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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Is Oleksandr Usyk One of the Greatest Heavyweights of All Time?

In the hours following his second triumph over the gigantic Tyson Fury, the reigning heavyweight world champion, Oleksandr Usyk, has become the center of heated debates regarding his place among…

The Indestructible Bennie Briscoe: A Legendary Iron Chin

Surviving the punches of Carlos Monzon and Marvin Hagler and making it to the final bell against both is an achievement reserved for the elite—or rather, for just one man.…

Dear boxing writers, don’t aim to be the first, aim to be the best!

A few days ago, renowned American journalist Keith Idec sparked a heated confrontation on social media, directly attacking the famous boxing news website BoxingScene.com. The reason? A “breaking news” story…

Oleksandr Usyk Is a Legendary Champion: Tyson Fury Defeated Again!

Oleksandr Usyk is a legendary champion: one of those heavyweights who emerge only once every thirty or forty years, leaving an indelible mark on the history of the division. Last…

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…