Month: November 2021

Former heavyweight title challenger Kubrat Pulev recorded a big win this weekend in maybe an unexpected way. In what was mostly boxing rules he took on former UFC (the sport of mixed martials arts) champion Frank Mir. The Bulgarian showed class perhaps in the Thanksgiving Holiday spirit to not follow…

In an excellent fight this weekend Stephen Fulton unified the WBC and WBO super-bantamweight titles. Continuing to impress in boxing circles and build momentum. Defeating highly respected Brandon Figueroa in the process. After the fight Fulton said: A remarkable pace pushed by both boxers in the fight. Big respect to…

Stephen Fulton captured the WBO and WBC super bantamweight world titles this weekend in the fight capital of the world of Las Vegas. He did so by winning a majority decision in a battle of undefeated fighters. Giving Brandon Figueroa the first loss of his pro career. In case you…

What a war of a fight Lopez vs Kambosos. That early knockdown from Kambosos surely would have knocked down most lightweights. Kambosos ultimately shocking the world and woke up today as new unified lightweight champion. For those that didn’t catch it here are the Lopez vs Kambosos full fight video…

George Kambosos shook up the world this weekend with an upset over previous champion Teofimo Lopez. A stunning victory that not many had thought possible before hand. Lopez has now given his reaction today with the dust settled: Class act and very mature response. Lopez of course will be back…

The word ‘great’ is thrown around a lot these days. Like anything over time its meaning from its original meaning often changed or diminished. But at its root core it still means the same fundamentally. Muhammad Ali is known as ‘The Greatest’ in boxing circles embodies what it means. Maybe…

The Teofimo Lopez vs George Kambosos Jr. fight for much of 2021 went into utter oblivion. Delay after delay. Rescheduled date after rescheduled date due to the world situation. SEE ALSO: Canelo Shows He’s A Champion Inside And Outside The Boxing Ring Depressing at times. That said — pragmatically looking…

Once again boxing like life showed that conventional logic has a different kind of way of being trumped. A unique way of changing consensus schools of thought. In the magic that is the sport of boxing. Coming into tonight undisputed champion Teofimo Lopez many thought was going to win. Australian…

One fight tonight has gone under the radar a little tonight but it could be one of the best matches in boxing this year so far. Stephen Fulton vs Brandon Figueroa in a battle of undefeated fighters at the Park Theatre in Las Vegas. WBC and WBO world super-bantamweight titles…

Mexican boxing is starting to get stronger and stronger all the time and at the top of this tree currently is Saul Canelo Alvarez. Also considered by many boxing fans to be the best fighter in the world today. Pound for pound. But his long time trainer and previous trainer…

Renowned boxing coach and commentator Teddy Atlas has produced an excellent podcast in 2021. Highly recommended. Atlas maybe one of the more likable New York people in boxing. Maybe. We guess. Maybe the best podcast in boxing at the moment Atlas. Insight and knowledge galore on all things boxing. Up…

Fan favorite and former heavyweight champion Shannon ‘The Canon’ or ‘Lets Go Champ’ Briggs was up to his old tricks this week. A bit of light humor almost turned into volatile Briggs picking up a weapon and smacking former UFC champion Quinton Jackson over the head with it: (Hat tip:…

One thing that can be observed with some of the best boxers in the world pound for pound fighters today is their drive and conviction. Their competitiveness. Always staying busy. Canelo Alvarez the best example of this in 2021. Never happy to settle for second best. Always pushing things on…

Scotsman Josh Taylor might not be known much outside of Europe at the moment but he is certainly pound for pound rated in the top ten by many. Such a difficult list to attempt to put together these days. Obviously a mythical pointless one in some regards. But nonetheless one…

Mike Tyson is maybe the most famous boxer alongside Muhammad Ali that ever lived. Floyd Mayweather quite famous too. But when it comes to heavyweights Tyson captured the world’s attention with that magic factor of knockouts. He knocked people out. On a regular basis. Simple. Peak Tyson was exceptional entertainment…

Boxing continues to be more and more of an international sport as the years go on. Maybe a testament to the positive boxing as a sport does both amateur and professional. In so many nations around the world. When you think boxing many think Muhammad Ali. SEE ALSO: Muhammad Ali…

