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In the ever-expanding circus of exhibition boxing matches, the announcement of Mike Tyson versus Floyd Mayweather Jr. has landed with a thud, like a poorly thrown jab missing its mark. This so-called … [Read More...] about Mike Tyson vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr.: The Fight Nobody Asked For

When the announcement landed that YouTube celebrity-turned-boxer Jake Paul would share a ring with Gervonta “Tank” Davis, the boxing world split in familiar fashion: fans of Paul celebrated another … [Read More...] about Jake Paul vs. Gervonta “Tank” Davis: A Spectacle That Cheapens the Sweet Science

Oleksandr Usyk, the undisputed heavyweight champion, has proven himself a master of the sweet science, dispatching elite fighters like Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury, and Daniel Dubois with a blend of … [Read More...] about Why Moses Itauma and Joseph Parker Pose the Toughest Tests for Oleksandr Usyk

There is only one possible outcome when Canelo Alvarez faces Terence Crawford in the ring: Canelo wins and proves once again why he’s an all-time great. As a lifelong Canelo fan, I see through the … [Read More...] about Canelo Alvarez Will Show Terence Crawford Who the True King of Boxing Is

Laila Ali, the undefeated champion and daughter of the legendary Muhammad Ali, has every reason to believe that she could come out of retirement and defeat Claressa Shields—no matter what the doubters … [Read More...] about Laila Ali Could Shock the World and Beat Claressa Shields in Huge Pay-Per-View Event

The hyped-up return of Manny Pacquiao was nothing more than just that—hype. As I’ve said before, Pacquiao’s power is overrated, and he isn’t a true power puncher. He has no one-punch knockout power; … [Read More...] about Mario Barrios Was Robbed Against Manny Pacquiao; He Deserved the Win, Not a Draw

According to a longtime boxing writer's metaphor, Manny Pacquiao is like a spruced-up car—brightly painted and adorned with embellishments but with nothing left under the hood. Really? Typically, … [Read More...] about MANNY PACQUIAO: A SPRUCED-UP AGING CAR

Boxing’s got a new adage: legends age, titles change hands, and on July 19, youth prevails. Mario Barrios knocks out Manny Pacquiao—and it’s not as shocking as some fans wish it was. … [Read More...] about Mario Barrios Knocks Out Manny Pacquiao — And Why “Pac-Man’s” Power Isn’t What You Think