Reality vs. Fantasy
Before I offer brief thoughts about the Mike Tyson fight, I want to inform you that I’ve had trouble with my blog/website. It has taken a couple of weeks to fix various issues. The main issue (the Jetpack plugin) has been fixed, and some others…
Mike Tyson Vs Jake Paul
As many have heard, 57-year-old Mike Tyson will fight 27-year-old YouTube celebrity Jake Paul on Friday, November 15th on Netflix. For me, this will be a story of youth vs experience. Both being born showmen, this fight is getting a lot of hype and speculation…
My Favorite Boxing Movies
Whenever folks ask me about my favorite boxing movies, I tell them I have two in mind. The first is “Rocky II.” My other all-time favorite boxing movie is “Raging Bull” starring Robert DeNiro. Below is the trailer for “Raging Bull.” In my mind, this…
Friday Recommendation #21
October 30th marked the 49th anniversary of the “Rumble In The Jungle,” one of the most famous fights in boxing history. There is no doubt in my mind that the 50th anniversary next year will result in numerous articles about this fight. In this epic…
Archie Moore’s Crossed Guard
Recently, I came across a fantastic YouTube channel called The Modern Martial Artist. This channel has tons of videos analyzing many boxers and martial artists. The technical breakdowns are often superb. I have found several videos explaining techniques that are amazingly similar to martial arts that…
