Mario Salomone

Creator and founder of Boxepunch.com. After collaborating with three Italian boxing news websites, he decided to start his own project. With a degree in Aerospace Engineering, he teaches Mechanical Technologies in high schools.
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Assault on the Giants: 10 “Little Guys” Who Challenged the Heavyweights

Tomorrow night’s highly anticipated bout in Riyadh will determine whether Oleksandr Usyk, the former undisputed cruiserweight champion, can be unequivocally recognized as the best heavyweight of the current era. Of…

David Benavidez on David Morrell: “He doesn’t like me. I don’t like him”

Tuesday’s public workout almost turned into a brawl: David Benavidez and David Morrell, who will clash on February 1st in a highly anticipated bout at light heavyweight, made no effort…

Fight of the Week: Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury 2

The big day is near: this Saturday, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the world will finally discover who is the greatest heavyweight of this generation. Oleksandr Usyk…

Nino Benvenuti vs Sandro Mazzinghi 2: The Greatest Italian Derby of All Time

For years, it was spoken of only through hearsay and period accounts. Apart from the lucky few who were at the Palazzetto dello Sport in Rome on the night of…

Usyk vs Fury 2: Predictions and Insights from Italy’s Boxing Greats

In less than seven days, the heavyweight division will deliver another pivotal verdict. The two finest fighters of this era are set to face off for the second time at…

Sarchioto Hits Hard: Lomotey Falls in the Ninth Round

The impressive rise of heavy-hitting middleweight Giovanni Sarchioto continues. Last night, at the Palazzetto dello Sport in Rome, the Italian fighter demolished southpaw Kyle Lomotey in nine rounds, handing the…

Lorente Triumphs Over a Relentless Grandelli to Retain European Title

Francesco Grandelli gave it his all, but it wasn’t enough. The Italian featherweight fought valiantly through 12 rounds against European champion Cristobal Lorente, attempting to wrest the EBU title from…

Italian Disaster in Germany: Hermi and Brito Heavily Defeated

The Italian expedition to Germany for the WBC’s annual convention turned out to be a complete disaster. Yassin Hermi and Davide Brito, both competing at the boxing event held at…

The Arab Turn in Boxing: A Blessing or a Potential Catastrophe?

Saudi Arabia and boxing: a partnership that emerged recently but already seems unbreakable. The influx of Arab capital into the boxing world has brought significant changes, encountering few obstacles along…

Amir Khan vs Marcos Maidana: A Battle of Heart and Resilience

If Amir “King” Khan and Marcos “El Chino” Maidana had never faced each other, and someone were to ask boxing fans today who would have won, the question might draw…