Michael Woods ... at The Sweet Science

Michael Woods has written for GQ, ESPN The Magazine, the NY Daily News and the NY Observer. The Brooklyn resident, married with one child, also weighed in on the political sphere on the Huffington Post. Woods was a staff writer at NY Newsday from 1999-2003. He covers boxing and mixed martial arts for ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com. He has been the editor of TheSweetScience.com since March 2007.

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	[Oct 17, 2009] Super Smackdown: Arthur Abraham Takes Out Jermain Taylor In The 12th Taylor May Be All Done; Four Losses In His Last Five Fights May Spell The End For JT

	[Oct 17, 2009] Carl Froch Barely Edges Out Impressive Andre Dirrell Via Split Decision TSS-EM Gave The Fight To Dirrell 114-113; How'd You See It, Fight Fans?

	[Oct 10, 2009] FIGHT OF THE YEAR! JuanMa Escapes With Win In NYC Mtagwa Had JuanMa Out On His Feet Late In The 11th And Most Of The 12th

	[Oct 10, 2009] Could Rogers Mtagwa Get A Rematch With Juan Manuel Lopez? TOP RANK MATCHMAKER MORETTI: "Once is enough!"

	[Oct 7, 2009] Joey Gamache's Final Fight, For Truth, Justice: Part 2 Bos hunted it down, that back-to-the big-leagues bout, and put out some calls. Chavez was needing a dance partner.

	[Oct 6, 2009] NO MORE BIG MACS! Jermain Taylor Says He Is In Tip Top Shape WOODS: Taylor needs needs needs a win against Abraham, and if he gets stopped, there will be clarion calls for him to exit the game.

	[Oct 3, 2009] Allan Green Hands Late Sub Tarvis Simms His First Loss WOODS: The Commission In Charge In Oklahoma Needs To Be Scrutinized!

	[Oct 1, 2009] Which Andre Dirrell Will We See Against Carl Froch? DIRRELL: "I think this is going to be as easy as pie."

	[Sep 29, 2009] Pavlik Can Put All The Garbage On The Curb With A Win Over LTP WOODS: If anyone was expecting Pavlik to show up looking fat as Federline, or reeking of a Blood Mary lunch, they were disappointed.

	[Sep 26, 2009] SHUTOUT: Vitali Klitschko Dominates Overmatched Arreola Vitali Gets TKO Win, As Arreola Weeps Postfight: "I Never Wanted To Quit. I'm Sorry Guys," The Challenger Said.

	[Sep 24, 2009] MORE MAX: Kellerman Explains Postfight Skirmish With Floyd WOODS: I think Max is bending over backwards to see his culpability in this skirmish, and I think he's taking too much blame.

	[Sep 19, 2009] John Dominates Juarez, Save For Left Hook In 12th, Gets UD John, Katsidis Get UDs, On Mayweather-Marquez Undercard

[Sep 19, 2009]
MONEY'S BACK: Mayweather Thoroughly Outclasses Marquez, Wins Decision
Is Mayweather Pound For Pound Number One Again? More ...

[Sep 18, 2009]
PREDICTION PAGE: Mayweather/Marquez Preds Go Here
TELL US HOW IT'LL GO DOWN, TSS U! DOES IT MATTER THAT FLOYD COULDN'T/WOULDN'T MAKE 144? More ...

[Sep 18, 2009]
JMM Makes Weight, Floyd Sort Of Does: Mayweather 146, Marquez 142
Floyd Is 146, Marquez 142; John, Juarez, Katsidis, Escobedo Also Make Weight More ...

[Sep 18, 2009]
Rigondeaux Wins On ESPN, Goes To 3-0; Grano Upsets Kauffman On ShoBox
Is Rigo A Future Star? PLUS: SHOBOX REPORT--GRANO UPSETS KAUFFMAN More ...

[Sep 17, 2009]
Floyd Mayweather Plays Media Masterfully
WOODS: It ain't about race, it's about punching in the face. More ...

[Sep 17, 2009]
Boxing Gets a B-12 Shot--No Swine Flu Vaccine Needed!
WARD: "You beat a guy like Mikkel Kessler and it is going to send shock waves through the boxing world." More ...

[Sep 15, 2009]
Klitschko-Arreola Overshadowed By Mayweather-Marquez
No, Sdunek Does Not Sleep In The Same Room As Vitali! More ...

[Sep 14, 2009]
51% In Yahoo Poll Think Floyd Will Win: What Percent Of TSS U Think So?
FLOYD: "I can tell you right now that the 51% of them that are picking me are the ones that are right." More ...

[Sep 12, 2009]
Mikkel Kessler Starts Slow, But Finshes Perdomo Fast In Super Six Warmup
Perdomo Started Off Sharp, But Once Kessler Got Cooking, The Venezuelan's Relative Lack Of Experience Showed More ...

[Sep 11, 2009]
Richard Schaefer: "We're Not The Sport Of Smoke-Filled Rooms"
A CALL FOR POSITIVITY FROM SCHAEFER: "There's an amazing amount of negativity, and it's the fighters, promoters, the media." More ...

[Sep 10, 2009]
Ouch! Floyd Senior Says Manny Isn't Even A "Good" Fighter
Where's Freddie Roach When You Need Him, To Really Stir The Pot? More ...

[Sep 8, 2009]
De La Hoya Escapes With Decision Win Over Shaq
WOODS: Gale Van Hoy DEFINITELY Would've Given Shaq The UD! More ...

[Aug 29, 2009]
Couture, Age 46, Loses To Young Pup Nogueira, Age 33, At UFC 102
WOODS: Tough Night For UFC Vets Couture, Jardine, Leben More ...

[Aug 28, 2009]
Fab Finale: Cloud And Urango Have Hands Raised On Friday Night Fights
WOODS: Can't We Get More Cards Of This Caliber On ESPN? More ...

[Aug 27, 2009]
Is This A Good Idea? Vivian Harris Cleared To Box 2 Weeks After Collapse
Harris Is Medically Cleared To Fight After Collapsing On Aug. 13 More ...

[Aug 25, 2009]
Low-key Marquez Says Postponement Time Aided Him
MARQUEZ: "I don't like to predict. If a kayo comes, great. I'm going to push Mayweather." More ...

[Aug 24, 2009]
New-Old Option For Fight Fans: Watch Mayweather vs. Marquez In Theater
What Do You Think Of The Concept, TSS U? More ...

[Aug 22, 2009]
Danny Jacobs Wins Step-Up Fight Over Ishe Smith
What Do You Think Of Jacobs, TSS U? Give Him A Grade! More ...

[Aug 22, 2009]
HE GOT HEART, NO DOUBT: Guerrero Takes Title From Klassen
Guerrero Looked As Sharp As He Ever Has; Who's Next, TSS U? More ...

[Aug 22, 2009]
The Deck Was Indeed Stacked: Diaz Gets Help From Judges In Texas
TERRIBLE, and INEXPLICABLE, Say Lennox Lewis And Bob Papa; AMEN, Says TSS More ...

[Aug 21, 2009]
PREDICTION PAGE: Diaz/Malignaggi Preds Go Here
PREDICTION PAGE! Both Make Weight--Diaz 137.7, Malignaggi 138.2 More ...

[Aug 19, 2009]
There Are Health Insurance Premiums To Be Paid
Boxers Are Just Like Us! There Are Health Insurance Premiums For His Kids To Be Paid More ...

[Aug 17, 2009]
Pavlik Hurt; Bout With Paul Williams Postponed
Weigh In, TSS U! More ...

[Aug 16, 2009]
Donaire Handles Concepcion On Pinoy Power 2
Pinoy Power 2 Report More ...

[Aug 14, 2009]
Vivian Harris KOd By Heabutt On FNF, Collapses After Clash
We Hope Vivian Harris Is OK After His Freakish KO On FNF; Perhaps Harris Should Hang Up The Gloves? More ...

[Aug 11, 2009]
Kelly Pavlik To Meet Paul Williams On Oct. 3rd In New Jersey
Who Do Ya Like? More ...

[Aug 9, 2009]
Penn, Silva Score Stops At UFC 101; Florian And Griffin Can't Hang
Who Should Silva And Penn Target Next? Tell Dana! More ...

[Jul 31, 2009]
Cayo Stays Unbeaten, Gets UD Win Over Julio Diaz On FNF
TSS U: I Am Headed To The Beach With The Wife And Daughter---Have A Great Week--Keep It Clean In Comments Section! More ...

[Jul 30, 2009]
Arturo Gatti's Death Now Ruled A Suicide
SAD, SHOCKING STORY TAKES ANOTHER TURN More ...

[Jul 30, 2009]
Joey Gamache's Final Fight, For Truth And Justice, Part I
Gamache Still Fighting--Headaches From The Gatti Bout, And A Battle To Let The Fight World Know That Weight Classes Matter More ...

[Jul 29, 2009]
Let This Death Not Be In Vain
WOODS: I cannot ask Vernon's permission. But I am hoping he might accept that we use his death as a powerful message. More ...

[Jul 27, 2009]
Boxer Moncivais Dies Saturday After Friday Bout
RIP, MONCIVAIS More ...

[Jul 27, 2009]
Who Are The TSS Top Ten Commenters? Who Are The P4P Posters?
A DIFFERENT POUND FOR POUND LIST: THE POUND FOR POUND POSTERS! More ...

[Jul 26, 2009]
Acosta Upsets Antillon On Latin Fury PPV
Acosta Moved Often And Quickly, And Waited Patiently, And Dropped A Bomb When He Saw The Opening More ...

[Jul 26, 2009]
RIP, Vernon Forrest
RIP VIPER: Fans, Please Leave Your Favorite Forrest Memory More ...

[Jul 24, 2009]
FNF Report: Escalante Gets UD Win Over Lion-Hearted Lock
Escalante Is Ranked No. 3 By The WBA At 122: How Do You See Him Faring Against The Dvision's Top Tier? More ...

[Jul 23, 2009]
David Haye Dumps ANOTHER Klitschko At The Altar
Who Here Thinks Haye Is Simply Scared, That His Body Can't Cash The Check His Mouth Wrote? More ...

[Jul 18, 2009]
An Impressive 'Khan' Job: Amir Wins 140 Title From Kotelnik
Who Should Khan Face Off With Next Time? More ...

[Jul 17, 2009]
Khan-queror Prescott Upset On Friday Night Fights
At Least Ford And Roth Got It Right (And The Fight Was No Runaway, So No Hatemail For Moretti, Please) More ...

[Jul 12, 2009]
Far Off Thunder: Micky Ward Lost A Brother
MICKY WARD: "It's just crazy. I can't believe it. Part of me is gone." More ...

[Jul 11, 2009]
Legend Lost: RIP, Arturo Gatti
RIP, CHAMP: Arturo Gatti, Dead At 37 More ...

[Jul 11, 2009]
No New Title For Darchinyan; Agbeko Bests Evil Vic
Vic Had A Bad Gameplan, Against A Rugged, Amped Foe: Back To 115 For Evil Vic More ...

[Jul 10, 2009]
WHERE'S THE FIRE, MATT? Godfrey Wins FNF Snoozer
WOODS: I do not believe what I saw in that ring in Philly against Shawn Hawk was max effort. More ...

[Jul 5, 2009]
Fireworks Display In Germany: Chambers Downs Dimitrenko
He Has Some Tools To Worry Wladimir, TSS Says! Quick Feet, Good Head Movement, For Starters... More ...

[Jul 3, 2009]
RIP, Vinnie Vecchione
Rest In Peace, 1995 Manager of the Year Vinnie Vecchione More ...

[Jul 1, 2009]
Agebko Gives Darchinyan Run For Trash-Talking Money
EV To AGBEKO: "Where would you like me to hurt you most? In the body or in the face?" More ...

[Jun 27, 2009]
Is He Germany's Best Boxer? King Arthur Aces Oral
Is Abraham The Best Boxer In Deutschland? Weigh In, Fight Fans! And Who Should The King Target Next? More ...

[Jun 27, 2009]
UPSET! Maidana Scores TKO Win Over Hyped Prospect Ortiz
Maidana Came To California With Upset On His MInd; Ortiz Says He'll Think Hard About His Boxing Future More ...

[Jun 26, 2009]
Put Him On The TSS Ones To Watch List! Jacobs Stops Walton On FNF
The Golden Child Showed There's A Lot To Like As He Stopped Durable Walton On Friday Night Fights More ...

[Jun 23, 2009]
Bill To Allow MMA In New York Is Dead For Now
WAIT TIL WINTER: No MMA In NY, Not Yet More ...

[Jun 20, 2009]
Ultra Competent But Robotic Wlad Wins Another Borefest
WOODS: Wlad kept using that pesky jab, and still treated Chagaev with a deference you'd expect if he were fighting Liston, circa 1962. More ...

[Jun 19, 2009]
Your Move ESPN! The Gauntlet Has Been Thrown By Versus
Pascal-Froch Rematch Perhaps? More ...

[Jun 13, 2009]
MSG Undercard Report: Calderon Cut, Gets Draw
PLUS: BWAA DINNER REPORT->>>>>>>>>>>>No Rolls Were Thrown! More ...

[Jun 13, 2009]
Cut Cotto Wins A Close One Over Clottey
Cotto Didn't Have An Easy Night, As Clottey's D Was Tight More ...

[Jun 12, 2009]
PREDICTION PAGE: Cotto/Clottey--Who Wins And How?
It's almost go time, and that means TSS wants to know who you like, and how you think it will go down. More ...

[Jun 10, 2009]
Humble Hitters Cotto And Clottey Count Down To Saturday Rumble
PLUS: Arum Slams NY Times; News On Malignaggi/Diaz, Kelly Pavlik, Pacquaio In NY More ...

[Jun 10, 2009]
Juan Diaz/Paulie Malignaggi Is On
PAULIE: "I haven't used a lot of my strengths in a few years. I feel very confident on my end." More ...

[Jun 4, 2009]
Buddy McGirt Says He Won't Be Malignaggi Fall Guy Much Longer
Watch That Video>>>>>>>>>>>>>Then Read THis Article More ...

[Jun 3, 2009]
MORE MERCHANT: Larry On Berto, Cintron, Cotto, Mayweather
Merchant Didn't Think Much Of Berto's "Feeble" Jab, Thinks Clottey Could Concievably Upend Cotto More ...

