The Screen Science: In honor of ‘Southpaw,’ Sergio Mora names his top boxing movies
With Jake Gyllenhaal’s “Southpaw” coming out in theaters today, it’s the first of what promises to be a big run for boxing movies. Slated for later this year are the biopics “Bleed for This” about former two-division champion Vinny Pazienza and “Creed,” the latest in the deathless “Rocky” series. Next year brings the Roberto Duran biopic “Hands of Stone,” with Robert De Niro playing Duran’s trainer Ray Arcel.
Blue-collar prospect Jordan Shimmell has gone from swinging hammers to swinging his fists for a living
It all began with a raffle ticket in a young boy’s hand, a future foretold by a fundraiser.
Isiah Thomas fighting to make a name for himself
Isiah Thomas is determined to live up to the expectations put on him by legendary trainer Emanuel Steward.
License to ill: Beibut Shumenov fights himself sick in his Greatest Hits
Most fighters claim that they’re willing to leave it all in the ring, but for Beibut Shumenov, the contents of his stomach are occasionally included. This is the extent to which Shumenov is prepared to expend himself in his fights: He’ll battle on till he pushes himself past his physical limits. Be prepared for some grueling gut checks (literally) as Shumenov counts down his Greatest Hits.
B.J. Flores can break down your game, or just break you down
Suit and tie, side of the ring, firing off smart, insightful commentary like he’s firing off precision punches, it’s easy to settle in with B.J. Flores, the analyst, when you listen to him broadcast NBC fights.
Not-so-great expectations: Beibut Shumenov never thought he’d be a world champion—and then he became one
He had a law degree to fall back on, and that’s exactly what Beibut Shumenov expected to do when he turned pro: fall.
Trainer Tuesday: Dean Campos traces the journey of Sergio Mora
Los Angeles-based trainer Dean Campos has worked with former 154-pound champion Sergio Mora for 20 years.
B.J. Flores puts opponents in danger in his Greatest Hits
El Peligroso? B.J. Flores is certainly a dangerous man. Just ask Jose Luis Herrera, Nick Iannuzzi and Darnell Wilson. That trio of wins comprises an easy victory, an against-all-odds decision and a fighter who ran into a buzzsaw as an angry Flores came off the lone loss of his career in his Greatest Hits.
