By John F. McKenna (McJack) On June 20, 1980 a great fight dubbed “The Brawl in Montreal” took place between Panamanian Roberto Duran and Sugar Ray Leonard from the United States. Ray Leonard was a media darling, having won the Light Welterweight Olympic Gold Medal in the 1976 Olympics in Montreal, Canada. The fight with Duran was held in Olympic Stadium where Leonard had … [Read more...] about Famous Ring Wars – Roberto Duran vs Sugar Ray Leonard
Bradley says Marquez laid out blueprint to defeat Pacquiao
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Undefeated WBO light welterweight champion Timothy Bradley (28-0-1 NC, 12 KO’s) may be more of a challenge than Team Pacquiao originally thought him to be. “Desert Storm” has a reputation for being a very tough fighter and has exhibited that numerous times against quality opponents. Bradley holds convincing wins over new WBA/IBF light … [Read more...] about Bradley says Marquez laid out blueprint to defeat Pacquiao
Great Fighters Profiled – Beau Jack
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Beau Jack, born Sidney Walker, was a great African American boxer of the 1940’s. Beau Jack came from very humble beginnings and went on to win the lightweight championship of the world. He was born on April 1, 1921 in Augusta, Georgia. His maternal grandmother, who raised Beau, gave him the nickname after his mother passed away. From an early age … [Read more...] about Great Fighters Profiled – Beau Jack
Mayweather continues to attack Pacquiao
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Even though Filipino icon WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38 KO’s) is not the opponent he will face as his next opponent on May 5, undefeated superstar Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0, 26 KO’s) can’t resist taking shots at him. … [Read more...] about Mayweather continues to attack Pacquiao
Pacquiao needs to dominate Bradley
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Five time trainer of the year Freddie Roach believes that his charge WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38 KO’s) needs to put on a dominating performance when he squares of against WBO light welterweight champion Timothy Bradley (28-0-1 NC, 12 KO’s). The pair will clash at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas on June 9. … [Read more...] about Pacquiao needs to dominate Bradley
Vitali Klitschko’s injured shoulder will not require surgery
By John F. McKenna (McJack) It became evident early on in his fight with heavyweight contender Derrick Chisora that WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (44-2, 40 KO’s) was favoring his left hand. As the bout wore on it was clear that something was awry as “Dr. Ironfist” used his left hand less and less. … [Read more...] about Vitali Klitschko’s injured shoulder will not require surgery
Floyd Mayweather again shows lack of class
By John F. McKenna (McJack) WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0, 26 KO’s), who fights WBA light middleweight champion Miguel Cotto (37-2, 30 KO’s) on May 5 at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas has once again demonstrated his total lack of class. … [Read more...] about Floyd Mayweather again shows lack of class
Vitali Klitschko still hopes for fight with David Haye
By John F. McKenna (McJack) WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (43-2, 40 KO’s) who faces British contender Dereck Chisora (15-2, 9 KO’s) on Saturday night at the Olympiahalle in Munich, Germany is still hopeful of landing a fight against former WBA heavyweight champion David Haye (25-2, 23 KO’s). … [Read more...] about Vitali Klitschko still hopes for fight with David Haye
Joe Louis contributions to Black History
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Joe Louis’ accomplishments in the boxing ring are well known and the fact that he is considered to be one of the greatest, if not the greatest heavyweights of all time is undisputed. Louis was born on May 13, 1914 in rural Chambers County, Alabama. … [Read more...] about Joe Louis contributions to Black History
Controversy continues to build over Khan – Peterson verdict
By John F. McKenna (McJack) As if there were not enough controversy already in the December fight between former World Boxing Association (WBA) / International Boxing Federation (IBF) champion Amir Khan (26-2, 18 KO’s) and new champion Lamont Peterson (30-1-1, 15 KO’s) the plot continues to thicken. It was reported in The Telegraph today that there are fears for the well … [Read more...] about Controversy continues to build over Khan – Peterson verdict
Mayweather must share some of the blame
By John F. McKenna (McJack) It is interesting to read all the posts and blogs on the internet blaming WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquoap (54-3, 38 KO’s) and Top Rank CEO Bob Arum for the non happening of the Mega fight between “Pacman” and undefeated WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0, 38 KO’s). … [Read more...] about Mayweather must share some of the blame
Dereck Chisora calls David Haye a laughingstock
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Dereck Chisora (15-2, 9 KO’s), who challenges WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (43-2, 40 KO’s) on February 18 in Munich, Germany, has called former WBA heavyweight champion David Haye (25-2, 23 KO’s) a laughingstock. … [Read more...] about Dereck Chisora calls David Haye a laughingstock
Vitali Klitschko WBC fighter of the year
By John F. McKenna (McJack) WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (43-2, 40 KO’s) has been named the World Boxing Council Fighter of the Year” for 2011. “Dr. Ironfist” scored a one round TKO over challenger Odlanier Solis last march and stopped a game but totally outclassed Tomasz Adamek in ten rounds in September. … [Read more...] about Vitali Klitschko WBC fighter of the year
Why did Khan cancel his appeal?
By John F. McKenna (McJack) After a steady barrage of complaints by former WBA/IBF light welterweight champion Amir Khan (26-2, 18 KO’s) over the various controversies surrounding his December 10th loss to new light welterweight champion Lamont Peterson (30-1-1, 15 KO’s) both Khan and Golden Boy Promotions announced that they were withdrawing their appeal. … [Read more...] about Why did Khan cancel his appeal?
Guerrero to Mayweather: “Step up punk!”
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero (29-1-1, 18 KO’s) has been mentioned as one the fighters in contention to fight WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0, 26 KO’s) on May 5th at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas. “Money” Mayweather reserved the MGM Grand for May 5th a couple of months ago, although an opponent had not been named. When the … [Read more...] about Guerrero to Mayweather: “Step up punk!”