Mandatory Eight Count: People Are Mad Edition
by Scott Christ on May 7, 2010 11:06 PM EDT
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Kevin Cunningham explodes (BoxingScene.com)
Kevin Cunningham doesn't buy Freddie Roach's claim that Amir Khan will go after Devon Alexander (his fighter) and Tim Bradley after Paul Malignaggi. Cunningham is getting incredibly vocal, and echoes something we said the other day: "Buildup. We hear about buildup. Who the f**k are they going to fight to build up the division? All of these guys should fight each other and out will emerge a superstar."
Jackie Kallen goal: Restoring Detroit's fight scene (Detroit Free Press)
Jackie Kallen, who used to work for the Kronk Gym and guided James Toney's early career, is looking to get boxing (and MMA) a foothold in Detroit. The recent Dirrell-Abraham fight in Detroit garnered little interest, but the crowd there was quite vocal and into the action. Detroit isn't going to host a mega-fight any time soon, but starting small is what Kallen wants to do, and building from there is certainly reasonable.
AL CERTO: "AS GOOD AS TV IS...IT'S ACTUALLY DESTROYING BOXING" (FightHype)
This is one of the most crotchety interviews you'll ever read. After bashing all of today's trainers in one fell swoop, Al Certo is asked by Percy Crawford if he could name a couple he likes. Certo responds, "I don't even know who is out there anymore." But he does make some damn valid points, and it's a very fiery and interesting read.
Boxer Paul Williams to fight Kermit Cintron Saturday (Los Angeles Times)
HBO's Kery Davis finally admits that Williams is 6'3". And Williams' team is still adamant that he can make 147 comfortable. At this point, let's just see it.
From Malignaggi to Arizona, the immigration fight is everywhere (15rounds.com)
Norm Frauenheim's article discusses the immigration battle going on right now, which applies a bit with Amir Khan still waiting to get into the United States for his May 15 fight with Paul Malignaggi. Malignaggi, a New Yorker, has his own thoughts on the subject. It's no surprise this issue has become a sticking point in boxing, a truly international sport where foreigners come to the United States frequently to fight.
Backus, Basilio grand marshals of Boxing Hall's induction weekend (The Observer-Dispatch)
As always, Hall of Fame weekend in Canastota will be star-studded. Carmen Basilio and his nephew Billy Backus will serve as grand marshals.
Danny Williams to quit boxing and work as a bodyguard for celebrities (Daily Mail)
Danny Williams has a fight with Derek Chisora on May 15, on the Katsidis-Mitchell card. He plans that to be his final fight. We'll see.
Fernando Vargas announces fights at McDermont Field House (Visalia Times-Delta)
Fernando Vargas will be promoting a fight card headlined by former flyweight titlist Martin Castillo (35-3, 18 KO), who will take on Vernie Torres (27-12, 15 KO). Tickets for the Lindsay, California show are priced at $25, $40 and $75.
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With all due respect, boxing in Detroit is in terrible shape.
This has been the most life-affirming thing for me, to know you're valued and then show your resolve to not just curl up and die,
--Nick Charles
by The Midnight Rambler on May 7, 2010 11:54 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah. That’s why Kallen wants to try to change that. It’s admirable. I don’t think it’ll happen (the city is just too poor), but it’s admirable.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
by Scott Christ on May 8, 2010 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions
Maybe Vernon Paris can bring it bacl to life.
This has been the most life-affirming thing for me, to know you're valued and then show your resolve to not just curl up and die,
--Nick Charles
by The Midnight Rambler on May 8, 2010 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Dirrell, Paris, Johnathon Banks (people love a heavyweight) — there are a few blocks with which to start building. If Mayweather would even just SHOW UP at stuff to get boxing going in Michigan again, it’d help. And Floyd pretty much single-handed funded the Michigan Golden Gloves a few years ago because it was about to go under, so I think he might be willing to lend a hand if someone is serious about rejuvenating boxing in Detroit.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Oh, and Ronald Hearns, I guess. The last time he fought he actually sorta looked like Tommy. Bomb right hands.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
cunningham
alexander’s trainer cunningham runs his mouth way too much… sure alexander is #2 in the division but who has he fought?? juan urango, witter, and demarcus corley? khan, malignaggi, bradley and maidana have fought much better fighters than this guy
Khan hasn't
Maidana, arguably not. Malignaggi has, but the really good ones all kicked his ass.
"All the time he's boxing, he's thinking. All the time he was thinking, I was hitting him." - Jack Dempsey
by Drunken cutman on May 8, 2010 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Khan has absolutely not fought better fighters than Alexander has. Khan’s only really noteworthy win is Kotelnik. Maidana is incredibly arguable considering his best wins are Victor Ortiz (a prospect who buckled) and Victor Cayo (a prospect who buckled), and other than that he has…Kotelnik (a fight I felt he won, but it was very close). Neither Ortiz nor Cayo were rated as highly at the time as either Urango or Witter, and Kotelnik was a back-ender in the top 10, same as they were.
And Cunningham “runs his mouth” in part because Alexander’s promoter (King) has screwed the pooch with him. Someone has to get Alexander some attention, and the promoter has failed repeatedly in that regard.
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
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