Jack Johnson, the Original Ali | 1/31/05 - Tom Donelson

Jack Johnson was the original Muhammad Ali, possessing quick hands and defensive skills ahead of his time. Early boxing reporters and some boxing historians considered him one of the greatest and Jack Johnson became a hero to his race when he captured the heavyweight championship.

In Rusty's Corner | 1/31/05 - Rusty Rubin

The outcome of the two fights last weekend wasn’t very hard to predict, so I won’t pat myself on the back. I was surprised that Leija was able to do a bit of damage to Gatti’s eye, but not enough to endanger the fight by stoppage, and Arturo won by a 5th round TKO. I had expected the fight to go longer.

Spinks, Judah Say Its All-Out War | 1/30/05 - Jack Welsh

Cory Spinks and Zab Judah have shown each other extreme respect in recent weeks, but some analysts feel it is just a camouflage for what they have in mind for Saturday’s showdown in St. Louis.

In Rusty's Corner | 1/27/05 - Rusty Rubin

Let’s look at the upcoming Arturo Gatti – Jesse James Leija fight this Saturday. Here is a match between two veteran boxers, who keep on finding ways to resurrect their careers. And if both of them fight up their capabilities this weekend, we’re looking at what might be the fight of the year, in January.

In Rusty's Corner | 1/20/05 - Rusty Rubin

We finally have a fight this weekend worth commenting on as Floyd Mayweather Jr. finally gets back in the ring against Henry Bruseles of Puerto Rico. The fight will be held in Miami, which is the only thing in the Hispanic fighters favor.

Mayweather Assures Miami Heat | 1/17/05 - Jack Welsh

Floyd Mayweather, Jr., after only three fights in three years, will expand his work ethic to prove being the pound-for-pound star is more than one man’s opinion.

In Rusty's Corner | 1/17/05 - Rusty Rubin

The International Boxing Hall of Fame based in Canastota, NY, has announced the inductees for their ceremony held June 9th to 12th. While I commend the BWAA (Boxing Writers Association of America) for their fine choices, I have to wonder why a number of deserving old-times were not on the ballot, for example Billy Soose, who certainly has earned the respect and honor.

Fixer Mittleman Gets Suspended Minus Cash | 1/10/05 - Jack Welsh

Fight fixer Richard Mittlemen proved aptly named when it comes to money, plus having his boxing seconds license suspended indefinitely by the American Association of Boxing Commissioners.

In Rusty's Corner | 1/8/05 - Rusty Rubin

The Canastota, NY based International Boxing Hall of Fame is going to induct eleven new faces this year, some more deserving then others, but solid arguments can be made for all of them.