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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Mike Tyson vs. James “Buster” Douglas: When a Man Overcame a God

Great feats are often accomplished by heroes—extraordinary individuals who harness the gifts bestowed upon them by nature to scale seemingly insurmountable mountains. However, though far more rarely, it sometimes happens…

Fights of the Week from February 10 to 16

Our Monday appointment returns with the list of the most relevant matches of the upcoming week. Many boxing fans are already looking ahead to the stellar event in Riyadh on…

Terry Norris vs. Sugar Ray Leonard: The Sad Decline of a Legend

No athlete can escape the relentless passage of time. Anyone who lacks the clarity to retire at the right moment is destined to see their performance gradually decline or suddenly…

Chisora Wins His “Last Dance” Against a Disappointing Wallin

Derek Chisora wins his last dance in the UK. The British heavyweight deservedly outpointed a disappointing Otto Wallin, scoring two knockdowns and sending the crowd at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena…

James Toney vs. Dave Tiberi: A Robbery and a Matter of Principle

Not all heroes in boxing history are highly decorated champions sitting at the top of the rankings. Some heroes have remained partially in the shadows—fighters who, despite never reaching the…

The Telenovela Continues: Canelo Has Signed a Four-Fight Deal with Alalshikh

The past few days have been a real nightmare for journalists covering international boxing. The major news outlets have been thrown into complete chaos, bombarding their readers with announcements and…

Shocking U-turn from The Ring: Canelo vs. Crawford is off!

As the saying goes, “Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.” The renowned American magazine The Ring, recently acquired by Turki Alalshikh, was evidently too quick to announce that a…

Carlos Adames stranded at the airport: “They won’t let me enter Saudi Arabia”

A peculiar misadventure is unfolding for WBC middleweight world champion Carlos Adames. The Dominican fighter has found himself stranded at the Las Vegas airport while attempting to board a flight…

Sparring in the UK: Lele Orlando Recounts His Son Tommaso’s Adventure

Bag, boxing shoes, gloves, mouthguard, hand wraps, and training gear loaded into the car as usual. But this time, the destination isn’t the gym just a few minutes from home—it’s…

Deal Reached for Canelo vs Crawford: The Big Fight at Allegiant Stadium!

A deal has been reached for what promises to be one of the most anticipated and talked-about fights of the year. As reported by The Ring magazine through its social…