End of an era: an oral history of Showtime’s 37 years in boxing – part 2
Showtime’s parent company Paramount Global decided to shut down Showtime Sports in October, thus ending the premium cable provider’s 37-year...
read moreShowtime exits boxing after 37 years
It was difficult news to hear and connected like a gut punch. Though it had been rumored for months, no...
read moreThe 50 most influential people in boxing
Based on the comments and data, expert opinions, and observations, journalist Brian Mazique compiled a list of the 50 most influential people in boxing. The list is not in order of influence but instead categorized by the most prominent roles in the industry.
read moreShowtime’s Stephen Espinoza speaks out on Hasim Rahman Jr. and the blown Jake Paul fight
Brooklyn, NY—Hasim Rahman Jr. had an opportunity. He already carried his father’s hefty name. That cracked open some doors in...
read moreSome Chaos takes place at the Gervonta Davis-Rolando Romero weigh-in from Brooklyn
It’s a fight many have been waiting for and a fight that the fighters, Gervonta “Tank” Davis and Rolando “Rolly”...
read moreA more mature Tank Davis heads into the Rolly Romero fight
A few years ago, it might not have gone this well. A few years ago, the taunting, and insulting, and...
read moreGervonta Davis and Rolly Romero trade barbs aplenty in final presser
Five-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis, and No.1 ranked contender and mandatory challenger Rolando Romero squared off at a tense...
read moreRing champ Jermell Charlo can’t wait to get back at Brian Castaño this Saturday
There was a brief pause of anxiety in the cramped hotel conference room on the morning of April 16, in...
read moreChris Colbert challenges Roger Gutierrez for a 130-pound belt on Feb. 26
Undefeated contender Chris Colbert will seek his first world title when he takes on WBA junior lightweight tiltist Roger Gutierrez in the...
read moreRumors of Canelo Alvarez and Jermall Charlo negotiating a May 5 bout are gaining traction
With a slower-than-usual January schedule fueled by COVID-related cancellations and other uncertainties, the boxing rumor mill is abuzz with talks...
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