Rudy Mondragón, PhD
@boxingintellect.bsky.social
Professor | Researcher | Photographer | The Brutal Economy of Boxing | Rings of Dissent | www.rudymondragon.com
📚 Rings of Dissent: https://shorturl.at/pLBcT
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Rings of Dissent is my 1st book, co-edited w/Gaye Theresa Johnson & David J. Leonard. It explores boxing's ties to protest, politics, & performance. Not every fighter makes headlines, but every fight reveals truths about power & identity. Out December 9 at local bookstores & online. 🔗 Link in bio.
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German soccer federation executive committee member Oke Göttlich agrees: “The life of a professional player is not worth more than the lives of countless people...who are being directly or indirectly attacked or threatened by the World Cup host." WC2026 boycott in the air apnews.com/article/germ...
January 24, 2026 at 1:04 AM
German soccer federation executive committee member Oke Göttlich agrees: “The life of a professional player is not worth more than the lives of countless people...who are being directly or indirectly attacked or threatened by the World Cup host." WC2026 boycott in the air apnews.com/article/germ...
Joshua should not be entering the ring first. The disrespect. He’s the future hall of famer, former world champion. SMH #joshuapaul
December 20, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Joshua should not be entering the ring first. The disrespect. He’s the future hall of famer, former world champion. SMH #joshuapaul
I don’t see this ending in a KO. I’m thinking, similar to Mayweather V McGregor, Joshua will win by stoppage. Ref won’t let Jake get hurt and dropped #joshuapaul
December 20, 2025 at 4:24 AM
I don’t see this ending in a KO. I’m thinking, similar to Mayweather V McGregor, Joshua will win by stoppage. Ref won’t let Jake get hurt and dropped #joshuapaul
I don’t see this ending in a KO. I’m thinking, similar to Mayweather V McGregor, Joshua will win by stoppage. Ref won’t let Jake get hurt and dropped
December 20, 2025 at 4:23 AM
I don’t see this ending in a KO. I’m thinking, similar to Mayweather V McGregor, Joshua will win by stoppage. Ref won’t let Jake get hurt and dropped
As 25' wraps up, I'm reflecting on some of the highs. Really appreciate this piece by @owensports.bsky.social on an interview I did w/@kieranmulvaney.bsky.social & Dr. M Goodman for the @fighterhealthpod.bsky.social - Excited to continue these discussions in 26' - www.boxingscene.com/articles/is-...
Is boxing a viable workplace?
An interview with college professor and boxing fan Dr. Rudy Mondragón, who looks at boxing on multiple levels: economic, cultural and political.
www.boxingscene.com
December 18, 2025 at 4:42 PM
As 25' wraps up, I'm reflecting on some of the highs. Really appreciate this piece by @owensports.bsky.social on an interview I did w/@kieranmulvaney.bsky.social & Dr. M Goodman for the @fighterhealthpod.bsky.social - Excited to continue these discussions in 26' - www.boxingscene.com/articles/is-...
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Tepito Coffee + Vroman’s Bookstore present a special conversation featuring @boxingintellect.bsky.social & @ladoctoragtj.bsky.social, co-editors of RINGS OF DISSENT: Boxing and Performances of Rebellion, on Sun, Nov 2, 2025
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October 24, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Tepito Coffee + Vroman’s Bookstore present a special conversation featuring @boxingintellect.bsky.social & @ladoctoragtj.bsky.social, co-editors of RINGS OF DISSENT: Boxing and Performances of Rebellion, on Sun, Nov 2, 2025
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vromansbookstore.com/event/2025-1...
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💬 @journsporthist.bsky.social 52.2: “'It Doesn't Have to Be This Way, There Is Another Way of Doing It': An Interview with Jacob 'Stitch' Duran" by @boxingintellect.bsky.social.
📄 @projectmuse.bsky.social muse.jhu.edu/issue/55225
📕His book, RINGS OF DISSENT www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=c0...
📄 @projectmuse.bsky.social muse.jhu.edu/issue/55225
📕His book, RINGS OF DISSENT www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=c0...
October 7, 2025 at 4:05 PM
💬 @journsporthist.bsky.social 52.2: “'It Doesn't Have to Be This Way, There Is Another Way of Doing It': An Interview with Jacob 'Stitch' Duran" by @boxingintellect.bsky.social.
📄 @projectmuse.bsky.social muse.jhu.edu/issue/55225
📕His book, RINGS OF DISSENT www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=c0...
📄 @projectmuse.bsky.social muse.jhu.edu/issue/55225
📕His book, RINGS OF DISSENT www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=c0...
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Journal of Sport History @journsporthist.bsky.social Vol. 52, No. 2 is here! Featuring four new articles, a research note, an oral history section @boxingintellect.bsky.social, and reviews of films and books. @nassh1972.bsky.social
➡️ @projectmuse.bsky.social muse.jhu.edu/issue/55225
➡️ @projectmuse.bsky.social muse.jhu.edu/issue/55225
September 25, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Journal of Sport History @journsporthist.bsky.social Vol. 52, No. 2 is here! Featuring four new articles, a research note, an oral history section @boxingintellect.bsky.social, and reviews of films and books. @nassh1972.bsky.social
➡️ @projectmuse.bsky.social muse.jhu.edu/issue/55225
➡️ @projectmuse.bsky.social muse.jhu.edu/issue/55225
What is Rings of Dissent? Check it out here: #ringsofdissent #boxing #book #research #publication #boxeo #rebellion
August 14, 2025 at 9:37 PM
What is Rings of Dissent? Check it out here: #ringsofdissent #boxing #book #research #publication #boxeo #rebellion
Preorder today - www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=c0....
