In the lead-up to Edgar Berlanga’s July 12th showdown with Hamzah Sheeraz at Queens, New York, Berlanga claims he has already mentally defeated his opponent. Presenting Sheeraz as a mere obstacle on the road to a potentially lucrative bout with Canelo Alvarez, Berlanga’s pre-fight bravado reeks of overconfidence. He openly admits to viewing Sheeraz as
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Saturday night’s DAZN pay-per-view at the Honda Center delivered a cruiserweight showdown featuring Jake Paul and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., but the bout left many viewers feeling shortchanged. Jake Paul, an internet personality turned boxer, claimed a unanimous decision victory over Chavez Jr., a former world champion with a significantly longer professional record. Despite the
Christian Mbilli’s emphatic first-round technical knockout over Maciej Sulecki last Friday was as much a display of raw power as it was a glaring mismatch. Despite Sulecki’s respectable record and veteran status, the fight ended almost before it truly began, with Mbilli asserting his dominance from the opening bell at the Centre Videotron in Quebec
When Jake Paul transitioned from YouTube celebrity to professional boxer in early 2020, few took his ambitions seriously. Over the past five years, his journey in the squared circle has been anything but conventional. Love him or loathe him, Paul has undeniably influenced boxing’s landscape in ways that traditional purists find both perplexing and frustrating.
The super-middleweight division, officially born in the mid-1980s, has emerged as one of the most exciting and competitive weight classes in boxing history—an intriguing blend of power, speed, and strategy. This division, fitting snugly between middleweights and light-heavyweights, has become a fertile ground for legends, showcasing fighters with diverse styles and stories, each contributing to
In the annals of boxing history, some matchups promise the thrill of a lifetime, captivating the imaginations of fans eager to see skill collide with sheer willpower. Such was the expectation when Floyd Mayweather Jr. faced Arturo Gatti on June 25, 2005, at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Gatti, renowned for his warrior spirit and
In an audacious move to jazz up the boxing world, Turki Alalshikh has announced plans for a blockbuster event featuring Jared Anderson versus Jarrell ‘Big Baby’ Miller on the undercard of the highly anticipated clash between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford, set to air on Netflix on September 13th. With the implications of this lineup
Shakur Stevenson, the WBC lightweight champion, might not be labeled as a ferocious knockout artist, yet his recent performance contradicts that notion. In his last four outings, Stevenson has achieved stoppage victories against half of his opponents, totaling 11 knockouts in his impressive 23-0 record. One might perceive him as a technician solely reliant on
Deontay Wilder, the name synonymous with explosive knockouts and electrifying fights, is poised to re-enter the boxing arena next Friday in Wichita, Kansas. Facing off against the tenacious Tyrrell Herndon, who stands at a respectable 24-5 record, Wilder carries the weight of expectation on his shoulders once more. An impressive record of 43 wins, 4
In the thrilling yet perilous world of boxing, age is often a double-edged sword, and few understand this better than Jamie Moore, a former boxer turned a knowledgeable trainer. His perspective on the imminent return of Manny Pacquiao, the 46-year-old ring legend, is not merely a reflection of fan opinions but rather a complex professional
In the realm of sports, particularly boxing, discussions about “dream fights” have a unique way of igniting the imagination. The latest episode of the popular podcast “All The Smoke” showcased this idea brilliantly when two titans of the ring, Andre Ward and Roy Jones Jr., came together to explore hypothetical matchups. Their reflections not only
In professional boxing, the importance of weighing in correctly cannot be overstated. This principle should serve as the bedrock for any fighter’s preparations leading up to a match. Unfortunately, Keyshawn Davis’ recent failure to make weight for a scheduled bout against Edwin De Los Santos has put a stark spotlight on these crucial standards. A