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December - 2008

Dana White speaks on Oscar de la Hoya as a promoter
Bad Left Hook's Top 20 Fights of 2008
Bad Left Hook's Top 20 Fights of 2008: The Snubbed
Ring decides not to put welterweight championship on the line for Margarito and Mosley
Montiel-Donaire, Solis-Viloria done for March 14
Happy Holidays from Bad Left Hook
Bad Left Hook Fight Night: Humberto Soto v. Francisco Lorenzo II
On Tap For '09: Looking at the upcoming schedule
Holyfield robbed of win over sleepwalking Valuev
Bad Left Hook Fight Day: Nikolai Valuev v. Evander Holyfield
Boxing's 15 Biggest Losers of 2008
Vitor Belfort newest MMA star to talk about a boxing career
ESPN: "Experts" agree that boxing won't literally stop existing in 2009
Big George calls for Evander to retire
Hatton-Pacquiao "close" for May 2
Dawson-Tarver II: This time it's obvious!
Tomato Cans: December 17, 2008
Points of Interest: Klitschko-Rahman, Holt-Hopkins, Toney-Oquendo, and the rest
The 2008 Bad Left Hook Awards
Bad Left Hook Fight Night: Toney-Oquendo and Holt-Hopkins
Klitschko rids world of Rahman in seven
Hopkins rips Calzaghe over recent comments
Bad Left Hook Fight Day: Wladimir Klitschko v. Hasim Rahman
Marquez and Diaz on course for February or March
For Your Consideration: Steve Cunningham v. Tomasz Adamek
Rahman changes trainer, going with Buddy McGirt for Saturday
Adamek tops Cunningham in a barnburner
Sergio Medina admits he lied about threats from Lopez camp
Bad Left Hook Fight Night: Steve Cunningham v. Tomasz Adamek
Medina's agent believes the fighter is mentally ill
HBO releases official PPV numbers: 1.25 million
Iole: Oscar-Manny on track to do 1.5 million buys
Sergio Medina claims he took a dive after death threats
DiBella: Jermain Taylor wants Carl Froch
Shane Mosley and James Toney weigh in on Oscar
Lennox Lewis leads the 2009 Hall of Fame class
For Your Consideration: Thomas Mashaba v. Cristobal Cruz
Erik Morales speaks again, takes Hatton over Manny
Manny's Future: Hatton, Mayweather, Mosley, but not Margarito
Bad Left Hook Top Ten: Super Middleweight (December 2008)
Holt to face Demetrius Hopkins on Saturday
Oscar out of the hospital, likely to retire
Toney-Thompson changed to Toney-Oquendo
What is the true legacy of Oscar de la Hoya?
The Bad Left Hook 2008 Fighter of the Year: Manny Pacquiao
A (hopeful) farewell to Oscar de la Hoya the fighter
Pacquiao forces Oscar to quit after eight one-sided rounds
Tonight's undercard was a travesty
Bad Left Hook Fight Night: OSCAR DE LA HOYA v. MANNY PACQUIAO -- THE DREAM MATCH
I'll be a guest on MMA Nation tomorrow evening
De la Hoya-Pacquiao weigh-in LIVE on ESPN at 6pm ET
Money Talks: "The Dream Match" and the rest of the weekend
Vazquez, Lopez talk 2009 fight
Margarito-Mosley moves to Los Angeles
Analyzing the Oscar-Manny undercard: Bang for your buck?
Mosley's 2003 trial transcript released
Barrera and Hatton weigh in on de la Hoya-Pacquiao
For Oscar, there's little to gain, and everything to lose
For Pacquiao, size can't matter
DiBella wins purse bid for Berto-Collazo
ESPN Sunday Conversation: Oscar de la Hoya
Pavlik/Cotto pay-per-view looks like a go for Feb. 21
HBO's Greatest Hits: Manny Pacquiao and Oscar de la Hoya

