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By Cliff Rold - The sizzling winter and early spring fight schedule took a breather in May with less ‘must-see’ and more ‘wait until.’ That didn’t mean there was nothing to watch. For fans of the bigger boys, it was dry spell, and June will be too, but for fans of the sport in general, a heavy hand of new faces was dealt both at the blooming contender and championship levels. Boxing’s biggest star, Oscar De La Hoya, returned to action for some heated sparring with Contender alum Stevie Forbes; Jr. Bantamweight continued its impressive 2008 run of heavy, and quality, activity; and Jr. Welterweight stepped up to the plate with a big upset and a super-looking stadium show featuring Ricky Hatton. It could be worse.
June will offer a look at the world’s two best Middleweights, a stellar rematch at Welterweight and serious intrigue at 122, 108, and 105 lbs. before things really heat up in July…but that’s then. This is the time to remember the recent when in BoxingScene’s May Review. [details]
June will offer a look at the world’s two best Middleweights, a stellar rematch at Welterweight and serious intrigue at 122, 108, and 105 lbs. before things really heat up in July…but that’s then. This is the time to remember the recent when in BoxingScene’s May Review. [details]