Dec

RingTV.com poll: Upset of the Year: Maidana UD 12 Broner

Marcos Maidana’s bruising unanimous decision victory over Adrien Broner was the overwhelming choice for Upset of the Year in RingTV’s year-end award poll. [Editor’s note: this is not THE RING magazine’s official choice for Upset of the Year. The magazine’s official year-end awards for 2013 will be announced in the March edition.]

Dec

It’s Floyd Mayweather’s ring, and they’re dying to fight in it

by Ryan Songalia

Commentary: Floyd Mayweather Jr. may never reach his desired status of being considered the greatest fighter ever to grace the ring, but it’s hard to argue that the five-division champion isn’t already the greatest boxer outside of it.

Dec

Richard Schaefer chosen Promoter of The Year by Sports Illustrated

by Lem Satterfield

Richard Schaefer on being chosen Promoter of The Year by Sports Illustrated: “In the end, this is all about the fans of our great sport and I will continue to deliver the best fights and fighters to them in 2014 and beyond.”

Dec

Freddie Roach lampoons ‘Predator’ Floyd Mayweather Sr.

by Lem Satterfield

In a recent Tweet, Freddie Roach touted Floyd Mayweather Sr.’s “great performance” as The Predator creature in the movie of the same name.

Dec

Floyd Mayweather Jr. mocks ‘Manny Roach,’ Amir Khan, Marcos Maidana

by Lem Satterfield

Floyd Mayweather Jr. lampoons Manny Pacquiao, Marcos Maidana and Amir Khan during a series of Tweets and photos over the Christams holidays.

Dec

RingTV poll: Comeback of the Year: Marcos Maidana

by Doug Fischer

Marcos Maidana edged Manny Pacquiao for Comeback of the Year honors in RingTV.com’s year-end award poll. [Editor’s note: this is not THE RING magazine’s official choice for Comeback of the Year. The magazine’s official year-end awards for 2013 will be announced in the March edition.]

Dec

RingTV poll: Broner should move down to junior welterweight

by Doug Fischer

Fans who took part in a recent RingTV.com poll believe that Adrien Broner’s best bet is to move down to the junior welterweight division after suffering his first pro loss against Marcos Maidana at welterweight. Broner has held major titles at junior lightweight, lightweight and welterweight.

Dec

Trainer on Adrien Broner: ‘He’ll be back’

by Lem Satterfield

Trainer Mike Stafford said that among Adrien Broner’s mistakes against Marcos Maidana is that he tried to make their bout “a street fight” too early.

Dec

Dougie’s Merry Monday mailbag

by Doug Fischer

Fans ask Dougie who he’d want to train him for a fight, his thoughts on Amir Khan and Donald Curry, if 2013 was the busiest year in boxing he’s experienced, and much more in this week’s Monday mailbag. Happy Holidays!

Dec

Dougie’s Friday mailbag

by Doug Fischer

Fans continue their feedback on what could be the Upset of the Year, Marcos Maidana’s decision victory over Adrien Broner, and share their thoughts on what both welterweights might do next, as well as other subjects, in this week’s Friday mailbag. Enjoy!