Just two vivid flashes can define an image for a number of years if not for a whole life. Memory #1. Moscow. July 2006. “How in the world – oh, the Almighty! – can I get back to work after this!” – was pronounced characteristically softly, like most men from the Middle East used to speak Russian, but with a pinch of bitterness.
By Corey Erdman - There are many boxing trends we’d probably all prefer be left behind in 2019: Major sanctioning bodies adding more world titles, networks’ inability to cooperate with one another and those wacky tennis-ball-on-a-cable shadowboxing contraptions can all be left in the last decade along with flossing and JUUL pods. But one thing we...
The Daily Bread Mailbag returns with Stephen "Breadman" Edwards tackling such topics as the Jermell Charlo vs. Tony Harrison rematch, Robert Duran, Karlos Balderas suffering his first defeat, the behavior of Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and more.
Five-time world champion trainer Hector Bermudez has not had one of the most straight forward of lives. Having spent time behind bars in his early days, the New York native emerged from the penitentiary to becoming one of the best trainers that the United States has produced in recent decades.
By Cliff Rold - Pretend for a moment Santa could bring boxing fans anything they wished for in 2020. Maybe Santa could even name one commissioner for a day. With a new year, new decade, dawning, the possibilities are endless. No two fans would likely wish for all the same things, as it should be. Some are the type who only get excited for the...
He fought his last fight in a boxing ring on Saturday, and lost his life only two days later. This past Monday, Cuban boxer Yendris Rodríguez Valdéz was shot dead by an individual in Miami. The tragedy of his death has shaken the local boxing scene in Miami, Florida.
Keith Sheldon envisions the Barclays Center remaining every bit as active in offering boxing in 2020 as it has been in each of the past few years. When Brett Yormark left his position late last summer as chief executive officer of BSE Global, speculation spread within the boxing industry about whether Barclays Center would remain as completely committed to boxing as it has been since the first card was held at the Brooklyn arena seven years ago. The recent announcement of Barclays Center’s first show of 2020, a January 25 card that’ll feature Danny Garcia and Ivan Redkach in the main event, indicates it’ll remain one of the most active venues for boxing in the sport.
Professional Boxing kicks off 2020 in South Florida on Friday, January 17 at 6 pm, as BAD Promotions in association with ChampionsHeart Promotions proudly present its inaugural event "Only The Strong Survive," a night of world-class boxing at Hallandale Park & Casino in the Sports of King Theater, a unique and intimate venue for a night of world-class boxing with proceeds going to the local Breast Cancer Organization.
By Lyle Fitzsimmons - There are a couple things I’ve always promised myself. I barely play golf. But if I was ever lucky enough to score a hole in one, I’ve vowed to pluck the ball out of the cup, slide the club into the bag and head straight to my car – because it’ll never get any better. Same goes for bowling. I consider myself a decent bowler, but If I ever...
The Daily Bread Mailbag returns with Stephen "Breadman" Edwards tackling topics such as Anthony Joshua's win over Andy Ruiz, the future of Canelo Alvarez, future outlook for Terence Crawford, Lomachenko, Pacquiao and more.