By John F. McKenna (McJack) John Arthur (Jack) Johnson, AKA “The Galveston Giant”, AKA“Lil Artha” was one of those larger than life Heavyweight Champions who comes along once in a generation. Johnson was born on March 31, 1878 in Galveston, Texas. He was the son of former slaves Henry and Tina Johnson who worked at blue collar jobs to provide for their six children. Young … [Read more...] about Flashback: Jack Johnson Profiled
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Will Chisora give Klitschko problems?
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Dereck Chisora (15-2, 9 KO’s) is taking his title shot against WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (43-2, 40 KO’s) very seriously. Chisora will be fighter Vitali on February 18, 2012 in Munich, Germany in a fight which most boxing fans give him little chance at emerging victorious. But sometimes when a fighter is going after the biggest … [Read more...] about Will Chisora give Klitschko problems?
Mayweather completes second part of plea deal
By John F. McKenna (McJack) In an effort to put his legal problems behind him WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0, 26 KO’s) pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor battery charge Friday. It was the 2nd part of a plea deal Floyd’s attorneys worked out with prosecutors. Mayweather was not required to appear in court for Friday’s plea deal. He was represented … [Read more...] about Mayweather completes second part of plea deal
Brock Lesnar retires after Alistair Overeem stops him at UFC 141
Ultimate Fighting Championship's biggest star, Brock Lesnar, has officially retired after a devastating first round stoppage by a leg kick to the body from Alistair Overeem at UFC 141. … [Read more...] about Brock Lesnar retires after Alistair Overeem stops him at UFC 141
Hyping Up Manny Pacquiao Hurt Boxing In 2011
By Lester Salvador When someone is put on a pedestal and their accomplishments are exaggerated to the point of being some type of mythical sports legend, that person will get exposed sooner or later if he is to face someone who can give him a real challenge. … [Read more...] about Hyping Up Manny Pacquiao Hurt Boxing In 2011
Sergio Martinez anger understandable
By John F. McKenna (McJack) WBC Diamond and The Ring middleweight champion Sergio Martinez (48-2-2, 27 KO’s) is understandably upset that the World Boxing Councul (WBC) failed to honor their promise to give Sergio a mandatory title shot with WBC full middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (44-1, 31 KO’s). At this point Martinez, who at 36 is in the twilight of his … [Read more...] about Sergio Martinez anger understandable
Mayweather’s chance to turn things around
By John F. McKenna (McJack) WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0, 26 KO’s) has the opportunity to turn things around when he emerges from the Clark County Detention Center in Las Vegas where he will serve a 90 day sentence for domestic violence beginning on January 6, 2012. … [Read more...] about Mayweather’s chance to turn things around
Peterson wants Pacquiao fight in 2012
By John F. McKenna (McJack) New International Boxing Federation (IBF) and World Boxing Association (WBA) light welterweight champion Lamont Peterson (30-1-1, 15 KO’s) wants a crack at World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38 KO’s) in 2012. … [Read more...] about Peterson wants Pacquiao fight in 2012
Povetkin still not ready for Klitschko?
By John F. McKenna (McJack) It’s kind of interesting how much flak WBA/IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (56-3, 49 KO’s) has taken for his upcoming fight with Frenchman Jean-Marc Mormeck (36-4, 22 KO’s). Many boxing observers and fans have been highly critical of “Dr. Steelhammer” for taking on the former WBA/WBC cruiserweight champion. … [Read more...] about Povetkin still not ready for Klitschko?
The IBF will investigate Khan fight
By John F. McKenna (McJack) The International Boxing Federation (IBF) has confirmed that they will hold an investigation into the circumstances around the controversial fight between former IBF/WBA light welterweight champion Amir Khan (26-2, 18 KO’s) and new IBF/WBA light welterweight champion Lamont Peterson (30-1-1, 15 KO’s). … [Read more...] about The IBF will investigate Khan fight
Most disappointing fight in 2011 – Wladimir vs. Haye
By John F. McKenna (McJack) Former WBA heavyweight champion David Haye (25-2, 23 KO’s) set the bar high prior to his title unification fight with WBA/IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (56-3, 49 KO’s) last July 2. Haye basically got his title shot with Wladimir through his gift of self promotion. In “The Hayemakrer’s” case his self promotion was trash … [Read more...] about Most disappointing fight in 2011 – Wladimir vs. Haye
Peterson possible Pacquiao opponent
By John F. McKenna (McJack) New WBA/IBF light welterweight champion Lamont Peterson (30-1-1, 15 KO’s) is being considered as a possible opponent for pound for pound king WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao (54-3-2, 38 KO’s). Now that “Pacman’s” hoped for Mega fight with undefeated WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0, 26 KO’s) has fallen through due to … [Read more...] about Peterson possible Pacquiao opponent
Delay in negotiations forced Vitali to opt for Chisora
By John F. McKenna (McJack) WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (43-2, 40 KO’s) has revealed that the lengthy negotiations in putting together his proposed fight with former WBA heavyweight champion David Haye (25-2, 23 KO’s) forced him to opt to fight Dereck Chisora (15-2, 10 KO’s) on February 18, 2012. … [Read more...] about Delay in negotiations forced Vitali to opt for Chisora
Don’t gloat over Floyd Mayweather
By John F. McKenna (McJack) It is kind of disturbing how many people are gloating over the misfortune that has befallen WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0, 26 KO’s). There have been numerous articles written by boxing writers since Floyd was sentenced in Las Vegas last week to 90 days in jail in the Clark County Detention Center. Some of the articles were … [Read more...] about Don’t gloat over Floyd Mayweather
Manny Pacquiao’s Boxing Career Is Coming To An End
By Albert Benson Manny Pacquiao is already shot to pieces and on the decline. When you are an aggressive fighter with no defensive skills and relies mainly on speed and aggression, your boxing career will not last very long, and Juan Manuel Marquez showed us what happens to a guy who is one dimensional and doesn't have much of a boxing brain when he put on a boxing clinic … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao’s Boxing Career Is Coming To An End