Convicted Artist Magazine

WHERE DOES HE GO?

After a brutal loss to Adonis Stevenson, former undisputed Light Heavyweight champion Chad Dawson is at a crossroads.  He has made a career out of giving fighters he has beaten second chances: Hopkins (technically), Tarver, Johnson... yet the sa...

JULY BOXING PREDICTIONS

This summer is being largely passed over in favor of bigger money fights in the fall, however, the entertaining scraps may actually take place during this supposed down-time.  Not to mention the winners are poised to join the fray of money-makin...

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OK, NOW WHAT??

There are great victories in boxing which open the door to wealth, fame, and adulation.  There are also great victories in boxing that lead to layoffs, lack of opposition, promoter/manager issues, etc.  Not to be negative, but I think some ...

Gerald Washington Returns to the Ring On Showtime Extreme

Burbank, California (June 6, 2013) - It was just over 3 years ago that Heavyweight prospect Gerald Washington realized that his career was better suited for the squared circle than the gridiron.  After a successful career at the University of So...

ANDRE WARD'S OPTIONS

Standing atop the 168lb world seems like a great position to be in, but if you are Andre ward, it may leave you without a dance partner.  Not only has S.O.G. won, he has usually done so in dominant fashion.  Some have run from this, like Lu...

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ODDLY TIMED QUITTERS

If at first you don't succeed, quit?  Apparently some do take that road.  For every Jersey Joe Walcott, Leavander Johnson or Frank Bruno that become champions on their 3rd, 4th, or even 5th try, there is one who packs it in, and says enough...

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WELTERWEIGHT TOURNEY??

Ok, I believe it is time, for many reasons, to clean house at 147lbs.  The big fights are going on at 140 and 154, even though 147lbs is the most comfortable weight for boxing's two biggest draws.  Instead of waiting for a Guerrero-like sho...

STRAIT JABS

Floyd Mayweather and Bernard Hopkins are saying they plan on being more active.  While that may be good news for boxing fans looking to enjoy the swan song of two all-time greats, it may not be the best thing for either man's legacy or business....

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