junior middleweight division, some of the first big names that probably come to mind are Vernon Forest, Paul Williams, up and coming star fighter’s James Kirkland and Alfredo Angulo, and a fairly new name in the mix Sergio Martinez. These names seem to float at the top… Continue

LIGHTWEIGHT WBA/ WBO SHOWDOWN, AHMIR KHAN VS THE “BABY FACE ASSASSIN” MARCO ANTONIO BARRERA,

March 14, 2009
M.E.N. Arena, Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom

written by James “Ricky” Coward


I think that most of us can agree that few things in life get better with time, a fine wine perhaps,,, but when it comes to professional athletes, specifically those involved in the business of “Sanctioned Violence”, few would agree with the adage, “It just gets better with time”. When it comes to a fi… Continue

KIRKLAND / JULIO,,,BATTLE FOR SUPREMACY IN THE JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHT DIVISION

Fight Scheduled, March 7, 2009
HP Pavilion, San Jose California
Televised HBO / Boxing After DArk

written by James “Ricky Coward

Two “Knockout Artists’’ will clash on March 7th at the HP Pavilion, San Jose California. That night, the continuing journey of two “ Very Good” 154lb fighters in James Kirkland (24 - 0 - 21KO’s) and Joel Julio (34 - 2 - 31KO’s) will cross path’s. Both have crushing knockout power and both ar… Continue

JUAN MANUEL MARQUEZ EMERGES FROM THE SHADOW’S OF GREAT MEXICAN FIGHTERS TO BECOME BOXING’S NEW POUND 4 POUND KING


written by James “Ricky” Coward


Mexico has a rich tradition of producing some of the best boxers in the sport today. Names that immediately come to mind are Marco Antonio Barrera and of course the great Julio Cesar Chavez. So it’s no wonder that with the exception of some true boxing fans and critic’s, the current linear and undisputed lightweight world champion, Juan Manuel Marq… Continue