[May 30, 2009]
No Promotion For Perro: Cintron Outboxes Angulo, Takes UD12
What Should Cintron Do Next? Did You Expect More From Perro? Fire Away With Your Thoughts! More ...

[May 30, 2009]
Too Fast, Too Fleet Of Foot, Berto Has No Trouble With Urango
Thumbs Up Or Down For Berto--Bring On Mosley? Or Is More Seasoning Needed? More ...

[May 26, 2009]
FNF Report: Smith A Welter Prospect To Keep An Eye On (Maybe Two)
WOODS OUT ON A LIMB: Smith Would Beat Zab Judah Today, I Say More ...

[May 23, 2009]
"The Ruthless Robot" Machida, Hughes Get Ws At UFC 98
Machida/Silva Anyone? "The Ruthless Robot" Is Now Up Top With Silva And GSP On The P4P List! More ...

[May 19, 2009]
NYC PC REPORT: Money Mayweather Is Back In Circulation
TSS Mini Poll: You Happy To Have Mayweather Back In The MIx, Fight Fans? More ...

[May 16, 2009]
THE GRADUATE: Ward Makes The Grade, Schools Miranda
TSS Universe, Tell Goossen What Ward Should Do Next! Mandatory Against Froch Cool With You? More ...

[May 15, 2009]
ALERT TO ALL NEW YORK-AREA BOXERS!
IMPORTANT: NYSAC CHAIR LATHAN IS HOSTING INFORMATIVE SYMPOSIUM MONDAY, MAY 18! Fighters Take Note! More ...

[May 6, 2009]
Win Over Miranda, In Dynamic Fashion, Will Quiet Critics Of Andre Ward
WOODS: Ward will take on wildcard slugger Miranda the trash-talking, somewhat iffy chinned Colombian at the Oracle Arena in Oakland. More ...

[May 5, 2009]
Roy Jones Wants Anderson Silva In The Octagon
WOODS: Last week, Jones told his manager that he'd be willing to meet Silva, a 34-year-old Brazilian, in the cage, fighting UFC rules. More ...

[May 2, 2009]
Another Classic Showing: Manny Pacquiao Stops Ricky Hatton In Two
Pacman Does It Again: The Multi-Weight Wizard DESTROYS Hatton, MUCH QUICKER Than Floyd! Bring On MANNY Vs. MONEY! More ...

[Apr 30, 2009]
THE PREDICTION PAGE: Pacquiao or Hatton? Weigh in!
DO YOU SEE MANNY GETTING HIS HAND RAISED IN VEGAS? OR WILL THE HITMAN HIT PAYDIRT? FIRE AWAY! More ...

[Apr 26, 2009]
A JuanMARVELOUS Win; Lopez Beats Courageous Penalosa In PR
Penalosa Has To Be Applauded For Refusing To Cave In To An Assaultive Rain From Boxing's Busiest Bomber More ...

[Apr 25, 2009]
Cory Spinks Shrugs Off Scare, Gets Split Win On ShoBox
Spinks Looked Shot In The First Round, But He Got Warmed Up, And Got The Nod More ...

[Apr 25, 2009]
Escalante Moves Into Contender Status With FNF Win
Will Starks Continue In This Most Dangerous Game? Escalante Has Won Six Straight More ...

[Apr 24, 2009]
Fingers Are Crossed: Haye Just Might Lift Up The Heavyweight Division
WOODS: Fans want someone who has a desire to remove his foe's head from his shoulders, and isn't preoccupied with not being hit. More ...

[Apr 22, 2009]
WHEN TRAINERS COLLIDE: Roach Wins This Round Over Mayweather
Roach's Best Punch Came When He Whacked Mayweather For Not Winning The BWAA Trainer of the Year Award More ...

[Apr 22, 2009]
John Duddy Has Been On The Cusp Before
UPDATE: DUDDY LOSES SPLIT DECISION! More ...

[Apr 21, 2009]
Hatton Promises An Explosive Fight Which Won't Go 12
WOODS: He's settled in his personal life, isn't boozing or chowing as much, and thinks his true talents will emerge against Manny. More ...

[Apr 18, 2009]
Yuriorkis Gamboa Wins Title Over Undeserving Foe, Jose Rojas
WOODS: Instead of playing to the crowd, and getting off on his own recklessness, Gamboa turned in a smart, if more boring, showing. More ...

[Apr 18, 2009]
Nonito Donaire Tames "Cobrita" Martinez
Who Should Donaire Target Next, TSS U Crew? More ...

[Apr 17, 2009]
TSS Prospect Watch: George "Comanche Boy" Tahdooahnippah
COMANCHE BOY: "I feel I'm a couple years away from calling the big names. But whoever's in my may, I'm gonna put him down." More ...

[Apr 15, 2009]
Is Clottey Catching Cotto At Just The Right Time?
WOODS: Cotto looked spent, like he needed an espresso IV to snap out of a funk, as he took questions from the NYC fightwriter mafia. More ...

[Apr 14, 2009]
Miguel Cotto's New Trainer Is...
Cotto May Still Hire A Big Name Trainer, But For Now, He Is Sticking Close To Home More ...

[Apr 14, 2009]
TSS Book Recommendation: "CORNERED"
FOLSTAD: Many of the fight scenes are based on my experiences, including the fight in Orlando, where I did fight in a rodeo arena. More ...

[Apr 13, 2009]
PREDICTION PAGE: Oscar To Retire? Or Announce Comeback Fight?
PREDICTION PAGE! Will Oscar Wave Adios? Or Will He Try To Erase The Pacquiao Fight With A Farewell Fight! More ...

[Apr 11, 2009]
TSS Take I--Chris Arreola Disposes Of Underwhelming McCline
Arreola Was Heavy, But His Work Rate Is Solid More ...

[Apr 11, 2009]
TSS Take I--Paul Williams Owns Winky Wright In Vegas
Paul Williams Moves Up P4P Lists Everywhere, As He Handles Winky With Sparring Partner Ease More ...

[Apr 10, 2009]
FNF Report: 12-Time Loser David Lopez Merits Title Shot
Oscar Showed Up On FNF, But Didn't Ruin His Surprise Announcement More ...

[Apr 9, 2009]
More Merchant: Larry On The Importance Of Arreola
WEIGHTS: Winky Wright 159, Paul Williams 157, Chris Arreola 255 (!!!!!!), Jameel McCline 271 More ...

[Apr 4, 2009]
Valero Strikes With KO; Katsidis, Escobedo, Reyes Get Ws
"Lightweight Lightning" Offers Solid Bang For The Buck More ...

[Apr 3, 2009]
Randall Bailey, Age 34, Is Back In The Title Mix, With FNF KO
After Losses To Ishe Smith And Miguel Cotto, Bailey Was Bummed; But He Remade HImself, And Here He Is! More ...

[Mar 31, 2009]
Cocky Frochy Says Jermain Taylor Won't Be The First To Beat Him
FROCH: "Taylor will fade and fall apart in front of my very eyes." More ...

[Mar 29, 2009]
Showtime Goes 1-For-2: Dirrell Wins, Hearns Loses On ShoBox
Findley Had No Business Being In This Main Event, Even If He Was An 11th Hour Replacement More ...

[Mar 28, 2009]
TSS Take 2: The Scale Didn't Lie
WOODS: For the Nigerian, he was AIG after he quit against Vitali Klitschko. His stock is now at Sirius level. More ...

[Mar 21, 2009]
Vitali Klitschko Dominates, Stops JC Gomez
Gomez At Least Tried Hard More ...

[Mar 21, 2009]
Roy Jones Gives Hometown A TKO Treat
WOODS: There is no reason that Jones shouldn't keep taking fights of this ilk, against opposition of this caliber. More ...

[Mar 20, 2009]
Cotto vs. Joshua Clottey Almost Done
You Like This Matchup, TSS U? More ...

[Mar 20, 2009]
"Mickey Mouse" Decision On FNF
Bernard Hopkins Agreed With TSS More ...

[Mar 19, 2009]
After Pitalua, Valero Wants Manny Pacquiao
Valero Wants A Crack At Pacquiao Or JM Marquez, Needs To Take Down Unbeaten Colombian First More ...

[Mar 17, 2009]
No St. Paddy's Day Brew-Haha For Duddy
"STUPID JOHN" Is What Duddy Calls The Old Version Of Himself As A Boxer More ...

[Mar 16, 2009]
IF I Was Smarter, I'd Have Gone To Harvard
Marco Antonio Barrera And Ken Shamrock Are Both Fighting The Roughest Foe Of All More ...

[Mar 14, 2009]
TSS Take I: Khan Stops Barrera
Khan Looked Sharp, His Chin Held Up, And Barrera Was Shot, Sad To Say More ...

[Mar 13, 2009]
Bute Takes Out Lee Harvey Zuniga On ShoBox
Bute Said After That He Wants Andrade Rematch Next More ...

[Mar 5, 2009]
Hatton And Floyd Sr. Like 'Peas and Carrots'
Hatton Confident His Reborn Skills Will Be Enough; Floyd Sr Thinks Hatton KO Of Pacquiao Is "Likely" More ...

[Mar 4, 2009]
TSS Tip O' The Cap To: Showtime
Showtime Is Doing It Right, And HBO Has Picked Up Their Game, Too, With Better Matches And Fewer PPVs More ...

[Mar 3, 2009]
MORE MERCHANT: Larry On JMM, Floyd, Oscar
Merchant Weighs In With His Literary Flair, Fearlessly As Always More ...

[Feb 28, 2009]
Kronk Kayoed: Adamek Stops Banks
Banks Looked Sharp Early, But You Have To Be Sharp, Early, Middle And Late Against Adamek More ...

[Feb 28, 2009]
John Gets Cheated Out Of A Win In Texas
TIME FOR NEW GLASSES, GUYS: Caiz Jr, Van Hoy And Miller At Least Let John Keep His Title More ...

[Feb 28, 2009]
Juan Manuel Magnificent: Marquez KOs Diaz
Rematch, Or Pacquiao-Hatton Winner? What's Next For JMM? More ...

[Feb 27, 2009]
Glen Johnson Gets UD Over Judah On FNF
TSS U, Who Should Glen Johnson Target For His Next Bout? More ...

[Feb 25, 2009]
"It Will Be A Difficult, Very Violent Fight"
PLACE YOUR PREDICTION HERE! More ...

[Feb 25, 2009]
Troy Ross Wins Contender Finale
Will The Contender Be Back For A Fifth Season? More ...

[Feb 21, 2009]
U-Card Report: Duddy Wins, Shea Loses At MSG
Duddy Outboxes Vanda; Million Dollar Dreams Die Hard--Shea Stopped In The Tenth More ...

[Feb 21, 2009]
Cotto Takes Out Overmatched Brit Jennings
Cotto Won The Vacant WBO Welter Title, Against A Game, But Out Of His League Challenger More ...

[Feb 21, 2009]
Pavlik Back In Form, Owns "No Go" Rubio
Pavlik's Power Too Much For Rubio, Who Seemed Awed By The Ohioan More ...

[Feb 19, 2009]
Cotto And Arum Headed For Divorce?
AWESOME LINE-MATT VANDA, AT MSG PRESS CONFERENCE: "The best man is gonna win. I sure hope it's me." More ...

[Feb 15, 2009]
Campbell Loses To Scale, Beats Funeka
Martinez Is Better, But Gets Only A Draw Against Cintron; Angulo Impressive In Win Over Rivera More ...

[Feb 13, 2009]
Molina Gets Upset Win On FNF
Camacho Built Up His Record On A Balsa Wood Foundation; He Got A Wakeup Call, Courtesy Molina, On FNF More ...

[Feb 8, 2009]
P4P Ramifications: Paul Williams/Winky Wright
WOODS: I think LTP deserves more P4P consideration, and will have that by the end of '09, but it's a hard sell to TSS Universe. More ...

[Feb 7, 2009]
TSS Take 2: Vic Rolls Over Arce, TKO11
Arce Was In Over His Head From Minute One More ...

[Feb 6, 2009]
Roach: Life Ban For Margarito If Guilty
Roach Said Barrera Tried To Use Illegal Wraps Versus Pacquiao In 2003! PLUS: WARD WINS ON SHOBOX SNOOZER More ...

[Feb 5, 2009]
Berto Would Like A Crack At Cotto
DiBELLA: "Andre is ready, willing and able to fight Cotto in June at MSG." More ...

[Feb 5, 2009]
Welshman Waves Goodbye: Joe Calzaghe Retires
JOE TO BBC: "It was a difficult decision but I have achieved everything I wanted to achieve in boxing." More ...

[Feb 3, 2009]
Will Vivian Harris' Pride Be His Undoing?
HARRIS: "People can talk bad about me, but I'm not a bad person. But people know the boxing business is garbage." More ...

[Jan 30, 2009]
RELIEF! Montreal Judges Do Right By Urango
The Judges Did The Right Thing! Should We Celebrate Mere Competence? Sometimes, Yes! More ...

[Jan 29, 2009]
Jorge Arce: Small Frame, HUGE Talent
ARCE: "Little guys don't get paid the money we deserve. We give exciting fights every time we go out there." More ...

[Jan 26, 2009]
Will We See Berto-Collazo 2?
Shane, Expect A Congratulation Call From Berto At Any Time More ...

[Jan 24, 2009]
TSS Take 1: Mosley Wins KO9 Shocker
Margarito, Accused Of Trying To Use Foreign Object In His Gloves Before The Bout, Never Got Untracked More ...

[Jan 22, 2009]
Pacquiao-Hatton Was On, Then Off, Now ON
Pacquiao Gets a 52-48 Split On PPV Money More ...

[Jan 21, 2009]
Pacquiao/Hatton MIght Be DOA
What's Your Guess, TSS Universe? Will Pacquiao/Hatton Happen? More ...

[Jan 21, 2009]
Poll: Do You Think Oscar Will Fight Again?
Weigh In, TSS Universe! More ...

[Jan 20, 2009]
TSS Salutes Jose Torres
Please Check Back For Ron Borges' Look At "Chegui" More ...

[Jan 17, 2009]
Berto Wins In A Squeaker Over Collazo
How Did You Score It, TSS Universe? More ...

[Jan 16, 2009]
ESPN's FNF, ShoBox Report
TSS Universe: Do You Think McGirt Will Keep On Fighting? More ...

[Jan 13, 2009]
Cotto, Pavlik Look To Get Back On The Horse
WOODS: Jennings' record looks like the condos that flew up overnight in NY as RE prices flew to the moon over the last few years. More ...

