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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A Breath Away from Paradise: The Unfinished Fairytale of Yvon Durelle

In sports, as in life, there are moments when one comes within inches of a victory that could redefine their entire existence. Those few inches mark the difference between eternal…

Fights of the week from December 9 to 15

A busy week for both Italian and international boxing kicks off today. In our usual Monday summary, we bring you a list of must-watch events, focusing on world and European…

Navarrete annihilates Valdez in a one-sided and pointless rematch

The brave Mexican boxer Oscar Valdez faced a true massacre in a desperate attempt to avenge his defeat from August of last year against his compatriot Emanuel Navarrete. This time,…

Ramirez lacks the heart of a champion: Espinoza forces him to quit in the sixth round

Boxing is a peculiar sport. Superior technical skills often prove insufficient to dominate without an extraordinary capacity for endurance and resilience. Last night, Cuban fighter Robeisy Ramirez lacked the heart…

Muhammad Ali vs. Oscar Bonavena: When “Ringo” Challenged “The Greatest”

Fifty-four years have passed since the fearless Argentine heavyweight Oscar “Ringo” Bonavena sought to make history by challenging the legendary Muhammad Ali, “The Greatest” of all time, as Ali famously…

Fight of the Week: Rafael Espinoza vs. Robeisy Ramirez 2

Boxing fans have been waiting a year for this: the long-anticipated rematch between Rafael Espinoza and Robeisy Ramirez is finally here. The two will face off this Saturday at the…

Focus on Diego Lenzi: Strengths and Weaknesses of Italy’s Heavyweight Hope

Recently returned from Sheffield, where he competed in the 2024 World Boxing Cup Finals, earning second place, Italy’s heavyweight boxing hope Diego Lenzi, known as “El Toro”, is now focused…

Farewell to Israel Vazquez. “El Magnífico” leaves us at just 46 years old

Sadly, “El Magnífico” Israel Vazquez has passed away. The former Mexican boxer left us at the young age of 46 after battling cancer. A super bantamweight world champion, Vazquez thrilled…

A Stellar Event in Riyadh! The February 22 Program Is Official

In two and a half months, we will witness a stellar event in Riyadh! After days of rumors, denials, speculation, and intense negotiations, the boxing card for February 22 has…

Fights of the Week from December 2 to 8

After two weeks with few major events, international boxing is back in full swing. Over the next seven days, there will be several interesting fights to watch, some of which…