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Carlos “Tata ” Baldomir takes on Floyd Mayweather Jr.

When Showtime announced that it would put on great cards every first Saturday of the month, boxing fans were elated. Little did we know that HBO wouldn't acquiesce that day — rather it would accept it as a challenge to put on better cards that same day. Talk about a stupid idea. Take this weekend for example, where Carlos "Tata …

by Alexander Banks on November 4th, 2006 Leave a comment »

Boxing: David Tua vs. Abraham Okine

On Friday night, "The Tuaman," David Tua, kicks off an explosive weekend of action when he takes on Abraham Okine at Roseland Ballroom in N.Y. Okine is the third replacement for Tua, who seems to be wading in the heavyweight pool. Tua, who started his comeback early in 2005 seems to be working his way backward down the list of …

by Alexander Banks on November 2nd, 2006 Leave a comment »

Training With Wladimir Klitschko

Up in the mountains, where the air is thin and only the best conditioned athletes dare to run, the IBF heavyweight champion of the world, Wladimir Klitschko, prepares for the first defense of his title against the formidable Calvin Brock. After a brisk early morning run, the champ opened his doors for a select group of media. "I love running …

by Alexander Banks on October 31st, 2006 Leave a comment »

Marco Antonio Barrera vs. Rocky Juarez Fight Preview

Marco Antonio Barrera 61-4, 42 KO's, enters Saturday's fight as the favorite in defense of his 130-lb title vs. Rocky Juarez 25-1, 18 KO's. Barrera was originally set to fight lightweight champ Jesus Chavez in March before Chavez injured an arm in training. Juarez was a sparring partner for Chavez in preparation for Barrera and was not Barrera's first choice …

by Alexander Banks on September 14th, 2006 Leave a comment »