Alex Raskin
4 articles · The Wall Street Journal
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Former HBO reporter and Boxing Hall of Famer Larry Merchant, 92, ‘is recovering at home after being rushed to the hospital with a case of vertigo’
By Alex Raskin
There is good news for Larry Merchant following the 92-year-old’s recent trip to the emergency room. TMZ, which first reported the boxing analyst’s hospitalization, says Merchant is recovering at home from a…
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Deontay Wilder makes savage statement of intent to Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury as ‘Bronze Bomber’ knocks out Dominic Breazeale in first round to defend WBC heavyweight title in Brooklyn
By Alex Raskin
That was quick. In just over two minutes of action, Deontay Wilder knocked out challenger Dominic Breazeale with a vicious right cross to defend his WBC heavyweight title in Brooklyn on Saturday…
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Terence Crawford’s Talent Is Too Big for 140 Pounds
By Alex Raskin
Terence Crawford is one of the world?s best boxers, but until he moves up to welterweight, he will never get the tests his talent deserves. Nobody will dispute Terence "Bud" Crawford's status…
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Warren Buffett?s Favorite Boxer Is Also Cheap
By Alex Raskin
As boxing superstar Terence ?Bud? Crawford readied himself for a title defense in his hometown of Omaha in 2015, a fan was ushered into the locker room for a quick introduction: a…