The much anticipated encounter between Nonito Donaire and Guillermo Rigondeaux by many boxing purists took place this weekend. The fight resulted in a shock victory for Rigondeaux winning by unanimous decision with scores of 114-113, 115-112, and 116-111 from the judges. These were two men renowned for their slick boxing skills and punching power. Donaire Read More…
On Friday 12th April the LA Lakers welcomed the Golden State Warriors to town in a high pressure match up with both teams having to fend off rival teams to maintain their position in the playoff race. The game lived up to its billing and both teams were going at it basket for basket and Read More…
Bernard Hopkins has broken his own record and become the oldest World Champion in boxing history at 48 years old. Hopkins defeated IBF champion Tavoris Cloud over 12 rounds with scores of 117-112 and 116-111 x2 to win via unanimous decision at the Barcalys Center, New York. He previously held the record after defeating then Read More…
It was a fantastic weekend of Boxing with Prizefighter International Heavyweights, Price vs Thompson and Smith vs Bundrage. This weekend just typified everything that boxing as a sport has to offer from the joy of career comebacks to the lows heavy favourites losing. We begin with Prizefighter the knockout tournament consisting of 3 round contests Read More…
Rising Stars Challenge Team Chuck 163 -135 Team Shaq The Rising Stars draft conducted by Kenny Smith on TNT with the two GM’s Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley has added something extra to the rookie game with their personalities and rivalry. Both GM’s stuck to their previous strategy with Shaq picking a guard oriented team Read More…
Boxing is one the world’s oldest sports and boasts one of the most influential people the world has seen in Muhammad Ali. Most boxers usually come from troubled backgrounds and the ones that make it to the top always have compelling stories to tell which can relate to fans. Boxing is a sport of honour Read More…
Rafael Nadal made a triumphant return after 8 months out recovering from tendonitis in his knee and a stomach bug which caused him to pull out of the Australian Open two weeks prior to the tournament. Rafa teamed up with fellow Argentine Juan Monaco at the Chile open to defeat Cermak and Dlouhy 6-3 6-2. Read More…
