As discussions swirl around Manny Pacquiao’s return to the boxing ring against WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios, former champion Ricky Hatton’s recent comments serve as a haunting reminder of the perilous journey athletes can face, both in and out of the ring. Hatton, who famously collided with Pacquiao in 2009, has candidly expressed skepticism about
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The boxing landscape has become increasingly murky, and the recent discussions surrounding Anthony Joshua’s possible return against Mahmoud Charr highlight just how unremarkable the heavyweight division has become. Promoter Eddie Hearn’s announcement of Joshua’s successful elbow surgery is indeed welcome news; however, the mere suggestion of a fight against Charr, a fighter whose highest accolade
In a sport fueled by pride and egos, Daniel Dubois embraces the title of an underdog with enthusiasm. As he prepares for his crucial rematch against Oleksandr Usyk on July 19, Dubois embodies the classic tale of the gritty fighter determined to prove the naysayers wrong. For Dubois, the role of the underdog is not
In the unpredictable world of boxing, it’s perplexing how fortunes can shift. A year back, pitting Deontay Wilder against Dave Allen would have seemed ludicrous. Today, however, the tables have turned dramatically. While Wilder grapples with recent setbacks—two painful defeats against Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang—Allen has emerged as a tenacious contender following his controversial
Ah, boxing—a sport that once thrived on the legacy of legends like Ali and Foreman, now teeters on the brink of complete absurdity. The latest farce? The upcoming fight between Kubrat Pulev and Michael Hunter for the WBA “Regular” Heavyweight Title. Described as the most pointless championship belt in the realm of combat sports, it
Teofimo Lopez, with a record of 22 wins and only 1 loss, found himself on social media lamenting the refusal of rising star Jaron “Boots” Ennis to engage in a boxing bout. The 25-year-old Lopez, a former unified lightweight champion, seems to be stumbling through a precarious crossroads in his career, where lofty aspirations clash
Moses Itauma is making waves in the heavyweight landscape, a division often characterized by its unpredictable ebbs and flows. At just 20 years old, Itauma stands at an impressive 12-0 with 10 knockouts to his name, earning him the designation of a “red-hot contender.” The eagerness of promoter Frank Warren to craft Itauma’s next bout
In an electrifying showdown in Yokohama, Mexico’s Eduardo Nunez emerged victorious over Japan’s Masanori Rikiishi, securing the vacant IBF super-featherweight title. This match was more than just another bout; it was a profound display of heart and tenacity that epitomized the essence of boxing. Right from the first bell, Nunez demonstrated an unrelenting aggressive style,
In a dazzling display of power and precision, Yoshiki Takei, the reigning WBO bantamweight champion, showcased his dominance in the ring during a highly anticipated fight in Yokohama, Japan. Facing the tenacious Yuttapong Tongdee, this clash, which had experienced two previous postponements, was set against a backdrop of heightened expectations. Fans who tuned in to
David Benavidez, the undefeated boxing prodigy and current WBC & WBA champion, finds himself in a disheartening pause in his career. His father, Jose Benavidez Sr., has voiced his anger over the reluctance of light heavyweight titans Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol to engage in a showdown with him. After being sidelined by Canelo Alvarez