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John "The Quietman" Ruiz on the 13th Round

Check out this week's episode of The 13th Round , featuring two-time heavyweight titlist John Ruiz. We discuss his split with Don King, his quest to gain fans, and Living In America by James Brown...

Written by Bryan Trafford about 4 days ago 82 reads 0 comments
Updating the Pound-For-Pound Rankings: Welcome Donaire to the List

After Pinoy Power this past weekend, Nonito Donaire has cracked many pound-for-pound lists. He is firmly planted as the second best boxer from the Philippines, behind one Manny Pacquiao. Here are my updated rankings: 1...

Written by Bryan Trafford about 3 months ago 533 reads 11 comments
UFC 101: Five Things I Learned

UFC 101 is in the books, and it was a night of solid fights. We saw a champion redeemed, and one find his cure for boredom. If you haven't already logged on to bjpenn.com to see what he thinks, stay with me and take a look at five things I learned tonight

Written by Bryan Trafford about 3 months ago 425 reads 10 comments
Updating The Junior Welterweight Rankings After Bradley Vs. Campbell

After Timothy Bradley's third round TKO victory over Nate Campbell, here are the updated junior welterweight rankings. 1...

Written by Bryan Trafford about 4 months ago 493 reads 21 comments
Manny Pacquaio Vs. Miguel Cotto Undercard Starting To Take Shape

According to Steve Kim at Maxboxing, these are some of the rumored undercard bouts for Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto: Edwin Valero vs. Antonio Demarco Humberto Soto vs...

Written by Bryan Trafford about 4 months ago 1,756 reads 5 comments
UFC 103 Vs. Mayweather-Marquez: Which Card Is Better?

September 19th is an important date for fight fans. On that date, both the UFC and Mayweather-Marquez will battle on PPV. Mayweather has said some interesting things about MMA in the buildup to this head to head battle...

Written by Bryan Trafford about 4 months ago 1,178 reads 15 comments
What Happened to Andrei Arlovski and Tim Sylvia's Boxing Careers?

Two former UFC champions, one clear path. First it was announced that Andrei "The Pitbull" Arlovski was training with Freddie Roach to improve his standup. Next, there were a string of press releases about Arlovski possibly stepping into a boxing ring...

Written by Bryan Trafford about 4 months ago 1,007 reads 23 comments
Who Will Vitali Klitschko Fight Next?

Vitali Klitschko was scheduled to meet David Haye on September 12th, in Germany. It was to be the beginning of Haye's quest for heavyweight dominance. It was also to be the fulfillment of Haye's prophecy that he would sever the heads of both Klitschkos...

Written by Bryan Trafford about 4 months ago 463 reads 12 comments
Timothy Bradley Calls Out Manny Pacquiao

I was wondering when Timothy Bradley would shed the nice guy routine and start naming names. Well it seems I have my answer, the evidence is clear from a conference call with Ring Magazine: “Manny ...

Written by Bryan Trafford about 4 months ago 2,247 reads 58 comments
Vernon Forrest Shot and Killed During Robbery

According to a news report, WBC Junior Middleweight champion Vernon Forrest was shot and killed during an armed robbery. Forrest reportedly stopped to put air in the tires of his Jaguar, when approached and robbed at gunpoint...

Written by Bryan Trafford about 4 months ago 274 reads 8 comments
Kelly Pavlik to Face Paul Williams...Maybe

Here is an interesting rumor that is beginning to pick up some steam. According to Steve Kim over at Maxboxing, Middleweight Champion Kelly Pavlik may be in negotiations to face division jumper Paul Williams later in the year...

Written by Bryan Trafford about 4 months ago 422 reads 14 comments
Mixed Martial Artist Miguel Torres Calls Out Floyd Mayweather, Jr.

According to an interview with Yahoo Sports, WEC bantamweight had this to say about Floyd Mayweather, Jr's recent comments about MMA being for white guys: "I would love to fight Mayweather, just ...

Written by Bryan Trafford about 4 months ago 903 reads 15 comments
HBO to Air Arturo Gatti Tribute

From an HBO press release: This weekend, HBO will air all three of the classic fights between Arturo Gatti and Micky Ward...

Written by Bryan Trafford about 4 months ago 160 reads 7 comments
Floyd "Money" Mayweather Is Really Fighting For The Cash This Time

Finally, there is proof of the rumors. Associated Press writer Oskar Garcia writes: Floyd Mayweather Jr. has said rumblings about his financial troubles are nothing more than rumors, but public ...

Written by Bryan Trafford about 5 months ago 560 reads 16 comments
Updating the Welterweight Boxing Rankings After Cotto vs. Clottey

After Miguel Cotto's split decision win over Joshua Clottey, here is an update to the Welterweight division rankings. 1. Shane Mosley (46-5) Fresh off of his destruction of Antonio Margarito, it seemed the sky was the limit for Shane Mosley...

Written by Bryan Trafford about 5 months ago 1,013 reads 21 comments
Would a Mayweather Jr. Loss Be Best for Boxing?

