Mike Plunkett
72 articles · RingsideReport.com
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Boxing?s Modern Trilogies: Part 1 ? 19 x 3
The trilogy is to prizefighting what Bogey was to Bacall, what Batman was to Robin and what peanut butter is to jam; a pairing so needed and so in demand a curtain…
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Fight Predictions: Wladimir Klitschko vs. David Haye (IBF/WBO/WBA/Ring Magazine heavyweight unification)
Without a doubt David Haye?s challenge of Wladimir Klitschko for the World heavyweight title is the second biggest match-up that can be made in the sport of boxing at this moment. In…
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Saul Alvarez Vs Ryan Rhodes: Expert Predictions ? Boxing WBC Light Middleweight Title
It was just over three months ago that Saul Alvarez, 36-0, 26 KO?s, won the vacant WBC light middleweight title with a comprehensive points win over the willing but limited Matthew Hatton.…
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Fight Predictions: Carl Froch vs. Glen Johnson
The last chapter of the Showtime?s brilliant if grossly extended Super Six Tournament promises to be a dramatic affair. You have arguably two of the top four super middleweights on the planet…
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The Razor Ruddock Chronicles ? The Mike Tyson Showdown
By March of 1991, Donovan ?Razor? Ruddock had all but climbed to top of the heavyweight landscape heading into his much anticipated showdown with the former undisputed heavyweight champion and self-proclaimed ?baddest…
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From Mike Tyson to Vitali Klitschko: Jose Ribalta Speaks to RSR about Boxing Career
?I was nervous, but I was not afraid, I would fight anybody.? ? Jose Ribalta Sometimes life and fate conspire to hold you back. You can put in your time, run the…
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Fight Predictions: Arthur Abraham vs. Andre Ward
Arthur Abraham?s challenge of Andre Ward for the WBA Super World super middleweight crown is more than just an opportunity at a major world title, it is the semi-final to the Super…
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Fight Predictions: Manny Pacquiao vs Shane Mosley / Kelly Pavlik vs Alfonso Lopez
Saturday May 7th promises to be the biggest night of boxing thus far for 2011. It is a date that has all the necessary key elements in place for some terrific ring…
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RSR Looks Back at Marvelous Marvin Hagler
I?ve gone on record stating that it was Muhammad Ali that initially piqued my interest in boxing. And while it may be true that the noise he made caught my attention, there…
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From Manny Pacquiao to the Klitschkos: The View from the Fight Fan
?His longevity exceeds that of any champion in any weight class? ? Chris Petrill (on ?The Brown Bomber? Joe Louis) We live in an age where technology can bring together boxing fans…
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Sergio Martinez & the Boxing Upsets: The Theater of the Unexpected
The recent upsets of undefeated Canadian knockout artist David Lemieux and James Kirkland, an American head-hunter, serve to remind us how great boxing can be and why it is so often different…
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RSR Team Picks: Vic Darchinyan vs Yonnhy Perez (vacant IBO bantamweight title)
With the sudden last minute announcement that the IBF bantamweight title fight between champion Joseph Agbeko and challenger Abner Mares was postponed due to Agbeko suffering the sudden onset of sciatica earlier…
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Roy Jones JR ? Tragedy in the Making
It?s been said that at its best, boxing is an art form. When I pull out my copy of Muhammad Ali?s 1966 virtuoso performance at the Huston Astrodome I am reminded of…
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Fight Predictions: Marcos Rene Maidana vs. Erik Morales
Boxing is so often an exercise in intrigue. It is replete with examples of aged former greats making hopeless and sometimes even hazardous ring returns much to the shock of those around…
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Danny Green Returns: Collides with Antonio Tarver on July 20th
Having successfully rebounded from recent surgery to remove his appendix and a large abscess, IBO cruiserweight champion Danny Green will defend his world title against former light heavyweight champion Antonio ?Magic Man?…
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Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson & Larry Holmes: Greatness on the Brink
Sometime ago I was asked to fill-in for a co-worker on a courtesy call to a much valued account in the hopes that we could continue the process of damage control after…
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A Tribute to a Legend: Gil Clancy 1922 ? 2011
My initial recollections of Gil Clancy are from the period when he was a respected regular fight broadcaster for CBS, back in the day when boxing was regularly featured on network television.…
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Fight Predictions: Marco Huck vs. Ran Nakash / Robert Helenius vs. Samuel Peter
Another weekend of intriguing ring action is upon us. WBO cruiserweight titlist Marco Huck, 31-1, 23 KO?s, continues his busy campaign with a routine title defense against the undefeated Ran Nakash, a…
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Fight Predictions: Yuriorkis Gamboa vs Jorge Solis / Steve Molitor vs. Takalani Ndlovu
Heading into our fifth straight excellent weekend of boxing, 2011 is shaping up to be better for consistent action than had been the case a year ago. This weekend features two excellent…
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RSR Team Picks: Vitali Klitschko vs Odlanier Solis / Lucian Bute vs Brian Magee
Vitali Klitschko vs Odlanier Solis Saturday March 19th promises to be a big day for the sport of boxing. The elder Klitschko, 41-2, 38 KO?s, the dominant if aging WBC heavyweight champion,…
