As the boxing community prepares for the electrifying clash between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford on September 13th, a palpable tension fills the air, stemming from trainer Abel Sanchez’s bold predictions. Not only does Sanchez see Alvarez as the likely victor, but he endorses the belief that Alvarez’s imposing size and relentless power will eventually
Boxing is a game of strategy, where every punch thrown can tilt the balance toward victory or defeat. As WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson prepares for his upcoming bout with William Zepeda, the implications of this fight extend far beyond titles and records; they could define Stevenson’s legacy in the sport. While Stevenson holds an
Boxing, a sport that has traditionally been defined by its raw brutality and unyielding resilience, finds itself at a crossroads. The recent directives from Turki Alalshikh, which discourage fighters from adopting a “Tom and Jerry” style—characterized by evasive tactics rather than engaging strikes—spark a heated debate in the boxing community. Raymond Ford, a super featherweight
On June 15, 1984, the boxing world was set ablaze as two titans of the ring faced off in what would become a seminal moment in the sport’s history. This wasn’t just any ordinary fight; it was a collision of legends—Thomas “Hitman” Hearns and Roberto “Hands of Stone” Duran, a bout that would be forever
Last night at Madison Square Garden, boxing witnessed a new level of excitement as Richardson Hitchins delivered a masterclass performance against the seasoned George Kambosos Jr. With an unblemished record of 20 wins (8 by knockout), Hitchins not only secured victory but executed it with an air of effortless dominance. Critics and fans alike were
Tonight, Richardson Hitchins stands at the precipice of his boxing career as he defends his IBF light welterweight title against seasoned powerhouse George Kambosos Jr. This showdown at Madison Square Garden is more than just another bout; it’s a litmus test for Hitchins, who brings with him an undefeated record of 19-0, with only seven
Former WBO lightweight champion Keyshawn Davis recently made headlines, and not for the reasons one might hope for an acclaimed fighter. Showing complete disregard for the weight restrictions ahead of a scheduled bout with Edwin De Los Santos, Davis showed up over four pounds overweight. This miscalculation didn’t just jeopardize the fight—it endangering both fighters’
Derek Chisora, the British heavyweight boxer renowned for his relentless fighting spirit, is stepping into potentially the most defining match of his storied career: his 50th bout. With a record of 36 wins and 13 losses, the 41-year-old has faced a who’s who of top-tier heavyweights—including Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk—over nearly two decades in
In a sport as brutal as boxing, where a single punch can alter destinies, Ryan Garcia’s defeat at the hands of Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero has opened the floodgates for manufactured excuses. Some of Garcia’s die-hard fans are grasping at the flimsiest of straws, blaming his hand injury for his lackluster performance on May 2nd at
In the realm of boxing, the quest for identity can be as fierce as the battle in the ring. Richardson Hitchins, the reigning IBF 140-pound champion, finds himself at the crossroads of personal pride and public perception. Facing the verbal onslaught of opponents and boxing commentators, he fervently rejects the label of a “runner.” His