November - 2008

Williams punishes Phillips, Arreola-Walker fireworks steal the show
Bad Left Hook Fight Night: Paul Williams v. Verno Phillips
Mike Post dead at 28
Money Talks: Williams-Phillips and more
Tomato Cans: November 26, 2008
Darchinyan-Arce on for February
Margarito-Mosley official for Jan. 24
Points of Interest: Hatton-Malignaggi
Reports: Margarito-Mosley back on
Spinks-Latimore to decide vacant IBF title
Hatton routs Malignaggi, McGirt stops it in the 11th
Bad Left Hook Fight Night: Ricky Hatton v. Paulie Malignaggi
Fight Day Notes: Hatton-Malignaggi
Warning: They're coming back to Vegas
Caballero gets Molitor out in four, unifies WBA and IBF titles
Mosley-Berto may be ready to roll
Bad Left Hook Fight Night: Steve Molitor v. Celestino Caballero
Rafael: Vazquez-Marquez IV "is dead"
James Kirkland: The non-Hatton reason to watch HBO tomorrow
Margarito continues complaints about Oscar as reason for turning down Mosley
Fernando Guerrero ready to fight again
Money Talks: Hatton-Malignaggi, Caballero-Molitor, and the rest
Caballero-Molitor: Unifying by necessity
Lindsay Lohan's dad can't box for charity, say authorities
Old Man Fever: Lennox Lewis talks starting again
Report: Riddick Bowe could fight on Klitschko-Rahman card
Haye now looking at Vitali, not Wladimir
Yuriorkis Gamboa returns on January 9
Duddy-Hearns in trouble as management squabble continues
Margarito-Mosley off; Mosley-Berto possible for Jan. 24
Gary Shaw says Kimbo could be heavyweight champ
If Paulie wins, who's in line?
Caballero-Molitor roundup
Hatton: "Boxing can learn so much from MMA."
Roach makes absurd claims about Ivan Calderon beating up Oscar
Mondays with Boxers: November 17, 2008
Video: Haye-Barrett
Oscar-Manny: Truly beginning the hype, and worrying about the payoff
Conquer & Prevail: Taylor rocks, mutes, and dominates Lacy
Bad Left Hook Fight Night: Jermain Taylor v. Jeff Lacy
London Calling: Haye pulverizes Barrett to start heavyweight campaign
Calzaghe-Jones PPV numbers another big disappointment for HBO
Bad Left Hook UK Fight Day: David Haye v. Monte Barrett
Money Talks: Odds on Taylor-Lacy and Haye-Barrett
Taylor in desperate need of a win against Lacy
Morales talks fight with Marquez, shoots down Barrera
Angered Bika goes Incredible Hulk all over Manfredo in Providence
Bad Left Hook Fight Night: Sakio Bika v. Peter Manfredo, Jr.
For Your Consideration: John Duddy v. Walid Smichet
Sturm slams Abraham: "He's clearly inferior"
Roy Jones, Jr., and ten of his most memorable victories
Bernard Fernandez on Holyfield: "Sadly, it has come to this"
Thieves loot ring from Toledo gym
"Contender" stars Bika and Manfredo look to move forward
Duddy's NYC show scrapped
Mundine wants Sturm, talks with Oscar
The Story of Joe and Jeff: Two careers shaped in one fight
P4P Top 20 Update: Out with Mijares, in with Darchinyan
MMA Nation segment featuring yours truly
Mondays with Boxers: November 10, 2008
Calling Out the Haters: What Joe Proved Last Night
Be dialing! Act now! Joe Calzaghe available for a limited time only!
Calzaghe's decisive win proves little, but does matter
Calzaghe overwhelms Jones in NYC, remains unbeaten
Bad Left Hook Fight Night: Joe Calzaghe v. Roy Jones, Jr.
WBC hounding Pavlik, Pacquiao for sanctioning fees
Vitali Klitschko upset about lack of preferential treatment from WBC
Breaking down Calzaghe-Jones: What each man must do
Update: We WILL cover Calzaghe-Jones tomorrow night, and I'll be on the radio, too
Shane Mosley fires his father, looks to hire Nazim Richardson
Reasons to Save Your Money on Saturday Night
Mondays with Boxers: November 3, 2008
Vic Darchinyan wastes Cristian Mijares with ninth round knockout
Bad Left Hook Fight Night: Cristian Mijares v. Vic Darchinyan
I totally missed the boat on Floyd Cummings' ridiculous lawsuit
Fight Day Notes: Mijares-Darchinyan
Versus grabs another card: Toney-Thompson on December 13
Oscar joined by Angelo Dundee for Pacquiao fight

