Aug

Mayweather-McGregor: Part III – The Larger Issues

Conor McGregor didn’t mention that Floyd Mayweather was criminally convicted multiple times for physically abusing women. Reminding people that hate speech translates into action would cost the promotion money.

Mayweather-McGregor: Part II – The Dark Underside

01

Aug

Mayweather-McGregor: Part II – The Dark Underside

by Thomas Hauser

There were times when the Mayweather-McGregor media tour resembled a bad porn film. Each day was uglier than the day before.

30

Jul

Mayweather-McGregor: Part I – The Sting

by Thomas Hauser

People can con their way through a lot of things, but not through a professional boxing match. Conor McGregor isn’t even used to wearing shoes in combat.

Leigh Montville on Muhammad Ali and more Literary Notes

07

Jun

Leigh Montville on Muhammad Ali and more Literary Notes

by Thomas Hauser

A new book depicts Muhammad Ali’s life between 1966 and 1971, while another examines controversial heavyweight Lucas Browne.

From THE RING: The greatest heavyweight of all time

19

Apr

From THE RING: The greatest heavyweight of all time

by Thomas Hauser

Author Thomas Hauser conducted a poll of 30 boxing experts to determine which big man personifies greatness in the glamour division.

Keystone Cops at the New York State Athletic Commission

17

Apr

Keystone Cops at the New York State Athletic Commission

by Thomas Hauser

For far too long, the New York State Athletic Commission has been a comedy of errors courting a tragedy. Thomas Hauser reports.

Paulie Malignaggi: ‘No more coming back now’

07

Mar

Paulie Malignaggi: ‘No more coming back now’

by Thomas Hauser

Paulie Malignaggi explains the difficulty of walking away from something you love. “It has to be ripped from you,” he said.

14

Feb

UFC 208, Holly Holm, and Boxing

by Thomas Hauser

Thomas Hauser, who was ringside for UFC 208, shares his thoughts on the event, the UFC, and two individuals – Holly Holm and Thomas Gerbasi – who bridge the divide between MMA and boxing.