The Boxing Truth®

For many years Boxing was a mainstay on broadcast television with networks such as NBC, ABC, and CBS all featuring the sweet science as part of each network’s respective sports programming. As the sport became more geared toward premium cable networks such as HBO and Showtime, as well as the medium of pay-per-view television over the years things gradually changed and Boxing gradually became almost nonexistent on broadcast television. In recent years however, there has been a gradual shift to bring Boxing back to broadcast television as both NBC and CBS have featured cards on their respective networks. NBC in particular has reestablished itself as a player in the sport, regularly televising fight cards both on its NBC Sports Network as well as periodically featuring cards on the main NBC Network. This weekend NBC will do something that it has not done since May 20, 1985. Televise a Boxing card on the main NBC Network in primetime. On that night nearly thirty years ago...

In recent years the 122lb. Jr. Featherweight division has had two fighters, who have been the division’s central figures. The unified WBA/WBO Jr. Featherweight world champion Guillermo Rigondeaux and WBC champion Leo Santa Cruz. Rigondeaux, undefeated in fifteen professional fights is widely considered the number one fighter in the division. An argument can be made that if Rigondeaux is the number one fighter in the division, Leo Santa Cruz could be considered 1-A as Santa Cruz, undefeated in thirty professional fights has won world titles in two different weight divisions. While some might talk of a potential unification bout between Rigondeaux and Santa Cruz to determine who is the best fighter at 122lbs., there is another fighter who has emerged as a player in the division. The undefeated IBF world champion Carl Frampton. Frampton, a former European and Commonwealth Jr. Featherweight champion won the IBF world championship in September of last year in scoring a domina...

Press Release: February 23, 2015- By L.O.E.F Promotions and Majestic Raven Entertainment “We are planning on changing the boxing landscape in the Golden Triangle”- Allen Jaco, L.O.E.F President On April 11th, League Of Extraordinary Fighters known as L.O.E.F Promotions will be presenting Boxing Shootout at the Montagne Center on the campus of Lamar University. The card is scheduled to feature and highlight several local fighters. “We are planning on changing the boxing landscape in the Golden Triangle.” Says Allen Jaco, President of L.O.E.F. “There hasn't been a show in this area in so long and our plan is to out on numerous shows for the fans”. The card was originally scheduled for January 17th, but was postponed due to fighters pulling out last minute and other issues. “It really pained us to have to postpone the show. We did everything we could to get enough fighters for commission approval, but we just couldn't get it. But we are ...

The latest chapter in the career of undefeated unified the WBA/IBO Gennady Golovkin came when he defended his title against top contender and two-time world title challenger Martin Murray on Saturday night at the Salle des Etoiles in Monte Carlo, Monaco. As has been asked of previous Golovkin opponents, the question heading into this fight was whether or not Murray could find an answer to avoid the consistent pressure style and punching power of the champion. In the early rounds of this bout Murray was able to have success in landing punches to the head and body of the champion. Murray’s success was also complemented by his high defensive guard and ability to avoid being a stationary target, as well he was able to tie Golovkin up and not allow the champion to execute much offense on the inside. This however, did not deter the champion, who showed patience and proved that he had the advantage in terms of punching power when he was able to land. What was a competitive...