[Jan 10, 2009]
FNF Season Opener: Gamboa Kicks Off With TKO
WOODS ON GAMBOA: Is he the best prospect in the game today? Not in our books. He's 27, and his bad habit are deeply ingrained. More ...

[Jan 8, 2009]
More Merchant: Larry On Pacquiao-Hatton I
MERCHANT: "I don't recall Pacquiao having to deal with someone quite like Hatton." More ...

[Jan 6, 2009]
Pacquaio-Hatton Is On, 99.9% On
WOODS: Will Pacquiao, not wearing his Mexicutioner cape, be able to function with the same efficiency? More ...

[Dec 30, 2008]
TSS Boxer Of The Year: Manny Pacquiao
WOODS: The win was an affirmation of what any Pinoy man or woman gifted with a bit of talent and even more heart and guts can do. More ...

[Dec 28, 2008]
Rashad, Rampage, Mir Win At UFC 92
Fans Get Money's Worth On Stacked Card More ...

[Dec 23, 2008]
Roy Jones vs. Holyfield A Possibility?
Jones' Legs Looked Beat Against Joe C, Evander Rarely Pulled Trigger Vs. Valuev--Is This A Good Idea? More ...

[Dec 19, 2008]
Could Holyfield Pull A Hopkins?
BOS: "As crazy as it sounds, I give him a shot. He and Valuev are the same age and who the hell has Holyfield ever been afraid of?" More ...

[Dec 17, 2008]
Evander Fighting Isn't Just About Free Will
In the absence of a boxing czar, someone disposed to act in the best interest of the sport, it is left to the writers to fill the breach. More ...

[Dec 14, 2008]
Holt Gets Nod Over Sub Hopkins In AC
TSS UNIVERSE, The Showtime Crew Were Much Impressed By Holt--Were You? More ...

[Dec 13, 2008]
Wladimir Handles Rahman With Ease
Another Heayweight Stinker: Wladimir Dominates Rahman More ...

[Dec 13, 2008]
Toney Gets SD Win Over Oquendo
How Did You Score It, TSS Universe? More ...

[Dec 11, 2008]
Valuev-Holyfield On Pay Per View
A Show Of Hands, Please: Will You Be Ordering This Card? More ...

[Dec 11, 2008]
What A Doozy! Adamek Fells Cunningham On Vs.
A Rematch Is A No Brainer! Cunningham Showed Massive Heart, Adamek Heavy Hands--Let's Go For A Sequel More ...

[Dec 10, 2008]
Lennox Lewis To Enter Hall of Fame
The 20th Annual Hall of Fame Weekend is scheduled for June 11-14th in Canastota, NY. More ...

[Dec 9, 2008]
Taylor Wants Calzaghe, Or Maybe Froch Or Bute
PLUS: In NYC, Teron, Aguilera And A French Bonus Baby Crashed And Burned More ...

[Dec 6, 2008]
Manny Weighs MORE Than Oscar!
THAT UNDERCARD WAS DREADFUL, WASN'T IT! Write In, Tell Promoters You Want Bang For Your Buck! More ...

[Dec 6, 2008]
David Slays Goliath-Pacquiao Beats Oscar!
Manny Wins Via TKO; The Filipino Icon Destroyed Oscar From Round One To The Sad Finish More ...

[Dec 5, 2008]
THE PREDICTION PAGE
TWO WRITERS PREDICT A PACQUIAO WIN; WHAT ABOUT YOU, TSSers? More ...

[Dec 5, 2008]
Abregu Joins Mosley, Cintron and Berto
The Unbeaten Argentine Abregu Bears Watching More ...

[Dec 4, 2008]
Top Level Boxing, MMA In Costa Rica
UPDATE: Garcia Beat Aranda, TKO10! More ...

[Dec 3, 2008]
Contender, Like Faded Vet, Hopes For Comeback
Versus Is The New Home For The Show, And Cruiserweights Are On Display--Are You Watching, TSS Universe? More ...

[Dec 1, 2008]
Buying Saturday's PPV Or Giving It A Pass?
We get accused of being terminal naysayers sometimes, but I applaud Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer's effort. More ...

[Nov 29, 2008]
Paul Williams Hammers Verno Phillips
TSS Universe, Who Do You Want To See Long Tall Paul Fight Next? More ...

[Nov 26, 2008]
It's Like Tofurky On Thanksgiving
WBC 147 Pound Champ Andre Berto To Fight Luis Colazzo On January 17 More ...

[Nov 26, 2008]
Happy Thanksgiving, TSS Universe
Thanks For Reading, TSS Universe! More ...

[Nov 24, 2008]
MANNY: "I Think I Can Handle His Power"
MANNY JABBED OSCAR: "I never blame my trainer if I lose, I blame myself." More ...

[Nov 22, 2008]
Fatton, Schmatton: Hatton Blows Out Paulie
Hatton Was Strong, And Sharp, And Smart, And Too Much For Paulie, Who Was Game But Outclassed More ...

[Nov 21, 2008]
TSS Prediction Page: Hatton/Malignaggi
PREDICTION TIME, TSS UNIVERSE! More ...

[Nov 21, 2008]
Caballero Blows Out Molitor
TSS UNIVERSE, Play Matchmaker! Who Should Cab Target Next? More ...

[Nov 20, 2008]
PAULIE: "Ricky's Best Wins Are Vs. Dinosaurs"
MOUTHY MALIGNAGGI: "I don't think Hatton has slipped. I don't think he was ever that good to begin with." More ...

[Nov 20, 2008]
Shane Mosley Vs. Andre Berto Is On
BERTO: "People had been talking about Shane against Floyd Mayweather. This is the next best thing." More ...

[Nov 15, 2008]
Taylor Handles Lacy With Ease; Calzaghe Next?
Taylor Did Hit The Deck, But That Was A Fluke--Who Should He Target Next, TSSers? More ...

[Nov 13, 2008]
Contender Clash: Bika TKOs Manfredo
It May Be Last Call For Fredo; Bika Is In Line For A Title Crack In A Weak Division More ...

[Nov 12, 2008]
The Sad Case of the Plausible Loser
WOODS: Sad to say, Evander Holyfield has emerged as a Plausible Loser in recent years. More ...

[Nov 8, 2008]
P4P No. 1? Joe Calzaghe Schools Roy Jones
Calzaghe Turns In Another Masterpiece! Has Joe Overtaken Manny As P4P No. 1? Or Was Roy Too Far Gone? More ...

[Nov 7, 2008]
Was Golota's "Quit" Legit?
This situation happening to a fighter without Golota's rich history of tragicomedic jackpots wouldn't raise an eyebrow. But this is Golota... More ...

[Nov 5, 2008]
Is Calzaghe/Jones Winner Top P4Pound?
WOODS: Can an Obama-rama immersion by Jones counter a hard rain of Calzaghe leather that will be dropping on his head at MSG? More ...

[Nov 3, 2008]
Duddy To Meet Hearns In January
Duddy To Fight Hearns, McGirt To Face Quillin On HBO More ...

[Nov 1, 2008]
Cocky, With Cause: Darchinyan KOs Mijares
WOODS: Mijares looked to be out of his element against a grittier, nastier pugilist...AND, Who's Next For Vic? More ...

[Oct 31, 2008]
Photo Caption Fun: Have At It, TSS Universe!
Golota Has Almost Killed Two Elderly Trainers Via Heart Attack, But He Still Hacks Away, Looking For That Elusive Title More ...

[Oct 30, 2008]
Angelo Dundee Joins Golden Boy
Golden Boy Announces New Addition! More ...

[Oct 29, 2008]
Roy Jones Slams Merchant, Who Shrugs It Off
WOODS: On his underdog status, Jones said, "I love it, that's what I want to be." Perhaps he'll channel that status, like Hopkins did in AC. More ...

[Oct 28, 2008]
More Merchant: On Calzaghe/Jones, Pavlik
MERCHANT: "Will Jones be willing to let 'em go, or will he just be there waiting for an opening, and then hoping he can hurt Calzaghe?" More ...

[Oct 24, 2008]
Hurray For Excess Of Sanctioning Bodies
They Debuted At Age 15, And 14 1/2--They Deserve A Title, Both Of Them More ...

[Oct 18, 2008]
43 1/2! Old Man Pulls It Off! Hopkins Wins
UPDATED SUNDAY-Hopkins Wins UD12! The Old Master Knew He Had The Style To Hand Pavlik His First Loss, And Followed Thru More ...

[Oct 17, 2008]
TSS Prediction Page: HOPKINS/PAVLIK
WHO WILL PREVAIL IN AC ON SATURDAY NIGHT? More ...

[Oct 17, 2008]
Chad Dawson To Watch Pavlik/Hopkins Carefully
WOODS: Next, we'll see how Dawson handles the next hurdle for a newly minted star: the adulation crush. More ...

[Oct 16, 2008]
TSS EXCLUSIVE: McKinley On Peter 'No Mas'
TSS EXCLUSIVE: SAM PETER TRAINER McKINLEY EXPLAINS PETER'S 'NO MAS'; Plus, Pavlik, Duddy, Quillin News More ...

[Oct 13, 2008]
Will Hopkins FINALLY Act His Age?
WOODS: While Pavlik has fought stronger men and harder punchers than Hopkins, he hasn't fought anyone as clever as Hopkins. More ...

[Oct 11, 2008]
Samuel Peter Quits On His Stool Vs. Vitali
TSS Universe, Weigh In! Can Peter Be Forgiven? More ...

[Oct 11, 2008]
Welcome To The Big Time, Chad Dawson
Dawson Smacks Down Tarver, Handily! FLOYD MAYWEATHER CALLS DAWSON P4P BEST! More ...

[Oct 8, 2008]
Could Malignaggi Beat Hatton?
Hatton is the favorite, but he turns 31 on Oct.6, and has weathered much wear and tear since turning professional in 1997. More ...

[Oct 4, 2008]
ShoBox Report: De La Rosa Keeps "O"
Poor Tim Coleman! He Didn't Deserve To Be Tortured After Fighting Ten Hard Rounds More ...

[Oct 4, 2008]
Kimbo Slice Gets Knocked Out
FILL IN PETRUZELLI KOs SLICE IN 14 SECONDS More ...

[Oct 2, 2008]
Oscar AND Manny's People Both Predict KO!
Arum Says Manny KOs Oscar; Beristain Says Oscar Stops Manny------Pt 1 Of A Report From Liberty Island In NYC More ...

[Oct 2, 2008]
It's On! Oscar Slams Roach, Roach Counters
Pt 2-Oscar Slams Freddie For Bad Strategy in Mayweather Fight, Roach Talks To TSS About The Holes In Oscar's Game More ...

[Sep 27, 2008]
TSS Take 2: Berto Cruises To Win Over Forbes
Will Berto Target Tougher Foes In His Next Outing? TSS Hopes So More ...

[Sep 27, 2008]
TSS Take 2: Mosley Blasts Out Mayorga In 12th
Mayorga Was In The Fight All The Way Through; The Smoking Cessation Did Wonders--Until He Got Smoked In The 12th! More ...

[Sep 24, 2008]
Rust, Not A Fighter's Friend
No pro sport is forgiving of a participant taking off 3 ½ years, and then attempting to pick up where they left off. More ...

[Sep 22, 2008]
Mercer Wants To Land One More Big Fish
UPDATE: Sorry, Ray! Monte Barrett Got The Gig Against Haye! More ...

[Sep 19, 2008]
Hurray For The Old Guard-New Guard Scrap
DAWSON ON TARVER: "He's slow, he's old. Look at my last three performances, look at his, and tell me who the better fighter is." More ...

[Sep 17, 2008]
Williams, Back On The 'Most Avoided' List
UPDATE: WILLIAMS Hammers Kolle, KO1! Yes, He Brought Some Power Up North With HIm! More ...

[Sep 16, 2008]
Roy Jones/Joe Calzaghe Hypefest Begins In NY
Who Do You Like, TSSers? Calzaghe Or Jones? More ...

[Sep 13, 2008]
End Of The Road For Garcia, At Age 21?
Is It Time To Hang Up The Gloves For Garcia? More ...

[Sep 13, 2008]
Guzman Says No Mas--Before The Fight
Guzman said he didn't know what happened, that maybe a supplement made him gain excess weight. Is that what he calls ice cream? More ...

[Sep 13, 2008]
Bradley Handles Cherry With Ease
Bradley Isn't Poetry In Motion, But He Is A Darned Effective Pugilist More ...

[Sep 13, 2008]
NOT SHOT: Forrest Scores UD Over Flat Mora
Forrest Admitted He May Have Underestimated Mora Before: Not This Time-The Viper Was In Attack Mode More ...

[Sep 13, 2008]
JMM Marquez, A Beast At 135, Stops Casamayor
JMM Started Slow, Sized Casamayor Up, And Then Clicked Into Gear More ...

[Sep 9, 2008]
Mosley Expects Mayorga KO, Wants Margarito
TSS is pretty certain Mosley will be able to outbox Mayorga, who made himself sellable with a majority decision win over Vargas. More ...

[Sep 8, 2008]
Team Ruiz Alleges Shady Practices In Berlin
Ruiz maintains that the scoring in the fight was flawed, and that some of the practices his team saw looked fishy, if not downright corrupt. More ...

[Sep 7, 2008]
Evans Shocks, Drops Liddell At UFC 88
WOODS: The crowd was stunned, and silent, save for one woman who screamed like she was being attacked by an axe murderer. More ...

[Sep 6, 2008]
FNF Finale Recap: Kirkland Wins At Home
REQUEST FROM THE EDITOR: Reader/Commenters, Please Do Not Challenge Each Other To Fights In The Comments Section! More ...

[Sep 4, 2008]
Casamayor Says He's P4P Worthy
CASAMAYOR: "I feel real happy, like a little kid in a candy shop. I've been waiting for this shot my whole life." More ...

[Sep 2, 2008]
Couture Back With UFC, Will Meet Lesnar
White said the 45-year-old Couture is still UFC heavy champion, and that he expects the bout to be the biggest bout in UFC history. More ...

[Sep 1, 2008]
Promoter Shaw Back To Boxing
SHAW: "Would I break bread with Dana White? I would, if he was buying." More ...

