External 43 Ways of Looking at a Boxer A belligerent cockiness bubbles within his blood. He has yet to realize that hell is not other people?it is himself? Wallace Stevens? poem, … Wed, 25 Nov 2015
External ?If Tattoos Could Talk? Tattoos are, simply, trendy. Since the 1990s, more and more fighters have sought their identity, or toughness, in a tattoo, but it?s their v… Mon, 16 Nov 2015
External At Pacquiao Mayweather Fight, God And The IRS Have A Stake Too On May 2 in Las Vegas, Floyd Mayweather?s undefeated record is on the line against Manny Pacquiao. Pacquiao is devoutly religious and thinks… Wed, 29 Apr 2015
External Peek Into the Soul of a Boxing Writer?Part Two ?Peek into the Soul of a Boxing Writer? attempts to tiptoe into the writer?s den, browse his bookshelf, and peruse his desk to see what?s th… Mon, 16 Mar 2015
External Peek into the Soul of a Boxing Writer?Part One I love to read and my interests are catholic to a fault. I prefer that which is literary, whether it qualifies as literature or not? Boxing.… Tue, 10 Mar 2015
External Peek Into the Soul of a Prizefighter?Part Fourteen ?This book is a genuine classic about amateur boxing. The author, a former boxer, gets into the head of a fighter. He tells a great, great s… Tue, 11 Nov 2014
External Peek Into the Soul of a Prizefighter?Part Thirteen ?This book about a young Jack Dempsey was like a fantasy?him riding boxcars, living with hobos. I wanted to become a fighter after reading t… Fri, 10 Oct 2014
External Peek Into the Soul of a Prizefighter?Part Twelve ?Even though I never made it as a fighter, I still am a winner. I never was in trouble with the law or messed around with drugs or alcohol. … Thu, 28 Aug 2014
External Manny Pacquiao Lands $75 Million Blow In Tax Evasion Case You have to hand it to Manny Pacquiao. The versatile and feisty boxer has won world championships in eight weight classes. His dominating wi… Sat, 23 Aug 2014
External Peek Into the Soul of a Prizefighter?Part Eleven Reading a book is a very personal thing and I?d prefer not to name any one book. I?d prefer to keep my personal interests private? I asked p… Sat, 02 Aug 2014
External Peek Into the Soul of a Prizefighter?Part Ten ?Zhou Enlai, the Chinese Prime Minister, once said??Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely.? It all relates?? I asked profess… Fri, 18 Jul 2014
External Peek Into the Soul of a Prizefighter?Part Nine ?You wouldn?t think it, but Paul?even though he was a tough guy?was a rather eloquent man who wrote a bit of poetry?? I asked professional f… Mon, 02 Jun 2014
External Peek Into the Soul of a Prizefighter?Part Eight ?When I need inspiration, I turn to The Bible. It?s helped me through some dark times. And, believe me, there?s been many dark times?? I ask… Wed, 16 Apr 2014
External Peek Into the Soul of a Prizefighter?Part Seven ?This is a book of poetry. I got it from a hooker in 1963. She was a beautiful woman?gorgeous. We?d just sit and discuss the book over tea??… Wed, 12 Mar 2014
External Peek Into the Soul of a Prizefighter?Part Six ?I read this book a couple of times and I?m still in doubt about Jesus Christ,? said LaMotta. ?But Jesus did a lot of wonderful things?? I a… Mon, 24 Feb 2014
External Peek Into the Soul of a Prizefighter?Part Five ?That word is the only word in the English language that will cause a riot,? says Moorer. ?Think about it. Words are powerful?? I asked prof… Fri, 14 Feb 2014
External The 23 Steps to Boxing Enlightenment Most champs?Matthew Saad Muhammad, Floyd Patterson and Johnny Tapia?were tortured souls who sought boxing psychotherapy? Few people know tha… Sat, 08 Feb 2014
External Peek Into the Soul of a Prizefighter?Part Four ?The book changed my life. I think reading helped prolong my career. Boxing is a tough game. It kills brain cells. But reading helps grow th… Sat, 01 Feb 2014
External Heavyweight Boone Kirkman Speaks ?Back in the dressing room, Zale shook my hand and said, ?Hey, I like the way you fight, kid.? All that made me feel good?? Why does a kid w… Fri, 17 Jan 2014
External Peek Into the Soul of a Prizefighter?Part Three ?Those are the kinda stories I love?real stories about real people. They can be small stories, but they gotta be real?? I asked professional… Sat, 04 Jan 2014
