Lee Cleveland
489 articles · Fight Saga
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Golovkin vs Stevens: Will tasteless taunts tether and topple GGG?
On Saturday night, surging WBA Middleweight Champion faces perhaps his most stern test to date in Curtis Stevens. If you like KO artists you might not want to miss this one. Golovkin…
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President of Ukraine: Vitali Klitschko?
According to CNN, WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (45-2, 41 KO) has officially announced his candidacy for president of Ukraine. Elections will take place in 2015. "I want to say that I…
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Ruslan Provodnikov lifts Tim Bradley’s stock, pound-for-pound rating
On Saturday night, Ruslan Provodnikov proved he's for real by pounding the highly formidable Mike Alvarado into submission before a sold out crowd in front of the latter's hometown in an entertaining…
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Juan Manuel Marquez: At odds with boxing media, insists robbery (video)
Following his split decision loss to Tim Bradley Saturday night, Juan Manuel Marquez insists victory should have been his. Marquez, declaring the decision was every bit as seemingly bogus as the highly…
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Bradley vs Marquez: Tim is just a more ‘complete’ fighter
Timothy Bradley successfully defended his WBO welterweight title last night, winning a split decision over former top five pound-for-pound fighter Juan Manuel Marquez. The scores were 115-113 and 116-112 for the champion…
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Bradley vs Marquez prediction: Tim’s trainer insists JMM won’t last the distance
Joel Diaz, the longtime trainer of WBO Welterweight Champion Timothy Bradley, insists the great Juan Manuel Marquez will be in over his head Saturday night. "That night, Oct. 12, you're going to…
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Tim Bradley: Defeating Marquez could set-up sensational Pacquiao rematch
If Tim Bradley can conquer Juan Manuel Marquez, and look impressive in doing so, a rematch with Manny Pacquiao would undoubtedly be huge. Of course, PacMan must also defeat Brandon Rios November…
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Manny Pacquiao vs Juan Manuel Marquez 4: JMM discusses ‘lucky’ punch theory (Video)
Ten months later, it's still being discussed. During Round 6 of Pacquiao vs Marquez 4, did a seemingly faded and desperate Juan Manuel Marquez have luck on his side when he uncorked…
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Klitschko vs Povetkin | Time, Stats & Facts
Klitschko vs Povetkin: Will there be a changing of the guard in the heavyweight division? Wladimir Klitschko (60-3, 51 KO) seeks to defend his lineal heavyweight title against perhaps his toughest opponent…
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Manny Pacquiao vs Tim Bradley 2? Why ‘Desert Storm’ chose Juan Manuel Marquez instead
On October 12, WBO Welterweight Champion Tim Bradley will face 40 year old, top 5 pound-for-pound opponent Juan Manuel Marquez, a sure first ballot hall of famer. Marquez vs Bradley features a…
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Floyd Mayweather vs Amir Khan Confirmed? Rumors dispelled
According to Daily Mail, a British tabloid, Mayweather vs Khan has been finalized. Several other media outlets, in the US and UK, picked-up the story and ran with it so rumors abound…
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Canelo Alvarez’s next fight? Dissecting 6 possible options
Its been 18 days since former lineal jr middleweight champion Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez experienced defeat for the first time at the hands of Floyd Mayweather. So what's next for the 23 year…
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Juan Manuel Marquez: Retiring next month?
Mexican icon Juan Manuel Marquez (55-6-1, 40KOs) is once again considering retirement. The 40 year old fight legend will face WBO Welterweight Champion Timothy Bradley (30-0, 12KOs) on October 12th at the…
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Floyd Mayweather next fight: 4 reasons Amir Khan may be shoe-in
Floyd Mayweather's next fight will be in May but who will be his opponent? If Amir Khan defeats reigning IBF Welterweight Champion Devon Alexander (25-1, 14 KO) in December (no easy task),…
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Ken Norton: A heavyweight great is gone
Former heavyweight champion Ken Norton (43-7-1, 33 KO), known most for his three superfights with boxing legend Muhammad Ali, is gone. He died from congestive heart failure today at an Arizona hospital.…
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Floyd Mayweather is the best ever, insists former champ
Former IBF Light Welterweight and WBA Welterweight Champion Paulie Malignaggi thinks Floyd Mayweather is very special. Following Mayweather's strong performance against then-RING/Lineal Jr Middleweight Champion Canelo Alvarez Saturday night, even the seemingly…
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Mayweather vs Canelo Stats & Facts
It may have been Saturday but school was in session at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas last night. Floyd Mayweather doesn't fight a fight.... He gives a performance. He is Mikhail…
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Sa?l ?lvarez: Prepared for Mayweather’s “Cheap Shots?”
Shane Mosley, who dropped a lopsided decision to Mayweather three years ago, warned Alvarez about Floyd's alleged tendency to bully oppoents by skillfully using his elbows and forearms as weapons. Via BoxingScene,…
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De La Hoya Battling Substance Problem, Will Miss Mayweather vs Canelo Card
Fight legend, celebrity, Olympics star and promoter Oscar De La Hoya is back in rehab. He will not attend, 'Mayweather vs Canelo: The One,' which may prove to be his company's biggest…
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Saul Alvarez Surprise: Ignore Catchweight?
Floyd Mayweather vs Sa?l ?lvarez is slated to be fought at a catchweight of 152 lbs. At this moment, it's still unclear about who made that suggestion as the officially-sanctioned limit for…
