I’m not a boxing fan, but for some reason (maybe because I’m already paying for Netflix) I had to watch what was arguably the most unethical mainstream sporting event in modern history. America seems to be running low on originality. Every movie is a remake of a movie that was

“I made a lot of mistakes out of the ring, but I never made any in it.” ~ Jack Johnson It was entirely abandoned. Bottles, covered in dust, were still on the shelves, bar stools were askew and sticky glasses rested on the tables. It was as though some mysterious

As 2024 winds down, we’re reflecting on another incredible year of sharing the stories, art, culture, and nightlife that make the Bay Area so unique. BrokeAssStuart.com wouldn’t be what it is without you—our community of readers, supporters, and believers in independent media. This year, instead of asking you to join Patreon

Muhammed Ali. Joe Louis. Larry Holmes. Mike Tyson. George Foreman. These incredible fighters are household names and legends in the boxing world. But do you now who the first African-American heavyweight champion of the world was? The man Ali called the greatest? His name was John Arthur “Jack” Johnson, and he trained, fought, and won right here in San Francisco.

It’s a bustling Friday evening on Divisadero. As the sun sets and the light fades, the Western Addition’s main thoroughfare fills with hip kids out for food, drink and entertainment. Just south of Oak Street, away from the main hullabaloo, a small, blue-tiled storefront churns as folks buzz in and

Looking for a fight? Look no further, we called around and found out where they’re showing Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao Saturday, May 2nd in San Francisco, and for how much.  There aren’t as many venues as you’d expect, given that it is the “Most expensive pay-per-view fight in history”.  It costs