October - 2008

Peter Buckley goes out with a win
Erik Morales takes shots at Pacquiao, wants fight with J.M. Marquez
Peter Buckley, tomato can extraordinaire, set to bow out
A word about SB Nation, Bad Left Hook's parent company
The upcoming schedule at Bad Left Hook
DuBoef: Negotiations moving for Rahman to replace Povetkin
Let's talk overlooked great fights in 2008
Mondays with Boxers: October 27, 2008
Calzaghe-Jones 24/7: Episode One
Mikkel Kessler retains in Germany
Referee Marlon B. Wright ruins sensational finish in Montreal, Bute retains on ridiculous officiating
Bad Left Hook Fight Night: Lucian Bute v. Librado Andrade
Miguel Cotto the latest to speak against De la Hoya-Pacquiao
John beats Enoki; other results
Ranking the Middleweights: October 2008
Tomato Cans: October 23, 2008
Daniel Aguillon: 1984-2008
Bute and Andrade present the future at 168
Rumor: Victor Ortiz wails on Oscar in camp
Updating the Bad Left Hook pound-for-pound top 20
Tuesdays with Boxers: October 21, 2008
Shut up, Joe
Pavlik-Hopkins: You've got to accentuate the positives
10 Points of Interest: Pavlik-Hopkins and undercard
Unbeaten no more: Hopkins shocks Pavlik with totally dominant performance
Bad Left Hook Fight Night: Kelly Pavlik v. Bernard Hopkins
Graham Earl likely done after another TKO loss
Undeniable quote of the week from Pavlik; fighters make weight
Money Talks: Pavlik-Hopkins and undercard
Pavlik and Hopkins both have a lot to gain on Saturday
Golden Boy signs James Kirkland
Mondays with Boxers: October 13, 2008
Ranking the Heavyweights: October 2008
Dawson and Klitschko destroy their rivals on Showtime
Klitschko schools Peter; Dawson dominates Tarver
Judah on for Nov. 8; Mares off for Oct. 18
Penalosa wants Juan Manuel Lopez on Dec. 6
Holt-Torres III signed for December 13 on Showtime
Money Talks: Peter-Klitschko and Tarver-Dawson
Bad Left Hook Fight Night: Peter-Klitschko and Tarver-Dawson
Vitali Klitschko returns, for better or worse
Dawson looking to cement his name, Tarver looking to cement his legend
Rumor: Judah on Calzaghe-Jones undercard?
James Oyebola's murderer found guilty in London
Holyfield nearing deal to fight Valuev on December 20
ESPN to drop Wednesday Night Fights?
Tomato Cans: 15 2's
Top Rank, Golden Boy hard at work on Margarito-Mosley for January
Rumor: Arthur Abraham-Winky Wright in January
Pavlik suffers mild elbow injury, no change for Hopkins fight
Mondays with Boxers: October 6, 2008
Sergio Martinez steals the show on HBO; Gamboa, Angulo win as expected
Nate Campbell declares bankruptcy, breaks with King
Phillips out of Williams running; Delvin Rodriguez in?
Fernando Guerrero: A young fighter worth watching
Cruiser News: Cunningham-Adamek in Newark, new 'Contender' cast announced

