by Deon Carson
The world of boxing is coming to a change of the guard not only in the ring with stars like Floyd, Manny, Hopkins, and Marquez set to hang of their gloves soon; but also in the world of promotion. With the old kings of the sport like Bob Arum, and Don King being at the end of their run a boxing is about to get a major shot in the arm. Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson have officially started their own promotional company called TMT Promotions, and they have hit the ground running. TMT promotions have already signed Yourikis Gamboa, Andre Berto, Billy Dibbs, Zab Judah, Callestino Callerbo and Andre Dirrell. And with up and coming star Adrienne “The Problem” Bronner showing indications that when his contract is up he may jump on this ship as well; Fifty and Floyd have strong armed their way right in the mix of things.
This new blood is a wonderful thing with the old promoters holding up fights the public wants to see due to old grudges it’s time for some new life in the game. I am a “real” boxing fan and I know that fights like Donaire vs. Mares or Rigenaux, Rios vs. Bronner, Brook vs. Guererro and yes Mayweather vs. Pacquiao along with many many other fights are being held up by old men (Arum, King) who should have been out of the sport long ago. Another thing is I’m glad that former and current fighters
Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather Jr. are setting a new standard for boxers to follow once they hang their gloves up. Paving the way for people who have actually shed blood sweat and tears to actually lead the sport they sacrificed so much for. Boxing is a true gladiator sport, and I feel the gladiators who survived should lead the way in guiding the next generation.
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