Madrimov vs. Walker: Inviting Tragedy
By Caryn A. Tate on August 18, 2020
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Fighters are hard-pressed to admit that they’re hurt. (photo: Ed Mulholland/Matchroom)
Even when proper precautions are taken, sometimes there can still be a negative outcome. But what about when there are clear warning signs that go unheeded, such as in Walker’s case? It’s inviting a tragic outcome… READ MORE
Herring retains title via DQ over Oquendo
By Robert Ecksel on September 5, 2020
The champ intended to box, while the challenger came to brawl. (Mikey Williams/Top Rank)
“I wasn’t too satisfied with my performance, to be honest with you,” said Herring after the fight. “I didn’t want it to end like that. I’m disappointed with the outcome. But my team felt it was too much. So we just had to stop it or whatever…” READ MORE
By Richard E. Baker on December 5, 2022
During the summer, dust, rather than rain, falls from the sky. (Photo by Richard E. Baker)
David is a nice and personable man but not a great thinker. He is shy around the press. He is easily led and sometimes makes poor decisions. Various factions are constantly attempting to get him away from his father... READ MORE
Holyfield Humbled, Wants Tyson Next
September 12, 2021
“For me to be able to compete with Holyfield is a dream.” The dream doesn’t stop there, however. Vitor Belfort has other plans…
The "Habanero Kid,"Luis Gallegos, Wins First Victory
May 10, 2021
The hand wraps feel good, just enough padding and tension. You are here to establish your dominance…
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Gessuri Brito—Episode 4—Why Boxing?
August 15, 2021
Almost anyone can learn to box. Work is the difference between success and mediocrity; work and luck and things inside a person that cannot be taught...
August 27, 2021
The 17,000 fans at T-Mobile knew it. The millions watching at home knew it. Even Manny knew it, or so he said, or managed to not quite say in so few words...
Estrada Wins Split Decision Over Gonzalez in Thrilling Rematch
March 13, 2021
Estrada vs. Gonzalez was a lot like any historically great, elite level fight between evenly matched fighters...
Benavidez Punishes Game Ronald Ellis
March 15, 2021
“I want all the big guys, and as you can see, I love throwing punches and I love stopping people. Me against any of the big names would be a great fight…”
Vergil Ortiz Stops Maurice Hooker in 7, Calls Out Crawford
March 21, 2021
It was just the type of fight Ortiz needed at this point in his career before he moves on to higher level opposition…
Claressa Shields: First Boxer to Win Undisputed Titles in 2 Divisions
March 5, 2021
It was a tremendous performance by Shields, who at 25 years old, continues to improve fight after fight...
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Whyte Stops Povetkin in Rematch
March 27, 2021
His punch resistance isn’t nearly where it should be; and like all older athletes, his physical reflexes are too slow to match what his mind recognizes needs to be done…
Uninspired Broner Outpoints Santiago
February 21, 2021
“Broner did a nice job in there. The decision could have gone both ways. He fought a great fight. We were in it to win this fight and he got the decision…"
Dirrell Fights Davis to a Split Draw
February 28, 2021
Davis started out well, light on his feet and moving laterally. At times he tried to initiate some rough stuff, but Dirrell isn't called "The Dog" for nothing...
Turkey Shoot: Canelo Clobbers Yildirim
February 28, 2021
Yildirim must have had a game plan in mind going in. But whatever the game plan might have been, it was abandoned at the first hard shot Canelo landed...
March 3, 2021
One is always too cold to know how cold it is in Montana. Once the temperature drops to the level of tree limbs cracking in half, what difference does the cold make?
