Boxing

The Possibility of an Openly Gay Athlete

March 1, 2013

Things have certainly changed from our grandfathers’ sports realm. Heck, things have changed from our fathers’ sports realm. The media, social networks, and bloggers (coughs) have turned sports into something just a tad more than just wins, losses, and championships. That change is progressing into something we haven’t seen before. Along with that change comes that of an openly gay athlete. It is something that is pondered by many and the way it will be received is not really known by anyone. People, cameras,...

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Pacquiao vs Marquez 4? Why?

September 14, 2012

Just when the world of sports thinks they are about their deserved matchup of Floyd “Money” Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, they are wrong yet again. The list of opponents for Pacquiao was released after the confused ending in the Bradley fight. The list left off a certain significant, aforementioned name in Mr. Mayweather. Fortunately for the world of boxing, Manny’s camp pushed the fight date back. This seemingly gave them time to set up a potential fight with Floyd. However, the stance never changed...

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Boxing Gold

August 6, 2012

The great sport of boxing is, as of now, reaching. We all know the controversy that went on with the Bradley/Pacquiao fight. After some time has passed and all of the negative baggage from that fight has been absorbed, there is more turmoil. The Olympics are underway in London, which usually makes for some good forecasting into boxing’s future. Legends such as Roy Jones (with even more controversy), Joe Frazier, and Oscar De La Hoya all performed and won medals at the Olympics. While...

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The Real Fight! UFC vs Boxing

July 7, 2012
BallHyped Sports Network

Boxing has been sketched in our minds as the real man’s sport. It is no secret that the sport has been on a decline recently. There has not been a major heavyweight draw since the retiring of Lennox Lewis. There has not been a major heavyweight draw since the ageless Evander Holyfield, well, aged! During that time UFC, and MMA as a whole, has become more than just a threat to become the new “real man’s sport”, they’ve dang near succeeded! The reasons for...

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