The boxing world is poised on the precipice of an electrifying showdown that promises to reverberate through arenas and living rooms alike: the anticipated fight between Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani. Both fighters, undefeated warriors in the lower weight classes, have captured the imagination of fans with their relentless spirits and dazzling abilities. As they
When it comes to the world of boxing, very few figures elicit as much fervor as Teddy Atlas. A connoisseur of the sport, not only does he carry the badge of a trainer, commentator, and writer, but he’s entrenched in the emotional fabric of boxing itself. Atlas doesn’t hold back, and his latest episode on
As fight fans gear up for Canelo Alvarez’s impending showdown against William Scull on May 3, there’s an ongoing debate in the community about the nature of this matchup. For many, it seems like another routine victory for Alvarez, a dominant Mexican fighter who has solidified his status as one of boxing’s greats. Yet, this
Gervonta “Tank” Davis has been a fixture in boxing with a record that boasts an impressive number of knockouts, yet his recent performance against Lamont Roach on March 1st at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center stirred a spectrum of reactions. Shakur Stevenson, a rising star in the sport, has taken the stance that Davis was not mentally
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
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