Jaime Munguia has established himself as a force to be reckoned with in the boxing world. With an impressive record of 42 victories and no losses, Munguia has proven time and time again that he is a formidable opponent. His upcoming fight against John Ryder in Phoenix, Arizona will put his skills to the test
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Riding high as the WBA light heavyweight champion, Dmitry Bivol acknowledges that his upcoming battle against fellow titlist Artur Beterbiev is his toughest challenge yet. In fact, Bivol boldly claims that Beterbiev is physically stronger than the legendary Canelo Alvarez himself. This revelation carries immense weight, considering Bivol’s past victory over Canelo. Furthermore, Bivol acknowledges
The recent IBF welterweight title fight between Natasha Jonas and Mikaela Mayer ended with a split decision in favor of Jonas, but the outcome has left many boxing fans and experts divided. Mayer, the former American titlist, expressed her disappointment with the decision, claiming that she had outperformed her opponent both in terms of punches
The headline on the cover of the magazine read, “No way, Sugar Ray,” as I stood in the Walden Bookstore in Waterbury’s Naugatuck Valley Mall. It was my first encounter with the legendary Roberto Duran, who was about to face off against American superstar “Sugar” Ray Leonard in Montreal. As a nine-year-old, this fight captured
The boxing world is buzzing with anticipation as a potential matchup between Ryan Garcia and Jose Ramirez looms on the horizon. The news was confirmed by none other than Oscar De La Hoya, the legendary fighter turned promoter, through social media. While this clash seems promising, it is essential to delve into the backgrounds and
If anyone knows how good a fighter Oleksandr Usyk is, it’s former WBA, WBO, and IBF heavyweight titlist Anthony Joshua. The towering Englishman was reportedly set to fight countryman Tyson Fury for the undisputed heavyweight championship back in 2021, but an American judge ruled that Fury had to fight Deontay Wilder for the third time
The world of boxing is witnessing a seismic shift in the heavyweight division. Long gone are the days when famous mixed martial artists would step into the ring and be reduced to punching bags by seasoned boxers. Francis Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion, has shattered these preconceived notions and proven that he is a
Former titlist, Callum Smith, stepped into the ring on Saturday night to take on the undefeated light heavyweight champion, Artur Beterbiev. The match was broadcasted on ESPN and set for 12 rounds. From the opening bell, it was clear that Beterbiev meant business. He immediately started landing powerful body shots and throwing punches with bad
The rivalry between Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather has been no secret to anyone familiar with the boxing world. Dating back to their superfight over fifteen years ago, the two fighters have never seen eye to eye. Mayweather, known for his brash attitude, clashed with De La Hoya, who was considered the biggest
In a recent Twitter thread, welterweight champion Terence Crawford displayed his unfiltered and unabashed personality. Crawford addressed various criticisms and arguments that have been made against him since becoming the undisputed welterweight champion of the world. With his unique perspective and bold statements, Crawford has once again stirred up controversy in the boxing world. Crawford
Errol Spence, the former welterweight world titlist, deserves credit for his honesty, especially in a world where it is more acceptable to make excuses and claim robbery rather than truthfully admitting defeat. In a recent social media post, Spence addressed his one-sided loss to fellow welterweight titlist Terence Crawford last summer. He acknowledged that he
Virgil Ortiz’s recent fight against Fredrick Lawson was marred by a strange and unexpected turn of events. Referee Tony Weeks abruptly stopped the fight, despite Lawson not appearing to be in a finished state. While it is better to err on the side of caution and stop a fight too soon rather than too late,