In boxing, there are three types of champions. The first type of champion is the guy that wants to fight the best. He isn't interested in titles or rankings as much as he is challenging himself...

Written by Bryan Trafford about 6 months ago 1,718 reads 58 comments
Bleacher Report Boxing Pound-for-Pound Rankings: June 09

June just got a lot less interesting for boxing fans. According to Johnny Benz over at Maxboxing, Haye/Klitschko is off. Still, we have Cotto/Clottey, John/Juarez II, and Victor Ortiz returning to action...

Written by Bryan Trafford about 6 months ago 1,197 reads 20 comments
UFC 98: Five Things I Learned

UFC 98 is in the books,and it was a night full of great fights. We saw an upset, a grudge settled, and a new light heavyweight champion crowned. It appears Karate Dojos everywhere will see a spike in enrollment on Monday morning...

Written by Bryan Trafford about 6 months ago 800 reads 100 comments
Roy Jones Jr. vs. Jeff Lacy: Loser Leaves Town

Roy Jones Jr. Call it the death of Superman. May 15, 2004, is a day that will live forever in the minds of hardcore boxing fans. On this night the man we had all known to be unbeatable was rendered both irrelevant and unconscious with one left hand...

Written by Bryan Trafford about 6 months ago 5,231 reads 9 comments
Could an Interim Fight Ruin Floyd Mayweather Jr. Vs Manny Pacquiao?

Floyd Mayweather Jr. has returned. The former Ring Magazine pound for pound champion has decided to end his "retirement" and fight Juan Manuel Marquez. Mayweather is the undefeated former pound-for-pound champion, and five division titleholder...

Written by Bryan Trafford about 6 months ago 622 reads 8 comments
If Not Retirement, Then What For Ricky Hatton?

The drums are beating loud. From England to the States, writers and fans alike are calling for Ricky Hatton to retire after he was knocked senseless by Manny Pacquiao. Before the HBO-PPV broadcast could end, the speculation had already begun...

Written by Bryan Trafford about 6 months ago 417 reads 7 comments
Bleacher Report Boxing Pound-for-Pound Rankings: May 09

The May Bleacher Report Boxing Pound-for-Pound rankings are in. I asked the top 10 boxing writers to submit their personal rankings and averaged them out to compile this list. There are a few changes this month so without further ado...

Written by Bryan Trafford about 7 months ago 1,033 reads 20 comments
Manny Pacquiao Knocks Out Ricky Hatton in Lopsided Fight

From MGM Grand Casino, Las Vegas- One vicious and perfectly timed straight left hand was all it took. Seconds before the bell to end round two Pacquiao countered Hatton, knocking him cold, ...

Written by Bryan Trafford about 7 months ago 1,794 reads 10 comments
Most Underutilized Techniques in Boxing, Part I: The Check Hook

Let me start by giving the credit for my idea for this series to Jad Semaan. His very well written article on the Most Underutilized Techniques in MMA can be found here: Check Hook In boxing, ...

Written by Bryan Trafford about 7 months ago 422 reads 10 comments
Is Anderson Silva Becoming Roy Jones Jr.?

After his latest performance at UFC 97, many MMA fans have expressed outrage with Anderson Silva. He displayed a seeming lack of interest and desire to finish his clearly outmatched challenger Thales Leites...

Written by Bryan Trafford about 7 months ago 373 reads 3 comments

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Bryan Trafford Article Archive

John "The Quietman" Ruiz on the 13th Round

Updating the Pound-For-Pound Rankings: Welcome Donaire to the List

UFC 101: Five Things I Learned

Updating The Junior Welterweight Rankings After Bradley Vs. Campbell

Manny Pacquaio Vs. Miguel Cotto Undercard Starting To Take Shape

UFC 103 Vs. Mayweather-Marquez: Which Card Is Better?

What Happened to Andrei Arlovski and Tim Sylvia's Boxing Careers?

Who Will Vitali Klitschko Fight Next?

Timothy Bradley Calls Out Manny Pacquiao

Vernon Forrest Shot and Killed During Robbery

Kelly Pavlik to Face Paul Williams...Maybe

Mixed Martial Artist Miguel Torres Calls Out Floyd Mayweather, Jr.

HBO to Air Arturo Gatti Tribute

Floyd "Money" Mayweather Is Really Fighting For The Cash This Time

Updating the Welterweight Boxing Rankings After Cotto vs. Clottey

Would a Mayweather Jr. Loss Be Best for Boxing?

Bleacher Report Boxing Pound-for-Pound Rankings: June 09

UFC 98: Five Things I Learned

Roy Jones Jr. vs. Jeff Lacy: Loser Leaves Town

Could an Interim Fight Ruin Floyd Mayweather Jr. Vs Manny Pacquiao?

If Not Retirement, Then What For Ricky Hatton?

Bleacher Report Boxing Pound-for-Pound Rankings: May 09

Manny Pacquiao Knocks Out Ricky Hatton in Lopsided Fight

Most Underutilized Techniques in Boxing, Part I: The Check Hook

Is Anderson Silva Becoming Roy Jones Jr.?

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