Nostalgia is something people have always loved to engage in. All people are sentimental by nature. Surely that’s part of enjoying one day at a time on the journey in the creation of new positive or productive moments in the up and down journey of life. Boxing fans are no…

Boxing fans have had a lot of talk recently on where Mexico’s Saul Canelo Alvarez resume stands compared to pound for pound number one boxers in years gone by. Where he stands in Mexican boxing’s great fighters. Or where he stands alongside the likes of Terence Crawford. Particularly after another…

Recently we covered Amir Khan building a new hospital and a large number of homes in Pakistan. A country the English fighter has heritage of. Now one time pro boxer and UFC star Conor McGregor has followed suit in his country of Ireland it appears. In some positive news surely…

One of the greatest human beings of all-time Muhammad Ali’s blood lives on today in boxing. In the form of his grandson Nico Ali Walsh. Walsh got off to a fast start this year and impressed boxing fans with his first two professional fights. Both ending in stoppage victories. His…

Former heavyweight champion of the world Lennox Lewis is thought to be one of the best heavyweight boxers that ever lived. Technically, mentally and physically he could put it all together. SEE ALSO: Muhammad Ali: I Talk To God Everyday The only two fights he ever lost he faithfully avenged.…

Boxing and Hollywood have like anything in life had an up and down journey and relationship over the years. More positive than negative maybe though. Now the two have come together again. In the iconic ‘Rocky’ movie series no less: (Hat tip Michael Benson) Impressive to say the least. Lopez…

With boxing starting to thrive again in many countries around the world Pakistan has been very strong in recent times. Well known former champion Amir Khan with Pakistan heritage of course. One of the more well known names. Now another emerging prospect in the amateurs to keep tabs on has…

Thanksgiving Day and Christmas are often just another day at the office for professional boxers. The lonely road they take of sacrifice in their attempt to become world champion and get to the top commendable. One that recently paid off for one of boxing’s brightest and most talented young stars.…

Lineal heavyweight champion of the world Tyson Fury has had a significant year. Impressive to say the least. It appears the only fights he is interested in to stay in boxing are either against fellow champion Alexander Usyk. Or former champion Anthony Joshua. Today he has said the following on…

Happy Thanksgiving Day to everyone today. Former world champion Shawn Porter and his father Kenny Porter despite only coming off a fight at the weekend with Terence Crawford have come up with a very good idea. Take a picture with them and get a free Turkey. Kudos: Good luck to…

‘The Rumble In The Jungle’ between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman is one of the most fondly remembered fights in all of boxing. A fight that transcended the sport. A contest where Ali shocked the world. With his heart. Mind. And ultimately his larger than life personality. Before, during and…

Dear oh dear. Boxing sometimes is one of those slightly mad eccentric sports even. Where the administrators of said sport sometimes become part of the story line itself before the fights (the only thing that count). Strangely. Politics often garbage in any sport or boxing like in all things of…

It is widely thought that Muhammad Ali was not only one of the most important human beings of the 20th century but one of the most important men in the history of all humanity. Very good guy Ali. Nothing against him. Take our hats off to him. In today’s divided…

Former heavyweight champion Sonny Liston was known to be a quiet individual in his time. A man who kept to himself and stuck with his friends and family. A very intelligent man Liston in many ways. He did make some ‘friends’ or ‘acquaintances’ in boxing however. SEE ALSO: Muhammad Ali:…

Mexico city one of the world’s great cities of the world for sure. Much bigger than you think it is when you get there though: Huge population. The WBC (World Boxing Council) Convention also was recently held there. It brought out a lot of boxing legends and stars both from…

Former pound for pound number one Floyd Mayweather knows a thing or two about boxing it’s fair to say. As one of the best boxers that ever lived. The former fighter turned entrepreneur not long ago was considered the best boxer in the world. A man in his professional career…

The positive boxing imparts on society is frequently untold. In more ways than one. The old saying boxing has taken more black eyes outside the ring than inside the ring very true. Often the positive aspects of what the successful boxers do when they make it to the top in…

