Caleb Plant’s intentions to establish a ‘Revenge Tour’ are noble on the surface but reveal a deep-seated vulnerability in the competitive world of boxing. He enters the ring against Armando Resendiz, an underdog who, although underscored by Plant’s stature as the WBA interim super middleweight champion, carries an unshakeable potential for surprise. The boxing community
As the boxing community buzzes with anticipation about the impending announcement of Manny Pacquiao’s return to the ring against WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios, it is essential to recognize that this event carries profound implications that extend beyond the excitement for fans. Oscar De La Hoya, a prominent voice in the sport and a competitor
The world of boxing is often shadowed by the specter of performance-enhancing drugs, as highlighted by the recent controversy surrounding Jaime Munguia’s failed drug test. With this incident, he joins an alarming list of fighters linked to Eddy Reynoso’s gym, raising critical questions about accountability and ethics in the sport. Munguia, once a promising young
There’s an unsettling cloud that looms over the boxing world, and at its center is none other than Eddy Reynoso, one of the sport’s most renowned trainers. The recent revelation that Jaime Munguia, the sixth fighter under Reynoso’s tutelage, has tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) raises more questions than answers. This raises the grim
In the world of professional boxing, the weigh-in serves as a crucial barometer of a fighter’s mental and physical state ahead of a match. This week, interim super middleweight champion Caleb Plant stepped onto the scales at an impressive 167.2 lbs, ready to face off against Jose Armando Resendiz, who clocked in at 167 lbs.
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
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