http://youtu.be/Op3V6ffKXeY
A different level is brought to any fight when the animosity is real. One becomes so use to manufactured animosity being simply another marketing tool in a promoters arsenal. To see two men with a genuine dislike for one another go at is a rare spectacle.
Showing posts with label friday night fights. Show all posts
Showing posts with label friday night fights. Show all posts
Thursday, 17 October 2013
Thursday, 15 August 2013
FNF: Michael Carbajal versus Humberto "Chiquita" Gonzalez I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQnyKC5cvCE&feature=youtube_gdata
There's something to be said for the anonymity afforded to fighters that reside in those weight divisions south of featherweight. While, to be sure, there is likely no fighter residing in those divisions that does not envy the sort of money and fame which larger fighters are privy to at the same time their inevitable exit from the ring must provide a softer landing.
There's something to be said for the anonymity afforded to fighters that reside in those weight divisions south of featherweight. While, to be sure, there is likely no fighter residing in those divisions that does not envy the sort of money and fame which larger fighters are privy to at the same time their inevitable exit from the ring must provide a softer landing.
Saturday, 10 August 2013
FNF: Kennedy McKinney versus Marco Antonio Barrera
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cc-fZpJvzCc&feature=youtube_gdata
One of, if not thee, most impressive traits any great fighter possesses is the ability to dig deep. To find something within themselves, when it seems as though all other options have been expended, to keep on going.
One of, if not thee, most impressive traits any great fighter possesses is the ability to dig deep. To find something within themselves, when it seems as though all other options have been expended, to keep on going.
Friday, 17 May 2013
FNF: "Sugar" Ray Leonard versus Roberto Duran
http://youtu.be/d41GgTIFc9A
Today marks the 57th birthday of "Sugar" Ray Leonard, one of the biggest sports personalities of the eighties. After winning a gold medal at the 1976 Olympics in Montreal Leonard began a quest to becoming an entire brand onto himself.
Today marks the 57th birthday of "Sugar" Ray Leonard, one of the biggest sports personalities of the eighties. After winning a gold medal at the 1976 Olympics in Montreal Leonard began a quest to becoming an entire brand onto himself.
Friday, 12 April 2013
FNF: Flash Elorde versus Sandy Saddler
http://youtu.be/Bs02Uf23h18
It's become somewhat of a tradition for our Friday Night Fights feature to take inspiration from an upcoming fight. This evening is no different. With Nonito Donaire, one of the best in the fight game at this very moment, preparing for a showdown with what many consider to be his most dangerous opponent yet, Guillermo Rigondeaux, we figured it was time to hop in the time machine.
It's become somewhat of a tradition for our Friday Night Fights feature to take inspiration from an upcoming fight. This evening is no different. With Nonito Donaire, one of the best in the fight game at this very moment, preparing for a showdown with what many consider to be his most dangerous opponent yet, Guillermo Rigondeaux, we figured it was time to hop in the time machine.
Friday, 29 March 2013
FNF: Mike Alvarado versus Brandon Rios I
http://youtu.be/5MH8kq8wGOo
It's like Christmas Eve at For The Suits headquarters. Why you ask? The excitement could be down to the fact it's Friday night, or the three cups of tea slammed back one after the other. But if you're a boxing fan, you know exactly what is up. Tomorrow evening all us boxing heads are going to be treated to Mike Alvarado and Brandon Rios mixing it up in their second encounter. So the Friday Night Fight this evening is their first encounter in its entirety. It didn't last too long but they managed to pack about 24 rounds of action into the six it did last. If you had plans for tomorrow evening, cancel them.
It's like Christmas Eve at For The Suits headquarters. Why you ask? The excitement could be down to the fact it's Friday night, or the three cups of tea slammed back one after the other. But if you're a boxing fan, you know exactly what is up. Tomorrow evening all us boxing heads are going to be treated to Mike Alvarado and Brandon Rios mixing it up in their second encounter. So the Friday Night Fight this evening is their first encounter in its entirety. It didn't last too long but they managed to pack about 24 rounds of action into the six it did last. If you had plans for tomorrow evening, cancel them.
