I've been working on a book about boxing for the past five years. It's called The Last Bell: Life, Death & Boxing and will be published on 13 Feb 2025. Two weeks later another book I've been working on comes out. It's a different subject but it also means a lot...news to follow

32 years ago May 9: Terry Norris stops Meldrick Taylor in 4, retains WBC 154lb title, The Mirage. In a mismatch veiled as a battle between superstars, Norris, in his 7th defense, walks right thru the smaller, shorter Taylor, who ill-advisedly moves up a division too many.

20 yrs ago May 8: Manny Pacquiao & Juan Manuel Marquez fight to 12-round draw, Marquez retains IBF/WBA 130lb titles, MGM Grand Hotel LV. “Pac-Man” erupts early, dropping Marquez 3x in round 1 before Mexican mounts unlikely comeback in riveting war. First of 4 in all-time great series.

31 yrs ago May 8: Lennox Lewis, CBE, CM outpoints Tony Tucker over 12, retains WBC heavyweight title, Thomas & Mack Center LV. 7 months after Ruddock destruction, Lewis drops former IBF champ twice en route to nod. Also, Julio César Chávez TKO 6 Terrence Alli & Gerald McClellan TKO 5 Julian Jackson.

42 yrs ago May 8: Ray Mancini stops Arturo Frias in 1, wins WBA 135lb title, The Aladdin LV. In 2nd shot at crown, Mancini goes to war with Frias, who rocks “Boom Boom” early before Mancini drops & stops him in 2:54, finally winning title for dad who was denied shot due to WWII

Jeff Matthew Aguilar If you don't realize how ridiculous a 3 weight class difference is, then I suggest joining the Tic Tock boxing community.
More your speed.

Matthew Aguilar Julio César Chávez MGM Grand Hotel That was quite the card.

Imagine stepping outside and your front yard has been replaced by a huge crater that swallowed your two cars. No, it's not a reboot of the underrated 1990 action flick 'Tremors.' It's actually what happened to a family in Las Cruces #NewMexico . kfoxtv.com/news/instagram…

Absolutely, 100 percent agree with this. Corrales should’ve been warned after first knockdown that if he did it again - he would be DQ’d. And when it happened again - tossed. He ended up getting like 30 seconds rest the first knockdown and a little less on the second.

The Rolling Stones performing 'Gimme Shelter' last week at New Orleans Jazz Festival.

If you think about it, last Beatles concert was in August 1966, 58 years ago... and the Stones are still playing today.

That's crazy!
#TheRollingStones

Matthew Aguilar Well said. It is getting ridiculous

Matthew Aguilar for several years inoue's success has been a baby rattle for folks trying to bring attention to davis. use block function liberally and enjoy a twitter full of legit boxing fans.

Matthew Aguilar The haters don't realize that consistently putting Inoue up against a guy 3 divisions higher, they're acknowledging Inoue's greatness. 😂

Matthew Aguilar Because people think Inoue is naturally 135 and only fights at 121 because he's malnourished/starving himself. Seriously.

Matthew Aguilar Basically, you have certain individuals who feel tank is the best boxer in the sport, and it bothers them that someone other than tank is being mentioned as pound for pound the best. So they feel it's necessary to imagine a hypothetical match-up.

Matthew Aguilar Lots of stupid people running around

This Sunday Emanuel Steward & Thomas Hearns will be inducted into the Golden Gloves Hall Of Fame. 👑👑

Where did this Inoue-Tank absurdity come from? And more tellingly - how does it continue to circulate? Seriously, if anybody on this app entertains this notion, just block them out of principle.

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30 yrs ago May 7: Julio César Chávez scores tech decision over Frankie Randall in 8, regains WBC 140lb title MGM Grand Hotel LV. In rematch of Randall shocker, JCC scores disputed win after cut forces stoppage. Also: Norris outpoints Brown, McClellan KO’s Jackson (1), Leija outpoints Nelson.