Michael Woods

Michael Woods got addicted to boxing in 1990, when Buster Douglas shocked the world with his demolition of the then-impregnable Mike Tyson. The Brooklyn-based journalist has covered the sport since for ESPN The Magazine, ESPN.com, Bad Left Hook and RING. His journalism career started with NY Newsday in 1999. Michael Woods is also an accomplished blow by blow and color man, having done work for Top Rank, DiBella Entertainment, EPIX, and for Facebook Fightnight Live, since 2017.

Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford Riyadh Presser: All Business?

The first of three press conferences to hype the September 13 Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford bout unfolded on Friday night in Saudi Arabia, kicking off around 2:30 PM ET. It was by no means a memorable session. No big surprise being that Alvarez (63-2-2, 39 KOs), the 34-year-old Mexican who has been the […]

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Exclusive: Bob Arum Anticipates ‘Robust’ Programming Starting Sept & ‘Up To 40 Events’

Bob Arum, like many a good Wikipedia entry, was born in Brooklyn and has been married, divorced, and married again. Arum, born in 1931, has seen lots, done tons, and it must be conceded, even by those who throw darts at him, that he is a “G” at 93. Sounds like smoke blowing? That could

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Ryan Garcia vs. Rolando Romero DAZN PPV: The Ball Was Dropped In Times Square

The circus came and went. I slept on it, hitting the pillow late Friday/early Saturday morning sober, but actually still under the influence after spending three hours watching overall sub pedestrian action, in a setup which came off as less majestic than promised or imagined. Boxing’s top show runner Turki Alashikh got whacked around pretty

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Ryan Garcia vs. Rolando Romero: Turki, Jim Lampley, Platform Wars-Welcome To ‘Gotham City’

I will be watching the circus tomorrow, Friday, May 2, in a ring in Times Square, New York City, a place that can feel like the capital of the world, make you feel like royalty, or so they will think on IG! Or it can be the place where you go from heady delight, vibing

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Exclusive: Bob Arum Talks TR’s Expiring Deal, MSG Booked For P.R. Parade Wknd In June & Loma

Top Rank will have its annual NYC event to coincide with the Puerto Rican Day Parade weekend, bossman Bob Arum said, on Thursday afternoon. “The Garden is reserved,” said the Bobfather, sounding hale, hearty, and hopeful in a catch-up phoner. “Probably it’s Xander Zayas” as the feature attraction, he stated, noting that there is time

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The NYSAC Decides To Not Overturn The ‘Tank’ Davis vs Roach Decision

The New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) has weighed in on a protest lodged by Team Roach, about actions in round nine of the Gervonta “Tank” Davis vs Lamont Roach lightweight title fight at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Saturday, March 1. The result, a draw, will stand, it was decided, so folks hoping to

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