Opinion Articles

Why Jake Paul Isn’t Ready for a Boxing Championship Despite His Victory Over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. … [Read more...] about Jake Paul’s Win Over Chavez Jr. Means Little Until He Faces Top-Ranked Boxers

Mario Barrios, the reigning WBC welterweight champion, faces the legendary Manny Pacquiao on July 19th. Pacquiao, a 46-year-old icon with an unparalleled resume, is stepping back into the ring against the younger, hungrier Barrios. While Pacquiao’s legacy is untouchable, this matchup tilts in favor of Barrios for several key reasons: youth, physicality, technical sharpness, and … [Read more...] about No Fairytale Ending: Why Mario Barrios Will Send Manny Pacquiao Into Retirement

I’ve watched countless fighters come and go, but few have left an imprint on the sport like Vasiliy Lomachenko. On June 5, 2025, when the Ukrainian maestro announced his retirement at age 37, it felt like the final bell had rung on an era. The man they called “Hi-Tech” and “The Matrix” hung up his gloves, leaving behind a legacy that’s equal parts artistry and grit—a career … [Read more...] about The Great Vasiliy Lomachenko Retires from Boxing: The Matrix Leaves the Ring

Josh Taylor, the Scottish boxing icon and former undisputed super-lightweight champion, has reached a pivotal moment in his career following his unanimous decision loss to Ekow Essuman on May 24, 2025, at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow. This defeat, marking his third consecutive loss, has sparked widespread debate among fans and analysts about whether it’s time for “The Tartan … [Read more...] about Josh Taylor Should Consider Retirement After Loss to Ekow Essuman

Manny Pacquiao, one of boxing’s greatest icons, has long held a special place in my heart. His blistering speed, relentless work rate, and unparalleled eight-division world champion status made him a household name around the globe. Even at age 40, Pacquiao defied Father Time with his stunning win over Keith Thurman in 2019. Yet, as news broke that the 46-year-old legend is … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao’s Bold Comeback: The Risk of Facing Mario Barrios at Age 46

A topic long popular among fight fans has involved predicting the results of hypothetical matches pitting boxing's historically elite fighters against each other. Now it is my turn to play transcendental promoter by matching boxers against each other in defiance of the laws of time. … [Read more...] about Playing Matchmaker and Predicting Boxing’s Greatest Hypothetical Dream Fights

Why Manny Pacquiao Should Stay Retired: A Fan’s Plea Against a Barrios Fight As a lifelong fan of Manny Pacquiao, the “Pac-Man” who redefined boxing with his electrifying speed, relentless heart, and inspiring journey from poverty to global icon, it pains me to say this: Manny, please don’t unretire to fight Mario Barrios. Your legacy is untouchable, your health is … [Read more...] about After four years away from the ring, Manny Pacquiao risks serious injury against Mario Barrios

On March 1, 2025, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, Gervonta "Tank" Davis and Lamont Roach Jr. delivered an exciting 12-round lightweight title fight that ended in a majority draw, with scorecards reading 115-113 for Davis and two at 114-114. … [Read more...] about Gervonta “Tank” Davis Deserved the Win Over Lamont Roach: A Case Beyond the Controversial Draw

The prospect of a Terence Crawford versus Canelo Alvarez super-fight is a tantalizing one for boxing fans. Both are elite-level fighters, each dominating multiple weight divisions. Crawford is undefeated and considered one of the most complete fighters of his generation, known for his switch hitting, while Canelo has solidified himself as the face of modern boxing and top … [Read more...] about Why Terence Crawford Cannot Beat Canelo Alvarez

In the fast-paced and hyper-critical world of sports journalism, few athletes are as polarizing as Conor McGregor. The Irish mixed martial artist and former UFC double champion has captured the world's attention with his unmatched charisma, in-ring accomplishments, and headline-grabbing antics. However, in recent years, much of the media's coverage of McGregor has devolved into … [Read more...] about Why the Media Needs to Stop Bullying Conor McGregor

I want to preface this as my opinion—and only my opinion—as a now casual boxing fan. We’re approximately 48 hours away from the November 15th Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight on Netflix. Jake Paul is calling this the biggest fight in the history of professional boxing. As a fan, I simply can’t view this bout as anything more than an overhyped, over-promoted spectacle designed to … [Read more...] about Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul: An Overhyped Spectacle to Promote Jake Paul’s Brand

November 15 boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson exemplifies a generation shaped by social media, where anyone can achieve fame by going viral. This phenomenon contrasts with true talent and fame, which once held significant meaning. Paul, a YouTube sensation turned professional boxer, embodies the modern celebrity athlete who leverages social media for sporting … [Read more...] about Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: Viral Stardom Versus True Talent and Hard Earned Fame

As the boxing world continues to evolve, one question that has captivated fans and analysts alike is whether the sport has become a spectacle or sideshow with the emergence of exhibition bouts and crossover events featuring influencer and social media stars selling out arenas to their loyal minions. … [Read more...] about The Jake Paul Effect: From Traditional Sport to Sideshow Boxing with Social Media Influencers Cashing In

Terence "Bud" Crawford was one of those special fighters in boxing who looked almost super human, he would get wobbled but recover and if you hurt him he would turn into a monster and unleash a counter attack to get payback. Crawford was a throwback fighter who looked untouchable at welterweight. … [Read more...] about The Terence Crawford Who Beat Israil Madrimov Would Struggle Against Canelo

Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao is a legendary figure in boxing, but there are several compelling reasons why he might consider not returning to the ring especially after his poor performance against 28-year-old Japanese kickboxer Rukiya Anpo at Super RIZIN 3. … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao should stay retired after poor performance against Rukiya Anpo at RIZIN