[Aug 28, 2008]
Can Vitali Make It To Oct. 11 Injury-Free?
PETER LEARNED FROM TONEY: "Vitali hasn't fought anyone like me. It's not gonna be a tough fight. He's a bum." More ...

[Aug 27, 2008]
De La Hoya/Pacquiao Is On
De La Hoya Chooses Pac Man As Last Dance Partner More ...

[Aug 26, 2008]
Does Ken Shamrock Have A Chance Vs. Kimbo?
JARED SHAW: "Ken wants a storybook ending to his career. He doesn't want to go out a loser of six in a row." More ...

[Aug 22, 2008]
One (A Measly Bronze) And Done
WOODS: It is time to refashion the program. Manny Steward, or Teddy Atlas, want the job? More ...

[Aug 22, 2008]
FNF Recap: Vet Beltran Wins Close Decision
Fernando Beltran, Harry Yorgey Snag Wins On ESPN More ...

[Aug 19, 2008]
TSS Product Review: "Ali-Made in Miami"
IT NEVER GETS TIRED: "I am the king of the world. I'm pretty. I'm a bad man. I shook up the world. I shook up the world." More ...

[Aug 19, 2008]
More Max-Kellerman On Margarito/Floyd
MAX: As so far I'm perceived as a journalist, I have a point of view. I'm not there to simply record events. And I'm a consumer myself. More ...

[Aug 9, 2008]
A Contender, If Not Star, Is Born On FNF
TSS Hopes Gonzalez Gets A Thorough Medical Check If He Continues To Fight More ...

[Aug 6, 2008]
More Merchant: On PacMan, Cotto, Oscar
MERCHANT: "I don't like Pavlik/Hopkins. It was a short-sighted fight for Pavlik and his handlers. He doesn't get credit if he wins." More ...

[Aug 6, 2008]
WNF Recap: Oubaali TKOs Fernandez
"I think they believe you say slip you mean the thing that goes under somebody's dress," said Nate Campbell. More ...

[Aug 5, 2008]
Pavlik Trainer Promises To Stop Hopkins
No race cards were played (thank God of that) and there were no physical shenanigans either. More ...

[Aug 2, 2008]
Wolak Schooled In ShoBox Step Up Fight
Smith looked worried that the NY judges would hand the transplanted New Yorker an early Christmas gift. More ...

[Aug 1, 2008]
FNF: These Judges Were Not Crooked Or Blind
Miranda's Knockdown In The Ninth Swung The Bout In His Favor More ...

[Jul 28, 2008]
Concerning "Going Out On Your Shield"
WOODS: Going out on your shield is an overrated way to go out, if you are keen on saving some brain cells for later in life. More ...

[Jul 26, 2008]
Margarito TKOs Cotto!
Margarito Kept Hammering Away, And Finished Off Cotto In The 11th;Book The Rematch! More ...

[Jul 25, 2008]
FNF Recap: McGirt Downs Vet Joval
McGirt Shows Heart In Downing Top Ten Rated Joval More ...

[Jul 23, 2008]
Williams Will Watch Cotto/Margarito Closely
WILLIAMS: "There isn't any welterweight in the world that can stand up to me." More ...

[Jul 15, 2008]
Tarver/Dawson Is On!
Weigh In, Fearless Forecasters! Can The Vet Use His Experience Edge To Win? Or Will Youth Carry The Day? More ...

[Jul 12, 2008]
Friday Night Fights Recap: Adamek Wins Easy
Adamek Will Likely Glove Up With IBF Cruiser Champ Steve Cunningham More ...

[Jul 12, 2008]
The Tiger Is Tamed, Wlad Closes The Show
Wlad Stops The Tiger, After Taking Awhile To Get Comfortable More ...

[Jul 9, 2008]
Biting The Hand That Fed
WOODS: Was he jealous that Pavlik and Pacquiao, humble warriors, were garnering praise that he felt was owed to him? More ...

[Jul 9, 2008]
Wed. Night Fights Recap: Henry Scores TKO
Henry's record is built on a coalition of journeyman. Against real-deal top 5 and 10 competition, he may find it hard to get over the hump. More ...

[Jul 6, 2008]
Griffin Decisions Rampage At UFC 86
Griffin Fought Smart And With Patience; Everyone Would Appreciate A Rematch More ...

[Jul 2, 2008]
4 Question Flurry: More Max
MAX: If Cotto takes on Oscar, I think Oscar has a chance to win. Cotto was even with Mosley, and Mosley is no better than De La Hoya. More ...

[Jul 2, 2008]
Promoter/Pugilist Minto Gets KO Win On ESPN
Minto, a likeable, articulate man, appeared on radar screens in '04 when he fought Maddalone, and blasted him out with a left hook. More ...

[Jun 28, 2008]
Pacman Dominates Diaz, Snags KO Win, Title
Pacman Made It Look Easy, And Made Diaz Look Like A Journeyman More ...

[Jun 27, 2008]
Anthony Peterson Gets Interim Title
Peterson Looked Solid, If Not Spectacular, In This Versus Outing More ...

[Jun 27, 2008]
TSS Prediction Page: Readers Rule
THE TSS PREDICTION PAGE IS BACK!Weights-Pacquiao 134 1/2, Diaz 135: It's On! More ...

[Jun 25, 2008]
Calzaghe, For Legacy, Needs To Fight Pavlik
WOODS: If you do the dance with Jones, don't insult our intelligence, and spew any nonsense about Pavlik not wanting this match, Joe. More ...

[Jun 21, 2008]
Berto, Via TKO, Wins Floyd's WBC Welter Belt
Berto Showed A Veteran's Cool;Is He Ready For Mosley, Judah, Cotto? More ...

[Jun 20, 2008]
ESPN FNF Recap: Ahunanya Upsets Butler
ESPN Offers Another Main Event Upset More ...

[Jun 19, 2008]
ESPN WNF Recap: Lock Wins Late
Lock Has Some Fast Hands, And Some Pop;He's Been Kayoed Three Times, But He May Be Reborn More ...

[Jun 19, 2008]
Pacman Thinks Diaz Fight Could Be FOTY
If Diaz is going in thinking that Pacman may not be comfortable at 135, after fighting at 130 since '05, I do believe he'll be disappointed. More ...

[Jun 17, 2008]
Davis Diaz Could Use A New Car
WOODS: Diaz is a "five to fiver" in the ring, making up for what he lacks in polish with an uncompromising will to press forward. More ...

[Jun 13, 2008]
Dawson/Diaconu Purse Bid Results Are In
Dawson/Tarver Could Happen Sooner, Or Later More ...

[Jun 13, 2008]
FNF Recap: In Bloody Feature, Lopez Takes UD
Gallardo Bled From Three Wounds More ...

[Jun 11, 2008]
Pavlik Waiting On Answer From Calzaghe
UPDATE: Calzaghe Says No Go On Pavlik For Now, Wants Roy Jones Instead!Winky Wright Could Get A Date With Ohio's Pride More ...

[Jun 11, 2008]
ESPN Upset Recap: No. 1 Contender Powell TKOd
Another Nasty Lesson Learned For Powell;154 Pound No. 1 Contender Gets Stopped By Unknown Latimore More ...

[Jun 10, 2008]
No UFC For Money Mayweather
Dana White Appeared On CNBC, And Addressed The "Mayweather to UFC" Rumor More ...

[Jun 7, 2008]
Friday Night Fights Recap: Ngoudjo Wins
Ngoudjo deserved the fight, if for no other reason, for scrapping for 2/3 of the match with his left eye closed. More ...

[Jun 7, 2008]
Weight No Worry: Williams Blasts Out Quintana
Williams Makes Weight, Makes Quintana Pay! More ...

[Jun 7, 2008]
Upset Stunner: Mora Decisions Forrest
Mora Got More Confident As The Rounds Progressed;The Viper Showed His Age In Connecticut More ...

[Jun 7, 2008]
Lopez Leaves Prospect Status, KOs Ponce
Ponce Hit The Deck Twice And The Ref Saw All He Had To See More ...

[Jun 7, 2008]
Pavlik Blasts Out Overmatched Lockett
Lockett Did Not Belong In A Title Fight With Pavlik More ...

[Jun 6, 2008]
Readers Rule Prediction Page
Will there be another upset in the Year of Upsets? More ...

[Jun 4, 2008]
Mora Looks To Bolster "Contender" Rep
Can Sergio Mora Help Kickstart The Contender Franchise?Or Will Vernon Forrest Give The Contender Another Black Eye? More ...

[May 30, 2008]
Maybe Boxing Can Get A Slice Of The Action
SHAW: "Slice is the closest thing I know to Tyson. He has an off and off switch. When it is on, someone is in trouble for sure." More ...

[May 29, 2008]
Repeat After Me: Weight Wasn't The Issue
Williams is 6-1, for goodness sake, he obviously has no business trying to squeeze his frame into that division, the experts railed. More ...

[May 24, 2008]
BJ Penn Manhandles Sean Sherk At UFC 84
Ortiz' UFC Exit Scrap Was No Party! Machida Was PatientAs He Exploited Tito's Holes More ...

[May 21, 2008]
WNF Recap: Mostly Sad Night For The Seniors
WOODS: Maybe some of you with more power than I can revitalize the sadly slumbering plans for fighters' unions and pensions. More ...

[May 17, 2008]
The Final Flight-Byrd Stopped By George
Bye, Bye Byrd: You've Earned Your Hammock Time!Plus: A Statement From Byrd's Wife After Fighter Was Oversedated Postfight More ...

[May 17, 2008]
No Hall Of Fame For Gamboa, Not Yet
Tell Us What You Thought, TSS Universe;Who Wins Your Most Promising Prospect Award? More ...

[May 14, 2008]
ESPN WNF Recap: Figueroa Outclasses Rodriguez
Luckily, My TiVo Caught The Last Two Rounds! More ...

[May 11, 2008]
Witter Upset At Home By Bradley
It Was No Barnburner, But Bradley Fought A Smart Fight,And Left The Ring With Witter's Belt More ...

[May 9, 2008]
FNF Recap: Arnaoutis Fends Off Tyner
Arnaoutis' Wife, Pregnant With Triplets, Was Ringside;Time To Get Some Paydays, Mighty Mike! More ...

[May 4, 2008]
TSS Monday Morning QB: Oscar/Forbes Fight
WOODS: I have to say I think Steve left a little bit on the table on Saturday, and was a bit more cooperative than I would have liked. More ...

[May 3, 2008]
Dirrell Steps Up, Over Hanshaw on ShoBox
Dirrell took a little while to get his bearings, but he got the juices flowing by the fifth, when he had Hanshaw in serious trouble. More ...

[May 3, 2008]
Oscar In A Cakewalk Over Forbes
Stay Tuned For Borges' Report! More ...

[May 2, 2008]
TSS Prediction Page: Could Forbes Do It?
Both Make Weight! Oscar and Forbes Both Weigh 150 More ...

[Apr 30, 2008]
ESPN WNF RECAP: Joel Julio Edges Ishe Smith
Joel Julio Put His IBF No. 4 Super Welterweight Ranking On The Line More ...

[Apr 26, 2008]
FNF Recap: Tsurkan Stops Feliciano
The Nevada resident has a heart that may be too big for his own good, as he's willing to eat blow after blow, round after round, More ...

[Apr 23, 2008]
Oscar Wants Forbes, And "Money"..Then Cotto?
DE LA HOYA: "I know for sure my last time in the ring will be in December." More ...

[Apr 23, 2008]
Forbes Swears He's In It To Win It
WOODS: I'm hoping, and I am almost 100% certain, that he wasn't chosen to be a designated loser, to be an ally in The Plan. More ...

[Apr 21, 2008]
Adamek Handles Bell, Nabs IBF Title Shot
Adamek Looked Sharp In A FightShown On ESPN Classic Channel More ...

[Apr 20, 2008]
St-Pierre Wipes Out Serra With Ease At UFC 83
GSP Steamrolled Serra From Second One,And The Canadian Never Let Up More ...

[Apr 19, 2008]
Too Young, Busy: Calzaghe Wins Split Decision
Calzaghe's US Debut A Success: He's Too BusyFor The Ultra Wily Veteran Hopkins More ...

[Apr 18, 2008]
TSS Prediction Page: Readers Rule II
WEIGHTS! Calzaghe and Hopkins both weigh 173 More ...

[Apr 18, 2008]
FNF Recap: Johnson Wins In Ho-Hum Fashion
Atlas had it 97-94, and I saw it a wider 7-3 for Johnson, despite his clowning and mental drifting, and my strong critique. More ...

[Apr 17, 2008]
HOPKINS: "I'll Be Missed When I Leave Boxing"
CALZAGHE: I'm going to cut 1000 punches down to 500 or 600 punches and make them more powerful and punish him. More ...

[Apr 12, 2008]
Tampa Treat For Dawson And Tarver
Dawson's Win Was Controversial And Dramatic,Tarver's Was Easy And Lacking Drama More ...

[Apr 11, 2008]
TSS Prediction Page: The Readers Rule!
Weigh In, Readers! Who Will Have Their Hand Raised On Saturday? More ...

[Apr 9, 2008]
Add Amir Khan To Pac-Man Foe List
Arum talked to TSS about what comes next for Pac-Man, should he get past the 31-year-old Illinois resident, the southpaw Diaz (34-1-1). More ...

[Apr 4, 2008]
Chad Dawson Learns To Trash Talk
DAWSON: "Tarver's like a dead fighter to me." More ...

[Apr 2, 2008]
Confident Calzaghe Looks To KO Hopkins
WOODS ON HOPKINS: He tries to make a man question himself, his skills, his ability to combat his ample bag of tricks o' the trade. More ...

[Mar 30, 2008]
Money Mania! Mayweather Gets WWE KO Win
Money Mayweather Mania! Floyd Prevails Over Goliath Big Show At Wrestlemania 24 More ...

[Mar 27, 2008]
Spinks Loses To Phillips In Hometown Shocker
Success--King's First Webcast Came Off Without A Hitch More ...

[Mar 26, 2008]
Show: I'll Launch "Mayweather Satellite"
WOODS: Money didn't get into it with Show, but he did instigate tussles when he tossed handfuls of hundred dollar bills from the stage. More ...

[Mar 25, 2008]
Mosley/Judah: A Call For Double Drug Testing
Mosley Wanted Cotto, Or Mayorga,But "Settled" For Zab Judah More ...

