Oct

Alan’s Observations: The puzzling case of Chavez Jr.

Alan Massengale ponders the seemingly apathetic attitude Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has toward his boxing career in the wake of the potential super star’s controversial decision over Bryan Vera. Will the son of the Mexican legend get it together in time to make a megafight with Andre Ward?

Sep

Trainer Robles describes terror in Tijuana

by Doug Fischer

Southern California boxing trainer Manny Robles says he has survived a harrowing hostage situation in Tijuana in which he was temporarily “virtually” kidnapped by what he believes to be organized crime figures through instructions on a prepaid cell phone.

Sep

RingTV.com reports: Arreola-Mitchell press conference

by Doug Fischer

Alan Massengale reports from the heated final presser for the anticipated heavyweight crossroads bout between Chris Arreola and Seth Mitchell, who fight on Saturday on Showtime. Massengale spoke to both Arreola and Mitchell.

Aug

Alan’s Observations: Mares’ road to redemption

by Doug Fischer

Alan Massengale wonders how Abner Mares will bounce back from his first-round knockout loss to Jhonny Gonzalez. The veteran broadcaster believes Mares needs to get back in action as soon as possible, perhaps on the proposed Adrien Broner-Marcos Maidana card in November.

Aug

Broner-Maidana is getting closer to being made

by Doug Fischer

RingTV’s Alan Massengale caught up with Eric Gomez at Thursday’s final press conference for the Showtime doubleheader topped by Abner Mares-Jhonny Gonzalez. The Golden Boy Promotions matchmaker told Massengale that the anticipated Adrien Broner-Marcos Maidana showdown is close to being made.

Aug

Alan’s observations: Don’t give up on Mayweather-Pacquiao

by The Ring

Alan Massengale is well aware of “the Cold War” and recent statements from Floyd Mayweather, but the veteran broadcaster implores the boxing world not to give up on a Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao showdown, which he believes can still be a global event that captures the imagination of sports fans and non-sports fan alike.

Jul

Alan’s observations: the Mike Tyson show continues

by Doug Fischer

From billionaires to bottom feeders, Mike Tyson continues to captivate the public’s imagination. Tyson seems to be the busiest man in entertainment these days, but Alan Massengale remembers when the recent hall of fame inductee was just the youngest heavyweight champ in history.

Jul

Alan’s observations: “The One” tour and what it means

by Doug Fischer

Veteran sports broadcaster Alan Massengale gives his thoughts on the multi-city press tour for the anticipated Floyd Mayweather-Saul “Canelo” Alvarez event after covering the final stop in Los Angeles for RingTV.com.