Northern Ireland’s former world champion Carl Frampton had one of the great careers in the ring out of any Irish fighter surely. Ups and downs like everyone but one that saw become a two-weight world champion. Witty Frampton has been a successful podcast and pundit professional in recent years and…

Lopez vs Kambosos fight week is already in full flow. Clearly. No love lost here and its just business between the two. Lopez while he comes across as a good guy never forget he does have another side to him too: Just business to him surely. Kambosos will be looking…

After a sensational win for Terence Crawford in the welterweight division last weekend — stopping Shawn Porter — attention now turns to what next. As is always the way in boxing. Crawford was in deadly form last weekend and it is now hoped a fight with Errol Spence Jr. can…

Shawn Porter retired last weekend after an outstanding boxing career. Although he was stopped by Terence Crawford, the first man to ever do so, he gave Crawford many problems. Porter’s career is surely marked by a superb resume, a willingness to always push himself to fight the best he could…

Fan favorite Ebanie Bridges of Australia appears to be on a world tour of promotion and boxing this year. One of the big stories of 2021 for sure. Last week she was at a major fight in Australia. Then did a near 20 hour flight to Las Vegas for Crawford…

Terence Crawford yet again showed why he’s one of the best fighters in the world last weekend. A tremendous display and stoppage over Shawn Porter who gave him a very good fight. This uppercut here perhaps one of the best punches of the fight: (Hat tip Top Rank YouTube) What…

The war or words continues between Tommy Fury, his brother Tyson Fury, their father John Fury towards American novice pro boxer and entertainment media mogul Jake Paul. It isn’t high level pro boxing. We know that. Sure. But this could be the final one of these YouTuber things ever if…

Some believe that the upcoming Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury fight could be a reality check for Paul stepping in there with a genuine professional prospect boxer. Others including some notable fighters like former world champion Carl Frampton give Paul more of a chance than many think. It is not…

Former heavyweight champion of the world Lennox Lewis is still a big fan of boxing as well as being an analyst and commentator. Last weekend’s Terence Crawford stoppage of Shawn Porter a big night for boxing. And a big night for Crawford. Perhaps his stand out win of his career…

American and women’s boxing star Claressa Shields will headline her own event in her own right next up. A son of boxing legend in the form of Chris Eubank, Eubank Jr, will compete on her undercard. A considerable precedence being set in professional boxing. Shields confirmed as much on Twitter:…

Joe Bugner will be remembered by many for his defeat to England’s Frank Bruno as well as to Muhammad Ali. Bugner born in Szőreg, a southeastern suburb of Szeged in southern Hungary also had dual citizenship in Australia and England. On this day in 1971 in England another American was to…

Pennsylvania’s Stephen Fulton returns to action this weekend in the fight capital of the world of Las Vegas. A man on fire at the moment. He’s clearly been putting in the work as he looks do battle with Brandon Figueroa. A tremendous matchup in the super-bantamweight division: A man in…

It has been some year for the pound for pound number one in boxing Saul Canelo Alvarez. He started it by quickly dispatching of a Turkish opponent with little challenge: He ended the year on a positive note by unifying an entire division: He is set to challenge for the…

Former heavyweight champion George Foreman is on record saying Sonny Liston was the only man to ever make him back up in the ring consistently. Liston a formidable champion in his own right in his time. Someone who helped Foreman a lot behind the scenes in sparring too. So much…

Joey Borrero recently went 8-0-7 KO here in Mexico with a stoppage win in Campeche. The 24 year-old Nevada fighter had to come through an early storm. In a slugfest brawl of a fight. Pedro Alejandro Delgado Chable a considerable puncher for his size. He gave Borrero an early professional…

Former undefeated two-weight world champion Edwin Valero of Venezuela appeared to have it all in his boxing career at one time. 27-0-27 KO. Every professional fight he had he won by knockout. Unfortunately it all came to a tragic end for him and his family in what was a disputed…

The bigger they are the harder they fall. David beat Goliath after all. Canelo Alvarez is boxing’s best current fighter and biggest star and will attempt to go all the way up to cruiserweight next year and win the WBC title. A daunting task but very achievable and realistic at…