[Mar 23, 2008]
More Merchant: On Casamayor, Katsidis, Lee
TSS checked in with another professor of pugilism, HBO's Larry Merchant, to get his take on the entertaining ring action. More ...

[Mar 20, 2008]
Mayweather To Dump Trainer, Uncle Roger?
UPDATE: FORBES DUMPS ROGER, HIRES UNCLE JEFF! More ...

[Mar 15, 2008]
The Fabulous Filipino: Pac Man Beats Marquez
Manny Takes The Rematch More ...

[Mar 11, 2008]
The WWE Gig: "Money" In McMahon-Land
They have him playing a heel, playing up his money-obsessed persona, bragging about his piles of cash and homes and cars. More ...

[Mar 9, 2008]
Pacquiao: "I Have Never Worked Harder"
WOODS: I'm leaning towards saying the fabulous Marquez brothers are going to be 0-in-2 so far in 2008. More ...

[Mar 8, 2008]
FNF Report: Cruz Sets All-Time Punch Record
Hats Off To Cristobal Cruz; The Journeyman Kept Banging Away, And He Ended Up With A Belt And A Record More ...

[Mar 8, 2008]
Judges Didn't Screw Up! Campbell Beats Diaz
Campbell Takes Upset Win, Unbeaten Status From Diaz More ...

[Mar 8, 2008]
Peter Closes Show, Stops Maskaev In Mexico
Peter Showed How To Finish Off A Foe;Can He Stop Vitali Or Wlad Like He Did Oleg? More ...

[Mar 8, 2008]
End Of The Road? Shamrock Loses In London
Shamrock Loses To Journeyman InWhat May Well Be His Farewell Fight More ...

[Mar 7, 2008]
Another Castillo Weigh-In Fiasco
Lest you forget, the scale has been a dogged foe for Castillo for several years.WEIGH-IN: Should Castillo be banned for life from boxing? More ...

[Mar 5, 2008]
Marquez Diet: No More Eating 1st Round Lefts
MARQUEZ: "I promise I won't disappoint you guys. I will be alert, I won't be overconfident." More ...

[Feb 29, 2008]
Spinks' Stink To Be Erased In March?
WOODS: I've watched worse fights, I'm sure, but darn, Spinks/Taylor was a severe stenchbomb. More ...

[Feb 29, 2008]
Friday Action-Guerrero Wins, FNF Report
Buddy McGirt Couldn't Will LItzau To A Win More ...

[Feb 24, 2008]
Eddie Chambers/The Aftermath
Was It Fear Of Success? Fear Of Failure? Eddie ChambersWas On The Edge Of A Title Shot--And He Crumbled. Why? More ...

[Feb 24, 2008]
More Merchant: Sultan Sullied Saturday
MERCHANT: "He's smart, he's clever, but it's an abomination that someone like Sultan Ibragimov could hold a title." More ...

[Feb 24, 2008]
Will Klitschko Always Be The Chessmaster?
WOODS: Is Wlad maybe too cerebral for a sport that often rewards split second reactions, over lengthy periods of contemplation? More ...

[Feb 23, 2008]
Safety-First Wlad Downs Too-Small Sultan
THIS ONE WILL NOT GET VOTES FOR FIGHT OF THE YEAR More ...

[Feb 22, 2008]
Where's The Buzz For Klitschko/Ibragimov?
WOODS: I have a couple theories why this IBF/WBO consolidation match isn't getting fight fans jazzed up like it should. More ...

[Feb 17, 2008]
Kimbo Slice Finishes Off UFC Vet Tank Abbott
KImbo Trounces Tank, Is Shamrock Next? More ...

[Feb 16, 2008]
Pride Of Youngstown Pavlik Takes Decision
Pavlik Outworks Taylor;Stay Tuned For Avila's Detailed Report! More ...

[Feb 14, 2008]
STEWARD: "Someone's Gotta Be The Scapegoat"
STEWARD: "Logic has to favor Kelly. But I give JT a very good shot. JT's more desperate, and very dangerous." More ...

[Feb 12, 2008]
Wlad's Surly: Bad Mood Is Bad News For Sultan
STEWARD: "I told Wladimir that Sultan is the best fighter he's faced as a pro." More ...

[Feb 11, 2008]
More Merchant Monday
MERCHANT: "Paul throws more than 100 punches a round, that's good form, unless your opponent only lets you throw about 50." More ...

[Feb 8, 2008]
MoneyPallooza: Mayweather Gives Back
A Peek At Money Mayweather's Charitable Side More ...

[Feb 8, 2008]
Tarver's Training For A Four Rounder
WOODS: "Tarver hasn't fought anyone. Since he came to England all he did was talk trash. More ...

[Feb 7, 2008]
"It Took A Buttkicking To Get Back On Track"
JERMAIN TAYLOR: "I underestimated Pavlik a little bit" More ...

[Feb 6, 2008]
Kelly Pavlik, No Britney Spears
ARUM: Pavlik Will Outdo Hagler, Hears, Monzon More ...

[Jan 31, 2008]
Could Pavlik Be Overconfident?
PAVLIK: "I know Taylor wants redemption, he's a competitor, but that may be his downfall." More ...

[Jan 30, 2008]
Elvir Muriqi: No Longer A Kid
UPDATE: MURIQI DOWNS SUB JAMEEL WILSON (TKO4) ON THURSDAY More ...

[Jan 28, 2008]
Dueling Date: HBO, Sho Square Off 4/12
POLL: Which card will you watch live, which will you tape? More ...

[Jan 27, 2008]
Chambers Lets Winnable Fight Slip Away
Chambers Will Head Home And ReplayThe Fight In His Head, And Wonder Why More ...

[Jan 25, 2008]
Chambers Meets Povetkin, Winner Gets Wlad
Winner gets his tail kicked, I mean, winner gets the opportunity to fight Klitschko, should he get past Sultan Ibragimov on Feb. 23. More ...

[Jan 25, 2008]
Cotto To Meet Contender Gomez
Can Gomez Give Cotto A Run For His Money? More ...

[Jan 24, 2008]
Not So Fast, Chad: Get Johnson Before Jones
WOODS SAYS: Don't get ahead of yourself, Bad Chad. Don't lookpast The Road Warrior, or you may be looking up at the lights on April 12. More ...

[Jan 23, 2008]
Roy Wants Oscar? What's Superman Smokin'?
JONES: "I'm willing to go down to 156 pounds to face Oscar De La Hoy in May. Line them up and I'll knock them down." More ...

[Jan 23, 2008]
Calzaghe And Hopkins Flirted For Years
Who You Like, TSS UNIVERSE? Calzaghe Or Hopkins? More ...

[Jan 22, 2008]
What's Next For Jones, Trinidad?
The Welshman is busy, busy, busy, and for Jones, that would spell loss, loss, loss. More ...

[Jan 20, 2008]
In Legends Matchup, Jones Too Fast For Tito
ROLL CALL, TSS UNIVERSE: IF YOU FURNISHED A PRED.,ESP. IF YOU PICKED TITO, PLS. REPORT TO COMMENTS More ...

[Jan 18, 2008]
Fingers Crossed That Jones, Trinidad Deliver
No fair busting on the fight, King said to the press. You've shown excessive contempt prior to merely cursory investigation. More ...

[Jan 17, 2008]
Jermain Taylor: "I'm Going To Be Ready"
TAYLOR: "If I had the endurance, I wouldn't have gotten tired. I would have finished him." More ...

[Jan 16, 2008]
Jones Trainer Merk Says This Is The Old Roy
Weight Woes For Jones? TRAINER: "I say no problem... if there was a problem, I wouldn't tell you though." More ...

[Jan 13, 2008]
Not Psyched For Oscar/Floyd II-How Bout You?
I still hold out hope that Oscar will accept the most obvious and compelling test, Miguel Cotto. More ...

[Jan 11, 2008]
Poll: Which Show Fight Most Anticipated?
Showtime's First Quarter Is Pretty Stacked. Which Fight Gets You Fired Up The Most? More ...

[Jan 11, 2008]
FNF Recap: Miranda, Pascal Win, Will Clash
Miranda, Pascal Get Wins, Chomp At The BitTo Get Their Mitts On Each Other More ...

[Jan 9, 2008]
Trinidad Says Rust Won't Be An Issue
"A KO is a promise Jones will not be able to fulfill," Trinidad said. "He's just one more fighter to say that." More ...

[Jan 8, 2008]
Roy Jones Promises To KO Trinidad
JONES: "Trust me, he's not going the distance with me." More ...

[Jan 5, 2008]
Friday Night Fight Roundup/ShoBox, ESPN
ALLAN GREEN, PETERSON BROS. GET WINS More ...

[Jan 5, 2008]
Judges See Malignaggi The Winner In AC
There will be no calls for mandatory eye testing from the judges, or calls for a federal probe. Neither man pulled away. More ...

[Jan 4, 2008]
Showtime, Gimme An Upset!
Can Herman Down Paulie? Weigh In, TSS Universe! More ...

[Dec 30, 2007]
Pavlik Or 'Money': Fighter of the Year Is...
Pavlik Or "Money" Mayweather? Who's the TSS FOTY? More ...

[Dec 28, 2007]
TSS Trainer of the Year: Jack Loew
That's right, a full-time driveway paver is the 2007 TSS Trainer of the Year. Ain't that a kick? More ...

[Dec 28, 2007]
Roy Jones Arrives To Bolster NY Knicks
Jones Promises To Drop Trinidad In 4 More ...

[Dec 23, 2007]
'Twas The Year In Boxing
Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays From TSS! More ...

[Dec 20, 2007]
Rock-Solid MMA Ratings
UFC hasn't embraced the WAMMA, or even consented to give 'em a cheek peck. But don't be so certain that will never come to pass. More ...

[Dec 19, 2007]
Stunning Allegations Fired At Team Tyson
There are some scandalous accusations contained that likely had Playboy's libel lawyer on alert. More ...

[Dec 18, 2007]
"Gonna Make You My Girlfriend"
It is clear that mouthy Malignaggi will come to Atlantic City with a clear edge in technical chops, and in trash-talking capability. More ...

[Dec 13, 2007]
Bernard Hopkins Plays A Race Card
Last Friday, while jawing with Calzaghe in the media room at the MGM, Hopkins went there, and played the race card. More ...

[Dec 12, 2007]
Gearing Up For Pavlik/Taylor Rematch
The noticeable storyline shift from the first fight is the status of Taylor's trainer. The Steward experiment is kaput. More ...

[Dec 10, 2007]
Bravo, PBF
Floyd acted like a gentleman, like a class act, like a role model for a kid from a broken home situation like he muddled through. More ...

[Dec 6, 2007]
Floyd Mayweather's Youtube Disgrace
I won't post the link, because the publisher likes to keep it clean here, but you'll be able to find it easily. More ...

[Dec 5, 2007]
Paulie Malignaggi's Scouting Reports
Paulie on Hatton: "Workmanlike but a little overrated. He's overrated in that some believe he's the best." More ...

[Dec 4, 2007]
Has Ibragimov Got A Chance Against Klitschko?
WELL, TSS NATION, CAN THE SULTAN SWAT DOWN WLAD?SEND YOUR COMMENT More ...

[Dec 4, 2007]
Floyd Again Promises Toe To Toe Action
I'm less interested in PPV stats, sorry to say, and more interested in the type of fight we're going to see Saturday. More ...

[Dec 2, 2007]
HBO, Top Rank Juggle Innovation, Pragmatics
Top Rank's duBoef: "The lesson for promoters is to control content and take responsibility to develop fans on TV and in the arenas." More ...

[Dec 1, 2007]
Tarver, Forrest, Donaire Rule At Foxwoods
The Underdogs Lacked Bite On Showtime More ...

[Nov 29, 2007]
Don King's Very Good Friend, George Bush
"Before we get started, I have a very good friend, my friend and your friend, the President of the United States, George Walker Bush." More ...

[Nov 29, 2007]
By Popular Demand, Pacquiao vs. Marquez II!
Pacquiao/Marquez II Is On! More ...

[Nov 27, 2007]
Two Old Pros-Can They Still Deliver?
I think this fight has, unfortunately, the makings of a severe snoozer. More ...

[Nov 27, 2007]
Ricky Hatton, All-American Lad
Hatton is my choice as the best athletic representation of All-American values, in any and all sports. More ...

[Nov 22, 2007]
Thanks
Happy Thanksgiving, TSS Nation!May Your Holiday Leave You With AFull Belly And A Happy Heart More ...

[Nov 20, 2007]
Arum, King, Goldie: Watch, Learn From UFC
Bob, Don, Oscar...each of you should get a ticket to the next UFC show, and note how a live fighting event should be crafted. More ...

[Nov 17, 2007]
Evans Proves To Be More Valid At UFC 78
The Breakout Star At UFC 78 Was The Brazilian, Silva,Who Knocked Fan Fave Alexander Back To Earth More ...

[Nov 16, 2007]
"Left Hook Lacy" Is Now Just "Jeff"
He had a flashy physique, a flashy signature punch, and a flashy nickname, "Left Hook Lacy." More ...

[Nov 16, 2007]
NJ Commish Larry Hazzard Dumped...Why?
Hazzard called the move "retaliation" for his writing to Gov. Corzine and detailing shoddy practices by commission employees. More ...

[Nov 14, 2007]
The Anti-Tarver: Vernon Forrest
The Forrest who fought Baldomir looked like the sort of rangy athlete who could, dare I say it, give fits to Pretty Boy Floyd Mayweather. More ...

[Nov 13, 2007]
Tarver Rails Against Blind Judges, Hopkins
THE JUDGES ARE ALWAYS AGAINST ME, TARVER SAYS More ...

[Nov 10, 2007]
Slick Boxer Cotto Takes UD Win Over Mosley
Cotto Fought Smart, With A Veteran's Sensibility More ...

[Nov 6, 2007]
Hey "Slappy Joe" Calzaghe, Bernard's A No Go
WOODS SAYS: "I'm not feeling a Calzaghe/Hopkins match." More ...

[Nov 6, 2007]
A Classic: Contender Bika Beats Codrington
Bika Took The Win Over Codrington In The Fight of the Year, 2007;The Contender Finale Features Classic Tussle More ...

[Nov 3, 2007]
Chambers Outboxes Brock, Povetkin Next
CHAMBERS: "I should step it up next time, I apologize to my fans out there who wanted to see a blowout, next time I will get it for you." More ...

