Saturday, May 30, 2009

:anime: Spring Anime Preview '09 - First Episode Review Pt. 2:: K-ON!, Haruhi S2

The second batch of first episode reviews for the spring season are finally here, featuring two shows that were quite good and two that were quite torturous to watch (yes, I'm probably the only one who wasn't enthralled with one of them...). The previews from last time were pretty long, so I tried to streamline and shorten by comments as much as possible (with a heavy emphasis on try...). As before, these are my general thoughts on the shows covered below and their premiere episodes, not synopsises or great dissertations. That said, one of the bad ones first...

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

:boxing: Boxing Bits ::05.27.09:: The Cubans Make a Statement

This weekend proved to be mix of a showcase of new contenders and up-and-comers and a few big fights.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

:boxing: Boxing Bits ::05.19.09:: Ward Beats Miranda

On a light weekend of boxing action, Andre Ward overcame some big odds to score a win over the dangerous, more experienced Edison Miranda.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

:boxing: Boxing Bits ::05.13.09:: Dawson Bests Tarver Again

After a big fight weekend the week before (afterword now available), things, comparably, mellowed out for the Chad Dawson - Antonio Tarver rematch on a lighter weekend of boxing action.

Monday, May 04, 2009

:boxing: Boxing Bits ::05.04.09:: Pacquiao Annihilates Hatton

Anyone that was doubting Manny Pacquiao's place as the best P4P fighter in the world was more than likely silenced following his utter destruction, and KTFO, of Ricky Hatton this past Saturday night...

Saturday, May 02, 2009

:boxing: The Brawl of the Brawlers (Maybe...):: Hatton vs Pacquiao

Everyone by now knows how big this fight is and how monumental a match-up it is, so I'll spare the introduction and just get straight to the point...