Jalapeño Popper—Episode 3—Debut
March 5, 2021
That first walk to the ring must feel like it takes forever. The crowd in Great Falls, Montana, was anxious for a fight, any kind of activity that would let them out of the house…
Plant Puts on Clinic Against Game Caleb Truax
January 30, 2021
The angles Plant used were absolutely beautiful—he nearly always ensured he could get off with whatever he wanted while keeping Truax from letting his hands go …
Ryan Garcia, Dropped Early, is First to Stop Luke Campbell
January 2, 2021
Campbell grimaced in pain and fell to his knees. He wasn't able to make the count and the fight was waved off…
Stephen Fulton Wins Skillful Dogfight Against Angelo Leo
January 23, 2021
Angelo Leo and Stephen Fulton faced off in a 12-rounder for Leo's WBO world super bantamweight title…
February 13, 2021
He looked great tonight. Marinez didn’t come to lose, but he just wasn’t able to hang with Commey, a strong fighter who packs a punch and has good fundamentals…
Oscar Valdez KOs Miguel Berchelt
February 20, 2021
Valdez showed a whole other layer of his skills tonight. He boxed beautifully, utilizing angles, feints, showing different looks, and showing incredible intelligence in the ring…
Golovkin TKOs Outclassed Szeremeta
December 18, 2020
Golovkin established his jab in the opening round and added a dazzling array of punches as the rounds progressed that seemingly could not miss…
December 12, 2020
Joshua was able to anticipate much of what Pulev was doing and throwing, and Pulev’s lack of adjustment were obvious in the way Joshua was able to control him...
Canelo Outboxes, Punishes Callum Smith for 12 Rounds
December 19, 2020
Smith was simply too straight up-and-down for a fighter of Canelo’s caliber, regardless of the size difference...
Morrell Beats Gavronski on FOX
December 26, 2020
Morrell threw a picture-perfect 1-2-3 (jab, left hand, right hook) to drop Gavronski heavily at the end of round 1. He was in over his head…
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December 27, 2020
The corner wanted to continue. Gavronski was not yet beaten into insensibility, still able to almost speak a complete sentence, and still recognizable as human…
November 14, 2020
Vidal landed shot after shot, and though Ortiz may not have taken any single monumental punch, he was simply taking too much damage…
November 14, 2020
Brook performed well, before he walked into a punch he didn’t see coming, and has now lost three of his last six fights…
Joe Joyce Stops Daniel Dubois in 10
November 28, 2020
It was a superb performance by Joyce, who showed that he has a higher level of skill than perhaps many people realized. It was also a very good showing by Dubois...
Tyson/Jones Jr. draw after 8 rounds
November 28, 2020
Tyson was asked if he would resume his pro career. “This is bigger than fighting for championships. We’re humanitarians, we’re helping people. I’m into that now…”
Spence Inspires in Win Over Garcia
December 5, 2020
This was Spence’s first fight back after a serious car accident in October 2019. Questions abounded heading into this fight: would Spence look the same?
Lopez Upsets Lomachenko for Undisputed Title
October 17, 2020
Loma wasn’t able to fully utilize his beautiful footwork and dance around Lopez as he normally does against his opponents; instead, he turned up the dog…
Lipinets and Clayton Fight to a Majority Draw
October 24, 2020
The cards read 115-113 for Clayton, and 114-114 twice for a majority draw. A draw was a very fair result in a close, competitive bout in which it was hard to pick the winner...
Gervonta Davis Stops Leo Santa Cruz in Six
October 31, 2020
Davis’ sharp counters kept Santa Cruz guessing and thinking twice about letting his hands go as much as he normally does…
Luis Ortiz Stops Alexander Flores in One
November 7, 2020
Less than a minute into round 1, Ortiz caught Flores with a right hook to the body that dropped the American fighter. Flores also seemed to injure himself on the way down...
