The current issue of The Ring...

[Guest]

... first of all, great issue from what I've read of it, though as always the fact that it's so far behind the times when it gets published takes the shine off. Though it's arguably a better magazine than Boxing Monthly which I also buy regularly, I've seen Boxing Monthly review fights that had taken place a FORTNIGHT before the issue came out. With the Ring they're still working on a write-up for Pernell Whitakker's debut bout.

Basically, it's JANUARY now. I wanted to read about the fights/fighters/performances of the year 2006, not about Floyd-Baldi which took place over two months ago. But it's a small gripe and one that will never be resolved.

Anyway, the contents:


* Nigel Collins the editor gives his top ten rankings of fighters for ENTERTAINMENT value, and is scathing about Floyd, leaving him out altogether. Although Collins is an ex pat who lives in the US full time, it must be noted that he's still, by birth, a green teef Brit f.ag so it's self pwnage really.

* Floyd also gets slated in the main write-up though. I admire Floyd's boxing skills, but the guy's just a complete deuche. Any write-up that slags him a little is fine by me.

* By the same token, the likeable Pacquiao gets some kind words said about him.

* Ivan Goldman talks up Joe Blow, and even says its perfectly reasonable for the Blow not wanting to fight under US commissions. I don't know whether I agree, I'm just reporting the facts, ma'am.

* Finally, check out the pic of Wladdy on page 26... is he a goofy looking bastard or what?

[Chups]

Definitely one of my complaints against this fine magazine. They're bringing news 3 months old.

[adamk1304]

... first of all, great issue from what I've read of it, though as always the fact that it's so far behind the times when it gets published takes the shine off. Though it's arguably a better magazine than Boxing Monthly which I also buy regularly, I've seen Boxing Monthly review fights that had taken place a FORTNIGHT before the issue came out. With the Ring they're still working on a write-up for Pernell Whitakker's debut bout.

Basically, it's JANUARY now. I wanted to read about the fights/fighters/performances of the year 2006, not about Floyd-Baldi which took place over two months ago. But it's a small gripe and one that will never be resolved.

Anyway, the contents:


* Nigel Collins the editor gives his top ten rankings of fighters for ENTERTAINMENT value, and is scathing about Floyd, leaving him out altogether. Although Collins is an ex pat who lives in the US full time, it must be noted that he's still, by birth, a green teef Brit f.ag so it's self pwnage really.

* Floyd also gets slated in the main write-up though. I admire Floyd's boxing skills, but the guy's just a complete deuche. Any write-up that slags him a little is fine by me.

* By the same token, the likeable Pacquiao gets some kind words said about him.

* Ivan Goldman talks up Joe Blow, and even says its perfectly reasonable for the Blow not wanting to fight under US commissions. I don't know whether I agree, I'm just reporting the facts, ma'am.

* Finally, check out the pic of Wladdy on page 26... is he a goofy looking bastard or what?

Where do you get your copies of the ring from? i've looked everywhere and i can't find any.

[GEOFFHAYES]

I cancelled my order of The Ring 14 years ago, because I couldn't afford it.

And my local newsagents don't sell any boxing mags.


JEFF

[GEOFFHAYES]

I ordered The Ring from about summer '91 through the fall of '92. But I was young and skint around that time.

I always read (say: red, not reed) Boxing News and Boxing Monthly at the gym.


JEFF

[Derranged_]

I wonder if they are going to crown a "hw ring" champion this year. Vitali Klitschko was the last to hold the ring title.

[Guest]

Definitely one of my complaints against this fine magazine. They're bringing news 3 months old.

That's the thing, I'm wet for reports on fights, but by the time they come I've got over them.

[The Surgeon]

[QUOTE=!! Anorak;2042939]... first of all, great issue from what I've read of it, though as always the fact that it's so far behind the times when it gets published takes the shine off. Though it's arguably a better magazine than Boxing Monthly which I also buy regularly, I've seen Boxing Monthly review fights that had taken place a FORTNIGHT before the issue came out. With the Ring they're still working on a write-up for Pernell Whitakker's debut bout.

Basically, it's JANUARY now. I wanted to read about the fights/fighters/performances of the year 2006, not about Floyd-Baldi which took place over two months ago. But it's a small gripe and one that will never be resolved.


How annoying is that ****!!!? I gave up on it a while back only buy it occasionally, still get Boxing Monthly and weekly religiously tho! Used to like KO and Uppercut too where did they go?

[Chups]

That's the thing, I'm wet for reports on fights, but by the time they come I've got over them.

I'm also confused about them having fighters of the month. Let's say Pac beats Morales in November....they run the article on their February issue and makes Pac fighter of the month. But what month?

[Guest]

I'm also confused about them having fighters of the month. Let's say Pac beats Morales in November....they run the article on their February issue and makes Pac fighter of the month. But what month?

Speaking of which, it's Shannon Briggs this month.

There's a write-up about Peter Manfredo Jr. in there, where they talk about his wish to fight Roy Jones.

Now, fair enough, in the "looking ahead" column on the back page they do a "contrary to reports, Manfredo is actually getting a date with The Blow" bit, but how is that "looking ahead"? We've known about it on here for MONTHS.