Friday, 1 February 2013
FNF: Ruben Olivares versus Chucho Castillo
[youtube=http://youtu.be/swj_FjOQWgw]
What better accompaniment to our last piece that getting Friday Night Fights back on track by showcasing one of the grittiest matchups in the storied career of Ruben Olivares. It's April of 1970 and the Inglewood Forum is once again a showcase for fanatical Mexican-American boxing fans and two of their favorite sons. Only this time they were to step into the ring and do battle with each other. The fans had rioted when Castillo lost a split decision to Lionel Rose and went nearly as mad when Olivares defeated Rose by a fifth round KO. No easy pick for them here. It was as close in the ring as it was in their hearts.
What better accompaniment to our last piece that getting Friday Night Fights back on track by showcasing one of the grittiest matchups in the storied career of Ruben Olivares. It's April of 1970 and the Inglewood Forum is once again a showcase for fanatical Mexican-American boxing fans and two of their favorite sons. Only this time they were to step into the ring and do battle with each other. The fans had rioted when Castillo lost a split decision to Lionel Rose and went nearly as mad when Olivares defeated Rose by a fifth round KO. No easy pick for them here. It was as close in the ring as it was in their hearts.
Friday, 7 December 2012
FNF: Manny Pacquiao versus Marco Antonio Barrera I
[youtube=http://youtu.be/i2TR-TPkfq0]
It can sometimes be lost in all the hype and celebrity that has become part of anything attached to Manny Pacquiao nowadays that every bit of his stardom has come from his displays in the ring. He is the type of fighter who put his name on the map by having fight after hellacious fight with the likes on Marco Antonio Barrera, Erik Morales and of special note on this weekend, Juan Manuel Marquez. Although the trilogy, soon to become a quadrilogy, with Marquez might come to define his career we wanted to go back to the fight which was the start of the Pacquiao legend. Going into their showdown in November 2003 Pacquiao was a bit of an unknown quantity. Barrera was certainly the bigger attraction, as the pre fight coverage would make clear. Most of it went to the fact Barrera had brain surgery six years prior, meant to fix irregular blood vessels in his brain. Pacquaio was an after thought. It's not hard to understand why at the time as Pacquaio had been toiling in some of the sports least followed weight divisions, the fight with Barrera coming as a big step up in quality. It took until the third round for Pacquaio to gain the boxing worlds attention. By the end everyone had witnessed the birth of the superstar millions around the world have become familiar with.
It can sometimes be lost in all the hype and celebrity that has become part of anything attached to Manny Pacquiao nowadays that every bit of his stardom has come from his displays in the ring. He is the type of fighter who put his name on the map by having fight after hellacious fight with the likes on Marco Antonio Barrera, Erik Morales and of special note on this weekend, Juan Manuel Marquez. Although the trilogy, soon to become a quadrilogy, with Marquez might come to define his career we wanted to go back to the fight which was the start of the Pacquiao legend. Going into their showdown in November 2003 Pacquiao was a bit of an unknown quantity. Barrera was certainly the bigger attraction, as the pre fight coverage would make clear. Most of it went to the fact Barrera had brain surgery six years prior, meant to fix irregular blood vessels in his brain. Pacquaio was an after thought. It's not hard to understand why at the time as Pacquaio had been toiling in some of the sports least followed weight divisions, the fight with Barrera coming as a big step up in quality. It took until the third round for Pacquaio to gain the boxing worlds attention. By the end everyone had witnessed the birth of the superstar millions around the world have become familiar with.
Friday, 23 November 2012
FNF: Ricky Hatton versus Kostya Tsyzu
[youtube=http://youtu.be/1xVPw8hl22I]
We figured on the eve of Ricky Hatton's return to the ring, what better Friday Night Fight choice than the highest point in Ricky's career. In our, and many others, opinion that was this fight against Kostya Tsyzu. At this moment in time Tsyzu was considered to be one of the best pound for pound fighers in the world. Ricky was an up and coming fighter out of Britain. But he had the hometown advantage, fighting in front of tens of thousands of rabid Mancunians. A lot of has been made of Ricky's fan base and just how dedicated they are. It's because Ricky is the definition of a lad. He loves his football club with a passion few can relate too. He palled around with the Gallagher brothers. His favorite after fight ritual was to get a load of drinks in with the lads. He's one of us. Here's to wishing Ricky a successful return to the ring, we'll have our eyes clued to the tube for this one.
