There will never be another Muhammad Ali. As Mike Tyson said, there's no way that other fighters can match him. His legacy, fame, enduring popularity, the reverence in which he is held will never be witnessed again. With that said, I have noticed some similarities with regards to his life and career and that of current WBC, The Ring Magazine & Lineal Heavyweight Champion, … [Read more...] about Tyson Fury: The Modern Day Muhammad Ali
Opinion Articles
Should Manny Pacquiao give Oscar De La Hoya a rematch?
The legendary boxing champion Oscar De La Hoya announced his comeback to boxing at the age of 47 on social media, and he said he was serious about it. … [Read more...] about Should Manny Pacquiao give Oscar De La Hoya a rematch?
Philippines vs. Ghana Boxing Rivalry: Johnriel Casimero vs. Duke Micah
Heading into the WBO bantamweight title fight between Filipino defending champion Johnriel Casimero and Ghanaian challenger Duke Micah on September 26, 2020 in the US, top fighters from the two countries have met in ten main event contests since the 1960s. … [Read more...] about Philippines vs. Ghana Boxing Rivalry: Johnriel Casimero vs. Duke Micah
Povetkin vs. Usyk About Time; Terence Crawford vs. Tim Tszyu, Anyone?
Who says boxing would not deliver the usual thrill and excitement and surprise most of us, hardcore fanatics in this Covid-19 constrained fight environment? … [Read more...] about Povetkin vs. Usyk About Time; Terence Crawford vs. Tim Tszyu, Anyone?
Should Manny Pacquiao get a pass for not fighting Crawford or Spence?
I'm of the mindset that if you want to compete at the highest level of boxing and hold a world championship title, you need to defend the belt against the best available opposition. … [Read more...] about Should Manny Pacquiao get a pass for not fighting Crawford or Spence?
The Flagstaff to Show Low Midnight Shuffle
By Tom Ducatte Bored with another eastern Pennsylvania winter, even a mild one, I called on a few friends this past February and we piled into our old Dodge Ram pickup and headed 60 miles southwest of Stroudsburg to Deer Lake, PA, to tour Muhammad Ali's former training camp, “Fighter’s Heaven”. The camp is being restored by Mike Madden, a California real estate developer and … [Read more...] about The Flagstaff to Show Low Midnight Shuffle
Manny Pacquiao: The Grand Master of Boxing
I've been thinking about boxing a lot lately. Given the circumstances we are in with the coronavirus and the time I stay at home not being able to go out much, I started watching boxing fights on YouTube. … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao: The Grand Master of Boxing
Manny Pacquiao must be careful because boxing is a young man’s sport
The news of boxing legends Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. coming out of retirement to square off in an exhibition match is one of curiosity and concern. … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao must be careful because boxing is a young man’s sport
Johnriel Casimero should stay in the USA as Naoya Inoue could fly in anytime
Johnriel Casimero should continue to stay in the US and wait for the arrival of Naoya Inoue to firm up their still to be rescheduled world bantamweight title unification under Bob Arum's Top Rank Promotions. … [Read more...] about Johnriel Casimero should stay in the USA as Naoya Inoue could fly in anytime
Crawford and Spence should stay far away from Manny Pacquiao
I'm going to be blunt and cut straight to the point. I don't want undefeated welterweight champions Terence "Bud" Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. fighting Manny "Pac-Man" Pacquiao anytime soon. … [Read more...] about Crawford and Spence should stay far away from Manny Pacquiao
Manny Pacquiao would KO Amir Khan, it’s not a competitive fight
Manny "Pac-Man" Pacquiao at the age of 41, is still the biggest name in boxing and all of the fighters from junior welterweight to middleweight are calling him out for a chance at a huge payday and to get a win over the Filipino ring legend. … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao would KO Amir Khan, it’s not a competitive fight
Mike Tyson’s Intimidating Honesty
Mike Tyson was absolutely scary. He would waft through an opponent’s defense like a ghoul, and hit with the wrath of the devil himself. … [Read more...] about Mike Tyson’s Intimidating Honesty