One of the great things about boxing is it is a craft that can be learned from all fitness levels. Even just for health and fitness at times too. The new Mayweather fitness franchise not a bad idea. Certainly boxing can be incorporated into health and well being way more…

Demetrius Andrade was criticized by many going into last Friday night’s fight with Jason Quigley but he showed he can entertain when he wants to. He certainly carries power too. SEE ALSO: Muhammad Ali: I Talk To God Everyday The always game and brave Jason Quigley of Ireland found that…

There is so much talk about boxers fighting MMA (mixed martial arts) fighters these days. And visa verse. Particularly over the last few months. And even in new hybrid rules with a mix of both boxing and MMA. Mad stuff at times but good luck to them. To that end…

Women’s boxing fan favorite Ebanie Bridges of Australia was once again in the news at the weekend doing many interviews in Las Vegas. At the Crawford vs Porter fight. Only a few days before that getting on an almost 20 hour flight from Australia. Apparently on route to the USA…

Terence Crawford recorded another significant win at the weekend in stopping Shawn Porter. The first boxer to ever do so. Attention now turns to a huge fight involving Crawford and Errol Spence next year. Spence has said he wants to box again in March so a summer showdown could be…

Pound for pound star Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis returns to action in just two weeks time. A genuinely explosive fight too. A last minute replacement opponent who will be looking to take his head clean off his shoulders. Ahead the fight Davis has been in reflective mood as his star continues…

Terence Crawford maybe secured the biggest win of his professional career this weekend. A stoppage of Shawn Porter. Something no one does. Or had done to that point. Porter announced his retirement from boxing shortly after. One of the top tier boxers in the world today Crawford. A fun moment…

Terence Crawford stopped an always formidable Shawn Porter inside the distance this weekend in the fight capital of the world. Not meant to be for Porter who at 34-years-old announced his retirement from professional boxing after. A great career. One that really illustrated the benefits of living a healthy life,…

Terence Crawford is surely one of the sharpest operators in boxing. His combination of power and speed makes it necessary for opponents to be on guard and laser focus of concentration every second of a fight. He got the job done again this weekend in Vegas. Here were the knockdowns…

Demetrius Andrade comes in for criticism of his fight style occasionally but after this showing on Friday surely that won’t be as much the case moving forward. An emphatic display. One that saw him remove and take Irishman Jason Quigley out of the equation in just two rounds. Workman like…

Terence Crawford proved once again why he’s one of the best fighters in the world. Stopping Shawn Porter for the first time in his career in a 10th round TKO victory in Las Vegas. Tremendous showing by Porter but alas it wasn’t meant to be. Free agent Crawford one of…

Boxing like life often produces paradoxes. After all not everything in the universe has an explanation as understood by human logic or science. Scientists will tell you that. When it comes to the sweet science of boxing there is always back and forth on the following. While debate about who…

Prospect Thomas O’Toole has come out of nowhere on Friday night’s boxing card in Manchester, New Hampshire. Huge punch for the southpaw prospect stunned spectators in attendance. Carefully observing his opponent before execution of this home run shot. Knocking it out of the park with this finishing sequence: Some punch.…

David Benavidez impressed once again with a stoppage over Kyrone Davis a couple of weeks ago. A win in Arizona that took the former champion’s record to now 25-0-22 KO. It is hard to believe Benavidez is still only 24 years of age. Not long ago the youngest world champion…

Fan favorite Ebanie Bridges has been on a roll in recent times. Travelling a lot and growing her fan base all the time. After a loss to Shannon Courtenay earlier in the year she rebounded not long after and now wants a rematch. This video appears to have got boxing…

Demetrius ‘Boo Boo’ Andrade showed the boxing world that he can be explosive when he wants to be. Doing so when he stopped Jason ‘El Animal’ Quigley in just two rounds on Friday night. WBO middleweight champion Andrade took Quigley out of the equation quickly as soon as he decided…

Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury is keeping busy despite another big win recently. Defeating Deontay Wilder by big knockout to once again show why he’s the best heavyweight fighter in the world. He’s proved it time and time again now. No doubt Alexander Usyk and Anthony Joshua will want to fight…

