Status: New York Rangers defenseman.
Ht: 6-foot Wt: 193 pounds
DOB: June 24, 1990 In: Stouffville, Ont.
First Hockey Memory: “Skating in the backyard rink. They made a rink – my dad and my grandpa used to make it – and we’d be out there every day. Had my parents yell at me from inside, trying to get [...]
The Filipino-American sensation who none other than Sergio Martinez last week firmly stated (exclusively to BoxingInsider.com) will be the future pound-for-pound #1 kingpin in boxing, Nonito Donaire discusses his unique style, his speed, the source of his power, and much more in this revealing and entertaining interview. 28-year-old Donaire, the WBC/WBO Bantamweight champion (26-1, 18 [...]
Status: New York Rangers right winger/left winger.
Ht: 5-foot-11 Wt: 195 pounds.
DOB: April 10, 1980 In: North York, Ont.
Hockey Inspirations: “Brett Hull was always my favorite player growing up, so I’d say him.”
Early Hockey Memory: “Probably my best one was (attending) my first NHL game. It was 1992 and it was a playoff game between Toronto [...]
Status: NHL defenseman from 1977-1990 for the Colorado Rockies, New York Rangers and Los Angeles Kings. Currently manages the Hong Kong Academy of Ice Hockey in China.
Ht: 6-foot-3 Wt: 215 pounds
DOB: June 3, 1957 In: Vancouver
First Hockey Memory: “Dad tried to make a rink in our backyard. We had record warm weather in February over night. [...]
(Note: This Biofile was done in 1993 at Madison Square Garden – in my early days as an inexperienced interviewer.)
Status: Former NBA point guard. Currently serves as New York Knicks TV analyst for MSG Network.
Ht: 6-4 Wt: 210
DOB: March 29, 1945 In: Atlanta, GA
Hobbies/Interests: “Sailing.”
Nickname: “Clyde. From the movie Bonnie & [...]
(Note: This Biofile Classic interview was conducted at Madison Square Garden in 1997.)
Status: Hall of Fame manager, trainer and TV commentator.
DOB: May 30, 1922 In: Rockaway Beach, N.Y.
Childhood Heroes: ”Van Lingo Mungo, Joe Strip, Ralph Kerchival – guys you never heard of. Way before your time.”
Nicknames: ”Radar. I had a pretty good [...]
Status: NHL center/right winger from 1977-1989 for New York Rangers, Detroit, Pittsburgh and Los Angeles. Currently serves as a hockey in-studio analyst for MSG Network.
Ht: 6-foot-2 Wt: 210 pounds
DOB: July 6, 1957 In: Sudbury, Ont.
Hockey Inspirations: “Growing up, for me, it was Bobby Orr. Living in Canada, I loved his style, how he dominated [...]
A lot of people do not have great expectations for this Saturdays Vitali Klitschko WBC Heavyweight title defense against #1 contender Odlanier Solis. But I am intrigued by this match-up.
The general consensus is that Solis is just another fat heavyweight lining up for a handout payday from the kingpin.
But Solis is a different animal, [...]
Roger Federer vs. Rafael Nadal on a tennis court is always captivating theater, so competitive that after 21 meetings it’s still unclear who really is the superior all-around player. Though Nadal leads the head-to-head 14-7, Federer is far ahead in total grand slam victories (16-7). So just out of curiosity, what would happen if these [...]
Status: Hall of Fame Boxing Referee.
DOB: January 27, 1926 In: Brockton, MA
Passed Away: April 10, 2010
(Note: This Biofile was originally done in 1995 and was published in an issue of Boxing 95 magazine.)
First Boxing Memory: “My uncle Joe fought James J. Braddock three times. They each won one and drew one. He also fought Max [...]
