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Golovkin-Rolls Makes The Case For Internet Piracy – June 10th, 2019
Whether it’s part of a boxing in bulk plan or not, nobody feels good about being asked to pay for something of such inferior quality…
Klitschko / Fury: Skill and Power vs. Zig-Zags and The Almighty – November 23rd, 2015
Klitschko is a fine architect, calmly deconstructing faces, subtly carving through the resolve of the man opposite…
Peek Into the Soul of a Prizefighter—Part Thirteen – October 10th, 2014
“This book about a young Jack Dempsey was like a fantasy—him riding boxcars, living with hobos. I wanted to become a fighter after reading this book…”
Worst Fights of 2013 – December 24th, 2013
There were many great fights and events in the sport of boxing in 2013. Undoubtedly, 2013 will go down as one of the most memorable in the sport’s history. That said, 2013 also saw some fights that were very forgettable. Thankfully for fans, some of these fights did not make the airwaves but nonetheless…
Generational Bias and Marciano – December 4th, 2013
Rocky fought at a disciplined 183-188 for the most part which places him in the middle of the cruiserweight limit…
Mayhem Meets The Nightmare – September 6th, 2013
Putting Butter on the Grits – July 23rd, 2013
Avoid attempting to impress with feigned swagger. Fans see through the pretentious stuff faster than you can say “Adrien.” You either have it or you don’t...
The Week That Was (June 17-23, 2013) – June 24th, 2013
The Problem captured his third title in three weight classes and beat up, though failed to shut up, the brash, outspoken Malignaggi…
Pugilistic Pacifists: Mitchell Defeats Banks – June 23rd, 2013
By the last frame, the arena was resonant with boos but no matter, both Mitchell and Banks waltzed through the final session like pugilistic pacifists…
“New” Boyz on the Block – June 18th, 2013
There are some relatively new faces emerging and a few may be on a path to fight one of the brothers—or at least Wlad if Vitali retires…
Gentlemen’s Agreement: Banks-Mitchell Redux – June 17th, 2013
“Wladimir Klitschko called me and said, ‘Dude, you broke your thumb. Why would you take the risk going to a fight handicapped?’”
TruSparta X: Winter War & Calculated Risk – February 22nd, 2013
Mayweather announced a 30-month/six-fight deal with Showtime/CBS that is rumored to be the richest an individual athlete ever made in sports...
Johnathon Banks Injured – February 6th, 2013
Banks Takes the Wind Out of Mitchell’s Sails – November 17th, 2012
“I’ll bounce back,” said Mitchell. “It won’t spoil my dreams. Don’t be sorry for me. Be sorry for my next opponent…”
Open Letter to Deontay Wilder – September 29th, 2012
Twists and Turns in Boxing – June 2nd, 2012
There does seem to have been a subtle shift with top fighters now stepping up more often and signing to fight one another...