By Ryan Donald If the first seven rounds of their WBO super-featherweight title fight were any indication, Jamaican boxer Nicholas Walters could have fought Vasyl Lomachenko another 20 rounds and still not figured out how to defeat him. … [Read more...] about Nicholas Walters Quits Mid-fight Against Lomachenko, Breaks Boxing’s Unwritten Rule
Opinion Articles
Is Mayweather Vs. McGregor Possible?
By Ryan Donald Last weekend the acclaimed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor from Ireland garnered international headlines when he trounced American Eddie Alvarez during UFC 205. The brief three minute and four second match extended for only two rounds until "The Notorious" MMA fighter delivered a powerful TKO. Now Sports Illustrated Reports Conor McGregor has suggested he … [Read more...] about Is Mayweather Vs. McGregor Possible?
Has the rise of UFC, Conor McGregor, and Ronda Rousey made boxing irrelevant?
By Dexter Reyes Ever since the Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao super fight failed to live up to the hype, boxing has been in a steady decline in terms of Pay-Per-View viewership in the United States. The fight was built up for several years and when it finally happened it was a costly $100 price tag just for the PPV. In the end the fight wound up being the highest … [Read more...] about Has the rise of UFC, Conor McGregor, and Ronda Rousey made boxing irrelevant?
Pacquiao vs. Mayweather II?
By Ryan Donald Boxing fans were promised a titanic battle between two champions, one they'd been waiting a long time to see- Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao finally slugging it out to determine the best fighter of their generation. … [Read more...] about Pacquiao vs. Mayweather II?
Pacquiao and Donaire at the crossroads of their boxing careers
By Ludwig O. Daza Bob Arum, the long-time promoter of Pacquiao, said that the latter will fight in middle of the ring but offered the idea that, similar to what he did against Miguel Cotto, Pacquiao might lean on the ropes in the first round to test the power of WBO welterweight champion Jessie Vargas. That is a dangerous proposition, considering that Pacquiao is already at … [Read more...] about Pacquiao and Donaire at the crossroads of their boxing careers
Miguel Cotto Will Not Fight In 2016
By Ryan Donald Miguel Cotto is headed towards the twilight of his successful career. The 36-year old boxer has a hall of fame career with his 40-5 record. It is fight #46 that is now getting attention, which after rumor after rumor, will not be fought in 2016 after all. … [Read more...] about Miguel Cotto Will Not Fight In 2016
Lace Em Up: Raising Awareness in Boxing
By H. Davis Boxing is, without a doubt, a tough and physical sport that’s for sure. It’s a sport that requires both respect, and discipline; which could be the reason why it’s used as a metaphor for life so often. You get knocked down, but you get back up and continue to fight. The problem is, however, gaining respect from your opponents and viewers is always easier said … [Read more...] about Lace Em Up: Raising Awareness in Boxing
Cleverly-Brähmer: A Good Fight with an Anticlimactic Finish
By Tom Terzulli Excitement and interest were hard to come by going into the Nathan Cleverly vs. Jurgen Brähmer bout for the German’s WBA “world” light heavyweight title on Saturday night. Brähmer had been undefeated since 2009, but had yet to fight anyone of significance. While Cleverly, the one time WBO title holder, had hit a wall after getting destroyed by Sergey Kovalev … [Read more...] about Cleverly-Brähmer: A Good Fight with an Anticlimactic Finish
Manny Pacquiao The Hypocrite. A Former Drug Addict Who Supports Duterte’s Deadly War On Drugs
By Larry Limcangco Whenever I hear Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao introduced as Senator it makes me cringe. This is a man who signed two contracts causing rival promoters to go to court over his rights, failed to publicly acknowledge an injury to postpone the biggest fight in boxing history against Floyd Mayweather just so he could collect over $100 million dollars. He is … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao The Hypocrite. A Former Drug Addict Who Supports Duterte’s Deadly War On Drugs
Willie Monroe Jr is Cut from the Same Cloth as Mayweather, and Thats Not a Good Thing
By Tom Terzulli When watching Willie Monroe Jr’s snooze-fest decision victory over Gabriel Rosado Saturday night, I couldn't help but recall the dozens of disappointing fights courtesy of the now retired Floyd “Money” Mayweather. … [Read more...] about Willie Monroe Jr is Cut from the Same Cloth as Mayweather, and Thats Not a Good Thing
Brook Exposed Golovkin, Canelo Can Beat Him
By Chuy Marco Canelo Alvarez disposed of Liam Smith in the 9th round via body shot KO. He fought and beat a legit junior middleweight champion and took his WBO belt on Saturday night at the Dallas Cowboys stadium in front of a loud packed house of 50,000 fans in attendance. … [Read more...] about Brook Exposed Golovkin, Canelo Can Beat Him
Even In Defeat, Kell Brook Shows Something Against GGG
By Tom Terzulli No one in the boxing world believed English upstart Kell Brook would defeat Gennady Golovkin in their Middleweight title fight on Saturday. He was looked at as another road block in the way of a marquee match-up with Andre Ward or Canelo Alvarez. And of course he didn't win, after his trainer Dominic Ingle threw in the towel in 5th round. What he did do … [Read more...] about Even In Defeat, Kell Brook Shows Something Against GGG
Boxing vs MMA: Which Sport Is Tougher?
There has long been a war between boxing and MMA, with both sports at one point or another claiming they are the best. Although there are similarities, the two are also completely different. Professionals for both sports have clashed over time, fighters have half-heartedly challenged pros from different fighting categories. Comparing the sports from the outside might seem easy, … [Read more...] about Boxing vs MMA: Which Sport Is Tougher?
What Is Ailing The Philippines Amateur Boxing?
By Ludwig O. Daza The truism that you have to remove a Filipino from his native land to excel can also be true to boxing. Filipino professionals abroad are known to excel in their own field of expertise, especially nurses. Similarly, Filipino boxers only become good boxers when exposed to training regimen abroad with foreign coaches. … [Read more...] about What Is Ailing The Philippines Amateur Boxing?
Greatest Heavyweight Boxers Of All Time
Heavyweight boxing has never been better than it is at the moment. Along with fierce giants of men, there are some great technical boxers out there with talent and skill. Currently the division is hugely competitive, possibly the most competitive it has been for the past 20 years. There has been so much talent and arrogance shown in the ring, that even some of the old pros like … [Read more...] about Greatest Heavyweight Boxers Of All Time