KHAN WILL SOON BE PUT TO THE TEST

KHAN WILL SOON BE PUT TO THE TEST
BY STEPHEN S. JOHNSON

(IB-SEPTEMBER 15, 2010) With all the latest boxing conversation being Margarito vs Pacquiao, Klitschko vs Briggs, and Alexander vs Bradley, the WBA very quietly mandated the Marcos Maidana vs Amir Khan fight on December 11, 2010 for the WBA World Light welterweight title be up for a purse bid after Maidana's team asked the WBA to intervene.

Golden Boy Promotions promotes both fighters and after the Maidana camp balked at terms for the fight, the Maidana camp asked the WBA to approve a purse bid, which was immediately set for September 21, 2010 in the WBA headquarters in Panama.

The WBA rules call for a 55-45 split of the final purse bid in favor of Khan because Khan is presently the full champion and Maidana carries the title interim champ. (more)

"MAYNEVER", JR. REALIZES HIS MISTAKE...JUST A FEW DAYS TOO LATE

"MAYNEVER", JR. REALIZES HIS MISTAKE...JUST A FEW DAYS TOO LATE
BY STEPHEN S. JOHNSON

(IB-SEPTEMBER 4, 2010) Now officially begins the Floyd "Maynever" self described 'roller coaster ride'.

Just last night in response to his previously released out of control, racist , profanity laden, unrequested, diatribe of insanity, and a look at the REAL man with words from his own mouth that he now claims "was just having fun", camt the presumed apology.

This column is short and sweet, like the endorsement deals "Maynever" currently has with AT&T, and REEBOK, will be.

This type of conduct displayed by "Maynever" cannot be tolerated by any true American, especially any true Black American.

The "Maynever" clan appears to be "circling the wagons" as little "Maynever" appeals to Uncle Jeff Mayweather to again become a part of the team. (more)

DE LA HOYA JUST CAN'T KEEP HIS MOUTH SHUT

DE LA HOYA JUST CAN'T KEEP HIS MOUTH SHUT
BY STEPHEN S. JOHNSON

(IB-SEPTEMBER 1, 2010) In the movie "ENOUGH", starring Jennifer Lopez, where she is repeatedly beaten by her husband and finally comes to terms with the situation by taking matters into her own hands.

In today's FANHOUSE column written by boxing editor Lem Satterfield, the ongoing cries from Oscar de la Hoya demanding Antonio Margarito be "banned for life" have become like Lopez, except de la Hoya cannot take matters into his own hands.

In Satterfield's article, de la hoya preaches his "love for HIS sport" and claims that anyone who does anything to tamper with the fists or gloves should be banned for life.

Carefully chosen words by someone who is the biggest hypocrite in "HIS sport" of boxing.

When it was verified following the Shane Mosley vs Oscar de la Hoya Light Middleweight Championship fight almost seven years ago (September of 2003), that Shane Mosley was definitely a CHEATER and a LIAR for saying he never used performance enhancing drugs of any kind and later forced to admit the usage,  it was wondered aloud by most in the boxing community, "What will Oscar do"? (more)