September - 2008

Cintron would fight Margarito again
Mondays with Boxers: September 29, 2008
Clottey calls out Williams for November 29
Khan says Rubio not fired, only demoted
Kotelnik-Salita waiting for doctor approval
Timothy Bradley considering move down to 135
Mosley finishes Mayorga with one second left; Berto retains
Bad Left Hook Fight Night: Shane Mosley v. Ricardo Mayorga
Money Talks: Mosley-Mayorga and Berto-Forbes odds
Paul Williams will fight anyone in November
Last chance for Mayorga against Mosley
Calzaghe vacates WBO 168-pound title after 21 defenses
Pavlik-Hopkins televised undercard cemented
Filipino lawmaker wants to stop Pacquiao fight
Williams smashes Kolle in Versus main event
Bad Left Hook Fight Night: Paul Williams v. Andy Kolle
Arum says Cotto could return on Feb. 14
David Haye choo-choo-chooses Barrett
Ricardo Mayorga talking more, wants Oscar again
Israel Vazquez not committed to fourth Marquez fight
Arturo Gatti thinking about a comeback
De la Hoya-Pacquiao sells out, gate near $17 million
Jorge Arce will defend interim title on Nov. 1
Paul Williams moving up to move forward this Thursday
The Wednesday Knockout: Tommy Morrison v. Art Tucker
De la Hoya officially hires Beristain for Dec. 6
Roy Jones, Jr., not looking to stop after November
Amir Khan hires Freddie Roach for comeback effort
Calzaghe continues making himself look bad
Mondays with Boxers: September 22, 2008
Santa Cruz has all hopes dashed in KO loss
Humberto Soto to return on October 11
Tito talking about two fights in '09
Oscar-Manny ticket info from Golden Boy
It stunk while it lasted: Khan fires Rubio
David Haye: Talking the talk, but will he walk the walk?
Unbeatens Froch and Pascal to decide WBC title in December
Malignaggi vacates, IBF orders Ngoudjo-Urango
It's a small quibble, but Kevin Iole asked...
Calzaghe and Pavlik continue verbal sparring
Injured Phoenix officer dies
Hatton talks next fight (no, not Paulie)
Oscar Diaz out of two-month coma
Quillin and Hearns win in New Hampshire
Hatton doesn't care about IBF belt
Klitschko-Povetkin is on for December 13
Arce to move to 118 in wake of win over Concepcion
The Wednesday Knockout: Ray Mercer v. Tommy Morrison
Chris Mannix strikes again!
Tuesdays with Boxers: The Special Edition
Arizona police officer critically injured in charity boxing fight
Top Rank signs Russian amateur star Korobov
Arce wins another war, stops Concepcion
Bad Left Hook Fight Night: Rafael Concepcion v. Jorge Arce
Golden Boy-Affliction partnership could lead to mixed cards and results
Ranking the Lightweights: September 2008
10 Points of Interest: Casamayor-Marquez and the rest
Marquez stops Casamayor in 11, Forrest dominates Mora
Campbell-Guzman may be called off
Bad Left Hook Fight Night: Joel Casamayor v. Juan Manuel Marquez
IBF may not let Malignaggi defend against Hatton
Final notes: Casamayor-Marquez, Campbell-Guzman, Mora-Forrest, undercards
Weighty issues: Guzman fails, Mora struggles
"Hits & Chicks": The low point of fight advertising
Breakdown: Joel Casamayor v. Juan Manuel Marquez
Thunder or lightning?: Campbell-Guzman a harsh style clash
Mora-Forrest II: Who cares?
Arthur subtly hints at desire to fight Cook again
WBC, Mississippi SAC clash heads over Showtime card
Golden Boy to work with MMA company Affliction
Iole: Oscar, Mayweather part again
Haye keeps his word, challenges big opponent (I'm lying)
Mayweather sued for $8.5 million
Evan Tanner: 1971-2008
Money Talks: Odds on this weekend's fights
The Wednesday Knockout: Michael Bentt Edition
Margarito-Cotto II targeted for June '09
Showtime inks Mijares-Darchinyan for 11/1
Alex Arthur whines about loss to Nicky Cook, blames English judges
Other weekend results: 9/5-6
More on Chris Mannix and his SI column
Katsidis updates: Broken hand, huge crowd, Holyfield support, Glen Hamada
Ruiz protesting Valuev decision
Mondays with Boxers: September 8, 2008
Diaz, Juarez successful in hometown Houston
Bad Left Hook Fight Night: Juan Diaz v. Michael Katsidis
Prescott knocks out Khan in first round!
Bad Left Hook UK Fight Day: Amir Khan v. Breidis Prescott
Diaz-Katsidis: Fight day quotes
Warren wants to make Barrera-Arthur
Kirkland closes FNF season with another TKO
Bad Left Hook Fight Night: James Kirkland v. Ricardo Cortes
Joey Giardello: 1930-2008
Promoters working on Mijares-Darchinyan unification
Barrios having trouble with weight
Hatton to hire Floyd, Sr. as new trainer
Mayweather, Jr., robbed of $7 million in jewels
The Wednesday Knockout: September 3, 2008
Diaz, Katsidis opt against easy returns
Mondays with Boxers: September 1, 2008
Williams to stay busy with middleweight bout on Vs.
He's back: Barrera signs with Don King

August - 2008

Tomato Cans: August 30
Further thoughts on Oscar -OR- Why it's hard to like the guy sometimes
Oscar won't retire, so don't fret
Game on: Oscar-Manny set for December 6
The Bad Left Hook Top 20: August 2008
Yoel compares Zab to Gatti
The dog days of August suck
Prospect Ronney Vargas shot dead
No Respect Given: Margarito shreds Oscar
Tomato Cans: Oscar-Shane, Manny-Ricky, Joe-Kelly
Groooooan: Oscar-Pacquiao still has a pulse
Hey, Joe: Calzaghe compares Pavlik and Kessler
Julio ends WNF season with a bang
Former U.S. bronze medalist Wells murdered
Oscar-Manny off the table; Pacquiao-Soto, Oscar-Mora move forward
Back again: Calzaghe will quit post-Jones
Team Margarito gets nasty about Oscar
Linares vacates, Larios elevated to "full champion"
Mayorga back in the trash talk business
Pacquiao wants to close deal or move on
DiBella gets busy, signs Cintron, Bailey and George
Hopkins "a fan" of Kelly Pavlik
Morales, Williams speak on Oscar
Arum wants Margarito-Clottey II in Dodger Stadium
Schaefer speaks on Oscar, Margarito, and Williams
Video: Diego Corrales, "29 Forever"
Triple Jab: Khan-Gainer, Solis-Viloria, Kotelnik-Salita
Call to arms: The Bad Left Hook Top 20
Tomato Cans: August 4, 2008
Yes, Manny, I'm sure it's "personal"
Clottey injured, Judah might get Margarito
Fire Lennox Lewis
Ranking the Welterweights: August 2008
Clottey too rugged, Darchinyan too strong
Bad Left Hook Fight Night: Zab Judah v. Joshua Clottey
What to watch? Judah-Clottey v. Kirilov-Darchinyan
Abraham denies sexual harassment claim

