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As a boxing fan who's seen more ducked matchups than undisputed champions, I've learned to temper excitement with a healthy dose of realism. The welterweight division—now bleeding into super … [Read More...] about Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis Isn’t a Superfight, But It Should Happen for the Good of Boxing

At an age when most legends are content trading stories on podcasts or cutting ribbons at charity galas, Manny Pacquiao is lacing up his gloves for what could be another chapter in his improbable, … [Read More...] about Manny Pacquiao’s Next Fight: Rolly Romero, Mario Barrios Rematch, or Tank Davis?

Retired undefeated at 50-0 Once known as “Pretty Boy,” he shifted to a business-first model upon becoming “Money Mayweather.” Floyd Mayweather Jr. is most proud of two numbers: 50-0 and $1.2 … [Read More...] about Floyd Mayweather: Boxing’s Genius, Villain, and Polarizing Enigma

American Crawford moves to 42-0 with unanimous decision win over boxing’s cash cow. He became the 6th man ever to win world titles in five divisions. … [Read More...] about Win over Canelo Alvarez secures Terence Crawford’s status among the all-time greats

If the combat sports universe ever truly blurred its boundaries, a boxing match between Terence "Bud" Crawford and UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria would be one of the most talked-about … [Read More...] about Terence Crawford vs. Ilia Topuria: Another Mismatch Like Mayweather vs. McGregor

In the ever-expanding circus of exhibition boxing matches, the announcement of Mike Tyson versus Floyd Mayweather Jr. has landed with a thud, like a poorly thrown jab missing its mark. This so-called … [Read More...] about Mike Tyson vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr.: The Fight Nobody Asked For

When the announcement landed that YouTube celebrity-turned-boxer Jake Paul would share a ring with Gervonta “Tank” Davis, the boxing world split in familiar fashion: fans of Paul celebrated another … [Read More...] about Jake Paul vs. Gervonta “Tank” Davis: A Spectacle That Cheapens the Sweet Science

Oleksandr Usyk, the undisputed heavyweight champion, has proven himself a master of the sweet science, dispatching elite fighters like Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury, and Daniel Dubois with a blend of … [Read More...] about Why Moses Itauma and Joseph Parker Pose the Toughest Tests for Oleksandr Usyk