Rusty Rubin

In Rusty’s Corner; Random Thoughts

Shane Mosley stopping Fernando Vargas in round six came as no great shock. Both fighters have seen better days, and Vargas has really slowed due to a back injury that slowed his usually aggressive style of fighting. Shane wants Mayweather next, but I...

In Rusty’s Corner; Random Thoughts

It’s easy to listen to knowledgeable ESPN commentators like Teddy Atlas describing the unanimous decision in Miami, of Juan Uranga over Ben Ralah as disgraceful. Agreed that it was a bad one, as I had Ben Ralah up by two rounds. When you watch a figh...

In Rusty’s Corner; Random Thoughts

I enjoyed listening to the instructions given to Timor Ibragimov by Miguel Diaz in the Russian’s bout with Calvin Brock at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on Saturday. After round ten, Diaz threatened to have the corner return to the dressing room if Ibr...

In Rusty’s Corner; Random Thoughts

Baby Joe Mesi makes takes his second comeback fight since his return to the ring in Quebec on Friday. Although he won has last fight, Mesi showed plenty of ring rust and impressed no one...This time he takes on Daniel Frank, so you can expect him to...

In Rusty’s Corner; Hopkins, Cotto, More.

Future Hall of Famer Bernard Hopkins took a unanimous decision from Antonio Tarver, which shouldn’t have been a shock to anyone, and certainly not the decision part. Neither Tarver or BHop are big punchers and both have pretty solid chins, so the out...

In Rusty’s Corner; Random Thoughts

Don’t ask me to explain why a fighter like Jose Luis Castillo couldn’t make weight for an important fight with Diego Corrales. He didn’t even come close and the fight was called off, leaving a lot of people very angry, including Castillo’s promoter B...

In Rusty’s Corner; Random Thoughts

Not a hard weekend to pick fights, as Sam Peter was an easy, early KO winner of Julius Long. Although I was a bit surprised by how hard it was for Acelino Frietas to take out Zaheer Raheem. More to the point here, is that he couldn’t even knock him d...

In Rusty’s Corner; Random Thoughts

Wladimir Klitschko regained the heavyweight title in a very easy seven round stoppage of Chris Byrd, in Germany on Saturday.

In Rusty’s Corner; Random Thoughts

Audley Harrison, the Olympic Champ from the UK who never got the crowds excited as a pro, probably never will. He just doesn’t seem to have heart and confidence and those to traits are needed to make a mark in the pro boxing world. Dominick Guinn, de...

In Rusty’s Corner; Random Boxing Thoughts

Audley Harrison and Dominick Guinn face off this week, two guys who are badly in need of a shot of confidence. I doubt this fight will help either on that end, but I’ll pick Harrison by unanimous decision, only because of the height/reach advantage.....

In Rusty’s Corner - Random Thoughts

Three boxers from Santa Clara University (Cal.) were suspended for testing positive for anabolic steroids.

In Rusty’s Corner - Random Thoughts

The James Toney – Hasim Rahman fight had more action than most heavyweight bouts, but it was all anti-climactic because the result was a majority draw, setting up a probable rematch, but left many fans unfulfilled. Of course the way Toney eats, he’s...

In Rusty’s Corner; Random Thoughts

Was I surprised that Joe Calzaghe won a unanimous decision in Manchester. UK, against top rated Jeff Lacy? No. I figured if it went to a decision in England, it would go to Calzaghe do to the fans influencing the fight in favor of the local hero.

In Rusty’s Corner - Random Thoughts

Mosley v. Vargas was a better fight in the ring than it figured to be on paper. Only those who purchased the PPV can decide if they got their money’s worth or not.***

In Rusty’s Corner; Random Thoughts

Word is that the ticket sales remain poor for the Vargas – Mosley match. Can’t say I’m surprised. Both Vargas and Mosley are pretty much over the hill, although the contrast in styles can make this an interesting fight to watch. Is it worth paying fo...