Jake LaMotta, all-time great middleweight and subject of Raging Bull, dies at 95
Jake LaMotta, the subject of the classic film “Raging Bull,” and a legendary middleweight champion known for his epic wars with Sugar Ray Robinson, died Tuesday at age 95. Lee Groves recounts his wonderful life both inside and outside the ring.
read moreSergey Kovalev: ‘I don’t need a coach’
Having split with John David Jackson, former 175-pound titlist Sergey Kovalev will face Vyacheslav Shabranskyy on November 25, with or without a trainer.
read moreMario Barrios to face Naim Nelson on Tuesday night
On Tuesday night, undefeated junior welterweight Mario Barrios will face Naim Nelson in an FS1 main event.
read moreDougie’s Monday mailbag (Canelo-GGG feedback, Byrd fallout)
I’M NOT CRAZY, AM I? Hey Doug, Hope you had a blast at the fight. I just finished watching. I had it...
read moreThe Travelin’ Man returns to Las Vegas: Part two
In Part Two of Lee Groves’ latest journal, our resident ‘Travelin’ Man’ counted punches for the David Benavidez-Ronald Gavril vacant 168-pound title scrap.
read moreJulio Cesar Chavez Jr. to return against Anthony Dirrell on Nov. 11
Julio Cesar Chavez won’t take a confidence-building fight after the shutout loss to Canelo, instead electing to take on RING-rated super middleweight Anthony Dirrell.
read moreGGG proved his greatness in spite of draw with Canelo: Weekend Review
Gennady Golovkin didn’t get the victory over Canelo Alvarez but made a huge statement nonetheless Saturday in Las Vegas.
read moreThe Travelin’ Man returns to Las Vegas: Part one
‘The Travelin’ Man’ Lee Groves is back with another tale of punch-counting in ‘Sin City,’ Las Vegas. This time, a Showtime tripleheader awaits…
read moreRabbit Punches podcast Ep. 14: Canelo-GGG wrap-up
Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin is over and it was a good one, but -- surprise! -- a stench from...
read moreCanelo-GGG: Don’t let one atrocious scorecard ruin an excellent fight
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – It wasn’t Hagler-Hearns but it damn sure was entertaining. The expectations were inexplicably high for the long-awaited...
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