Michael Gerard Tyson will forever go down in the boxing record books as not only the youngest heavyweight champion that ever lived. But in his prime one of the most explosive, educated-pressure gifted offensive heavyweights when in full flow. Peak Tyson drew the masses to boxing for good reason. These…

What an unbelievable fight this will be at some point. Two of boxing’s new school stand out pound for pound boxers in the form of Gervonta Davis and Teofimo Lopez could have some potential in it. Lopez’ promoter for much of his career so far and Hall of Famer Bob…

Manny ‘Pacman’ Pacquiao is widely considered one of the all-time boxing greats. In recent years not only did Pacquiao win the title again at an advanced age but he did so while running a business, looking after a family, training for world title fights and as an elected official. How…

Since Saul Canelo Alvarez’ big win recently against Caleb Plant everyone has been offering their thoughts on who he should fight next. As a free agent however Alvarez can literally do what he wants. Fight who he wants. He’s in a good position. Many wanted him to take on David…

The 2021 Veterans Day remembrance was considerable this year. Considering the sad events of overseas recently where a number of Americans lost their lives. Giving theirs in exchange for yours and for the protection of so many others. Boxing had a number of USA Defense personnel over the years. None…

Sometimes getting back up on your feet is hard after heavy hits and punches in life. You’ve got to learn to walk again before you can run. Not that much of a start from scratch in life for Claressa Shields recently surely. Just a temporary setback for a major comeback.…

It has been confirmed that not long ago super-welterweight champion Canelo Alvarez will next fight all the way up at cruiserweight. Seems crazy. But’s he going up there to take on the WBC champion. To put into perspective cruiserweight is just below heavyweight. There’s only two men in history who…

Australian boxing seems to have had a very strong year for sure. Despite the world situation. Not least because of two of its biggest names. Russian-Australian Tim Tszyu and Sydney’s Ebanie Bridges. It is very possible Russian-Australian Tszyu could follow in his father’s footsteps and become champion of the world…

Pound for pound boxing number one and Mexico’s ‘Numero Uno’ Saul Canelo Alvarez has made a move that will have shocked most. Next up some were thinking he might take on dangerous David Benavidez or Charlo in his own weight class of 168 pounds. No. Not even taking on dangerous…

One day Tim Tszyu could be an Australian boxing legend (of Russian descent) in his own right. Son of famed fighting son Kostya Tszyu, Tim Tszyu has ended the boxing calendar year in the same way he started and the same way he always does. Winning. He was pushed however…

Despite the world situation amateur boxing not only in America but here in Mexico has survived for the most part. Bringing youngsters and boxers of all ages and ability levels through its doors. Day after day. Week after week. Month after month. Year after year. One key thing we wanted…

The WBC Convention is underway in Mexico and one Floyd Mayweather has turned up out of the blew. The former pound for pound number one and one of boxing’s all-time greats has made his thoughts known in no uncertain terms. Speaking at the event Mayweather said to members present the…

A slightly under the radar world title fight this Friday but an interesting one. Demetrius ‘Boo Boo’ Andrade the WBO middleweight champion takes on challenger Jason ‘El Animal’ Quigley. Andrade undefeated in 30 fights (30-0) a skilled operator will face a resurgent Quigley on a three-fight win streak. Perhaps a…

Recently there has been a number of positive stories in boxing. Regarding big name fighters giving back to society. Amir Khan for one here. Now Canelo Alvarez with this: Outstanding. Class act. Alvarez last recently stopped Caleb Plant to unify the super-middleweight division. Alvarez is next tipped to fight in…

This weekend sees one of the great matches of the year in the welterweight division. 147 pound champion Shawn Porter takes on pound for pound star Terence Crawford this weekend in Las Vegas. Ahead of the fight Porter has been training at Barry’s Boxing in Las Vegas and his father…

(Article paragraph structure only updated below — excuse delay — forgot to come back to this yesterday and re-edit — we don’t usually write articles this long on here) The biggest financial success ever seen in boxing history was of course the Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao fight — article…

