The Soapbox: The return of the ‘Swider-Man’
‘The Soapbox’ is back and veteran contributor Matt Swider also returns to grind an ax, in regard to this weekend’s Gennady Golovkin-Vanes Martirosyan bout.
Belts matter for Isaac Dogboe…Viva Ghana!
On Saturday, a new and serious player emerged onto the junior featherweight title scene, Isaac Dogboe, who stopped WBO titlist Jessie Magdaleno in 11 rounds.
Jessie Magdaleno aims to make statement in Philly
WBO 122-pound titlist Jessie Magdaleno knows his second defense against Isaac Dogboe, on Saturday night, could serve as his breakout performance in boxing.
Giovanni Santillan moves into position
Amid a division jam-packed with talent, unbeaten 147-pound prospect Giovanni Santillan is now eyeing more significant fights, now that he’s a Top 10 player.
Joey Dawejko engages in all-Philly heavyweight battle
Philadelphia fight fans are seemingly cold to the idea of local fighters Joey Dawejko and Bryant Jennings squaring off. Dawejko couldn’t disagree more.
Adrien Broner’s gonna Adrien Broner
Love him or hate him, Adrien Broner always bring viewers in with outrageous commentary and hype. Last Saturday was no exception against Jessie Vargas.
Joel Diaz and Vadim Kornilov have a busy night at Kings Theatre
While plenty will be going on at Barclays Center tonight, Brooklyn’s developmental scene will take the stage at Kings Theatre. Steve Kim reports.
Nonito Donaire to face Carl Frampton, adds another chapter to storied career
As indicated by facing Carl Frampton on Saturday, Nonito Donaire insists he wants only the biggest fights from this point on. Steve Kim reports.
The Canelo compromise
Just as many have expected, Saul Alvarez was suspended for six months by the NSAC and, like it or not, Gennady Golovkin will face Vanes Martirosyan on May 5.
Thanks for lunch, at least…
If it’s possible that we don’t get a defense from unified middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin, on May 5, well…at least a mighty fine lunch was served.
