The Zimbabwean mixed martial arts fighter wants to be the first Ultimate Fighting Championship champion from Africa. It’s a tough…
BOXING
Long Read | The rise of women boxers in Nigeria
Boxing is not new in Nigeria, but female boxers have only recently started commanding the respect they deserve in and…
Ali’s indelible mark touched Mississippi too
As this column is posted — noon CT Friday, June 10, 2016 — the funeral procession of Muhammad Ali is…
Pandemics, great power rivalries and political upheaval
COVID-19 is steadily making its way around the world. It seems that no economy or society is immune. The impact…
After Two Deaths Days Apart, Boxing Examines Its Risks
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Pat English, a lawyer with long and influential ties to boxing, was delivering a history lesson on various…
72 years after his death, Texas boxer Jack Johnson is pardoned by Trump
President Donald Trump granted a posthumous pardon Thursday to boxer Jack Johnson, the first black heavyweight champion, who was convicted…
Recall petition against Sorg fails – for now! | by Peter Goodman
[box type=”info” style=”rounded”]PETER GOODMAN is a Doña Ana County resident who writes, shoots pictures, and sometimes practices law. Visit his blog, “Views…
Pastor aims to bridge community resources and needs
Here in San Antonio, we hear a lot about the work being done through federal and state grants to address…
Mate, we need to talk about mental health and masculinity
The significance of Men’s Health Week is now well-established. There’s a growing awareness of men’s unequal propensity towards elevated rates…
Punching through turmoil: Pro boxer helps medical staff cope
PARIS (AP) — Hassan N’Dam, former middleweight boxing champion of the world, wanted to repay the French hospital that cared…