Philadelphia Tough: Q&A with Gabriel Rosado
When you think of Philadelphia and boxing, certain words come to mind. Passion, desire, toughness, grit. These things embody Philadelphia fighters and the city as a whole.
Interviews
Virgil Hunter On Berto: “His Knowledge of the Ring is Not Where it Should Be”
In a recent interview with Ring TV, boxing trainer Virgil Hunter spoke about his fighter Andre Berto and his recent loss at the hands of Jesus Soto Karass.
Choppin’ it Up with DeMarcus Corley
Speaking exclusively with Round By Round Boxing, veteran contender DeMarcus “Chop Chop” Corley (39-20-1, 23 KOs) gave us his thoughts about the recent cancellation of his bout with Frankie Gomez, his take on Lucas Matthysse versus Danny Garcia, and the top boxing prospects in the DMV.
Top Rank Adds “Hard Hitta” Karim Mayfield to Its Arsenal
Top Rank Promotions has secured another critical piece to its arsenal of championship contenders. NABO Welterweight champion, Karim “Hard Hitta” Mayfield is now on the rise to success.
Via Black Sports Online: George Foreman Interview
George Foreman has done and accomplished more in 64 years of living, than 3 or 4 people might have accomplished combined in one lifetime. Foreman has been an Olympian, Heavyweight Champion, gold medalist, Boxing Hall Of Famer, ordained Baptist minister, author, and entrepreneur. He also has the distinct honor of having 5 sons all named George. He has nicknames for them all so he can keep up with who is who. There is George Jr., George III (“Monk”), George IV (“Big Wheel”), George V (“Red”), and George VI(“Little Joey”).
Via Fight Hype: Gary Russell Jr. Not Impressed with Competition
Via Fight Hype: Gary Russell Jr. Not Impressed with Competition