A recent press release about the pro debut of Oleksandr Usyk (not Alexander) on Nov. 9 finally alerted some journalists that the cruiserweight Olympic champion had actually turned pro.
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Vasyl Lomanchenko has arrived
Lomachenko’s arrival at the LAX airport in LA a couple of days ago marked his arrival at the professional scene. He is expected make a splash with his debut as he is jumping at the deep end choosing to fight for 10 rounds in his first fight.
Floyd Mayweather vs. Saul Alvarez – strategies and conclusions
The hype has been dispelled by harsh realizations, the euphoria (if any) has winded down and it may be time for some conclusions.
Floyd Mayweather vs. Saul Alvarez recap
The judges did the right thing and agreed on a winner. It wasn’t an easy fight to score but they did not disappoint and the decision is acceptable.
Oscar De La Hoya voluntarily misses “The One” – a bizarre publicity stunt or a necessary urgent measure?
Oscar De La Hoya has stolen the lime light from Floyd Mayweather and Saul Alvarez for a moment by going public with his personal demons and choosing a climatic stage of the hype to “drop his bomb”.
“The One” and the political factors surrounding the showdown
Boxing is a sports-based show business and the sporting element very often gets sandbagged by mercurial agendas. Boxing like any other sport is an instrument of politics and as such it has its own internal politics as well.
Chris Arreola retires Seth Mitchell in One of a doomed showdown
(Photo credit: Esther Lin/Showtime) The fight ended quickly and so did heavyweight Seth Mitchell’s career as a prospect. 31 year old prospects with KO defeats on their record are not a bizarre concept nowadays.
Floyd Mayweather, Saul Alvarez and the double standards of the boxing industry
Fight night is approaching, the tension in both camps is building up and the masks are falling. It’s time for mind games and a little psychological warfare.
Floyd Mayweather vs. Saul Alvarez – a technical comparison and forecast
The two candidates for “The One” on Sept. 14 are the most discussed boxers at present. A technical review of some key points in their game could shift the focus away from weight loss and diet speculations, emotionally biased pro and cons with utter disrespect for one and idolizing praise for the other.
Double Olympic Champion Vasyl Lomachenko Turns Pro at 25 years of age