[Nov 3, 2007]
P4P Player Calzaghe Beats Kessler
Tell Us Readers, Who Should Joe C Fight Next? More ...

[Nov 2, 2007]
Calvin Brock, Back To Banking?
I'm leaning towards the speedier, of foot and fist, Chambers sending Brock closer to the end of this vocational road. More ...

[Oct 31, 2007]
Cotto Thinks Mosley Is Too Old To Beat Him
COTTO: "I was more worried about Zab Judah than Mosley. I don't think at the age of 36 Mosley can handle Miguel Cotto." More ...

[Oct 30, 2007]
Shane Is Mellow, But Dad Jack Talks Smack
JACK MOSLEY SAYS: "Cotto is worried sick at fighting Shane, just look at his eyes." More ...

[Oct 25, 2007]
Jermain Taylor Q and A
Should Taylor and Steward Stay Together? More ...

[Oct 24, 2007]
Pavlik/Taylor II Purse A 50-50 Split
TAYLOR TRAINER SAYS: "The belt really doesn't matter. It's about whipping that boy's butt." More ...

[Oct 23, 2007]
Floyd Mayweather, The Bob Barker of Boxing
FLOYD: "I've been doing boxing so, so long. Some days I'm bored with the sport." More ...

[Oct 21, 2007]
Franklin Again No Match For "Spider" Silva
The two could fight anywhere in the world, and it would prove to be "hostile territory" for the ultra-game Franklin. More ...

[Oct 18, 2007]
Hatton: "In My Eyes, This Fight Is Over"
HATTON: "I can't stress how confident I am." More ...

[Oct 17, 2007]
Calzaghe's Hands Are 100%. Look Out, Kessler
Calzaghe is now in the midst of choosing the fights that will comprise the encore portion of a Hall of Fame-level career. More ...

[Oct 16, 2007]
Kelly Pavlik/John Duddy Isn't Done Just Yet
No Money Matters Have Been Discussed, SoTo Say The Deal Is Done Would Be Premature More ...

[Oct 13, 2007]
No Miracle In Moscow; Holyfield Loses
Sultan Fought A Smart, Boring Fight Against Holyfield,Who Wasn't Active Enough To Make It Close More ...

[Oct 10, 2007]
Can Evander Deal With A Lefty?
Holyfield Meets WBO Champ Sultan Ibragimov Saturday In Moscow;Can The Old Man Get It Done, Readers? More ...

[Oct 10, 2007]
Contender Recap: Banks Struts Home
Banks nearly headbutts Smith in the staredown. He could've had a point deducted then and there. More ...

[Oct 7, 2007]
Sam Peter's Hand Was NOT Broken
Peter is still "a work in progress," Gotzev said, but deserves credit for shrugging off the injuries and fighting through them. More ...

[Oct 6, 2007]
Peter Survives Knockdowns, Outpoints McCline
Peter Broke His Left Hand In Camp, And WasRipe For The Picking More ...

[Oct 5, 2007]
Peter/McCline Bout Under Steroid Cloud
It Is Alleged That McCline Has Received Shipments Of Steroids From March 2005-December 2006 More ...

[Oct 4, 2007]
Contender Recap: Bika Bounces McCrary
No one wants to fight Sakio, McCrary says. "He's a beast, he's got muscles in his eyebrows," he says. More ...

[Oct 4, 2007]
Last Call For 33 1/2 Year-Old Barrera?
I believe PacMan's gifts as an athlete, hand speed, reflexes, iron will, haven't deteriorated a stitch, and that his opponent's have. More ...

[Oct 1, 2007]
Rematch, Rematch, Rematch, Rematch!
Dibella said that the rematch clause calls for another fight to be contested at 166, and that Taylor is likely headed to super middle, soon. More ...

[Sep 30, 2007]
Dawson Shows His Skills With KO Win
Will Tarver Lessen His $ Demand, And Test The Connecticut Champ? More ...

[Sep 29, 2007]
The New Middleweight Champion of the World!
The Newest Pride of Youngstown Showed Heart and Heavy Hands More ...

[Sep 27, 2007]
Manny Promises Jermain KO of Kelly
STEWARD: "Jermain Taylor will knock out Kelly Pavlik. Kelly isn't Marvin Hagler, he don't keep company like that." More ...

[Sep 26, 2007]
Contender Recap: Make It Happen, Cap'n
Chicago Takes On Jersey On Contender More ...

[Sep 24, 2007]
LingerieGate: ODLH Counters Stripper Charge
The lady who is in the center of Oscar's LingerieGate, a stripper at New York's Scores flesh-flash pit, said she has no idea how the photos were leaked to the net. If you believe that, then you think guys buy Penthouse for the articles More ...

[Sep 19, 2007]
Good TV: UFC Coaches Hate Each Other
Spike's MMA Reality Show Kicks Into Gear On Wednesday Night;Happily For Viewers, The Coaches Hate Each Other More ...

[Sep 19, 2007]
Floyd in New York: Dancing With Fatigue?
COMMENTS, PLEASE: COULD FLOYD BE SPREADING HIMSELFTOO THIN WITH THE "DANCING" GIG? More ...

[Sep 18, 2007]
Contender Recap: Solimon Beats "Don King"
The Aussie Was Busier, Punch-Wise, Not Mouth Wise;Contender Will Miss Max More ...

[Sep 12, 2007]
Hvywt. Box-off Tournament: Smart Or Stupid?
Farhood Likes Povetkin To Take The Prize More ...

[Sep 11, 2007]
Contender Recap: Queens Sends Texas Packin'
The Don Won The Pre-Fight War Of Words, And The Fight, Too More ...

[Sep 10, 2007]
Cotto/Mosley: Young Gun vs. Old Gun Matchup
Mosley has tried to inject some doubt into Cotto's head by questioning the validity of his resume. More ...

[Sep 9, 2007]
The Colombia Caper: Was Holt Robbed?
At one point, Holt maintains, someone in the Torres corner actually grabbed his leg and tried to impede his movement. More ...

[Sep 9, 2007]
Comebacking Vitali Injured, McCline Fight Off
It looks like the end of the road for the elder Klitschko, who is 36. More ...

[Sep 7, 2007]
Junior Witter/Vivian Harris
It's a fight that would fit on one of our networks, at least from a watchability perspective, if not from a budget perspective if you're a bean counter at HBO or Showtime. More ...

[Sep 5, 2007]
End Of Fairy Tale For Cinderella Maskev?
WHO DO YOU LIKE, READERS? THE BEST YOUNG HEAVYWEIGHTOUT THERE, PETER, OR THE CINDERFELLA STORY MASKAEV? More ...

[Sep 4, 2007]
"The Contender" Kicks Off With Cuts
LEONARD GOT RIGHT TO WORK, MAKING CUTS,AND HE SHOWED AN OLYMPIAN THE DOOR ON DAY ONE! More ...

[Sep 1, 2007]
Oganov's KO Streak Snapped By Zuniga
OGANOV CAME IN WITH A PERFECT KO STREAK,BUT ZUNIGA IS A CRAFTY, BUSY VET More ...

[Aug 30, 2007]
Holyfield, Sultan Hit NY, Plug Bout
Holyfield looked statuesque when he faced Donald in Nov. 2004, and by that I mean he looked as mobile and threatening as a statue. More ...

[Aug 29, 2007]
Kendall Holt Battles Past, Promoter, Foe
SUN. UPDATE: HOLT LOSES, TKO 11, IN CONTROVERSIAL FASHION More ...

[Aug 29, 2007]
Fancy Fighting Zab Judah, Kermit Cintron?
CINTRON: "I think Zab is in need. He's crying. Fighting him and knocking him out would be stepping back." More ...

[Aug 29, 2007]
Mayorga Video Blasts Vargas As Coward
UPDATE: THEY'LL DO IT ON NOV. 23rd More ...

[Aug 26, 2007]
Vargas Sick, Fight Vs. Mayorga Postponed
HOW WILL MAYORGA SPIN THIS DEVELOPMENT? More ...

[Aug 25, 2007]
Couture Flips Off Father Time, KOs Gonzaga
TSS TAKE TWO: BET AGAINST COUTURE ONLY IF YOUARE READY TO PART WITH YOUR MONEY More ...

[Aug 23, 2007]
Vargas/Mayorga Insult-a-thon Continues
UPDATE: THIS FIGHT IS OFFVARGAS HAS ANEMIA! More ...

[Aug 22, 2007]
Couture Has Father Time In A Choke
COUTURE SAYS: "I have no illusions at 44, at some point, you know, Father Time is going to catch up to my ass, but so far he hasn't." More ...

[Aug 20, 2007]
Why The Comeback? McNeeley Explains
WHY THE COMEBACK? TWO-WORD HINT: PITTER PATTER More ...

[Aug 16, 2007]
TSS COMEBACK ALERT: Peter McNeeley
CHECK BACK FOR AN INTERVIEW WITH MCNEELEY, AS HE FILLS IN READERSON STAYING CLEAN, AND TELL US WHY HE'S GEARING UP TO FIGHT AGAIN More ...

[Aug 14, 2007]
Legends Collide: Roy Jones Vs. Tito Trinidad
WOODS SAYS: Cynics might believe that the styles won't make for an entertaining battle, foreseeing Jones dancing excessively, potshotting to steal rounds with sporadic flurries, as the flatter-footed Trinidad stalks him fruitlessly. More ...

[Aug 9, 2007]
ESQUIRE Says Boxing's Dead
OUCH! ESQUIRE CALLS ROACH PARKINSON'S ADDLED, KLITSCHKO A FRAUD, PBF A BRAGGY BORE AND OSCAR A HAS-BEEN More ...

[Aug 8, 2007]
"MY RECORD IS ATROCIOUS. BUT I WANT TO FIGHT"
A FIGHTER WHO HAS LOST HIS LAST 15 STRAIGHT WANTSTO FIGHT AGAIN. TSS ASKS HIM: WHY? More ...

[Aug 7, 2007]
New Details About Tommy Morrison
IS MORRISON TELLING THE TRUTH OR TRYING TO CON THE PUBLIC? More ...

[Aug 6, 2007]
Contender Cast Announced/Super Middle Faceoff
WHO'LL TAKE THE CONTENDER CROWN?IS THIS THE BEST CAST YET? More ...

[Aug 4, 2007]
Last Stand For Morales: Diaz Beats Mex Legend
MORALES HAS WON ONCE IN HIS LAST SIX OUTINGS More ...

[Aug 3, 2007]
Holyfield Gets His Title Shot
WOODS SAYS: Will Holyfield Beat Ibragimov? I Doubt It...But He Does Have SOMEONE Looking Out For Him, So... More ...

[Jul 28, 2007]
Berto Shakes Off Knockdown, Wins On ESPN
IS BERTO READY FOR A TOP 5 WELTER? More ...

[Jul 28, 2007]
Mayweather/Hatton's On
PBF AND HATTON, A CLASH OF UNBEATENS More ...

[Jul 28, 2007]
The Viper Is Back, Forrest Batters Baldomir
FORREST LOOKED HEALTHY, SHARP, DANGEROUS More ...

[Jul 26, 2007]
Nearing End Of Road For Forrest Or Baldomir?
READERS, PLEASE SEND IN YOUR PREDICTIONS! More ...

[Jul 25, 2007]
Vargas And Mayorga Keep The Peace...Barely
DON KING SAYS: "Our biggest job is to prevent Vargas and Mayorga from knocking each other in the head til the fight comes." More ...

[Jul 25, 2007]
Boxing Is The Best Behaved Sport!
WOODS SAYS: Bruce Buffer should say, "After three rounds, and a clean urine test, your winner is........!" More ...

[Jul 22, 2007]
Satisfied Customer Didn't Buy Hopkins/Wright
WOODS SAYS: This morning, I congratulate myself for staying within the family's budget, for not giving in. More ...

[Jul 20, 2007]
Atlas: Hopkins/Wright Weigh-In Mayhem Staged?
ATLAS ASKS: Was Hopkins/Wright weigh-in scrap pre-planned? More ...

[Jul 19, 2007]
Does Winky Think He Can Beat Bernard?
TSS READERS, FIRE AWAY WITH YOUR PREDICTIONS! More ...

[Jul 16, 2007]
Next For Williams: Rematch? Cotto? Kermit?
READERS, GIVE DAN GOOSSEN YOUR TWO CENTS;WHO SHOULD PAUL WILLIAMS FIGHT NEXT? More ...

[Jul 15, 2007]
One Legend Lives To Fight On: Jones Wins UD12
THE HANDS ARE STILL QUICK, AND HECAN SWAY THE JUDGES More ...

[Jul 15, 2007]
Newsflash: De La Hoya To Fight Again, At 147
OSCAR TO COME BACK-AT 147! More ...

[Jul 14, 2007]
Cintron Smashes Matthysse In AC
CINTRON SHOWED HEAVY HANDS IN AC More ...

[Jul 14, 2007]
The End Of The Road For Gatti
GATTI SAID: "I'm going to retire and I can't keep taking this abuse no more. Hasta la vista baby!" More ...

[Jul 12, 2007]
Who Will Pay To See Roy Jones On Saturday?
I'M CURIOUS--WHEN MURAD SAYS 380 COUNTRIES WILLWATCH ROY...Has Muhammad gone and wired up Mars, and Pluto and Uranus? More ...

[Jul 9, 2007]
Lamon Does A Duran, Says 'No Mas'
NO OTHER FIGHT SITE OFFERSNO B.S. OPINION LIKE TSS DOES More ...

[Jul 3, 2007]
TSS Bumps Col. Bob Sheridan Down To Private
I asked Kathy Duva to shed some light on the show, the underwhelming undercard and the economic realities of the sport today. More ...

[Jun 30, 2007]
Holy Heavyweights! Vander Beats Lou
WHAT'S NEXT FOR REAL DEAL?STAY TUNED FOR LOWDOWN ON THE NEXT STEPAND THE STORY BEHIND THAT SHAKY UNDERCARD! More ...

[Jun 29, 2007]
Holyfield Levels Steroid Charge
WHO DID HOLY SAY WAS ALL ZITTED UP FROM ROIDS?READ ON... More ...

[Jun 24, 2007]
UFC/Spike Finale: BJ Penn Punishes Pulver
PENN HAS GROWN UP, IS NOW LOOKING TO BREAK 1-1 TIE WITH HUGHES More ...

