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Titanium jaws: The 10 Best Chins in Boxing History
Genetic factors, physical structure, mental toughness, tolerance to pain—these and other ingredients can amplify a boxer’s ability to withstand punches without hitting the canvas. But who are the best chins…
Eddie Hearn: “I don’t think Canelo will want a rematch with Crawford”
Just over a week after Terence Crawford’s historic victory over Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, many are wondering what direction the careers of the two fighters—both no longer in their prime years—will…
From Emigrant to Champion: Interview with Rocky Mattioli
There must be something in the air of the small Abruzzese town of Ripa Teatina, something capable of shaping the blood of indomitable warriors. After giving birth to the father…
Official: “The Night of the Samurai” on December 27 in Riyadh
Japanese boxers on the attack. Some of the best representatives of Japanese boxing will take part in the event called “The Night of the Samurai” on December 27 in Riyadh,…
Morello, Sarchioto and the controversies over “minor titles”
Dario Morello and Giovanni Sarchioto don’t have much in common. They are both professional boxers, and they both compete in the middleweight division, but their technical styles and personality traits…
Chris Eubank after Hatton’s death: “Look after the fighters after retirement”
Chris Eubank Sr experienced firsthand the rise to glory and the exit from the scene after a prodigious sporting career. The former middleweight and super middleweight world champion was deeply…
Ricky Hatton Dies at 46: The Former Champion Gone Too Soon
A truly devastating piece of news has irreparably ruined what was meant to be a wonderful weekend for boxing. Former super lightweight and welterweight world champion Ricky Hatton, known as…
Historic Feat by Crawford: Defeats Canelo on Points and Becomes a Legend
A historic, legendary, absolutely epochal achievement. There are hardly words lofty enough to describe what Terence Crawford did at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The American superstar, moving up…
A Clearly Declining Chocolatito Defeats Robles in Nicaragua
Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez has had a stellar career. Now, however, the path of the little Nicaraguan phenomenon truly seems to have reached its end. Yesterday in his hometown of Managua,…
Fight Of The Week: Saul “Canelo” Alvarez vs Terence Crawford
On Monday we revealed the predictions of some great champions from the history of Italian boxing. Now it’s my turn to analyze this Saturday’s clash between Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and…