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Wilder vs. Fury 2: Clash of the Titans

February 23, 2020February 22, 2020 by Dan Reynolds

Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury - The time has nearly arrived - The sequel to one of the most electrifying fights of recent times is about to take place in the MGM Grand tonight. The first installment was unforgettable. I remember the goosebumps and the heart palpitations I had when watching it live on screen. I could not believe the chutzpah of Fury, how he was able to stand in front of Wilder, hands down, slipping and sliding, goading him like some demented matador, and each time making the bull miss by inches. I have never been so enthralled or nervous watching a fight. Even as the strategy showed itself to be working flawlessly, there was never a moment of peace. Wilder was not deterred, and like a frenzied fiend, he kept in constant pursuit of the Gypsy King.

The time has nearly arrived – The sequel to one of the most electrifying fights of recent times is about to take place in the MGM Grand tonight. The first … Read more

Canelo vs Jacobs – Prediction

May 5, 2019May 4, 2019 by Dan Reynolds

Daniel Jacobs, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez - I remember well the fight between Danny Jacobs and Golovkin in 2017. When I say well, what I mean is that the sensations are still vivid; Just don’t ask me though to recall the detailed dynamics of the fight. There was the knockdown in the fourth round of course, and the rest of the fight thereafter was closely contested and tense. It was exciting and there was great suspense before the decision was announced at the end. That’s all I can say with any confidence though. If I were to essay more than that, we’d be entering the realm of bluff and/or self-deception. I’ll avoid doing that on this occasion.

I remember well the fight between Danny Jacobs and Golovkin in 2017. When I say well, what I mean is that the sensations are still vivid; Just don’t ask me … Read more

Heavyweight Moves

April 30, 2019April 29, 2019 by Dan Reynolds

Andy Ruiz Jr, Anthony Joshua, Michael Hunter - It’s now t minus one month until Joshua’s debut in America. The trouble is he is also minus one opponent, his loquacious adversary having failed three drug tests. To fail one drug test may be regarded as a misfortune; to fail two looks like carelessness; to fail three…. it’s a job to know what to call that.

It’s now t minus one month until Joshua’s debut in America. The trouble is he is also minus one opponent, his loquacious adversary having failed three drug tests. To fail … Read more

Kovalev-Alvarez: Lessons Learned?

February 3, 2019February 2, 2019 by Dan Reynolds

Eleider “Storm” Alvarez, Sergey "Krusher" Kovalev - Sergey Kovalev is no stranger to adversity. His path to light heavyweight honors was a lot more rugged than most. Unlike a lot of the prominent former Soviet Union fighters around at the moment, he lacked the springboard of an illustrious amateur career to propel him to professional stardom. His record was impressive but no one knew his name. He toiled away in the US in absolute obscurity, fighting often without pay to make his way up the rankings. He earned his acclaim with a grim rampage through the ranks, amassing dozens of knockouts on the way. He never got his date with the other pre-eminent light heavyweight of his time, Adonis Stevenson, but he was nevertheless considered by most the top man in the division.

Sergey Kovalev is no stranger to adversity. His path to light heavyweight honors was a lot more rugged than most. Unlike a lot of the prominent former Soviet Union fighters … Read more

Danny Ball Eyes Area Shot After Latest Bout

January 30, 2019January 30, 2019 by Dan Reynolds

Danny Ball is gunning for the Midlands title as he prepares to get his 2019 up and running with ring action next month. The unbeaten 22-year-old has set his sights … Read more

Wilder vs. Fury- A Riddle Wrapped in a Mystery

December 1, 2018December 1, 2018 by Dan Reynolds

Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury - Tyson Fury is very well versed in boxing history. His fight with Deontay Wilder tonight brings to mind several apposite historical parallels. To start with, it is 3 years from the day since he confounded expectations by beating Wladimir Klitschko in Germany. Equally prominent in his thoughts will be the great boxing comeback stories, one of which he mentioned himself recently, namely Ray Leonard’s triumph over Marvin Hagler. Like Fury, Leonard had dabbled with drugs during his absence from the ring and even disdained the idea of a warm up fight before ascending two weight classes to face the dominant middleweight champion of that era. This is not a flawless comparison, but it does at least demonstrate that the greats can get away with a lack of practice.

Tyson Fury is very well versed in boxing history. His fight with Deontay Wilder tonight brings to mind several apposite historical parallels. To start with, it is 3 years from … Read more

Usyk – Bellew: Undisputed

November 11, 2018November 10, 2018 by Dan Reynolds

The prelude to any Tony Bellew fight is a familiar ritual. It is always the Bomber contra mundum. Whether it’s the animosity he likes to foster between himself and an … Read more