July - 2008

Hatton-Graham split gets interesting
Berto-Forbes added to Mosley-Mayorga card
Adios, El Temible, Vol. 2: The Lujan Chapters
Bad Left Hook Fight Night: Jose Luis Castillo v. Sebastian Lujan
Slight bit of hilarity regarding Antonio Tarver
Yeah, Oscar, it's "personal" -- we get it
Taylor-Lacy is back on; what a retirement!
Another return for Jose Luis Castillo
Who the hell was in charge of August around here?
Chris John could be stripped after no-show
Wright "considers" rematch with Taylor
Cotto: Classy in defeat
10 Points of Interest: Cotto-Margarito and undercard
Oscar deal to come in ten days or less
Jeff Lacy is an idiot
Classic: Margarito storms back to stop Cotto
Bad Left Hook Fight Night: Miguel Cotto v. Antonio Margarito
Cotto-Margarito: A fresh start, a must-see
Tomorrow, tomorrow: Cotto and Margarito go to war
Lacy beats Mendoza in killer WNF main event
Cotto-Margarito fan trailer
Oscar Diaz update: doctor says he's "likely to survive"
Calzaghe injured, Jones fight postponed
KO of the Day: Yuriorkis Gamboa v. Al Seeger
Pavlik-Hopkins: "It's happening," says Arum
Pavlik-Hopkins possible? Change for Mosley-Mayorga?
Update on Oscar Diaz: "It's not good," says Duva associate
Toney awarded third round TKO due to cut
Oscar Diaz taken to hospital after ESPN fight
Shocker: Calzaghe cooling retirement talk, wants to move back to 168
Ranking the Heavyweights: June 14, 2008
KO of the Day: Joachim Alcine v. Daniel Santos
Heavy odds: Thompson a massive underdog for a reason
Pacquiao-Soto rumors conflict
Santos KOs Alcine to highlight Friday's bouts
Dawson gives up WBC strap in hopes to land Tarver
Pavlik back in action September 27 against...Paul Williams?
Global Rundown: July 11-12
Stealing Iole: Episode 6
Peter-Vitali rumored for October 4, Berlin
Calzaghe-Jones officially takes the Floyd-Oscar date
Tomato Cans: July 8, 2008
Wright piles on "racist" HBO commentators
Mando Ramos: 1948-2008
Should The Ring recognize Cotto-Margarito?
Raheem dropped in South Africa
Well, holy crap
Sturm retains against Griffin
Mayweather puts HBO commentators on blast
PPV or bust: HBO going back-to-back in September?
Valuev-Ruiz II is ON!...probably
Stealing Iole: Episode 4
More on the Pavlik police situation
Vazquez eyes fall return
Mundine offers retired Green a rematch
Pavlik files police report in Ohio
Luevano-Santiago II just might happen
Anthony Peterson gets honest
Roach: Diaz should consider retirement

