In the world of boxing, there’s often an unspoken hierarchy, where the heavyweight division traditionally captures the most attention, serving as a magnetic behemoth drawing in casual fans. Yet, something extraordinary is unfolding in the lower weight classes. The lighter fighters—those often underestimated and marginalized by mainstream media—are not only proving their worth but are
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In the realm of professional boxing, tactics can make or break a fighter’s success. This was painfully illustrated in Tevin Farmer’s recent bout against William Zepeda, where his failure to adapt and excessive reliance on clinching ultimately cost him the fight. With a record of 33 wins, 8 losses, and 1 draw, Farmer entered the
In an electrifying display of boxing prowess, WBO welterweight champion Brian Norman Jr. (27-0, 21 KOs) demonstrated why he is rapidly becoming a name to watch within the sport. In an event held at the glitzy Fontainebleau in Las Vegas, Norman Jr. utterly dismantled fellow contender Derrieck Cuevas (27-2-1, 19 KOs) in a bout that
The stage is set for what appears to be a thriller in the lightweight division as William Zepeda and Tevin Farmer prepare to meet once again. Their recent weigh-in seems to encapsulate the escalating tension surrounding their rematch. On one hand, fans may be excited about the prospect of a rematch after their previous encounter—if
In the high-octane world of boxing, every bout carries the weight of a fighter’s legacy, especially when rematches are on the horizon. This weekend, we see two intriguing battles unfold on ESPN and DAZN, with William Zepeda and Tevin Farmer taking center stage, while Mikaela Mayer faces off against Sandy Ryan for their second act.
The inexorable rise and fall of Deontay Wilder is a tragic story that echoes through the annals of boxing. Once heralded as a towering figure in the heavyweight division, his recent trajectory resembles more of a slow spiral into mediocrity than a compelling comeback narrative. With talks swirling around his next bout against Tyrrell Herndon
In what some are dubbing a “must-win” scenario, the WBC interim lightweight champion William Zepeda (32-0, 27 KOs) faces the daunting challenge of dismantling Tevin Farmer (33-7-1, 8 KOs) this Saturday, March 29th, at the Poliforum Benito Juárez in Cancún, Mexico. The narrative threading through this fight is steeped in skepticism for Zepeda, who, riding
In a sport yearning for dynamism, the fixation on mismatched rivalries such as Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev is perplexing. Veteran promoter Bob Arum, with his finger on the pulse of boxing, insists that the oil-rich Saudis are “enamored” with the prospect of a trilogy fight between these two aging Eastern European pugilists, despite the
The saga of Tyson Fury, once acclaimed as the WBC heavyweight champion, has reached a critical juncture that demands introspection. Promoter Bob Arum, a veteran in boxing management, has voiced stark concerns about Fury’s potential return to the ring. He believes that Fury, now 34 and worth around $250 million, has not only sufficient financial
In an intriguing display of ambition, Edgar Berlanga has recently expressed his eagerness to face Jaime Munguia as part of a strategy he believes will usher him back into contention for a rematch with Canelo Alvarez. Berlanga, with a record of 23-1 and 18 knockouts, aims not just for any showdown but for high-stakes battles