November 8, 2020
“I want the big fights,” said Haney after the bout. “Fighting someone like Gamboa was a steppingstone but I’m here for the big fights…”
Results from Part 1 of Charlo Doubleheader PPV
September 26, 2020
Derevyanchenko began to take too many punches in the early rounds. By the fourth, he looked like he was being worn down…
Results from Part 2 of Charlo Doubleheader PPV
September 26, 2020
Jermell appeared uncomfortable. He clearly didn’t like the feel of Rosario’s punches when they landed and even when they were blocked…
Magsayo Wins Split Decision over Hermosillo
October 3, 2020
Magsayo, who is promoted and mentored by Manny Pacquiao and trains with Freddie Roach, showed superior athleticism and angles throughout the fight…
Pedraza Dominates Overmatched Molina
September 20, 2020
“It was the experience that I've had at the top level that helped me finally put it together. I do believe I'm ready for a world title opportunity…”
Zepeda KOs Baranchyk in Dogfight
October 3, 2020
Two-time world challenger Jose Zepeda flattened former IBF junior welterweight champion Ivan Baranchyk at 2:50 of round five in a scheduled 10-rounder…
Ramirez wins majority decision over Postol
August 29, 2020
WBC/WBO super lightweight champion Jose Carlos Ramirez eked out a majority decision over former WBC super lightweight champ Viktor Postol...
Herring retains title via DQ over Oquendo
September 5, 2020
It was an unconventional ruling to say the least. Whether his vision was impaired or not, it appeared that Herring quit between rounds eight and nine…
From one side of the ring to the other
September 6, 2020
When boxers get smart they start to think about their health and the best ways to collect a payday without getting hurt. When that happens a day job is in order…
Ugas Wins Split Decision Over Abel Ramos
September 6, 2020
Ugas seemed to have expected something else, and in this case, who can blame him? Ramos doesn’t normally purely box in his fights…
September 19, 2020
After the fight, he told Showtime’s Brian Custer that he thought the layoff might have had something to do with his less-than-perfect performance.…
Benavidez Stops Angulo on Showtime
August 16, 2020
"I could have done some stuff better, but overall it was a great performance. I didn’t want to go too fast and leave myself exposed for some big shots…"
Sergio Martinez Returns, Stops Fandino to the Body
August 21, 2020
Maravilla was slower than he once was, of course, but he often showed flashes of his old self...
Povetkin Flattens Dillian Whyte
August 22, 2020
“I was pretty confident in the fourth round. I did go down twice, but it was OK, it wasn’t too much damage. I got woke up…”
Shawn Porter Trounces Sebastian Formella
August 22, 2020
He’s proven he’s one of the most versatile and elite fighters in the sport, including in the lion’s den of welterweight, for several years...
August 29, 2020
Vendetti was, of course, a big underdog. But Lara is now 37, his legs aren’t what they once were and Vendetti is a pretty good fighter…
June 10, 2020
Sure, the fights were not much, a few young scrappers getting a bit of paid exercise, but something is usually better than nothing...
April 27, 2020
Daniel Ortega is a former revolutionary turned strongman who believes in power, but is wary of testing and what it might reveal…
Underdog Helenius stops Kownacki
March 7, 2020
In round four, Helenius dropped Kownacki with a right hand that was ruled a slip, but he was hurt and his defense, never his strong suit, was nonexistent…
Kubrat Pulev maps Redemption Road
April 8, 2020
Stealing a kiss used to be poetic, like a lyric from the Great American Songbook brought to life. Nowadays—forget about it...
Jamal James Defeats Thomas Dulorme on FOX
August 8, 2020
From round eight onward, James was in control and Dulorme seemed tired, following James around and not throwing much…
Fury clobbers KO King to regain title
February 22, 2020
With nowhere to run or hide and lacking the innate ability to fight back, Wilder was a sitting duck whose goose was cooked...
Garcia decisions Vargas in barnburner
February 29, 2020
“I think I’m ready to get back in with the best. I want Manny Pacquiao or a rematch with Errol Spence. This is a great option to continue at 147…”
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Resurgent Chocolatito Stops Yafai
March 1, 2020
Yafai would have been smart to box and move, instead of hoping to make a statement, a statement which blew up in his face...
