Hunter S. Thompson was a renowned journalist, author, and one of the most iconic figures of the counterculture movement of the 1960s and 70s. Known for his unconventional style of writing and his unabashedly drug-fueled lifestyle, Thompson had a reputation for fearlessly pushing the boundaries of journalism. However, his involvement in the so-called "Fight of the Century" … [Read more...] about JUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE: HOW HUNTER S. THOMPSON DID NOT COVER THE FIGHT OF THE CENTURY
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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
Philippine Boxing in 2019: Losses and Gains
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso Philippine boxing will start the new year, 2020 on a lower starting balance than it did in the year about to end. At the start of 2019, the country had seven world champions counting the two then reigning interim titleholders. … [Read more...] about Philippine Boxing in 2019: Losses and Gains
Wilder vs Fury: Build-up Guide (With Infographic)
By Robert Ford On Saturday December 1st, the fight dubbed as ‘The Biggest Heavyweight Fight of the Year” will take place at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles. … [Read more...] about Wilder vs Fury: Build-up Guide (With Infographic)
Chris Eubank Snr: I was the toughest man!
By Liam Scanlon Chris 'Simply the Best' Eubank (52) was the superstar of European boxing of the early 1990s. A little known fact is the Brit actually turned pro in Atlantic City in October 1985. More surprising young Snr revelations are revealed in this interview given at London's Dorchester Hotel, as well as opinions on certain opponents and performances in this fascinating … [Read more...] about Chris Eubank Snr: I was the toughest man!
UFC President Dana White will sue Manny Pacquiao if he negotiates with Conor McGregor
UFC head honcho Dana White is not one to play around, especially when one of his fighters under contract is trying to be lured away behind his back. That seems like the case in the situation of boxing legend Manny Pacquiao and UFC superstar Conor McGregor. … [Read more...] about UFC President Dana White will sue Manny Pacquiao if he negotiates with Conor McGregor
Full Fight Video: James DeGale vs Caleb Truax, Lee Selby vs Eduardo Ramirez, Anthony Yarde Replays
In case you missed the entire fight card for James DeGale vs Caleb Truax, Lee Selby vs Eduardo Ramirez shown on Showtime championship boxing, you can watch the entire replay on YouTube the video will be pasted below to watch. … [Read more...] about Full Fight Video: James DeGale vs Caleb Truax, Lee Selby vs Eduardo Ramirez, Anthony Yarde Replays
Video of fans brawling at a UK theater after the Mayweather vs. McGregor fight
Whenever sports fans gather to watch an event you are bound to get some friction whether it be physical or verbal, shortly after the Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor PPV boxing match, some fight fans started brawling in a UK Cinema house. … [Read more...] about Video of fans brawling at a UK theater after the Mayweather vs. McGregor fight
Mayweather picks the “Ultimate Cherry” Conor McGregor for his 50th fight
Floyd Mayweather or Money May as his fanboys love to call him, is at it again, pulling the old snake oil salesman approach to build up his farce fight against a UFC fighting champion Conor McGregor in a Boxing Match. I call Mayweather vs. McGregor the "Ultimate Cherry Pick" because that's what it is. … [Read more...] about Mayweather picks the “Ultimate Cherry” Conor McGregor for his 50th fight
Floyd Mayweather Jr vs Conor McGregor: Preview Of The Spectacle
On August 26th one of the greatest boxers of all time, Floyd Mayweather Jr will step into the ring with one of the best MMA fighters in the world, Conor McGregor in a fight that has mixed reactions from sporting fans all over the world. … [Read more...] about Floyd Mayweather Jr vs Conor McGregor: Preview Of The Spectacle
Hank Lundy: “I want Mikey Garcia next”
It was only a ten minute phone call with Hank Lundy but by the time I put the phone down, I knew he meant business. “Hank Lundy is back and he is better than ever” he said, and he’s not wrong, two convincing quick fire wins over decent opponents provides more than sufficient evidence of this. … [Read more...] about Hank Lundy: “I want Mikey Garcia next”
Hometown Hero Kendrick Ball Jr: Today’s Upstart, Tomorrow’s Champion
In what was one of the shortest and most clinical performances of the year so far, it took Kendrick Ball Jr just 27 seconds to stop Patrick Leal in their middleweight bout in February. To all those in attendance that evening, it was clear that Worcester has a potential star on its hands. … [Read more...] about Hometown Hero Kendrick Ball Jr: Today’s Upstart, Tomorrow’s Champion
One to Watch – Anthony Fowler
One to watch is a new article series that I am starting. In each article I will be discussing a different up and coming pro boxer each time. … [Read more...] about One to Watch – Anthony Fowler
Tony Bellew needs rematch just as much as David Haye, and here’s why
Back in march of this year 2017, underdog Scouse boxer Tony Bellew shocked the boxing world by stepping up to the heavyweight division and defeating former champion David Haye in a match for the ages. … [Read more...] about Tony Bellew needs rematch just as much as David Haye, and here’s why
Anthony Joshua knocks out Klitschko in round 11 of an action filled fight
Anthony Joshua just became a superstar with his tough baptism by fire heavyweight Championship bout against experienced veteran and future hall of famer Wladimir Klitschko. Two Olympic Gold medalists Joshua and Klitschko squared off the old guard versus the new, it was a fight heavily hyped up for months and in front of a sell out 90,000 crowd at the Wembley Stadium, in … [Read more...] about Anthony Joshua knocks out Klitschko in round 11 of an action filled fight