“Joshua Clottey has only lost twice, with each defeat being questionable. In his loss to former world welterweight champion Carlos Baldomir, Clottey was disqualified for head-butting in a fight he was clearly winning. His second defeat came at the hands of Miguel Cotto conqueror Antonio Margarito. Clottey was ahead in the fight before breaking his hand, eventually losing on points. This is Cotto’s first formidable opponent since his devastating stoppage loss to Margarito last summer. Clottey will use his tight high-guard and strength to combat Cotto’s counter-punching. Cotto will look to outbox Clottey with his jab and sharp, accurate punching. In the end, it says here that Clottey’s iron will, chin, and non-stop motor will wear Cotto down an he will take a razor-thin decision at the Garden. Clottey on points. Clottey W.SD.12.”
- Michael Coppinger - Washington D.C, USA
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Zab Judah's Twitter Page
So Zab Judah, being one of my all-time favorite boxers, and my favorite active boxer, is one of the Twitter pages I frequent most. But I most say, it is very frustrating to visit his page every day and see posts about gambling and Vegas and the like. Not saying Judah isn't taking his training seriously, but we know he has overlooked opponents in the past (cough cough Baldomir anyone).
On July 18, Judah fight Matthew Hatton, younger brother of Ricky, in the co-feature to Mayweather-Marquez. Judah's problem has never been his talent. Rare is the boxer that possesses Judah's combination of hand-speed, power-punching and overall quickness. His left uppercut, overhand right combo is one of the deadliest in the game. But we all know Judah's Achille's Heel has always been his focus.
So with that being said, it would be nice one of these days to open up Judah's Twitter page and read something along the lines of "running through sparring partners" or "just completed eight miles of roadwork" instead of asking if the movie "Taken" starring Liam Neeson is any good. Which by the way, it isn't. So Zab, a plea from one of your biggest supporters, hit the grindstone in training, take care of business on July 18, and move on to bigger and better things.
On July 18, Judah fight Matthew Hatton, younger brother of Ricky, in the co-feature to Mayweather-Marquez. Judah's problem has never been his talent. Rare is the boxer that possesses Judah's combination of hand-speed, power-punching and overall quickness. His left uppercut, overhand right combo is one of the deadliest in the game. But we all know Judah's Achille's Heel has always been his focus.
So with that being said, it would be nice one of these days to open up Judah's Twitter page and read something along the lines of "running through sparring partners" or "just completed eight miles of roadwork" instead of asking if the movie "Taken" starring Liam Neeson is any good. Which by the way, it isn't. So Zab, a plea from one of your biggest supporters, hit the grindstone in training, take care of business on July 18, and move on to bigger and better things.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
New PunchOut Commercial Starring Paulie Malignaggi
When I was four-years-old, my dad played the NES quite a bit. His favorite game was Mike Tyson's PunchOut, one of the greatest games of all-time for sure. I remember the day he finally beat Tyson, quite the feat. I soon started playing the game frequently, but never beat Tyson.
Years later, they released Super PunchOut, but it wasn't quite the same, featuring only one or two of the classic characters an no Little Mac.
Now, PunchOut is coming out tomorrow, May 18th. It looks great, and if it is anything like the original, it is sure to be one of the best games out there.
Below is the new PunchOut commmercial, starring 140-pound contender Paulie "Magic Man" Malignaggi.
Check it out.
Years later, they released Super PunchOut, but it wasn't quite the same, featuring only one or two of the classic characters an no Little Mac.
Now, PunchOut is coming out tomorrow, May 18th. It looks great, and if it is anything like the original, it is sure to be one of the best games out there.
Below is the new PunchOut commmercial, starring 140-pound contender Paulie "Magic Man" Malignaggi.
Check it out.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Andre Ward vs. Edison Miranda Prediction
On Saturday, Andre "SOG" Ward fights Edison "Pantera" Miranda on a special edition of ShoBox "The Next Generation". Ward is the betting favorite and has been picked virtually every media person. Below is my prediction that will appear on SecondsOut.com later today:
I'm going with Edisona "Pantera" Miranda in an upset. Andre Ward has fought absolutely no one of note since turning pro and winning the gold medal at the 2004 Olympic Games. Ward is an athletically gifted fighter, but I feel that too many people are just writing Miranda off. Miranda is a free-swinging brawler, who if he connects, will knock Ward out. Ward is going to look to establish his jab and box Miranda from the outside, but Miranda will press all-night. Miranda has lost three times, twice to No. 1 middleweight Arthur Abraham and once to current middleweight champ Kelly Pavlik. And many thought Miranda won the first Abraham fight. Ward seems to be just another overhyped Olympian and I'm going with Miranda to expose him in front of his hometown fans. Miranda KO Late Rounds
I'm going with Edisona "Pantera" Miranda in an upset. Andre Ward has fought absolutely no one of note since turning pro and winning the gold medal at the 2004 Olympic Games. Ward is an athletically gifted fighter, but I feel that too many people are just writing Miranda off. Miranda is a free-swinging brawler, who if he connects, will knock Ward out. Ward is going to look to establish his jab and box Miranda from the outside, but Miranda will press all-night. Miranda has lost three times, twice to No. 1 middleweight Arthur Abraham and once to current middleweight champ Kelly Pavlik. And many thought Miranda won the first Abraham fight. Ward seems to be just another overhyped Olympian and I'm going with Miranda to expose him in front of his hometown fans. Miranda KO Late Rounds
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Welcome to the Site
Hi all,
My name is Mike Coppinger and I'd like to welcome everyone to the site. I have been covering professional boxing for a year now and decided it was time to start my own blog. I have written many feature articles and interview several big-name fighters, including Roy Jones Jr. before his November loss to Joe Calzaghe, and Bernard Hopkins before his 12-round thumping of Kelly Pavlik.
I have been watching boxing religiously since 2001 and have never missed a fight in that timeframe. In this blog I will break-down upcoming fights, recap the action every weekend, and maintain boxer ratings for each weight class and an updated schedule. I will pull no punches and the blog will be %100 unfiltered commentary. Hope you enjoy.
My name is Mike Coppinger and I'd like to welcome everyone to the site. I have been covering professional boxing for a year now and decided it was time to start my own blog. I have written many feature articles and interview several big-name fighters, including Roy Jones Jr. before his November loss to Joe Calzaghe, and Bernard Hopkins before his 12-round thumping of Kelly Pavlik.
I have been watching boxing religiously since 2001 and have never missed a fight in that timeframe. In this blog I will break-down upcoming fights, recap the action every weekend, and maintain boxer ratings for each weight class and an updated schedule. I will pull no punches and the blog will be %100 unfiltered commentary. Hope you enjoy.
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