June - 2008

"Two Gunz" wants Haye
Valero next for Pacquiao?
Should Joe Cortez hang up the bow tie?
Ranking the Super Featherweights: June 2008
Rising and Falling: June 2008
WBC title, Froch an option for Taylor
Duddy moving down to 154?
Pacquiao way too much for David Diaz
Quick n' Dirty: Pacquiao obliterates Diaz
Top Rank signs Nonito Donaire
Chagaev out for July 5 rematch with Valuev
Peterson and Martirosyan win on another Top Rank stinker
Pacquiao looks to keep on making history
Enzo Calzaghe loves to talk
Estrada calls out Arreola
Guerrero vacates IBF featherweight strap, moving to 130
Miranda reaches crossroads, Abraham reaches new heights
More on the Alexander Abraham story
Report: Alex Abraham kicks Miranda after fight
Quick n' Dirty: Saturday winners
Powell out for 60 days after testing positive for marijuana
Bad Left Hook Fight Night: Andre Ward v. Jerson Revelo
Stealing Kevin Iole: Episode 3
Jack Loew loves to talk
Hatton-Pacquiao talk moves forward, comes back
Yahoo! tries to crown a new P4P king
Calzaghe hypes "fight of his life" and retirement
Mosley-Mayorga in the works
Dawson-Diaconu a go...for now
More boring "boxing is in trouble" talk
Calzaghe picks Roy over Pavlik
Oscar's final fight on December 6
Valero, Hasegawa win in Tokyo
Pavlik-Calzaghe: How big could it be?
Latimore stops Powell, ESPN upsets continue
Bad Left Hook Fight Night: Sechew Powell v. Deandre Latimore
Stealing Kevin Iole: Episode 2
Lightweight Shakeup: Casamayor-Marquez possible for October
Penalosa wants Juanma Lopez
Hatton's future: No Oscar, maybe Manny
Ranking the Super Bantamweights: June 2008
KO of the Day: Daniel Ponce de Leon v. Juan Manuel Lopez
10 Points of Interest: Kelly, Sergio, Juanma, Paul & The Gang
Four fights, 17 rounds: Mora unseats Forrest, blowouts rule the night
Bad Left Hook Fight Night: Pavlik-Lockett, Quintana-Williams II, Ponce de Leon-Lopez
Money Talks: Odds on tonight's fights
Other fights today/tonight
KO of the Day: Floyd Mayweather, Jr. v. Ricky Hatton
AP: Hearns in debt to IRS
Floyd's doing it his way, again
Ngoudjo outpoints M'baye on FNF
Mayweather (again) Announces Retirement, Cancels De La Hoya Bout
A great B.A.D. card in October rumored
KO of the Day: Daniel Ponce de Leon v. Rey Bautista
Picks for the June 7 double-headers
Show Stealers: Ponce de Leon-Lopez matchup weekend's key
Lockett a 10-to-1 'dog against Pavlik
Holyfield in dire straits financially
Winky wants Oscar or Pavlik in September
KO of the Day: Maurice Hope v. Wilfred Benitez
Stealing Kevin Iole: Episode 1
Back to the future for B-Hop?
Duddy back on June 28
Vazquez-Gonzalez II? What say you?
KO of the Day: Buster Douglas v. Evander Holyfield
Looking back on Holmes-Ali
Is Quintana kryptonite for Williams?
Hall of Fame weekend approaches
Miami Herald: Kimbo should box!
Woods wants Tarver rematch
KO of the Day: Naseem Hamed v. Kevin Kelley
Tomato Cans: June 3, 2008
The Williams-Airich controversy
'Contender' to Vs.?
KO of the Day: Julian Jackson v. Terry Norris
25 Things I Learned in May
Big weekend coming at Bad Left Hook
KO of the Day: Thomas Hearns v. Roberto Duran

May - 2008

Hudson says Mosley knew what he was doing
Meet Gary Lockett
Taylor finds new hot topic opponent in Lacy
KO of the Day: Shane Mosley v. Antonio Diaz
Must See TV: Boxing's Ten Best Action Stars
Kimbo-Tyson! Kimbo-Tyson! Kimbo-Tyson!
Forrest playing the tough guy at Mora
In all fairness to the Judahs
Good news for fight fans on July 7 head-to-head
KO of the Day: Kelly Pavlik v. Jose Luis Zertuche
Great Bob Arum moments: Bush slows tickets for Pavlik-Lockett
Toney, Rahman to meet again in July
More on Judah's injury, Mundine beats Soliman again
Ranking the Junior Middleweights: May 2008
The truth about "Tyson"?
Campbell-Casamayor to King; Mundine talks the future
Report: Haye signs with Golden Boy
Ranking the Junior Welterweights: May 2008
Hatton, Malignaggi pass tough tests in Manchester
The vacant Ring Magazine championships
Johnston dropped again on Wednesday Night Fights
Do or die time for Lazcano in Manchester
Ranking the Light Heavyweights: May 2008
Rising and Falling: May 2008
Saturday Roundup: Mijares unifies WBC and WBA super flyweight straps
Gamboa faces toughest test, Mijares tops Munoz
Time to hang 'em up for Chris Byrd
Gordon knocks out Byrd, ends the experiment in short order
B.A.D. back to its roots on Saturday night
Byrd flies low to revive his career
Tomato Cans: May 11, 2008
Bradley scores early Upset of the Year contender
Witter looking to make a play for Hatton
Mundine at it again
Peter's fight with Vitali set for October...for now
A few notes from me on the new BLH
Remembering Diego Corrales
Major changes coming to Bad Left Hook
Oscar's "showcase" goes as planned
Bad Left Hook Fight Night: Oscar de la Hoya v. Steve Forbes
The Bad Left Hook Top 20: May 3, 2008
Dirrell shows up, smashes Hanshaw
Tomato Cans: May 1, 2008

