Lee Cleveland
489 articles · Fight Saga
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Floyd Mayweather vs Marcos Maidana on tap? The pros and Khan
The apparent frontrunner to face Floyd Mayweather (45-0, 26 KO) in May, Amir Khan (28-3, 19 KO) hasn't looked dazzling in the ring in his last several outings and, as a result,…
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HBO Boxing: Why network is reluctant to showcase a top 10 pound-for-pound fighter
WBA/WBO super bantamweight champion Guillermo Rigondeaux (13-0, 8 KOs) is an elite-level champion who, despite outclassing every opponent he's faced, including Nonito Donaire, is not a hit with fight fans. The two-time…
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50 Cent on Mikey Garcia: She is a beautiful woman who put us to sleep
Following Garcia's unanimous decision win last night over over Juan Carlos Burgos, a very skilled, very tough opponent, legendary rapper-turned-promoter Curtis Jackson, better known as 50 Cent, insisted he was not impressed…
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Canelo Alvarez’s next fight: Why ‘El Perro’ was chosen over Erislandy Lara
On March 8, Mexican star Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez (42-1-1, 30 KOs) returns. Six months after losing to Floyd Mayweather in the highest-grossing fight ever, the former junior middleweight champion will face the…
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James Toney to Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury: “All your fights have been set-ups” (+ Video)
The loquacious and colorful James 'Lights Out' Toney, a future hall of famer, had some hard works for two "soft" men. Reporting maestro Elie Seckbach of ES News caught up with the…
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Julio Cesar Chavez Jr: Gennady Golovkin and Andre Ward would rather fight him than each other
Is Julio Cesar Chavez (47-1-1, 32 KOs), minus Floyd Mayweather and Miguel Cotto, the most sought after opponent in boxing? Based on their recent comments, two undefeated, highly-regarded champions, RING Magazine Super…
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Juan Manuel Marquez: The title seeker
Former four division world champion and future hall of famer Juan Manuel Marquez (55-7-1, 40 KOs) wants to become a five division champion. In October, Marquez dropped a close split decision to…
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Amir Khan: A better choice than Maidana, insists Roger Mayweather
Never at a loss for words, Roger Mayweather offered his thoughts about a possible Floyd Mayweather vs Amir Khan bout. Roger, the uncle and trainer of WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr.…
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Floyd Mayweather: Posts go viral
Via social media, boxing legend and sports superstar Floyd Mayweather Jr. took shots at Manny Pacquiao this week as well as other prospective opponents. Perhaps reminding fans, and Pacquiao himself, he personally…
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Mike Tyson dismisses Floyd Mayweather, enjoys watching Manny Pacquiao more (+ Video)
In a recent interview on SN, host Max Kellerman asked fight legend Mike Tyson which contemporary fighter he enjoyed watching most. "No fighter looked more sensational than Pacquiao the other night," stated…
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Floyd Mayweather vs Marcos Maidana in May 2014? The pros and Khan
If both fighters keep winning, there's no reason why Floyd Mayweather vs Marcos Maidana should not happen. And perhaps it will. (Cool main image by HECZAR DESIGNS) But when? Is May 2014…
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Floyd Mayweather vs Amir Khan: Even bigger than Mayweather vs Canelo?
Mayweather vs Khan can be bigger than Mayweather vs Canelo? "It's the fight I've always been after and we're very close now, not too far away," Khan told BoxingScene earlier this week.…
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Marcos Maidana discusses Broner rematch and Floyd Mayweather (Video)
Famed celebrity reporter Elie Seckbach caught up with boxing's newest star, Marcos 'El Chino' Maidana, after the big fight Saturday night. A happy Maidana, moments following his upset, stated the Broner bout…
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Amir Khan vs Manny Pacquiao: Common sparring partner said Khan much faster
Fans, writers, pundits and trainers offer insight about fighters and match-ups but no one can really break it down like a sparring partner who has actually been in the ring with those…
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Floyd Mayweather: Still not interested in Manny Pacquiao, may change nickname?
Floyd Mayweather, boxing's biggest star and the highest paid athlete in the world, may be ditching his moniker, "Money." After turning pro in 1996, Floyd was originally dubbed 'Pretty Boy' due to…
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Manny Pacquiao vs Brandon Rios PPV buys: Disastrous
According to Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated, Pacquiao vs Rios tanked in the pay-per-view arena. After two straight losses, fight legend Manny "PacMan" Pacquiao (55-5-2, 38 KOs) dominated rising upstart Brandon Rios…
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Pacquiao vs Rios: Stats, Facts & Highlights
After two straight losses, fight legend Manny "PacMan" Pacquiao (55-5-2, 38 KOs) dominated rising upstart Brandon Rios (31-2-1, 23 KOs), winning a lopsided twelve round decision last night. Manny Pacquiao used speed…
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Pacquiao vs Rios: Belt is bogus
Fight legend Manny Pacquiao and upset-minded Brandon Rios will fight for something called the WBO International Welterweight title tomorrow night in Macau, China. If you've never heard of it, don't fret. The…
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Miguel Cotto: Next fight options include Canelo Alvarez, Sergio Martinez and Peter Quillin
Is Miguel Cotto (38-4, 21 KO) the most sought-after fighter in boxing after Floyd Mayweather? Who will Miguel Cotto fight next? (Main pic courtesy of Top Rank) It's perhaps the biggest question…
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Magomed Abdusalamov: Heavyweight boxer suffers blood clot, hospitalized
BoxingScene has reported that Russian Magomed Abdusalamov, who dropped a unanimous decision last night on HBO's televised portion of the Golovkin vs Stevens fight card, was hopitalized earlier today. According to BoxingScene,…
