Posted on 02/09/2021 By: Sean Crose First he was going to fight UFC star Conor McGregor. Then he was going to fight rising star Ryan Garcia. It’s now unclear who the 40+ year old legend Manny Pacquiao will face next – but the Filipino icon has indicated via social media that he will be returning
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Posted on 02/09/2021 By: Hans Themistode Hate is a strong word to use. But for unified Jr middleweight titlist Jermell Charlo, that’s exactly how he feels about Demetrius Andrade. “F*k Andrade,” said Charlo during an Instagram Live. “I hate Andrade, he’s a btch.” From the moment both men have crossed each other’s path, there has
Posted on 02/07/2021 By: Hans Themistode Things can change immensely in a short time span. COVID-19 has proven that statement to be true as most of the world is still adjusting to life with the infectious disease. In the case of rising welterweight contender Vergil Ortiz, he’s proving that his professional career is also changing
Posted on 02/08/2021 By: Hans Themistode Shawn Porter has a lot to be proud of. From beating guys such as Devon Alexander, Adrien Broner and Danny Garcia, to wrapping welterweight gold around his waist on two separate occasions, if Porter were to walk away from the sport of boxing right now, he would be satisfied
Posted on 02/08/2021 By: Sean Crose “I have tried my best to ignore the allegations that are constantly made about me,” 43 year old Daniel Kinahan said in a statement to TalkSport on Monday. “I have dedicated myself to my work in boxing for over 15 years.” For those who don’t know, Kinahan is a
Posted on 02/07/2021 By: Hans Themistode Daniel Dubois could barely see once he walked back to the locker room following his bout against Joe Joyce. The heavyweight prospect suffered a badly damaged left orbital bone along with several other ailments. But while the physical aches and pains bothered him for weeks on end, the mental
Posted on 02/07/2021 By: Sean Crose Standing six feet, nine inches tall is almost par for the course when it comes to modern boxing. Heavyweight notables Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury, and Deontay Wilder are all pushing seven feet in height. Back in 1979, however, being extremely tall was something unusual for a fighter. It was
Posted on 02/07/2021 By: Hans Themistode Super middleweight contender Avni Yildirim has essentially become an afterthought. His upcoming showdown against the consensus best boxer in the world in Canelo Alvarez has already been chalked up as a loss. In addition to what round Yildirim will be knocked out in, fans are already discussing how Alvarez
Posted on 02/06/2021 Former World Heavyweight Champion Leon Spinks, Jr. lost his five-year battle with prostate and other cancers, at the age of 67 on Friday, Feb. 5 at 8:15 p.m. At the time of his passing his wife Brenda Glur Spinks was by his side. Due to COVID restrictions, only a few close friends
Posted on 02/06/2021 By: Sean Crose He bounced out into the ring in a crimson robe, the very picture of confidence. Though his record was a mere 6-0-1, Leon Spinks was ready for his chance to shine. Rather than looking somber and nervous, the man with the gap toothed smile appeared…happy. Perhaps, some may have
Posted on 02/06/2021 By: Hans Themistode After receiving her walking papers from the UFC, Paige VanZant made the move from the Octagon to the Bare Knuckle Boxing ring. Welcoming her to her first fight in a new world was former boxer, Britain Hart. While her boxing career may have been a choppy one, finishing up
Posted on 02/04/2021 By: Hans Themistode Joe Joyce truly enjoyed his tenth round stoppage victory over Daniel Dubois. However, the moment his hand was raised in victory, the British native immediately moved on to his next goal, winning the heavyweight title. At the moment, Joyce’s championship dreams will have to wait as unified champion Anthony
Posted on 02/05/2021 By: Hans Themistode According to Billy Joe Saunders, Canelo Alvarez has fooled everyone. His pound for pound standing, world championship status and future Hall of Fame stature has all been built on a fraudulent resume. “He’s boxed all of the greats and beaten all of the greats, at the end of their
Posted on 02/04/2021 By: Hans Themistode Everything seemed all lined up for Errol Spence Jr. Coming into his showdown against Mikey Garcia in March of 2019, the Dallas native had a surprising but welcoming guest sit ringside in Manny Pacquiao. On the night, Spence Jr. dominated Garcia, winning every single round. The powerful southpaw’s eye-catching
Posted on 02/04/2021 By: Sean Crose Tyson Fury is well aware of what it’s like to be inactive. After stunning the world by besting long reigning heavyweight champ Vladimir Klitschko back in 2015, the towering Englishman descended into a world of depression, drugs, booze and overeating. After nearly killing himself, Fury – whose title belts
Posted on 02/03/2021 By: Hans Themistode It doesn’t seem like the questions surrounding his return will ever end. Mostly because of how surprising his retirement was in the first place. For former multiple division champion Andre Ward, he’s fought the urge to enter the ring after officially hanging up the gloves following a decisive knockout
Posted on 02/03/2021 By: Sean Crose “The new target is, of course, Holyfield versus Tyson before the end of 1988.” The above quote comes from a Sports Illustrated article called “Tuning Up For Tyson,” dated December 14th, 1987. One of the aggravating things about targets is how frequently they’re missed. Had someone informed author Clive
Posted on 02/03/2021 By: Hans Themistode Jermell Charlo is as confident as they come. To the unified Jr middleweight champion, he is head and shoulders above the rest of his contemporaries. Ranking himself number one in the division isn’t solely based on just his belief, but mainly because of the level of opposition he has