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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The Four Phases of Canelo: From Young Lion to Fearful King

Three weeks remain until the next fight of Mexican superstar Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, who will step into the ring at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena on September 14th to face Puerto…

Eddie Hearn on Fire: Signs Stevenson and Seeks Unification for Ennis

Those who were skeptical about Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing making strides in the U.S. market are probably starting to change their minds. The famous British promoter has recently scored another…

“Tonight, I won too”: 10 Victories by Journeymen Boxers

We borrow the title of the Italian version of the great film directed by Robert Wise (original title: The Set-Up) to talk about the so-called “journeymen boxers.” These are athletes…

Vergil Ortiz Jr. Announces His Goals: Give Me One of These Champions!

Recently involved in one of the most thrilling fights of recent years against the tough Ukrainian boxer Serhii Bohachuk, Texas powerhouse Vergil Ortiz Jr is already hungry for new prestigious…

Fantasy Fight: Joe Calzaghe vs Andre Ward

Perhaps once Saul “Canelo” Alvarez hangs up his gloves, discussions about who the greatest super middleweight of all time was will include his name. But today, the two boxers in…

Mairis Briedis Announces His Retirement from Boxing

Latvian cruiserweight Mairis Briedis has officially announced his retirement from professional boxing. A three-time world champion in the 200-pound division, Briedis has decided to hang up his gloves at 39…

Mbilli clearly outpoints a stoic Derevyanchenko

In the main event held at the Centre Videotron in Quebec City, Canada, Frenchman Christian “Solide” Mbilli (28-0-0, 23 KOs) decisively outpointed Ukrainian Sergiy “The Technician” Derevyanchenko (15-6-0, 10 KOs)…

Vianello’s Masterpiece: Makhmudov Dominated and Stopped in the Eighth Round!

At the Centre Videotron in Quebec City, Canada, Italian boxer Guido “The Gladiator” Vianello (13-2-1, 11 KOs) delivered a true masterpiece, thoroughly dominating Russia’s Arslanbek “Lion” Makhmudov (19-2-0, 18 KOs)…

The 10 Biggest Regrets in Boxing History

How many careers have been cut short due to circumstances unrelated to sports? Many, far too many: every discipline has its “missed champions” and “interrupted reigns,” sometimes due to uncontrollable…

Lawrence Okolie would like to face Deontay Wilder: “It would be a great fight!”

There are many doubts surrounding the sporting future of Deontay Wilder, who has seemed to be on the decline following his recent losses to Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang. Although…