Ring Observer Boxing by Scoop Malinowski
Book Excerpt: Heavyweight Armageddon: The Tyson-Lewis Championship Battle. By Scoop Malinowski Lucia Rijker: “The other great fight in history – Louis-Schmeling – was political. of Lewis and Mike was almost light against darkness. Good against evil. And, to me, Mike needed the lesson to be humbled, he needed the ...
Read More »All The King’s Men
By Scoop Malinowski Boxing insiders share their personal memories and lasting images of one of boxing history’s most important figures, the Hall of Fame promoter Don King: Lloyd Carroll (Journalist): “I remember Don King being here at Gallagher’s for a press conference shortly after Jack Newfield had died. He wrote ...
Read More »Secondary Observations of Golovkin, Roman and Terence Crawford’s Big Night
I watched Gennady Golovkin vs David Lemieux and Roman Gonzalez vs Brian Viloria again and made some new observations. First, Chocolatito is a champion of the highest class I have ever seen – not just his endless streams of relentless punches but his honor and sportsmanship. During the pre-fight instructions ...
Read More »It’s Business: Canelo is Mayweathering (Ducking) Golovkin Already
By Scoop Malinowski Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez has learned well from the master ducker of all time, Floyd Mayweather, when you see an unbeatable obstacle in your path, just duck and dodge it with excuses, regardless of how silly they may be. This week Alvarez, a month before his next fight ...
Read More »Observations of Golovkin vs Lemieux
View image | gettyimages.com Gennady Golovkin is not only the best in the business and an all time great boxing sensation extraordinaire, he is a perfect ambassador for the sport, personifying the word “champion” like Roger Federer, Julius Erving, Rafael Nadal, Derek Jeter, Manny Pacquiao, Muhammad Ali, etc. Boxing will ...
Read More »Biofile: Gennady Golovkin Interview
By Scoop Malinowski Status: World Middleweight Champion. Ht: 5-10 Wt: 160 DOB: April 8, 1982 In: Karaganda, Kazakhstan Ring Record: 33-0 (30 KO’s) First Memory of Boxing: “Long time ago [smiles]. I think eleven or ten. I remember it was fun, just good atmosphere for me and for my friends, ...
Read More »Can Golovkin Beat Lemieux, Hopkins and De La Hoya?
View image | gettyimages.com Saturday night at Madison Square Garden in New York City will be by far the most threatening challenge Gennady Golovkin has ever faced in the boxing ring. On Saturday night GGG will face not only the heavy hitting Canadian David Lemieux but also the collective boxing ...
Read More »Observations at the Golovkin Lemieux Chocalito Viloria Workouts
GENNADY GOLOVKIN is an all time great fighter. My buddy and colleague Michael Woods says he has to see more from GGG and it’s still a little too early to tell but I disagree with that assessment. I believe certain fighters show their greatness instantly and it’s clear and obvious ...
Read More »Muhammad Ali: Portrait Of A Champion Book Excerpt
An abstract portrait of legendary boxing champion Muhammad Ali by Scoop Malinowski, uniquely composed of memories, anecdotes, interviews, personal encounters, insider stories, artwork, photos, sketches, etc. 220 pages. BOOK EXCERPTS Bob Foster (Ali opponent and former Light Heavyweight champion): “I was on the same card at Caesars with Muhammad Ali. ...
Read More »Henry Armstrong’s Career Defends Manny Pacquiao from Mayweather Drug Slander
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