Bakers Dozen (Thirteen things I know, that you should know too)

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 [...]

Featured Fight of the Week – Sergio Martinez vs Paul Williams

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 [...]

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

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

Featured Fight of the Week

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. [...]

Ring Rating Update: Johnson earns super middleweight rating

Ring Rating Update: Johnson earns super middleweight rating.

Featured Fight of the Week

Two of the top ten featherweights will battle as Ring Magazine #2 rated Juan Manuel “Juanma” Lopez goes up against Ring Magazine #9 rated Rafael Marquez Juan Manuel Lopez                                                                                        Rafael Marquez 29-0, 26 KO’s                                                                      VS.                              39-5, 35 KO’s 5’7, 125 ½ pounds, 27 yrs. old                                                                        5’5, 125 ½ pounds, 35 yrs. old Caguas, Puerto Rico                                                                                               Mexico City, Mexico Strengths:                                                                                                               Strengths: [...]

Shawn Porter scores another knockout to remain undefeated.

Here is a rundown of the biggest fights of the weekend. Friday, October 15th Buffalo Run Casino, Miami, Oklahoma (Showtime)  Heavyweights  – Former Light heavyweight Champion of the World, Antonio “Magic Man” Tarver won a 10 round unanimous decision over Nagy Aguilera with all three judges agreeing on 98-92 scorecards. Tarver, who was coming off [...]

Cleveland’s Shawn Porter in national spotlight again this weekend!

There is no shortage of great boxers in action this weekend.  While the matchups could be better, it’s great to see these guys in the ring again.  Here are my breakdowns of the notable fights! Friday, October 15th Buffalo Run Casino, Miami, Oklahoma (Showtime)  The Main Event: Heavyweights (10 Rounds) – Former Light heavyweight Champion [...]

Boxing Scorecard

Thursday, September 30th Club Nokia, Los Angeles, Ca. (Fox Sports Net)  Welterweights – Jesse Vargas annihilated Pablo Sarmiento, stopping him at 1:31 of the first round.  A right cross followed by a left hook did the damage. It was the fourth straight knockout victory for Vargas, who improved to 12-0, 7 KO’s. It was the [...]

Breaking down the upcoming bouts!

Thursday, September 30th Club Nokia, Los Angeles, Ca. (Fox Sports Net)  The Main Event: Welterweights (8 Rounds) – Jesse Vargas (11-0, 6 KO’s) will take on Pablo Sarmiento (34-13-2, 16 KO’s). Vargas is coming off a sixth round knockout over Ernesto Zavala in June.  He’s scored knockout victories in four of his last five fights, [...]