April - 2008

Inkin out again, Berrio lined up to face Froch
The rising intrigue of Oscar de la Hoya v. Steve Forbes
Are we all overlooking Urango?
Finally, Antonio Tarver speaks
What's next for Calzaghe and Hopkins?
The Executioner who cried wolf
Diaconu-Henry update
Calzaghe tops Hopkins in Las Vegas
Scott's Scorecard: Diaconu-Henry and Bell-Adamek
BLH Fight Day & Night: Hopkins-Calzaghe, Bell-Adamek, Diaconu-Henry
HBO sets up big lightweight card for September 13
Quillin dominates Echols on Wednesday Night Fights
Cards on the table time: Hopkins-Calzaghe
Joe Calzaghe: An insane person
King to stream Diaconu-Henry this Saturday
Saturday's other fight: Adamek and Bell gear up for a brawl
Taylor moving on and up
Questions about Floyd's status as No. 1
Cotto, Margarito dominate; Dawson, Tarver victorious in Florida
Bad Left Hook Fight Night: Cotto-Gomez and Margarito-Cintron II
KO of the Day: Antonio Margarito v. Kermit Cintron I
HBO-Showtime feud returns tonight
Hatton-Mayweather II getting more serious
Tomato Cans: 04/06/2008
Clottey and Foreman win on Vs.
Yuri Foreman in the NYT
Kessler heading to rematch with Mundine
Tyson-Holyfield III is SIGNED

March - 2008

Arthur Abraham drops Elvin Ayala in Germany
Tomato Cans: March 29, 2008
Resto-Collins scandal back in the media
10 Points of Interest: Spinks-Phillips and undercard
Phillips upsets Spinks via controversial split decision
Bad Left Hook Fight Night: Cory Spinks v. Verno Phillips
Klitschko picks Thompson over Povetkin
Art Aragon passes away at age 80
KO of the Day: Edwin Valero v. Zaid Zavaleta
Golden Boy, as expected, inks Juan Diaz
Mikkel Kessler reneges on fight with Edison Miranda
Australian champion Green retiring
KO of the Day: Joe Frazier v. Dave Zyglewicz
Does Steve Forbes have a shot?
Ranking the Lightweights: March 2008
Hatton-Lazcano and Malignaggi-N'dou card finds American TV home
Casamayor out-bangs Katsidis in dramatic slugfest
Bad Left Hook Fight Night: Joel Casamayor v. Michael Katsidis
KO of the Day: David Tua v. Michael Moorer
When is it too early to rank someone?
Sorry, Andy: Brian Vera stops Lee in 7th round
KO of the Day: Edison Miranda v. David Banks
Ranking the Middleweights: March 2008
KO of the Day: Antonio Tarver v. Roy Jones, Jr.
Casamayor at a true crossroads against Katsidis
KO of the Day: Arturo Gatti v. Leonard Dorin
For action, not even Pacquiao tops Vazquez
Birmingham calls out Arum for Pavlik-Wright fight
KO of the Day: Jason Estrada v. Jerry Simpson
Campbell furious with Juan Diaz over steroid allegations
KO of the Day: Andy Lee v. Carl Daniels
Tomato Cans: St. Patty's Day Edition
KO of the Day: Manny Pacquiao v. Erik Morales III
As expected, Hatton-Malignaggi is a go
10 Points of Interest: Marquez-Pacquiao II and undercard
Good, Bad & Ugly: The fallout of Marquez-Pacquiao II
Pacquiao beats Marquez via split decision
Bad Left Hook Fight Night: Juan Manuel Marquez v. Manny Pacquiao II
Marquez-Pacquiao II link roundup
KO of the Day: Kostya Tszyu v. Zab Judah
And another one: Miranda-Kessler to oppose Hatton comeback
Quintana-Williams II tentative for June 7 on Showtime
KO of the Day: Erik Morales v. Bobby Boy Velardez
Tomato Cans: March 14, 2008
Pacquiao remains the favorite against Marquez
KO of the Day: Nate Campbell v. Robbie Peden
Alfonso Gomez and his chance against Miguel Cotto
The Mexecutioner and the Last Mexican Standing: Marquez-Pacquiao II
A quick look at the schedule
Haye as heavyweight: What does the future hold?
Saturday Night's Alright: Haye and Peter score TKOs, Campbell upends Diaz
Bad Left Hook Fight Night: Haye-Maccarinelli, Diaz-Campbell, Maskaev-Peter
Castillo overweight, fight with Bradley off
News & Views: Pavlik-Lockett, Miranda-Kessler, Castillo-Bradley, Juan Diaz and Don King
Haye and Maccarinelli get their chance to shine
Five intriguing, under-the-radar fights
HBO coming back with yet another heavyweight title fight
Vazquez-Marquez: Even more analysis!
The story and non-controversy of Vazquez-Marquez III
Unbelievable: Vazquez beats Marquez via split decision
Bad Left Hook Fight Night: Israel Vazquez v. Rafael Marquez III
Vazquez-Marquez III: Joining the ranks of the great trilogies
Knockout Night: Guerrero and Walker lay waste to opponents on Shobox

