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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83 Years Ago, the Birth of Muhammad Ali: The Rivalries of “The Greatest”

Had he not passed away eight and a half years ago, worn out by a long illness but surrounded by the love of his family, the incomparable Muhammad Ali would…

It’s Roy Jones’ Birthday: The Spark of the Pensacola Lightning!

On January 16, 1969, in the small city of Pensacola, Florida, one of the greatest boxers of all time was born: the legendary Roy Jones Jr., renowned for his prodigious…

It’s Opetaia-Mania. But is the Australian truly a great champion?

Sometimes, you discover a hidden gem of a talent before the vast majority of boxing fans even know his name. While others remain unaware, you’re already telling your friends about…

Cinema Punches: The 10 Best Boxing Films

Countless boxing films have thrilled and captivated longtime enthusiasts while also attracting new fans of all ages to the Sweet Science. Here is our ranking, based on personal preferences and…

Tyson Fury Retires (Again)

Tyson Fury retires from boxing, at least until the next announcement… In a video posted on social media, the Gipsy King, coming off his double defeat against Oleksandr Usyk which…

Boxe Punch Restarts, Quietly

An unexpected pause, caused by unavoidable circumstances, has kept our project on hold over the past ten days. A break we would have much preferred not to take but one…

Letter from a Reader: The “Invisible” Italian-American Champions

We have received and are publishing in full a letter from Stefano Clemente, an avid reader of Boxe Punch, on a fascinating topic: the many Italian-American champions who have written…

Rocky Marciano vs. Carmine Vingo: From Near Tragedy to a Great Friendship

When we think of the legendary Rocky Marciano, we immediately recall his KO victory over Joe Louis, his unforgettable battles with Jersey Joe Walcott and Ezzard Charles, and his farewell…

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.…