New Yorkers and New Jersey people. There’s something about them. Good and bad everywhere of course but the above two a good bunch for sure. When you first meet them you think though what is these people’s problem. They’re obnoxious. Concrete bloody jungle with people living in cramped apartments. Who…

Everyone’s a bloody conspiracy theorist these days. Too much noise, nonsense, distraction and aimless, mindless talk in many quarters. That’s people for you. That space today has been perpetuated and certainly not helped by big tech wanting to make more and more dollars at the expense of hooking people to…

Boxing is clearly a sport that brings people together more so than divides them. Perhaps a good example for the world in these crazy times. Recently boxing’s pound for pound number one Canelo Alvarez defeated Caleb Plant in a huge fight in Las Vegas. Going into the fight there appeared…

We spoke on here before about what George Foreman said Muhammad Ali told him the first time they met. Years later they would meet in the ring. However one bone of contention has always been what was it that Ali actually said to Foreman in the mountains before their iconic…

Science tells us that identical twins do not share 100% of their DNA. Sometimes referred to or known as but not limited to ‘Siamese twins’. That biologically no two humans beings are exactly alike. Therefore. SEE ALSO: Conor McGregor States His Case For Being Best Boxer In UFC All unique…

Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has been linked with another exhibition comeback recently. Firstly against Lennox Lewis. Now against entertainer Logan Paul. Brother of professional boxing prospect Jake Paul. Tyson has stoked interest in another exhibition with this: At 55-years of age Tyson certainly still carries punch power. Mike Tyson…

There is nothing that evokes more passion, emotion, energy or skepticism from boxing fans then talks of a new boxing computer game. The ‘Fight Night’ series a thing of legend. For any fan who played any of those computer games worldwide back in the day. While there is a game…

Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis has been on a roll in recent years. The 24-year-old knockout artist recently made short work of Thomas Dulorme. Flattening him in round 1. This video shows just how hard he is hitting now: 28-0-26 KO. Big things ahead for Ennis in 2022 for sure. Ennis fighting…

There was a soccer player one time who said you can tell how good a referee or official is but not even noticing they are there. That they don’t make things about them. Make a song or a dance but just through the quality of their work year after year…

It was confirmed this week that women’s boxing star, double Olympic Gold medalist and undefeated world champion Claressa Shields signed a significant new deal. One involving BOXXER in Europe that will allow her to work towards a huge fight in 2022 with the UK’s Savannah Marshall. Maybe the best fight…

Jaime Munguia and Gabriel Rosado thrilled boxing fans tonight in a classic match up in the middleweight division. 25-year-old Mungia of Mexico won by unanimous decision but brave Puerto Rican-American Gabriel Rosado fought his heart out in an excellent fight. Both boxers earned every dollar in a bout that shows…

David Benavidez put his final stamp on what will surely be a claim to challenge pound for pound king Canelo Alvarez next up. Fighting in home State of Arizona the former champion showed his free flowing artillery once again on route to his brave opponent Davis’ corner throwing in the…

An all American women’s world title fight could well be in play after today’s fights. Alycia Baumgardner captured the world title in an upset win over Terri Harper with a huge punch. Fighting out of Virginia, USA, Alycia Baumgardner said afterwards: On that potential big all-American fight. Her possible future…

It would seem boxing and UFC (mixed martial arts) are in more close proximity as sports then ever before. UFC an incredible success in years gone by clearly sees how well boxing is doing worldwide now. Boxing upped its game as it bloody had to really in recent years. The…

Reports confirm that boxing’s biggest star and pound for pound best Canelo Alvarez made more money for any fight in his career last week. His stoppage win over Plant in today’s economic climate, to do that, is some going indeed. UFC, a tremendous combat sports giant and very enjoyable promotion,…

Boxing is on fire today already. Knockouts. Upsets galore. This is what makes boxing so good when it’s on form. Magic. Big respect to all the fighters. Spanish veteran Kiko Martinez the latest today in a sixth round shock upset to capture the IBF title: (Hat tip DAZN) Big right…

