Choosing from the ‘Wow, I didn’t see that one coming’ file is always tough. If there was ever the theatre of the unexpected it is boxing. However, while we should never be surprised once the bell rings, there is often a favorite going into a fight that you would assume will find a way to win. By Bill Tibbs
By John J. Raspanti: Picking a “Fighter of the Year” can be a thankless job--especially when, at first glance, there’s no clear-cut winner. This year, four candidates deserved consideration. Gennady Golovkin dominated Martin Murray, Willie Monroe Jr., and David Lemieuz in 2015. His consecutive knockout streak has now reached 21. Canelo Alvarez blitzed James Kirkland in eight minutes and out-pointed future Hall Of Famer Miguel Cotto. Floyd Mayweather finally faced Manny Pacquiao, and beat the P