We figured on the eve of Ricky Hatton's return to the ring, what better Friday Night Fight choice than the highest point in Ricky's career. In our, and many others, opinion that was this fight against Kostya Tsyzu. At this moment in time Tsyzu was considered to be one of the best pound for pound fighers in the world. Ricky was an up and coming fighter out of Britain. But he had the hometown advantage, fighting in front of tens of thousands of rabid Mancunians. A lot of has been made of Ricky's fan base and just how dedicated they are. It's because Ricky is the definition of a lad. He loves his football club with a passion few can relate too. He palled around with the Gallagher brothers. His favorite after fight ritual was to get a load of drinks in with the lads. He's one of us. Here's to wishing Ricky a successful return to the ring, we'll have our eyes clued to the tube for this one.
Saturday, 27 October 2012
FNF: Hilmer Kenty versus Ernesto Espana
[youtube=http://youtu.be/c2H2inaAQyk]
It was a tough choice this week for our Friday Night Fights selection. We knew it had to be a fight that involved Emanuel Steward in some manner, as he's was intrinsically linked with the sport for the better part of three decades. But how do you pick a fight from a career like his, with all the greats he trained? It turned out to be a bit easy. Hilmer Kenty, far removed from the pantheon of superstars which Emanuel Steward is normally associated with was Steward's first World Champion. Steward had already been a trainer of some renown through Kronk Gym's dominant displays on the amateur stage but this would be the start of him gaining national attention as a trainer. Ernesto Espana was considered the heavy puncher here, with a world class chin. Howard Cossell makes the point at the start of the fight that Kenty will have to move around to stay out of Espana's range. But Manny knew best and instead advised Kenty to go at Espana. As you could probably guess, Steward was correct. 5 months later Tommy Hearns would become Steward's second world champion. And the rest, as they say, is history.
It was a tough choice this week for our Friday Night Fights selection. We knew it had to be a fight that involved Emanuel Steward in some manner, as he's was intrinsically linked with the sport for the better part of three decades. But how do you pick a fight from a career like his, with all the greats he trained? It turned out to be a bit easy. Hilmer Kenty, far removed from the pantheon of superstars which Emanuel Steward is normally associated with was Steward's first World Champion. Steward had already been a trainer of some renown through Kronk Gym's dominant displays on the amateur stage but this would be the start of him gaining national attention as a trainer. Ernesto Espana was considered the heavy puncher here, with a world class chin. Howard Cossell makes the point at the start of the fight that Kenty will have to move around to stay out of Espana's range. But Manny knew best and instead advised Kenty to go at Espana. As you could probably guess, Steward was correct. 5 months later Tommy Hearns would become Steward's second world champion. And the rest, as they say, is history.
Friday, 24 August 2012
FNF: Livingstone Bramble versus Ray Mancini II
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5--wijUO1Ko?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0&w=400&h=300]
We know we’ve been slacking on Friday Night Fights as of late. We’re done slacking. We want to get you set up for the weekend in style so between Friday Night Fights and First Cut Fridays we should be able to do that. Let’s get to it. Livingstone Bramble was a, shall we say, interesting character. Boxing’s full of ‘em but Bramble might take the cake. Hailing from Saint Croix but born in Saint Kitts and Nevis, Bramble was hounded by accusations of practicing witchcraft throughout his career. Accusations he never denied. Various rumors circulated, as they do, about cutting off the ears of dogs and rabbits for good luck or decapitating birds to offer their blood to prevent himself from shedding blood in the ring. He also had a fascination with snakes and pitbulls, often entering the ring with a snake draped across his shoulders. Ray Mancini was just about as opposite as you can get. The son of a World War II veteran, Ray’s story was an easy one for the public to get behind. His father Lenny Mancini had been a promising prospect in the Lightweight division prior to the outbreak of WWII. Injured in action he was never able to return to his pre-war heights. Ray fought for him, in the very same weight class, and took on his nickname: Boom Boom. Mancini’s style also endeared him to fans. Those type of cats who never take a step back and throw punches in bunches are always easy to like. So when Bramble and Mancini met for the second time some bad blood had brewed between the two camps. The fighters trainers, Lou Duva and Murphy Griffith respectively, nearly went at it at the press conference. The first fight had been a war and many expected the same for the second. It lived up to the expectations.