[Jun 23, 2007]
The Hitman Hooks Another Win, KOs Castillo
Hatton tossed a left hook, which Castillo ducked. Hatton doubled up, and re-delivered the lacerating left, exploding it on the ribcage. More ...

[Jun 20, 2007]
Merchant, Manny Take A Bow-BWAA Dinner, Pt 2
MERCHANT, PACQUAIO TOOK A BOW BEFORE THE BWAA More ...

[Jun 18, 2007]
Boxing Writers Dinner Report, Pt 1
Marv Albert thundered at brother Steve: "How'd you get this number?" More ...

[Jun 15, 2007]
Malignaggi About To Snag First Belt
There is almost zero danger that Paulie's puss will suffer another Cotto-type assault tomorrow. More ...

[Jun 14, 2007]
No More "Explanations," Hatton Better Impress
HATTON: "I want to be in a Castillo/Corrales type fight" More ...

[Jun 12, 2007]
"AMERICANS DON'T OWN THE RING"
MERCHANT COMPARES SELF TO FAN MAN, STEVE ALBERT DISSES MARV,PAC MAN'S ENGLISH IS A HIT: BOXINGWRITER'S DINNER REPORT COMING SOON! More ...

[Jun 11, 2007]
Bobby Cassidy's Life, In One Act
"Kid Shamrock," was written by Robert Cassidy Jr., ex-columnist for TSS. It's based on the life of his father, "Irish Bobby" Cassidy. More ...

[Jun 10, 2007]
"Awesome Dawson" Defends Belt, TKOs Ruiz
Everything you can throw, Dawson did throw, with the coup de grace being a left uppercut that snapped Ruiz' head back violently. More ...

[Jun 10, 2007]
Tarver Is Listless, Beats Muriqi, Barely
Tarver came out of the slumber, but Muriqi wouldn't go to the floor if Tarver had a stun gun and slipped him a roofie. More ...

[Jun 9, 2007]
Soto Downs "The Other" Pacquiao
PLUS, SON OF CHAVEZ AVENGES DAD'S LAST LOSS More ...

[Jun 9, 2007]
Pugilistic Pride Of P.R. Cotto Downs Zab
There were low blows, blood flowed, and there were knockdowns, and nobody who paid to see the scrap could be anything but satisfied. More ...

[Jun 8, 2007]
TSS PREDICTION SQUAD Weighs In
SAT. NIGHT NEWSBREAK-IN: LARRY MERCHANTANNOUNCED HE'S RE-SIGNED WITH HBOAT BOXING WRITER'S DINNER! More ...

[Jun 6, 2007]
JUDAH DEFUSES RACIAL ANGLE TO COTTO FIGHT
JUDAH DOESN'T WANT RACE WAR AT MSG More ...

[Jun 4, 2007]
Michael Grant: "I Was A Puppet"
Pundits who'd salivated over the specimen set into 'im gleefully, sliced 'im up, spit 'im out, tossed 'im aside like gristle. More ...

[May 30, 2007]
Cotto Promises To Destroy Judah
The Caguas Killer says his strength will prove to be the overriding decider on June 9. More ...

[May 25, 2007]
Rampage Jackson Vows To Down Liddell In 3
RAMPAGE TOLD TSS HE'D FINISH CHUCK IN 3;HE DIDN'T NEED THAT MUCH TIME More ...

[May 24, 2007]
Shannon Briggs, Trash Talkin' Champ
WARNING! CONTAINS RANT: "PROMOTERS, WORK ALL ANGLES, SO FANS CAN STOP GETTING WHACKED WITH PPV CHARGES ON CABLE BILLS" More ...

[May 24, 2007]
QUESTION: CAN CHUCK BEAT ESPN COVER JINX?
ANSWER: NOPE! COUTURE CALLED IT BEFORE: "I think Rampage is going to beat Chuck in this fight." More ...

[May 18, 2007]
Hopkins/Wright: Are The Styles Too Similar?
WEIGH IN: WILL THIS FIGHT BE STELLAR OR STINKY? More ...

[May 16, 2007]
Floyd Wins, Boxing Loses
Mayweather needed to hit a walk-off home run, and give the sport an injection of growth hormone, but he laid down a suicide squeeze. More ...

[May 16, 2007]
RIP, Diego Corrales
GOODBYE, TO A CONSUMMATE WARRIOR. More ...

[May 16, 2007]
Please Welcome Our New Staffer
Our "get" has knowledge about the state of the game currently, can tick off facts, figures and anecdotes dating back to the days when there was horse hair in the gloves. More ...

[May 14, 2007]
A Thank You Note, And A Tease
THEY'RE HEEEEERE! More ...

[May 12, 2007]
FNF REVU: Smith, Davis Give PPV-Worthy Effort
TELL 'EM, TESS: "I like my fighters to make great fights, not to be businessmen." More ...

[May 10, 2007]
Kermit Cintron Says He'll Fight UFC
READERS, SHOULD CINTRON STICK TO THE SWEET SCIENCE? OR DO YOU THINK HE CAN TRANSITION TO THE MMA GAME?COMMENT NOW. More ...

[May 9, 2007]
Floyd/Oscar Sets PPV Record
Floyd and Oscar's demonstration of boxing's relevance garnered 1,225,000 buys from cable systems and 925,000 buys from satellite homes throughout the 50 states. More ...

[May 4, 2007]
24/7 Reality Show Ends, True Reality Looms
UPDATED FRIDAY 7PM WITH WEIGHTS IN LAS VEGAS! More ...

[May 3, 2007]
TSS PREDICTION SQUAD Weighs In
PREDICTIONS FROM MERCHANT, LAMPLEY, DIBELLA, FARHOOD, AND THE TSS CREW ! SEE IF THEY WERE RIGHT. PLUS, SCROLL DOWN FOR MERCHANT CONTRACT TIDBIT! More ...

[Apr 28, 2007]
Freitas Pulls A Duran, Diaz Bulls Way To Win
The end, of the fight, and quite likely, Freitas' career, came with the Brazilian sitting on his stool after an eighth round that saw him in dire straits. More ...

[Apr 28, 2007]
Final Flurry Of Trashtalk For PBF, Oscar
"He's still the same little brat," De La Hoya said, when asked by HBO's Bob Papa what he's learned about Floyd from the 24/7 reality show experience. More ...

[Apr 27, 2007]
FNF Review: Jimenez Upsets Anchondo
Both men invested in their power shots, and it paid off royally for Jimenez when he landed a left hook that dropped Anchondo like a Balsam Fir in December. More ...

[Apr 26, 2007]
Is Oscar/Floyd Boxing's Last Hurrah?
WEIGH IN, READERS: DOES BOXING NEED A CLASSIC TO STAY ALIVE? IF OSCAR LOSES, WHO CARRIES THE SPORT? CAN PBF BE BOXING'S FRONTMAN? More ...

[Apr 26, 2007]
Oscar Says Floyd's Nervous
I'm not getting the feeling that Floyd's quaking in his boxing boots, needing new pairs of drawers as he contemplates getting in with Oscar. More ...

[Apr 21, 2007]
Another UFC Upset: "Cro Cop" Dropped
"Cro Cop" entered with the badass nickname and the badass rep, but left with a badass headache, as Gonzaga unleashed a high right leg to Filipovic's temple that put the Croat to sleep immediately at 4:51 of the first highly shocking round. More ...

[Apr 20, 2007]
Gatti Asks Ward To Be His Trainer
IS GATTI AT THE END OF THE LINE? CAN WARD SUCCEED WHERE McGIRT FAILED? TELL TSS, SEND COMMENT More ...

[Apr 17, 2007]
Faith Or Folly: Can Chris Byrd Fly Again?
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[Apr 16, 2007]
Is Klitschko Starting the "Payback's A Bitch" Tour?
Now we'll see if the demons of doubt that take residence in your brain after a man has bettered you, has imposed his will upon you, has rendered you helpless in front of your fans, your critics, your big bro, if those demons have been exorcised. More ...

[Apr 12, 2007]
Valuev Must Defeat Chagaev Before Wlad Battle
The XXL Russian meets the southpaw Chagaev on Saturday in Stuttgart, Germany, and to gain perspective on the scrap, TSS put the call in to a boxer who fought them both, John Ruiz. More ...

[Apr 8, 2007]
Serra Takes Massive Upset Win In UFC 69
SERRA DOWNS UFC'S "BEST" ATHLETE IN MMA SHOCKERUpdated: Sunday 11:20 AM EST More ...

[Apr 7, 2007]
Calzaghe Overwhelms Manfredo
JOE OVERWHELMED CONTENDER ALUM, FANS WILL DEMAND TOUGHER FOE NEXT More ...

[Apr 6, 2007]
UFC's White Offers Floyd 2 Million
UFC's DANA WHITE MAKES FLOYD MAYWEATHER AN OFFER; CAN PRETTY BOY FLOYD REFUSE IT? More ...

[Apr 3, 2007]
The Sweet Science Is Alive, And Free
Think of it in terms of, we were toiling at 168 pounds, and we've decided to drop down to 154 pounds. More ...

[Mar 30, 2007]
Joel Julio Headlines On ESPN
If anyone was thinking that Julio's first loss last year was going to drain his resolve, he showed notice that would be a faulty assumption. More ...

[Mar 29, 2007]
Spinks Steps Up, Accepts Taylor Challenge
Dibella delivered a bitch-slap to some middleweights who he says turned down a shot to take on the 28-year-old Taylor. More ...

[Mar 28, 2007]
Duddy To Headline ESPN Show
Next stop for the Derry Destroyer is Friday Night Fights, and beyond that, only the Fates of the fickle fight world know for sure... More ...

[Mar 28, 2007]
Floyd Mayweather Rips Oscar, Liddell, MMA
Mayweather and De La Hoya upped the hate factor, which had been dwindling at an impolite "7" to a full-fledged "10" on Wednesday. More ...

[Mar 24, 2007]
Kessler Emerges As Calzaghe Threat
If you're Calzaghe, do you want to risk your undefeated record against a man this skilled, who doesn't have the earning power to make it worthwhile for the Prince of Wales? More ...

[Mar 21, 2007]
Don King Meets Catholic Champ
So one wonders...is The Don softening? Now 75, is he grappling with the inevitability of the tides of time? Is he contemplating the sum of his life, and pondering the afterlife, and his place in it? More ...

[Mar 20, 2007]
Holyfield Aiming For Fall Title Shot
If you had told me last year that the man would look like he did on Saturday, and that he's a worthy recipient of a title shot, I would've told you that they put the wrong kind of mushrooms on your pie at the pizzeria...You are tripping. More ...

[Mar 17, 2007]
Holyfield Looks Ready For Title Shot
I wouldn't like to see Sam Peter impose his age advantage on the oldster, but the way Holyfield (41-8-2) looked against Vinny Maddalone (27-4) on Saturday night in Corpus Christi , Texas, you have to give the old man a chance against the laggards among More ...

[Mar 16, 2007]
Regarding Vinny Maddalone's Payday...
But then Maddalone's trainer Al Certo, who's 79, who's been in the biz since the 40s, mentioned money. More ...

[Mar 9, 2007]
A New Low: Butterbean At 417
Esch weighed in at a disgraceful 417 pounds for the bout, and the 40-year-old looks like the picture of fitness compared to his foe. More ...

[Mar 7, 2007]
Say It Isn't So, Evander; What's Real Deal About Roids?
I mean, I'd heard whispers, allegations, and of course, the eyes rarely lie. Some of the wondrous physiques on these guys over the years, well, one had to at least ponder the possibility that eating right, vitamins and a rigorous gym regimen were solely r More ...

[Mar 1, 2007]
Holyfield Deserves A Chance To Prove Us Wrong
Call me cynical, but I theorized that Holyfield mostly fought for the same reasons most folks do: for fame, for fortune, to hear the roar of approval in the arena as he imposes his will over another man, and proves himself to be superior. More ...

[Feb 20, 2007]
Floyd Wins Round 1 Vs. Oscar In NYC
You've maybe heard from a source or two that boxing is dying? Well, the sport ain't ready for a permanent dirt nap. More ...

[Feb 19, 2007]
When Berto Fights, No Bathroom Break
Lou DiBella found himself a clear and present headliner on Saturday when welterweight Andre Berto went into Little Tyson mode on Nito Bravo. More ...

[Feb 16, 2007]
FNF Report: ESPN2 Vet Verno Phillips Escapes With Win
Eddie Sanchez has a gangly physique, and looks like he should have slow hands and like he'd be easy to hit. More ...

[Feb 11, 2007]
Shane Mosley Is A Physical Freak
Thirty minutes after Shane Mosley finished his precise dissection of Luis Collazo, I should have been ready to hit the sack. But I didn't. More ...

[Feb 9, 2007]
Eddie Chambers: "I'm Next Heavyweight Idol"
I got on the horn with heavyweight Eddie Chambers, who faces off with Derric Rossy on ESPN's Friday Night Fights. More ...

[Feb 7, 2007]
Miranda: "Green's Beating Is Meant For Jermain Taylor"
He's THE ONE that gets the most play in the chat rooms, THE ONE that we're latching on to as a potential next generation stud. More ...

[Feb 3, 2007]
The Underachiever vs. The Journeyman on FNF
The Underachiever met the Journeyman in the main event on ESPN's Friday Night Fights. More ...

[Jan 30, 2007]
Oscar Dumps Mayweather Sr., Taps Roach
Oscar announced on a Tuesday, he will not be training himself, nor will he have Floyd Mayweather Sr. as his chief second. More ...

[Jan 27, 2007]
Pavlik Doesn't Play The Race Card
The issue of race is such a loaded topic. Often, race is the two-ton elephant, sitting in plain site in front of our eyes. More ...

[Jan 22, 2007]
Ricky Hatton Lives To Fight Another Day
I was expecting a helluva lot more from the Hitman on Saturday night, and really, weren't we all? More ...

[Jan 20, 2007]
ShoBox In Phoenix: Is Lopez The Next Great Puerto Rican?
They toss around names like Gomez, Benitez and Trinidad when they size up junior featherweight prospect Juan Manuel Lopez. More ...

[Jan 17, 2007]
Happy Birthday To The Greatest Of All Time
I still call you Champ, 25 years after you stepped onto the ring for your sad swansong in the Bahamas. More ...

[Jan 13, 2007]
Friday Night Fights Review: K9 Chews Up The Mechanic
Friday Night Fights kicked off its second installment of the season with a card featuring some Contender stalwarts. More ...

