I noted last week that Shannon Briggs appeared far too willing to comment on his asthma, one press release flippantly using the steroid ingredient of his medication to snatch attention for this life-long affliction, and he frequently referenced the pneumonia that preceded the March postponement of this fight. For a fighter with a history of poor stamina and huge muscular bulk, it didn’t seem a healthy recipe. Read the rest of this entry »
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Briggs Chest Not Good Enough; Ibragimov Wins
In Boxing, Fight Reports, Mike Tyson, Sports on June 4, 2007 at 11:25 amIf in doubt, put “Tyson” in the press release
In Boxing, British Boxing, Mike Tyson, Sports on June 4, 2007 at 10:49 am
Perhaps it is indicative of the surge of popularity of UFC among young sports fans, the resultant ageing demographic of boxing’s followers and the fact Mike Tyson is the last global superstar boxing produced, but the fallen champion remains the most compelling hook most lazy publicists appear able to muster to promote their fighters. Last week it was Sultan Ibragimov, who hoped the former champion could provide advice as part of his corner team, this week Victor Oganov is trying to repeat the trick.
Rhodes Flattens Buchanan in One
In Boxing, British Boxing, Contender Series, Sports on June 4, 2007 at 10:01 am
It’s been a while since Ryan Rhodes demonstrated the type of form he did yesterday in knocking out game Paul Buchanan in the opener. Traditionally, known for his speed of hand and elusive style – at least those were his trademarks in a youth that saw him capture the British title in record time - the knockout power displayed has been an absent friend in recent years. Read the rest of this entry »
Ellis Pulls Out of Snoozowski Fight
In Boxing, British Boxing, Fight Reports, Sports on June 4, 2007 at 9:06 am
Albert Sosnowski is the custodian of arguably the slowest burning career in heavyweight history, a professional for nine years and having accumulated a 39-1 record the Polish born fighter could be expected to be, at the very least, a top ten contender. No? No, not Albert. The globe trotting heavyweight is becoming a statistical curiosity but not a contender. Read the rest of this entry »
