Thomas Gerbasi

New York

Senior Editor at Boxing Scene

Editorial Director at UFC

Contributor at The Village Voice

Editorial Director @UFC. MMA, Boxing, Music writer. Two-time NYC Marathoner 'Used to be on point'

Articles

Daniel Mose Wants To Be Boxing’s First Autistic World Champ

5 days ago | ringmagazine.com | Thomas Gerbasi

Daniel Moses was preparing for his first fight in the California Golden Gloves last month and I asked him if he was ready. “I was born ready,” he said without hesitation. That’s something you want to hear from any budding boxer, that tone of confidence, not cockiness, and the 26-year-old Moses has it. Not bad for someone who just had his first official amateur bout two months ago. Daniel “Boone” won that one, and now he was hungry for more to get moving on his ultimate goal in the ring.
Edgar Chairez Is Picking Up Momentum

1 week ago | ufc.com | Thomas Gerbasi

“It was amazing, but you must remember that I come from Mexicali/Tijuana, where it is also the cradle of boxing,” said Chairez. “Julio Cesar Chavez also trained there, and they have an amazing team, so my boxing is of a good level. It was an honor, and I'll be back.”Oh yeah, Julio Cesar Chavez, “The Lion of Culiacan” and perhaps the greatest Mexican boxer to ever lace up the gloves. The 62-year-old hall of famer just happened to be Octagonside at Arena CDMX for Chairez’ fight with Vergara.
Dominick Reyes Never Lost The Faith

1 week ago | ufc.com | Thomas Gerbasi

“It's just who I am and how I was raised,” Reyes said. “I was not going to give up or stop trying to be a better person. I think my faith has a lot to do with it.”Reyes needed that faith when a 2020 title fight with Jon Jones that many believed he won became the beginning of a stretch where he just couldn’t get a win.
Sean Woodson | Proving Himself Every Step Forward

1 week ago | ufc.com | Thomas Gerbasi

This June, for the first time in a long time, Sean Woodson will be at a UFC event without gloves and a mouthpiece, as he and his lady attend UFC 316 in Newark, New Jersey.
Julian Erosa | Cool And Calculated

2 weeks ago | ufc.com | Thomas Gerbasi

One of the reasons why fight fans are excited by the Saturday showdown between Julian Erosaand Darren Elkins is because it’s a meeting of two gritty, hardcore veterans who are as no-nonsense as they come. It’s a clear appeal, not just to those outside the Octagon, but inside it. “When you're finding a guy like that, he's not going to be fazed by anything,” said Erosa of “The Damage.” “I can't intimidate him before or during the fight.
Patricio Pitbull | Motivated For More

2 weeks ago | ufc.com | Thomas Gerbasi

Patricio “Pitbull” Freire could have walked away from the sport of mixed martial arts, legacy secured as one of the best fighters of his era and the man many believe to be the greatest fighter in the history of the Bellator promotion. But there was one thing missing. “I appreciate the kind words and acknowledgement, but I wouldn't be satisfied if my career ended that way,” Pitbull said through translator Matheus Aquino.
Wrestling, Acting & The Daily Grind: The Life Of Indie Star Vinny Pacifico

2 weeks ago | fightsatw.com | Thomas Gerbasi

Despite hailing from New York City’s forgotten borough, Staten Islander Vinny Pacifico is doing everything in his power to make sure he’s remembered. Literally. That means wrestling, acting, sponsor gigs, interviews, podcasts, and precious little time for anything else. But there’s nowhere else the 25-year-old would rather be. Needless to say, he’s come a long way from competing in the ring on the basketball court at Funstation USA for the Warriors of Wrestling promotion as a 16-year-old.
I Didn't Think I Would Make it Past My 20s

2 weeks ago | ringmagazine.com | Thomas Gerbasi

Boxing saves. For all the negatives, for all the dirty business, ask most who lace up the gloves to fight and they’ll tell you the same thing. Shelly Vincent will. “I didn’t think I would make it past my 20s,” she said. “I don’t think anybody did.”Vincent made it. Now 45, she isn’t just alive; she’s thriving. And she owes a lot of that to the sweet science. “It’s been everything to me,” she said. “It’s how I found my voice. My peace. My therapy.
カリール・マジッド「とにかく試合を重ねて、今年こそタイトルを手にする」

2 weeks ago | ringmagazine.com | Thomas Gerbasi

ボルトンのボクシングといえば、まず思い浮かぶのは元世界王者アミール・カーンの名だ。だが、カリール・マジッドもその後に続く存在として名乗りを上げている。ジュニアウェルター級の新鋭として、地元ボルトンではすでに熱烈な支持を集めており、ファンは彼を一目見ようと試合会場に足を運ぶ。今週末、マジッドはボルトンを離れ、マンチェスターのコープ・ライブ・アリーナで開催されるジョー・ジョイス対フィリップ・フルコビッチ戦のアンダーカードに出場する。対戦相手は同じく無敗のアレックス・マーフィー。会場までは車で約40分の距離だが、多くのサポーターが彼と共にマンチェスターへ向かう。「正直、サポートは本当にすごい。感謝してもしきれません」とマジッドは語る。「今回の試合だけで、これまでにチケットを1000枚くらい捌いていて、今もまだ売っているところです。信じられないようなサポートで、それは今回だけじゃなく、どの試合でも変わらない。本当にありがたいし、サポーターには頭が上がりません。自分は“ファン”とは呼びません。“サポーター”と呼んでます。」...
I'm Staying Busy, God Willing Pick Up My Title This Year

2 weeks ago | ringmagazine.com | Thomas Gerbasi

When you think about boxing in the city of Bolton, the first name to come to mind is former world champion Amir Khan. Khaleel Majid wants to be the next name, and he’s off to a good start with the fans in his hometown, who have come out in droves to see the junior welterweight prospect.