Boxing Needs a Canelo Victory

         Contrary to popular belief, the sport of Boxing is strong.  The major fights still sellout and pay-per-view buys are healthy.  With the emergence of MMA and the country’s undying love for its three major sports (Football, Basketball and Baseball), Boxing’s had to take somewhat of a backseat in America.  I’m not sure Boxing will ever capture America like it once did in the golden era, but I do know that a Canelo Alvarez victory over Floyd Mayweather will provide resurgence to the sport.  

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Floyd “Money” Mayweather has been the face of the sport ever since Oscar De La Hoya’s steady decline into retirement.  Now Floyd’s an incredible fighter and one of the all-time greats, but he’s not the fighter you want as the face of the sport at a time where Boxing is considered an afterthought to the average sports fan.  He’s not overly exciting, he doesn’t engage in action packed fights and most importantly, he’s not willing to fight the very best fighters in the sport.  That’s not to discredit what he’s accomplished in the ring, but what makes boxing such a captivating sport is the heart and determination of a fighter.  They’re supposed to be modern day gladiators!

The greatest era of all-time, in my opinion, was the late 70’s and early 80’s when Sugar “Ray” Leonard, Roberto Duran, Marvin Hagler and Thomas “Hitman” Hearns were all in the prime of their careers.  What made them so special, was their fortitude to be known as the best.  They fought whoever was best or was claimed to be the best.. and they wanted to destroy them!  

Floyd’s a businessman in a sport that’s been stained with a reputation for bad business. It's not a good look.

We need a new face of Boxing…  We need a fighter that lures the casual fan into buying a pay-per-view event and ends the night in awe of how beautiful Boxing truly can be!  A fighter that doesn’t care who they put in front of him… A warrior… A determined fighter who will take chances and be carried out of the ring before he gives way to any opponent.  A boxer who will fight Adrien Broner, Brandon Rios, Sergio Martinez, Manny Pacquiao (hmm..) and the other best fighters in the sport.

Boxing has that in Canelo, and come September 14^th, let’s hope he dethrones the king.  

One Man's Fantasy...

It’s been said that the way to a man’s heart is in the kitchen. Well I have news for you ladies, while your cook game needs to be strong, the quickest way to tap into a man’s emotions is by catering to his biggest and strongest obsession: Fantasy Football.

I know you’re sick of hearing about it. I’m sure you’re tired of the mock drafts, cheat sheets all over the bedroom, fantasy magazines next to the toilet (not the kind you’re used to) and the endless babbling about players you’ve never heard of.  Here’s what you need to understand ladies.. Fantasy Football is the ultimate battle of ego for men.  It combines intelligence with pure competition through a sport of brute force.  Week by week your man puts massive amounts of time and energy into his team.  Now it’s very easy to fall into the “jealousy” trap like most women.  Granted, it’s understandable.  You wish your man would put that same amount of effort and energy in you.. or the kids.. or chores around the house.  Unfortunately, that type of thinking won’t get you anywhere…

Use Fantasy Football to your advantage!  Know your man’s team inside and out!  Don’t get this confused.. he does not, by any means, WANT you to play Fantasy Football.  That’s his sanctuary, just like getting a pedicure is your safe haven.  Ask him who he drafted and regardless of whether or not you know the players, make him feel good about his team.  On Sunday’s, give him a little morning pre-game action to get his day started.  When he’s watching the games with his boys, stay in tune with a couple of his players.  It’s extremely vital that you know how his team’s doing BEFORE he comes home.  If his team had a rough day, sympathize with him…

“Hey honey, Jamaal Charles just couldn't get it going huh?.. How’s the rest of your team looking?”

A fantasy loss equates to him winning in the bedroom.  There’s only one type of sex better than “make-up” sex, and that’s “I just got my ass whooped in fantasy sex”… Losing in Fantasy Football can be debilitating.  Give him the opportunity to let out some of that built up aggression.  You’ll both walk away winners by the end of the night!

Victory! Victory! Victory!  It’s a must that you know when your man had a big day in Fantasy Football! The minute he walks in, stroke that ego! Let him know he’s a genius for starting Peyton Manning over Ryan Tannehill (duh)!  This is an event! Be spontaneous! Make it a night you both won’t forget!

These are simple steps to making your home a happy home during football season.  Remember, this is his moment.. his time.. use it to your advantage!