Posts Tagged ‘Boxing’

First off, I wish non boxing people would not conduct post fight interviews.  Jim Gray told Bernard Hopkins that he “clearly” won the fight.  He later asked Pascal how he thought he won the fight by giving him punch stats.  Anyone in boxing knows that punch stats are not a representation on how a boxing [...]

1.  I told you last week, to take a Cleveland Browns win, no matter how ugly it is or was.  Memo to Browns offensive coordinator Brian Dabol, when you are facing the worst rush defense in the entire NFL, like you were last week, Peyton Hillis has to have more than 21 carries.  I know, [...]

1.  I’m getting tired of every so called “expert” talk about second half adjustments and play calling every time the Cleveland Browns lose a game.  I’ve got an idea, how about the other team just made more plays at more crucial moments?  2.  If no one showed up to the Q to witness “Quitness” on [...]

Castro’s pick for the Featured Fight of the Week Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ The Middleweight Championship of the World is on the line as Champion and Ring Magazine #6 pound for pound boxer in the World Sergio Martinez defends against Ring Magazine’s #5 ranked Pound for Pound boxer Paul Williams. Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez                                                      Paul [...]

1.  Running back Peyton Hillis, left tackle Joe Thomas, and center Alex Mack will make the Pro Bowl this season.  I don’t see anyone making it from the defensive side of the ball, as the Cleveland Browns defense tends to be more of a team defense playing together as one unit, rather than relying on [...]

Ring Ratings Update: Pacquiao moves to No. 1 in welterweight rankings.

Ring Magazine #1 Pound for Pound boxer Manny Pacquiao will battle as Antonio Margarito at a catch weight in the Jr. middleweight division Manny “Pac Man” Pacquiao                                                       Antonio “The Tijuana Tornado” Margarito 51-3-2, 38 KO’s                                                  VS.                               38-6, 27 KO’s 5’6 ½, 144 ½ pounds, 31 yrs. old                                                    5’11, 150 pounds, 32 yrs. [...]