We know we’ve been slacking on Friday Night Fights as of late. We’re done slacking. We want to get you set up for the weekend in style so between Friday Night Fights and First Cut Fridays we should be able to do that. Let’s get to it. Livingstone Bramble was a, shall we say, interesting character. Boxing’s full of ‘em but Bramble might take the cake. Hailing from Saint Croix but born in Saint Kitts and Nevis, Bramble was hounded by accusations of practicing witchcraft throughout his career. Accusations he never denied. Various rumors circulated, as they do, about cutting off the ears of dogs and rabbits for good luck or decapitating birds to offer their blood to prevent himself from shedding blood in the ring. He also had a fascination with snakes and pitbulls, often entering the ring with a snake draped across his shoulders. Ray Mancini was just about as opposite as you can get. The son of a World War II veteran, Ray’s story was an easy one for the public to get behind. His father Lenny Mancini had been a promising prospect in the Lightweight division prior to the outbreak of WWII. Injured in action he was never able to return to his pre-war heights. Ray fought for him, in the very same weight class, and took on his nickname: Boom Boom. Mancini’s style also endeared him to fans. Those type of cats who never take a step back and throw punches in bunches are always easy to like. So when Bramble and Mancini met for the second time some bad blood had brewed between the two camps. The fighters trainers, Lou Duva and Murphy Griffith respectively, nearly went at it at the press conference. The first fight had been a war and many expected the same for the second. It lived up to the expectations.
Friday, 8 June 2012
FNF: John Mugabe versus Marvelous Marvin Hagler
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_elwPqCa2w8?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0&w=400&h=300]
Friday Night Fights time again. We figured with out preview on Pacquaio/Bradley centering around it’s similarities to the showdown between Marvin Hagler and Thomas Hearns, why not feature a Hagler fight? There isn’t ever a bad time for a Hagler fight, cause the cat was a scrapper through and through. Not that he was some no talent, skill lacking bum that was willing to put his body on the line. As you’ll see in his fight with John “The Beast” Mugabi, Marvin had a way to still have a scrap whilst exhibiting his world class boxing ability. Round 6 of this is particularly thrilling. We think you’ll enjoy.
Friday Night Fights time again. We figured with out preview on Pacquaio/Bradley centering around it’s similarities to the showdown between Marvin Hagler and Thomas Hearns, why not feature a Hagler fight? There isn’t ever a bad time for a Hagler fight, cause the cat was a scrapper through and through. Not that he was some no talent, skill lacking bum that was willing to put his body on the line. As you’ll see in his fight with John “The Beast” Mugabi, Marvin had a way to still have a scrap whilst exhibiting his world class boxing ability. Round 6 of this is particularly thrilling. We think you’ll enjoy.
Friday, 1 June 2012
FNF: Sugar Ray Leonard versus Tommy Hearns
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhX72YHFGFs?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0&w=400&h=300]
We’re starting a new feature: Friday Night Fights. Not exactly a new concept in the boxing world, but hey, what better way to get the weekend stared than watching some of the best fights of all time? We decided to do this right, so the first one we’re bringing you is the 1981 showdown between “Sugar” Ray Leonard and our main cat Tommy “Hitman” Hearns. Something that we rarely see nowadays is two of the best in their weight class go face to face and mix it up. That was just a regular occurrence back in the 80’s when Roberto Duran, Tommy Hearns, “Sugar” Ray and Marvin Hagler proved they were willing to put fears of records aside and let the action inside be the ultimate decider. So let’s get this kicked off right, enjoy.
We’re starting a new feature: Friday Night Fights. Not exactly a new concept in the boxing world, but hey, what better way to get the weekend stared than watching some of the best fights of all time? We decided to do this right, so the first one we’re bringing you is the 1981 showdown between “Sugar” Ray Leonard and our main cat Tommy “Hitman” Hearns. Something that we rarely see nowadays is two of the best in their weight class go face to face and mix it up. That was just a regular occurrence back in the 80’s when Roberto Duran, Tommy Hearns, “Sugar” Ray and Marvin Hagler proved they were willing to put fears of records aside and let the action inside be the ultimate decider. So let’s get this kicked off right, enjoy.
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