Incredible scenes took place a short time ago in the UK. A world title fight involving Terri Harper of the UK and new champion Alycia Baumgardner of the USA ended in a knock out that saw Harper stopped on her feet: (Hat tip DAZN): Stunning stuff. SEE ALSO: Blonde Bombshell…

In an overly meaningless noise-ridden world that may seem to be on fire at the moment to some, there is still plenty of basic good things there too. Loads of them. Putting this into perspective perhaps none more so than those that went before these times that gave their lives…

Former middleweight champion and future Hall of Famer Gennady Golovkin has had a quite 2021 with not much news of note. Until now. ‘GGG’ confirmed that at the end of the year will be his first fight of the year in Japan: Golovkin still a big force in boxing and…

When it comes to the super-middleweight division (168 lbs.) Saul Canelo Alvarez became undisputed champion last weekend. Boxing’s biggest star and pound for pound number one stopped Caleb Plant in Las Vegas to do so. Many believe only David Benavidez (24-0-21 KO) is the final challenge left at that weight…

Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has been on a roll over the last year or so with his new podcast. A wide variety and array of guests have contributed. Lately more from the world of boxing and UFC which is nice to see. Not long ago he had lyricist and…

We spoke before a few years ago about seeing more of these type of cross over fights. Now it is maybe happening more and more due to boxing’s success with more MMA fighters wanting to fight boxers. Or get involved in professional boxing. The trend strikes again: Interesting stuff for…

It would appear in recent times that professional women’s boxing continues to grow. We’re trying to cover more and more of the lesser known names who are emerging talent where possible and these next two certainly tick the box. A women’s battle on December 18th will go much further than…

December 11th represents a very interesting fight card in Europe indeed. Son of boxing legend Nigel Benn, fearless Conor Benn, returns as well as women’s boxing star Katie Taylor. Two very exciting fighters. Benn has been making great strides in recent times. His body shots have been tremendous in particular.…

Women’s boxing sensation — blonde boxing stunner Ebanie Bridges of Australia has had quite the year to remember. A big story for sure. In a time where women’s professional boxing became more popular than ever — Ozzie beauty Bridges’ helped this tremendously with besides her obvious good looks — but…

Sometimes boxing can be portrayed in negative light by those who don’t employ critical, impartial thinking. Or those who just don’t like boxing. That’s all okay. Some people don’t like cricket. Some people don’t like rainy weather etc. That’s okay too. Each to their own. SEE ALSO: One Of Boxing’s…

As professional boxing continues to do well in all the nations once again internationally worldwide it is important to realize something. Sometimes boxing fans live in a bubble. An enjoyable one of course. The saying ‘No boxing no life’ from Canelo Alvarez’ coach is very true for those who find…

Early numbers for last weekend’s mega event in Las Vegas look to be impressive commercially indeed. Canelo looks again to have proven himself as the biggest star in boxing: (Hat tip Keith Idec USA numbers N.B.) We live in a time where price points and platforms are converging and jostling…

The world’s leading technology and web conference ‘Web Summit’ took place recently in Lisbon, Portugal in Europe. The first event since the world situation permitted it to do so with an audience. By all accounts and feedback across the world the event proved a bigger and better success internationally than…

Women’s professional boxing has made tremendous strides in the world of professional sport over the past number of years. It has been long overdue that we got around to this. Excuse the delay. Today mark’s our first rankings on a pound for pound basis. For top 10 female professional boxers…

Some may suggest that world titles are not as important anymore in boxing. While an element of that with some audiences may represent truth. To others it doesn’t. The concept of a world champion capturing a belt and title has been around forever. It is going nowhere. If you don’t…

It has been a big year for both heavyweights Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte. The UK big hitting pair both recorded big wins. Fury stopping Deontay Wilder in their third fight. Even more impressively so after it recently emerged he had a significant injury going into the fight. For Whyte…

Charlo and Hurd almost got into a confrontation at the Canelo Alvarez vs Caleb Plant fight it would appear. Shown here by EsNews YouTube (hat tip): Good fight if it happens at some point. Certainly one that would sell. Interesting clash of styles. Blood, sweat and tears has seen these…