March 2, 2020
“I've been very unlucky,” the elder Fury told the BBC, “but very lucky as well…I’ve been a naughty boy and there is no point hiding it…”
Is it one and done for Wilder?
March 5, 2020
If Wilder loses the third fight with Fury, proving once and for all that he can’t compete with an elite heavyweight, one and done seems a real possibility...
January 31, 2020
Delgadillo has also fought mostly winning opponents, the bouts staged in Texas where tough boxers abound. This bout promised to be all action...
Boxing by the book, Garcia schools Redkach
January 25, 2020
"A lesser man than would have hightailed it out of there once the beating began. Not Redkach. He stuck it through to the bloody end..."
Ordenis Ugas TKOs Mike Dallas Jr.
February 2, 2020
“The most important thing was to get the victory. The main goal now is to keep winning and fight for a title. I’m ready for all of the top welterweights…”
Russell outpoints game King Tug
February 8, 2020
“He is a great champion who fought a great fight. I made a mistake by waiting for him during the fight. I’d love the rematch if I can get it…”
Plant Devours German in Nashville
February 16, 2020
Music blares from every doorway. The siren song of commerce beckons. And in the midst of it looms Breakstone Arena…
Joe Smith Jr. wins Philly grudge match
January 12, 2020
The judge who scored the fight for Hart needs to have his head and eyes examined. Seeing the fight as close is bad enough. Scoring it in Hart’s favor was still worse…
Claressa clobbers Habazin, makes history
January 11, 2020
As history has shown, patriarchy has its limits, and anything which keeps women down needs to be dispensed with while there’s still time…
Chavez Sr. and Jr. unite to fight "haters"
January 2, 2020
"I don’t eat meat, clenbuterol or [fail] doping exams for my fight—myself. That’s not legal! They are natural and do not come from meat…"
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Shock Upset! Rosario dethrones J-Rock
January 17, 2020
"The cut blurred my vision a little bit, but it wasn't the reason why I lost. He was the better fighter tonight. We've got a rematch clause. I'll see him again soon..."
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January 25, 2020
Santana thought an upset was in the cards. He was sure he was catching Hurd at the perfect time. Look what happened when he fought J-Rock...
Crawford Dismantles Kavaliauskas
December 15, 2019
Kavaliauskas came to fight and came to win and gave as good as he got during the back-and-forth exchanges in the first half of the bout...
Chavez Jr. flops in “No mas” against Jacobs
December 21, 2019
Security pushed Chavez through the crowd by forming a phalanx to protect him. The guards used round cards to shield the fighter from incoming...
Jermell Charlo Wants to Make History
December 25, 2019
He wanted no judges involved in the decision and decided to throw as many ineffectual punches as he could hoping he might miss the air...
It's Official! Wilder-Fury II on February 22
December 28, 2019
"I proved myself the first time and I’m ready to do it again. It was a very controversial fight. I promise my fans that there won’t be any controversy with this one..."
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Gervonta smokes Gamboa in final round
December 28, 2019
"I couldn't put pressure on it. I wanted to keep going. I told my corner it was a problem, but I wanted to keep going because I'm a warrior...”
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Tortoise vs. Tortoise: Wilder stops Ortiz again
November 24, 2019
Today’s boxers live in fear. They are afraid of stiff competition; they are afraid of losing; they are afraid of getting hurt...
George Foreman ranks Deontay Wilder
November 26, 2019
"He’s good, but he hasn’t approached Joe Louis, Joe Frazier, Mike Tyson—no, he hasn’t approached that type of recognition yet. No way..."
Joshua outpoints Ruiz to regain titles
December 7, 2019
"I think the partying and all that stuff got the best of me. I gained too much weight. It affected me a lot. Next fight I’m going to be prepared..."
December 15, 2019
He was redeemed by earning a 10-round unanimous decision over Vladimir Nikitin to retain his WBO Intercontinental featherweight belt...
Crawford Dismantles Kavaliauskas
December 15, 2019