I read with interest Ron Borges piece on the forgotten heavyweights of the 1980′s, the lost generation of Witherspoon, Tubbs, Tucker, Thomas, Weaver, Tate et al in Boxing Monthly last week. It was fascinating copy and provide an effective summary and analysis of what went wrong. Only Larry Holmes would emerge from the years between Ali’s loss to Spinks and the arrival of Mike Tyson with his potential fulfilled. Whenever I read about those out of shape contenders I’m always reminded of the otherwise easy to forget Lawrence Clay-Bey. Read the rest of this entry »
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Boxing: Lawrence Clay-Bey, the reluctant Olympian
In Boxing, Sports, Mike Tyson on September 30, 2008 at 2:11 pmJamie Moore now set for shot at vacated title
In Boxing, British Boxing, Fight Previews on September 30, 2008 at 11:47 am
Few announcements could be met with more glee. Salford’s likable Light-Middleweight contender Jamie Moore has today learned European Champion Zaurbek Baysangurov has relinquished the crown rather than fulfil his obligation to Moore. In a brief release from the Frank Maloney camp, it would appear more likely that the new bout will land on English shores. Read the rest of this entry »
Calzaghe and Warren doth protest too much; the Stockholm syndrome
In Boxing, British Boxing, Fight Previews, Sports on September 30, 2008 at 10:32 am
There isn’t a facet of Joe Calzaghe and former promoter Frank Warren’s current activity which couldn’t be labelled, ‘old ground’. Firstly, Calzaghe next tackles faded superstar Roy Jones, 39, in a bout so out of date, so out of fashion, its almost coming back in style. Secondly, Calzaghe’s split from Warren at the peak of his earning-power and ensuing court cases and law suits has echoes of Ricky Hatton’s 2005 departure. Thirdly, the use of media columns to launch critiques of the ethics and morals of the other party is all to familiar too. None of those stir me from a long yawn, but a fourth strand to their disagreement does. Read the rest of this entry »