Undefeated prospect Tommy Fury (7-0-4 KO) takes on entertainer and pro boxer Jake Paul (4-0-3 KO) in Tampa, Florida on December 18th. An unexpected turn of events that sees a coming together of various audiences and fan bases to view a boxing match. Fury is brother of lineal heavyweight champion…

Saul Canelo Alvarez and Caleb Plant captured the boxing and sport’s world’s attention last weekend with a quality fight performance by both. Culminating ultimately in Alvarez closing the show in round 11. Along the way two of perhaps boxing’s most skilled fighters today were even able to have a conversation…

Pound for pound number one and now undisputed super-middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez has been improving all the time. Clearly so in recent years. His fight ability and punching power a force to be reckoned with indeed. For anyone at 168 lbs. His defensive ability also very adept at this point.…

Former world champion Caleb Plant showed what he was all about at the weekend in more ways than one. World level operator who in time without doubt will be back in the mix of world title fights. Buckets of heart and skill. An incredible showing by Plant who with more…

UFC President Dana White is a keen fan of boxing. It had previously been mentioned he was thinking about getting into promoting boxing but it didn’t come about as of yet. He is still a keen fan however it appears. Asked if he bought the fight at the weekend he…

One of boxing’s other pound for pound stars was a keen observer of last weekend’s pound for pound number one’s latest knockout. Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis had the following to say on Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez’ latest knockout in the ring: Two of the biggest punchers pound for pound at the moment…

The Canelo vs Plant fight at the weekend proved to be a huge success for boxing across the board. A tremendous fight with two warriors who gave their all. Ultimately pound for pound number one Alvarez proved too good in a knockout win once again but other action on the…

Women’s boxing champion Mikaela Mayer continued to make waves this past Friday night. Fighting on ESPN Mayer is propelling the women’s pro boxing code in her own unique way. A gifted boxer and Olympic medalist with a big professional boxing future. She went 16-0 by unanimous decision over France’s Maïva…

George Foreman the former heavyweight champion could be one of the most insightful pundits in boxing. Not just in boxing but all things in life. Known for his titanic battle for the ages with Muhammad Ali, born again Christian Foreman would later have a successful business career and life. After…

Andy Ruiz as Mexico’s first heavyweight champion knows a thing or two about setting achievements. He observed his fellow countryman Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez become not only the first Mexican undisputed champion since the four belt era began. But also the first undisputed champion period at 168 lbs. And moreover. Only…

Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao like boxing fans the world over were impressed once again with boxing star Canelo Alvarez. Widely considered the best fighter in the world Alvarez proved it yet again against Caleb Plant. Speaking on the win Pacquiao said: Words that carry much weight considering Pacquiao is one…

Saul ‘Canelo’ Álvarez proved beyond a shadow of a doubt his genuine pound for pound number one credentials with an impressive stoppage of Caleb Plant in Las Vegas. Brave previously unbeaten champion Plant like many others gave his best but Alvarez proved a cut above once again. Here is how…

Saul Canelo Alvarez the widely regarded pound for pound best boxer on Earth competes tonight against undefeated champion Caleb Plant in a huge fight. The bout will contest all the recognized, genuine world title belts in the super-middleweight division. Throwback fight. Ahead of the bout Alvarez spoke with one of…

Undefeated prospect and brother of lineal heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, Tommy Fury, recently secured a huge fight. Against novice pro boxer and all round entertainer Jake Paul. In Florida on December 18th. Ahead of the bout Paul has added some wagers on the contest it would seem: All just light…

It would appear the MGM Grand Garden Arena is really back in business in Nevada at the moment. The venue and casino has been landing big fights left, right and center as of late. The latest coming in the form of Devin Haney vs Joseph Diaz. The bout will be…

In the grand scheme of things many boxers would probably concede that losing a fight, while hurtful, isn’t the end of the road at the same time. In life. That is. Or death. For that matter. Finishing the race of life surely more important. Finishing the good fight of faith…

It’s the big one on Saturday night. Big time boxing returns this weekend with Canelo Alvarez vs Caleb Plant in the super-middleweight division. On the grandest of stages. In the fight capital of the world. The pinnacle and mecca of boxing. The crème de la crème of the sweet science.…