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posted by Kathleen Holland on July 19, 2008, in Pillar to Post by Brett Mauren

First off I think that it would be noteworthy that we may have finally come across the heir to Rubin “Hurricane” Carter, and his name is Edgar Santana. Santana was arrested Friday morning for his involvement in an international cocaine distribution ring. Santana was scheduled to appear on ESPN2’s Wednesday Night Fights on August 6th, no word however on whether or not the New York state athletic commission has struck a deal with a replacement venue, although Rikers Island, and the Metopolitan correctional center are heavily rumored to be placing bids.
On a lighter note fight fans were treated to a match-up reminiscent of a classic Hulk Hogan vs. Ultimate Warrior loser must retire match. Hasim Rahman attempted to put to rest any questions regarding his heart, chin, condition, or desire against James Toney, it didn’t go so well. James Toney apparently rolled with my WWE analogy, claiming a TKO3 victory on an accidental head butt, then proceeding to declare himself as the best heavyweight in the world. Toney also called out Sam Peter, and both Klitschko brothers, who in his mind are “sissies”, which is fair. That jab(yes, jab) that Peter put you down with was a lucky punch, and your right about the Klitschkos, I mean you beat Danny Batchelder, and Dominic Guinn, I don’t believe the Klitschko’s combined resume’ lives up to what you’ve done in the heavyweight division.
All sarcasm aside however, hats off to both of these fighters. James Toney will go down as a gutsy fighter, a natural middleweight fighting in the heavies, but despite his claims he will not go down as the best heavyweight of his era. Hasim Rahman, although never living up to the magic of his knockout win over Lennox Lewis, is still a two time heavyweight champion, which puts him in a very select group. I was of course, joking about the loser must retire notion, but seriously…
One of the biggest stories of the week is the rumbling that we may be treated to a Kelly Pavlik vs. Bernard Hopkins match up at light heavyweight on October 18. This might seem like a risky fight for B-Hop, but rest assured Hopkins has made it clear he will never lose to a white boy… except Joe Calzaghe, but seriously never again.
Throughout our journey together, you’ll come to know me as a light hearted boxing enthusiast, but there are times in this sport where jokes have to be pushed aside for a moment. Oscar Diaz remains in a coma after having a part of his cranium removed to relive swelling endured in a TKO loss to Delvin Rodriguez. Diaz collapsed before the 11th round and has not regained consciousness. I speak for everyone at Mightygloves in wishing Oscar a speedy recovery.
Until next week, God Bless

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