[Jan 9, 2007]
Should James Toney Retire?
It wasn't an embarrassment. It wasn't like Holmes/Ali, the sad drama in the Bahamas. More ...

[Jan 4, 2007]
Tyson Admits He Used Coke, Drank Booze For Breakfast
And to think I seriously thought he'd be heading off to do missionary work after his ring career ended. More ...

[Dec 29, 2006]
Is '06 The Year UFC Choked Out Boxing?
We may look back at 2006 as the year our beloved sport got choked out in the scrap for relevance, acceptance and buzz, by mixed martial arts. More ...

[Dec 28, 2006]
Holyfield Stuck In Promotional, Financial Quagmire
None of us thought that Evander Holyfield would come within sniffing distance of a heavyweight championship again. More ...

[Dec 17, 2006]
Is Miranda THE Breakout Star For 2007?
Max Kellerman officially anointed himself president of the Edison Miranda Fan Club. More ...

[Dec 15, 2006]
An American Boy Chooses Fight Life Over Larceny
He could be a thief, a budding con, a superstarbooster. Or he could use his talents in the ring to make something of himself . More ...

[Dec 13, 2006]
No More Roasted Roadkill For Edison Miranda
The supersized heavyweight division would always belong to us, we felt in our ample gut. Nyet, not any more. More ...

[Dec 12, 2006]
Oleg Maskaev vs. Borat: Who's The Best Known Kazakh?
He is the second most well known person from Kazakhstan in the minds of most United States citizens. More ...

[Dec 6, 2006]
Toney's X-Mas Wish: Less Jelly On The Belly, Pounding Peter
James Toney strode to the podium at the Rainbow Room in New York City. More ...

[Dec 3, 2006]
AC Report: Boxing Writers Meet, Clottey's Wife Lays Down Law, Pocket Not Picked
BWAA prez Tim Graham set up a conference room for our meeting of the minds. More ...

[Dec 1, 2006]
Wright vs. Quartey: 'A Fight Between Two Angry Old Men'
No sport is harder to predict an outcome than boxing. It's that much harder to predict an outcome when the fighters in a bout are 37 and 35 years old. More ...

[Nov 27, 2006]
Merchant: Pac Man, Not PBF, Is Best P4P
Larry Merchant could be forgiven if he were to deliver a flowery eulogy to Willie Pep, the Will 'o the Wisp, who died at age 84 on Thursday. More ...

[Nov 22, 2006]
Atlantic City Needs A House Fighter: Can Cotto Be The Man?
Atlantic City loved Arturo Gatti and Arturo Gatti loved Atlantic City. So who can fill Gatti's shoes as AC's house fighter? More ...

[Nov 16, 2006]
Floyd vs. Floyd: Mayweather Family Values
In the last few years, there has been no love lost between the father and son. There hasn't been much love found, actually, between the Mayweathers. More ...

[Nov 12, 2006]
Wladimir Klitschko, Still A Work In Progress
When he finally took Emanuel Steward's advice, and released his right from solitary confinement, the Boxing Banker, Calvin Brock, paid dearly. More ...

[Nov 8, 2006]
Ready Or Not For Klitschko/Brock At MSG
The final press conference, held on Wednesday afternoon at Madison Square Garden, was an ordered, almost genteel affair. More ...

[Nov 5, 2006]
Underdog Briggs TKOs Liakhovich
In the final minute of the 12th round of one of the very worst title fights you'll ever see, Shannon Briggs put his massive frame to good use. More ...

[Nov 3, 2006]
Got Mayweather/Oscar On The Mind? Baldy Hopes PBF Does Too
Floyd Mayweather likes to say he doesn't overlook anyone, that he never underestimates an opponent. More ...

[Oct 31, 2006]
Bob Arum: Breathing Down On 75, Still Fit And Fiery
Arum has slipped and countered the vigorous incursion from his old cash cow, the fledgling promoter Oscar De La Hoya. More ...

[Oct 26, 2006]
I Nominate Wladimir Klitschko To Be The Emissary Of Boxing
I am rooting for Dr. Steelhammer to ascend above all the other heavyweights, conclusively, and be thought of as The Man in the weight class. More ...

[Oct 24, 2006]
Joe Calzaghe Wants Jermain Taylor: "It'd Be A Megafight"
Calzaghe and Warren shared their latest foil that they believe will elevate Calzaghe another few notches upward on the pound-for-pound lists. More ...

[Oct 21, 2006]
Call The Better Business Bureau: Someone Has To Stop The Tyson World Tour
Friday I paid for the worst pay-per-view boxing event I've ever had the misprivilege of watching. More ...

[Oct 19, 2006]
Will Mike Tyson Go Earlobe Hunting On Friday?
Mike Tyson is back in action on Friday night and as usual, there is an air of lunacy surrounding the event. More ...

[Oct 15, 2006]
Calzaghe Beats Bika, Loses Fans
There were those that thought Joe Calzaghe deserved consideration to be declared the top pound-for-pound fighter in the game. More ...

[Oct 14, 2006]
Old-School Grudge Match: Manfredo and Spina Get It On
Got to love the grudge match. There aren't enough of them, not legitimate ones, with severely toxic, bad blood between two fighters. More ...

[Oct 8, 2006]
Nikolai Valuev Postscript
It ain't easy for a 7 feet, 320 pound man mound to elicit anything other than gawking and gasping when he's placed in front of normal sized souls. More ...

[Oct 6, 2006]
To Nikolay Valuev: Embrace Your Freakish Enormity
Word has trickled to us here at the TSS home office that the Giant Valuev is feeling a little dissed, a tad miffed. More ...

[Sep 28, 2006]
Is Yory Boy Campas Shot, Or Not?
On Friday, a question that looms large for Duddy will be answered. How much does his opponent, Luis Ramon Campas, have left? More ...

[Sep 27, 2006]
Contender 2 Finale: Underdog Brewer Takes The Prize
The time has come. The reality is real for Steve Forbes and Grady Brewer, the reality show is done. More ...

[Sep 26, 2006]
Contender Finale: Sugar Ray Leonard Likes Forbes, Brewer Promises Beatdown
A four-round fighter might make less today than he did when Truman, the man who popularized the saying "The Buck Stops Here," was in the White House. More ...

[Sep 21, 2006]
Shelly Finkel Counterpunches Against King And Briggs
It was a stellar performance by Don King at Gallagher's, even if he didn't pay attention to the adage about brevity being the soul of wit. More ...

[Sep 18, 2006]
Liakovich/Briggs: 'Tis The Season
It's a good thing the waiters removed the steak knives before the meeting of the Shelly Finkel fan club convened at Gallagher's Steak House. More ...

[Sep 8, 2006]
Toney/Peter Result Revisited: On Judge Flaherty
Big Bob Mladinich secured an interview with Massachusetts judge Dick Flaherty, who saw Peter winning nine rounds to Toney's three. More ...

[Sep 6, 2006]
Is Kassim Ouma Up For The Fight Of His Life Against Jermain Taylor?
Kassim Ouma has been many things in his life, and he's been called many things in his life. But he's never been called a clown. More ...

[Aug 31, 2006]
In A City Of Heavyweights, Valuev Stands Tall
The movies beckon, the Giant Russian told the media hordes at the Russian Firebird Restaurant in midtown Manhattan Wednesday afternoon. More ...

[Aug 26, 2006]
What's The Real Deal On Holyfield's Comeback And The Man Running The Show?
There were hints. Lester Bedford didn't think think he'd be a part of Team Real Deal much longer. More ...

[Aug 22, 2006]
Mad Max Returns To Form, To My Pleasure And Dismay
Mad Max Kellerman has returned to form on HBO's BAD, and that is both a welcome development and a source of annoyance. More ...

[Aug 15, 2006]
Holyfield's Most Dangerous Game
All of our hands are dirty, to one extent or another, the 50-year-old Texas event marketing specialist says to me on the phone. More ...

[Aug 12, 2006]
Rahman vs. Maskaev and the Media Game
I still haven't decided whether or not I will enrich Time Warner and plunk down $50 to see Rahman in action against Oleg Maskaev tonight. More ...

[Aug 8, 2006]
James Toney Talks S*%#, And We Will Miss It When He's Gone
There will be a time, in the not that distant future, when he will not be around to entertain you any more. More ...

[Aug 3, 2006]
Oleg Maskaev: The Most Stubborn Man
He'd been drilled and had the tweety birds dancing over his head, compliments of Oliver McCall, in his fifth fight, in 1996. Maskaev could have called it a day. But he kept at it. More ...

[Jul 31, 2006]
How Can We Miss You, Roy Jones, If You Won't Leave?
You 1) thought Prince Badi was going to upset Roy Jones Jr. and send him into retirement and 2) you would have been happy with that result. More ...

[Jul 17, 2006]
The Contender Returns, In Shape And On ESPN
The concept of NBC and The Contender coming together, and making sweet music together, came from a good place. More ...

[Jul 1, 2006]
ShoBox Card Shows Off Boxing Offspring
Collect the sons and a cousin of standout pugilists from yesteryear, and televise the offspring so fight fans can asses their futures. More ...

[Jun 28, 2006]
Shannon Briggs: People Want To See Blood
Go ahead, go into his home, bring a tracking bloodhound if you want. You won't find a scale in there. More ...

[Jun 25, 2006]
Brock, Quintana Prevail Over Foes, Heat In Vegas
Ever wonder what it would be like if two boxers laced up and instead of fighting in a normal arena, they got busy in a sauna? More ...

[Jun 19, 2006]
Taylor/Wright Wasn't A Great Fight
The adjectives tossed about by my colleagues don't ring true for me. The fight was good, not great. More ...

[Jun 14, 2006]
Buddy McGirt Answers Manny Steward's Charge
After seeing six minutes worth of Antonio Tarver against Bernard Hopkins on June 10, Buddy McGirt knew his man didn't have it. More ...

[Jun 8, 2006]
The Blade's Back: Iran Barkley Fights In Aruba
So the bout, his first since 1999, hasn't showed up yet on Boxrec. But it happened. The swelling over his left eye tells me that. More ...

[Jun 7, 2006]
Hopkins Wins Psy-Ops Skirmish at ESPN Zone
Buddy McGirt swears that Hopkins did him a favor when he got under Tarver's skin at the tail end of their Tuesday press conference. More ...

[Jun 2, 2006]
Bob Arum: Where Did The Fun Go?
"Where did the fun go?" Arum asked rhetorically. "TV people have taken over events. Not just HBO, but Showtime and ESPN." More ...

[May 25, 2006]
The Next Foe For De La Hoya: It's Bob Arum
It's official. Top Rank's Bob Arum and Golden Boy's Oscar De La Hoya will not be exchanging holiday cards. More ...

[May 24, 2006]
Jose Luis Castillo "Gets" Oprah
It's like a Weight Watchers meeting whenever Jose Luis Castillo is around, really. How much do you weigh today? What about tomorrow? More ...

[May 15, 2006]
Is Hatton Ready For Floyd? No. Gatti? Yes!
As far as British Invasions go, HBO was hoping for a Beatles type performance and reception, not a Dave Clark Five-level performance. More ...

[May 12, 2006]
Prince Badi Ajamu: Poor Man's Roy Jones Fights Original
Ajamu was offered fights on short notice. He'd built a more-than-respectable record, sure. But he was going nowhere, and not particularly fast. More ...

[May 8, 2006]
Memo: Joan Guzman Will Not Be Fighting Laila Ali
Joan is not a proper name for a boxer, unless that boxer is wearing a breastplate. Please admit it, and tell me I'm not alone here. More ...

[May 2, 2006]
Teddy Atlas: A Son's Journey
Teddy Atlas is the offspring of a man who is still revered in his community, thirteen years after his death, for his boundless compassion. More ...

[Apr 12, 2006]
Dominick Guinn: Southern Delight, Or Disaster?
The mavens of the message boards have gotten a ton of mileage in the last couple years out of Dominick Guinn's nickname. More ...

[Apr 10, 2006]
On Zab Judah: You Can't Take Brownsville Out Of The Kid
Zab Judah showed with his riot-inciting display Saturday night, sometimes you can't take Brownsville out of the kid. More ...

[Mar 27, 2006]
Hopkins/Tarver or Cotto/Malignaggi: We Choose, We Lose
On June 10, you will have to choose to watch either the Hopkins/Tarver or the Cotto/Malignaggi card. More ...

[Mar 21, 2006]
Roach, Goossen: Toney Can Come Back, If...
If Toney had won, we would still be making jokes about eating hot dogs for breakfast. The judges deemed the fight a draw. But really, Toney lost. More ...

[Mar 16, 2006]
F--- Toney's Physique: The Man's a Boxer, Not a Model
On Tuesday morning, his promoter Dan Goossen hooked Toney up with a breakfast fit for a champion...of competitive eating contests. More ...

[Mar 9, 2006]
Gary Shaw on Lacy Stunner: "Losing Sucks"
Shaw loved Jeff Lacy's chances against Joe Calzaghe last Saturday night, and beyond that, he loves Jeff Lacy. More ...

[Mar 5, 2006]
Joe Calzaghe, The King Of The Boxing Universe
On this night, when he bludgeoned a befuddled Jeff Lacy, it wouldn't be sufficient to call super middleweight Joe Calzaghe "The Prince of Wales." More ...

[Mar 4, 2006]
Why I Like Lacy by KO2
Calzaghe is 33, with a history of fragility on his resume. He takes on a challenger that has some oversized balls, one who isn't afraid to take a plane to bring the pain. More ...

[Mar 3, 2006]
Stumbling Blocks and Joe Calzaghe
Betting on boxing outcomes, such as the Joe Calzaghe/Jeff Lacy Saturday night scrap, is too often complete guesswork. More ...

[Feb 28, 2006]
Baby Joe Mesi Spars in Puerto Rico
Joe Mesi, the once and as unlikely it seems and future heavyweight contender from Buffalo, certainly isn't like you or me. More ...

[Feb 15, 2006]
Fres Oquendo's Time For In-Ring Foes
For two long years, Fres Oquendo flicked on the TV and saw the best players in the heavyweight division on the screen. More ...

[Feb 9, 2006]
Hey Winky, Don't Quit Your Day Job
I believe Winky Wright is the best technical boxer, pound for pound, currently on our planet. Too bad he has no weapon of mass destruction. More ...

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