Joe Frazier, the world heavyweight king, was having his first fight in ten months. A little under a year ago, Frazier had given his all … read more “A Half Century Ago Today: When Joe Frazier’s Smoke Was Far Too Much For Terry Daniels”
Though the fight was much maligned when it happened, or even before then; the critics having a field day when the fight was announced, today, … read more “What George Foreman Said After His Fight With Gerry Cooney: You Only Meet Three Genuine Punchers Throughout Your Career”
In a highly questionable move, the World Boxing Council has installed former WBA 168-lb champion Callum Smith as thev#1 challenger to WBC light heavyweight champion … read more “WBC installs Callum Smith as Beterbiev’s #1 contender at 175”
So far, so (pretty) good as far as judging what the first 100 days or so will bring in 2022 on the boxing schedule. Joe … read more “First 100 Days of Boxing 2022 Preview”
Boxing great Roberto Duran says Canelo Alvarez can potentially be the greatest Mexican boxer in the sport’s history if he moves up to cruiserweight and … read more “Roberto Duran says Canelo Alvarez = greatest Mexican fighter EVER if he wins 5th division title at cruiserweight”
Top Rank is interested in matching former undisputed lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez tough in his first fight at 140 by putting him in with Arnold … read more “Teofimo Lopez vs. Arnold Barboza Jr. possible for next fight.”
Eddie Hearn has told The DAZN Boxing Show that a fight between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano; what the promoter says is “the biggest fight … read more “Katie Taylor Vs. Amanda Serrano: “The Biggest Fight In The History Of Female Boxing””
Finally, as fans may have read, Filip Hrgovic has got himself a meaningful fight; a final eliminator of a meaningful fight. After months of frustration … read more “Filip Hrgovic vs Tony Yoka: Who Wins?”
75 years ago today, in Mexico City, Mexico, the great Ruben Olivares was born. Before Julio Cesar Chavez came along, the passionate Mexican fans bestowed … read more “Happy Birthday Ruben Olivares – “Rockabye Ruben” Turns 75”
WBO super featherweight champion Shakur Stevenson has told his 95,000 followers on Twitter that he’s got a “Big surprise” opponent in store for his … read more “Shakur Stevenson has “BIG surprise” opponent, could be Lomchenko next”