It's fight week. Just five days until Devon Alexander and Marcos Maidana square off at Scottrade. But one shouldn't just jump right into the spectacle when the robes are off and the bell rings. Big time prizefights are best enjoyed with due time, heavy lead-ups to build up the hype and sufficiently ... More >>
There is a unique thrill that comes with watching inexperienced boxers. The fights seem raw, as if the competitors have to compensate for lack of technique with heightened will. Less sweet science, more Jackson Pollack. Exactly that will be on display this Friday, when the top rookie amateur bo ... More >>
Image ViaButterflies or bees? Either way, that's gotta sting.In January, as part of our preview of the novice division of St. Louis' Golden Gloves tournament, we wrote that the 110-year-old South Broadway Athletic Club was struggling to make ends meet. Now, two months later, we can happily report ... More >>
Image via Come to St. Charles tonight to see somebody get knocked the %$@! out.The turnout last month for the opening rounds of St. Louis' Golden Gloves amateur boxing tournament was phenomenal. After just the third bout of Friday's 27-fight card, ticket takers at the South Broadway Athlet ... More >>
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