February - 2008

Bad Left Hook Fight Night: Robert Guerrero v. Jason Litzau
Holyfield-Tyson III rumor won't die
Guerrero and Litzau leading off for big Showtime weekend
Pavlik rumors swirling around Wright, Trinidad, Duddy, Lorenzo and Rubio
Hatton's guts should be admired
"Money" indeed: Mayweather gets $20 million for WrestleMania
Mosley-Judah finalized, undercard rumored
Drums of War Sound Again: Vazquez-Marquez I and II
Heavyweights disappoint again as Klitschko beats Ibragimov
Bad Left Hook Fight Night: Wladimir Klitschko v. Sultan Ibragimov
Quintana-Williams II likely for June
Finally, a unification for the heavyweights
News & Views: Mayweather in WWE, Taylor-Jones, Pavlik-Trinidad, Hatton, more
10 Points of Interest: Pavlik-Taylor II and undercard
Pavlik decisions Taylor in underwhelming rematch
Bad Left Hook Fight Night: Kelly Pavlik-Jermain Taylor II
Ranking the Welterweights: February 2008
Revenge or Repeat: Pavlik-Taylor II stirring the echoes of legend
Cotto-Mayorga? Margarito-Quintana?
Saturday Night Roundup: JC, Jr., wins again
Punished: Williams upset by Quintana
Bad Left Hook Fight Night: Williams-Quintana and Berto-Trabant
Hey, who wants to pay for Mosley-Judah?
"Ding-a-Ling Man" loses in FNF main event
Roundup: Darchinyan-Gorres ends in controversy, crowd madness
Ranking the Super Middleweights: February 2008

January - 2008

Short Right Hands: Woods-Tarver, Cintron-Margarito II, Roy-Tito buys
Povetkin beats Chambers, Chambers beats self
SBN Fight Night at Bad Left Hook: Povetkin v. Chambers
Povetkin, Chambers ready for the spotlight
News & Views: Oscar, Hatton and Paulie, Calzaghe, Trinidad, Jones
Fighting Father Time: Boxing's 10 best elder statesmen
Jones dominates Trinidad in unanimous decision
Moving Dates: Hopkins-Calzaghe, Cotto-Gomez, Margarito-Judah
More Oscar: "Golden Boy" will retire in December
Oscar keeping his May date to tune up for Floyd
Pacquiao in shape and training hard
Baby Bull's feud with King continues
Floyd-Oscar II likely for September
Why Tito Trinidad Will Win By Knockout
Wednesday Morning Link Dump
Barrera to return in rematch with Mzonke Fana?
Marquez and Pacquiao ready for rematch
News & Views: Hatton-Rees, Khan's next fight, Dawson, Tarver, more
Jones-Trinidad taking more hits
The Bad Left Hook Top 20: January 13, 2008
Reunited? Father Floyd says he'd train Oscar for rematch
Hopkins-Calzaghe: "The deal's done" for April 12
Tommy Morrison proves again that he's an idiot
Jones-Trinidad runs the anticipation gauntlet
Miranda bombs Banks, Pascal survives Pittman
Bad Left Hook Fight Night: Miranda v. Banks, Pascal v. Pittman
Where does Oscar go now? Back to Floyd
Cotto-Gomez with Margarito-Judah, and Bute to face Joppy
Holyfield, Tyson talking about a third fight
Cheers and jeers -- both to Katsidis and team
Witter-Castillo possible
Miranda and Pascal enter stage one
Hypotheticals
Showtime primed for a 2008 comeback
Malignaggi kicks off '08 with tough win over Ngoudjo
Bad Left Hook Fight Night: Paulie Malignaggi v. Herman Ngoudjo
News & Views: Hatton-Pacquiao, Friday results, Judah-Margarito, Diaz-WBO
Scott's Top 20 Fights, 2007 -- No. 1 -- Rafael Marquez v. Israel Vazquez II
Jones-Trinidad undercard shaping up as another dud
Hopkins-Calzaghe on April 12 close to done
Scott's Top 20 Fights, 2007 -- No. 2 -- Jermain Taylor v. Kelly Pavlik
Scott's Top 20 Fights, 2007 -- No. 3 -- Israel Vazquez v. Rafael Marquez
News & Views: Choi passes, Diaz-Campbell on, Chavez returning, more

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