Saturday 30 May 2009

Long Live the King



Ever since he unexpectedly announced his retirement from boxing, the spectre of Floyd Mayweather Jr has loomed large over the sport.

Well, the self-proclaimed 'cash-king' is back with his ego and bags of dollars in tow. 'Money May' will return to the square circle against the outstanding Mexican Lightweight Champion Juan Manuel Marquez.

Given the natural size difference between the two-men most observers expect Mayweather, regardless on any ring rust, to easily defeat Marquez. And a win against Marquez would help setup a super-fight with the current pound-for-pound champion Manny Pacquiao.

That clash would make hundreds of millions in pay-per-view subscriptions, but more importantly, it could determine which man can lay claim to the title of the generations best fighter.

It is a fascinating match-up; a clash of styles, personalities and cultures. A life-line to the sport and certainly the shot in the arm that boxing desperately needs.

Style and Substance


There is an old Chinese proverb which states that: 'It's only once your house burns down that you can see the sun.'

Well, on Wednesday evening Manchester United's house came crumbling down in rather spectacular fashion. The current English Champions were exposed and humiliated by a Barcelona team who practice a brand of football that is lightyears ahead of anything else.

Prior to kick-off the so-called experts were predicting a tense, competitive finale to Europe's biggest cup competition. However what transpired was 90 minutes of Barca dominance and United dillegence.

The Brits provided the sweat and the Spainards provided the style.