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I am betting on uppity Conor McGregor, 29, to beat regal Floyd Mayweather, 40, at his own game. (“What Will It Profit Floyd Mayweather to Scam Another $200-300m But Lose…?” The iPINIONS Journal, August 26, 2017) I lost. In the 10th round of a surprisingly competitive fight, Mayweather backed McGregor onto the ropes with a… Read more.
Yes, I am betting on uppity Conor McGregor, 29, to beat regal Floyd Mayweather, 40, at his own game. They face off at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas tomorrow night. The undefeated all-time pound-for-pound great Floyd Mayweather, he of 12 world titles in five weight classes, will exit a two-year retirement for one fight to… Read more.
Mixed Martial Arts fighting (MMA) is arguably even more barbaric than cockfighting or dogfighting – as Michael Vick might contend. Therefore, only the animalistic part of my nature explains why I am such a big fan. (At least Boxing purports to be “the sweet science of bruising.”) Because of its barbarity, some might find it ironic that… Read more.
As the inquisitive, mischievous son of a preacher man, I was always testing my Daddy’s faith. Never more so than when I asked, with angelic sincerity, why God allows evil people to triumph over good people. He had no real answer for me back then, and I doubt he’d have one for me today. Therefore,… Read more.
It’s hardly surprising that Saturday’s fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather is being hyped as the biggest in Boxing history. But, to be fair, the reported $400-million purse they’ll be splitting between them justifies the hype. Several readers have contacted me to inquire about my interest in and pick for this fight. This excerpt… Read more.
Perennial contender Juan Manuel Márquez of Mexico shocked the world on Saturday when he knocked out Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines in the sixth round at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. And nowhere was this shock felt more profoundly than in Pacquiao’s home country where he’s a bona fide national hero. Pacquiao, of course, is the eight-division… Read more.
After we were treated to Mike Tyson biting off one of Evander Holyfield’s ears, I did not think boxing could descend into any more of a farce. Yet this erstwhile sport has never ceased to amaze me in this respect ever since. Evidently, last night’s bout between Floyd Mayweather and Victor Ortiz was no exception. For reports… Read more.
With all due respect to Andy Warhol, we live in a world now where anyone can cultivate a lifetime of fame. This means that, on any given day, Snooki from The Jersey Shore or one of Tiger’s mistresses can seem every bit as worthy of fame as Tina Fey or Kate Middleton. This might seem an… Read more.