August 14, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Preorder today - www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=c0....
Rings of Dissent is my 1st book, co-edited w/Gaye Theresa Johnson & David J. Leonard. It explores boxing's ties to protest, politics, & performance. Not every fighter makes headlines, but every fight reveals truths about power & identity. Out December 9 at local bookstores & online. 🔗 Link in bio.
August 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Rings of Dissent is my 1st book, co-edited w/Gaye Theresa Johnson & David J. Leonard. It explores boxing's ties to protest, politics, & performance. Not every fighter makes headlines, but every fight reveals truths about power & identity. Out December 9 at local bookstores & online. 🔗 Link in bio.
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FEMA’s response to the deadly Texas floods was likely slowed by cost-cutting measures enacted by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, at the behest of DOGE.
Noem must personally approve every contract and grant over $100K, hampering FEMA’s ability to quickly deploy resources.
“Efficiency.”
Noem must personally approve every contract and grant over $100K, hampering FEMA’s ability to quickly deploy resources.
“Efficiency.”
July 11, 2025 at 6:45 PM
FEMA’s response to the deadly Texas floods was likely slowed by cost-cutting measures enacted by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, at the behest of DOGE.
Noem must personally approve every contract and grant over $100K, hampering FEMA’s ability to quickly deploy resources.
“Efficiency.”
Noem must personally approve every contract and grant over $100K, hampering FEMA’s ability to quickly deploy resources.
“Efficiency.”
Amazing shows these two have put on for boxing world. Hope momentum continues for women’s boxing.
July 12, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Amazing shows these two have put on for boxing world. Hope momentum continues for women’s boxing.
Taylor with the win. Might have been her counters, Serrano was busier but wasn’t connecting many of those punches thrown. Ward was talking about the need for her to close in the final two rounds. I thought it was a draw, but tough one to score
July 12, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Taylor with the win. Might have been her counters, Serrano was busier but wasn’t connecting many of those punches thrown. Ward was talking about the need for her to close in the final two rounds. I thought it was a draw, but tough one to score
I wanna see more head movement from Serrano, but working behind the jab is nice work. Taylor is looking for counters. Both seem to use first two rounds for data collection
July 12, 2025 at 3:48 AM
I wanna see more head movement from Serrano, but working behind the jab is nice work. Taylor is looking for counters. Both seem to use first two rounds for data collection
Cautious on both sides in that first round
July 12, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Cautious on both sides in that first round
Serrano talking about her sister taking fights for $50, $4,000 for championship fights. Not uncommon. In California, the minimum was $100 per round, now, as a result of a policy brief on boxing I led, the minimum in CA is now $200 per round. Still not enough, but a good move in right direction.
July 12, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Serrano talking about her sister taking fights for $50, $4,000 for championship fights. Not uncommon. In California, the minimum was $100 per round, now, as a result of a policy brief on boxing I led, the minimum in CA is now $200 per round. Still not enough, but a good move in right direction.
For the change from 2 to 3 minutes for female division, pay also has to be addressed. Boxing is brutal for anyone - male or female - perhaps solution is at the world champion level: start with 10 3-minute rds. Then move towards 12 3-minute rds. Either way, pay improvement is critical #taylorserrano
July 12, 2025 at 2:26 AM
For the change from 2 to 3 minutes for female division, pay also has to be addressed. Boxing is brutal for anyone - male or female - perhaps solution is at the world champion level: start with 10 3-minute rds. Then move towards 12 3-minute rds. Either way, pay improvement is critical #taylorserrano
Shadasia Green, 20 years for this moment. Beautiful. Emotional. So much goes into these kinds of moments. And even more of a difficult road for women in this sport. #taylorserrano #greenmarshall
July 12, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Shadasia Green, 20 years for this moment. Beautiful. Emotional. So much goes into these kinds of moments. And even more of a difficult road for women in this sport. #taylorserrano #greenmarshall
Roach is right, if that was ruled a knockdown, he wins tonight. Unfortunate.
March 2, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Roach is right, if that was ruled a knockdown, he wins tonight. Unfortunate.
Draw - that’s a great fight and result for Roach. That controversial knee Tank took, he was the A-Side, he got the call in his favor there. I think that should’ve been one point deduction
March 2, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Draw - that’s a great fight and result for Roach. That controversial knee Tank took, he was the A-Side, he got the call in his favor there. I think that should’ve been one point deduction
114-114 but that odd knee Tank took might be the controversial difference in this one #DavisRoach
March 2, 2025 at 5:36 AM
114-114 but that odd knee Tank took might be the controversial difference in this one #DavisRoach
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You CANT DEFUND HIP HOP YOU ORANGE CRACKER!
February 10, 2025 at 1:36 AM
You CANT DEFUND HIP HOP YOU ORANGE CRACKER!
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In one week, multi-multi-billionaire bigot casino/Mavs owner Miriam Adelson traded Luka Doncic & set herself up to benefit from the total ethnic cleansing of Gaza as benefactor of Trump’s Riviera plan. To paraphrase the legendary Paul Mooney, Miriam Adelson makes Donald Sterling look like Malcolm X.
February 5, 2025 at 5:59 PM
In one week, multi-multi-billionaire bigot casino/Mavs owner Miriam Adelson traded Luka Doncic & set herself up to benefit from the total ethnic cleansing of Gaza as benefactor of Trump’s Riviera plan. To paraphrase the legendary Paul Mooney, Miriam Adelson makes Donald Sterling look like Malcolm X.