Marty Mulcahey
79 articles · MaxBoxing.com
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Is the new ‘Marvelous’ one Pacquiao’s successor?
One of the fortuitous consequences of Manny Pacquiao’s rocket ride to stardom is his single-handedly forging a new generation of fighters and boxing fans. Especially in his native Philippines, where Pacquiao’s success…
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The Big PPV Preview
The electricity that surrounds a mega pay-per-view brings out the best in competitors, and not just the boxers in the main event. Often a bout on the undercard will steal the show,…
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30 Boxing Books Every Fan’s Library should Include
Boxing’s history reaches further back in time than most any other sport, one of the first Olympic sports, and as such is deserving of the rich legacy of literature it has inherited…
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Futch’s Legacy
In a sport where no commodity is as hard earned as trust, Eddie Futch stood alone. If boxing had a monetary currency, it would be inscribed with the words 'In Futch we…
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Saturday Night Feature – King Kong Looks to Take Out The Raging Bull
In terms of opportunity, financial backing, and global logistics, boxers from Africa have the hardest time achieving a breakthrough on the world stage. Over the last two decades, only Azumah Nelson, Ike…
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It’s time for Klitschko to tell HBO to go
The relationship between HBO and Wladimir Klitschko is like a bad marriage. HBO feels that Klitschko is being selfish, and not giving them the excitement it craves, while Klitschko believes he has…
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Ten Heavyweight Contenders of the Past Who Would Be Champions Today ? Part II
In Part I of this chronological countdown of the top heavyweight contenders of the past who would most likely have won world titles today, we read the stories of such standouts as…
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Ten Heavyweight Contenders of the Past Who Would Be Champions Today ? Part I
Almost every generation bemoans the quality, depth, and overall talent level of their heavyweight division. I don't hesitate to say that boxing fans of the last five years have more reason to…
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Weekend Cheat Sheet
This weekend?s boxing schedule only has one card that recommends itself inside of American borders, in terms of ramifications on world rankings, but luckily it is the one show that will be…
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What did I say?
I am sure our readers have noticed how easy it is for people to shoot off their mouths when they are certain no one will hold them liable, or even remember what…
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Is the key to the IBHOF American TV?
Memo to world-class boxers: If you want to be considered for induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, preferential treatment is given to those who fought on American television. This is…
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The Pugil List: Ten Who Left The Game Too Soon
There is perhaps no worse feeling than having the emptiness that accompanies the uncertainty of not knowing what could have been, left to wonder what would have happened if destiny had not…
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Olympic Heavyweights ? A History
The Olympics have been handing out medals for boxing since 1908, and by the end of the Beijing games will have awarded 110 medals to boxers 200 pounds and over. Some of…
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Review of the 2007 preview – Part II
It has been stated often, and in slightly divergent ways, but in order to understand the future you have to study the past. To that end I go back at the end…
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The 10 best Filipino fighters
On Saturday, Manny Pacquiao attempts to enhance an already formidable legacy and stamp his frenetic brand of boxing into Filipino history books. It is an impressive book, chronicling a saga that reaches…
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Boxing’s Enemies
Last month I wrote an article entitled "Boxing's Allies", which listed ten factors and trends that should ensure boxing's growth in the future. Much of the feedback on it was positive, but…
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A Divisional Preview of 2007 – Part Two
In part II of the 2007 preview, we hit a talented but star starved jr. featherweight division, and navigate up through the TV-friendly welterweight division. If HBO is going to re-energize itself…
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What They Were Saying: Marvin Hagler vs. Thomas Hearns
Erik Morales vs. Manny Pacquiao was one of the matchups where everyone had an opinion, and assessments varied as to who the winner would be and how the fight would unfold. The…
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The World View
The great boxing writer Hugh McIlvanney referred to boxing as 'The Hardest Game', and so it is. It never ceases to amaze me how boxing regenerates itself, and produces new crops of…
