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How To Win While Losing, And Vice Versa: Zab Judah Says Goodbye
NEWARK—Losing is half of boxing. The more interesting half. Some losers are tragic, searching for something they'll never find. Some are noble. But only one loser can do it quite like Zab....
Here's The Last Picture Taken Of A Former President Before Nolan Ryan Turned On Him With Arms Named "Power" and "Glory"
Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and internets to bring you everything you need to know to start your day....
Studies Show Legs Aren't Supposed To Bend That Way
Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and internets to bring you everything you need to know to start your day....
The Saddest Sports Photograph We've Ever Seen
Oh, poor Smokin' Joe Frazier. You were one of the greatest heavyweights of all time. You don't deserve this....
At Promoter's Request, Ines Sainz To Work Pacquiao Fight
Bayanihan Tayo! reports Ms. Ines Sainz will "work the microphone for the weigh-ins and other events concerning the [Pacquiao/Margarito] fight" at Top Rank's Bob Arum's behest....
Ricky Hatton Says Retirement Depression Drove Him to Cocaine
Hey, remember last week when the News of the World went all public with video of Ricky Hatton ripping lines?...
Fight Night On 9/11: A Lust For Destructo Porn And The Folly Of Creative Boxing
LAS VEGAS — On Sept. 11, firefighters in Clark County, Nev., somberly parked their trucks in front of the New York, New York casino, complementing a fake NY Fire boat on a fake lake underneath a fake Statue of Liberty....
In Ricky Hatton News ...
Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton has been filmed apparently taking cocaine in a ten-hour drink and drugs binge....
'Mo Money Problems
Last week, Floyd Mayweather makes, and apologizes for, a video about yellow sushi. This week, video captures him walking away from the Clark County, Nev. Detention Center after spending a little Friday time on a grand-larceny charge that ......
Mike Tyson's Greatest Regret Is Not Getting High With Tupac
"He always wanted me to smoke weed with him, and I never did it, and I wish I did," Tyson said. What's weirder: that Tyson didn't have bigger regrets, or that he shares this one with most of us? [AP]...
The Real Crime In Floyd Mayweather's Racist Rant
Pretty Boy is still catching heat for his tirade against Manny Pacquiao, as well he should. But don't criticize him because it was offensive. Criticize him because he got his stereotypes all wrong....
Mayweather Repents For Rant: "Didn't Mean It"
And on the seventh day, Deadspin posted one video of Floyd Mayweather apologizing to Manny Pacquiao and "everyone," while also linking to the video that made such an apology necessary....
Floyd Mayweather Might Be A Punk, According To Freddie Roach
Every morning, the fine folks at Sports Radio Interviews sift through the a.m. drive-time chatter to bring you the best interviews with coaches, players, and personalities across the sports landscape. Today: boxing trainer Freddie Roach....
Does This Boxer Fake Injury To Avoid Fighting?
Let's take a look at the first round of this junior-welterweight bout pitting Jeremy "Hollywood" Bryan (13-1, 6 KO) vs. Daniel "Phantom Injury?" Mitchell (5-1-1, 2 KO) in Newark, NJ....
Mike Tyson Did <em>The Hangover</em> For Drug Money
Every morning, the fine folks at Sports Radio Interviews sift through the a.m. drive-time chatter to bring you the best interviews with coaches, players, and personalities across the sports landscape. Today: Mike Tyson....
Everyone And Their Mother Think This Title Fight Was Fixed
A glancing blow to the head — if that — and Danny Green retained his IBO cruiserweight belt against Paul Briggs. Briggs denies he took a dive; betting houses and Australian boxing's governing body aren't convinced. [AAP]...
Floyd Mayweather Takes In A Cockfight
These are purported videos of Floyd Mayweather at a rooster fight in San Juan, PR., instead of doing what we all wish he were doing: training for a fight with Manny Pacquiao. But this looks fun too, I guess....
Mike Tyson Offers A Few Thoughts On Gentrification
On returning to his old Brownsville neighborhood: "This white woman come up, and I'm thinking, Wow. When I was a kid, she would've been robbed and raped and left for dead. This is a real strange scenario, and I just wanted to cry. I'm like, 'Who am I? Where's my heritage?'" [Details]...
Zab Judah Meets The Polish Posse: Everybody Needs An Entourage
NEWARK — Upon arriving at the Prudential Center here last Friday night for a boxing match, I was greeted by an unboxinglike sight: dozens of fans clad in identical t-shirts and matching red and white scarves, pouring off a white chartered bus....
Mayweather/Pacquiao Deadline Passes, Mayweather/Pacquiao Deadline Doesn't Really Pass
As far as media conference calls go, the 3 a.m. ones are the best....