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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Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jake LaMotta: Six Fights That Set Crowds on Fire

On February 14, 1951, what we could call a “historic saga” in international boxing came to an end—the series of fights between “Sugar” Ray Robinson and Jake “Bronx Bull” LaMotta.…

Kid Gavilan: The Indestructible “Cuban Hawk”

The legendary Cuban boxing great Kid Gavilan passed away on February 13, 2003, at the age of 77, in poverty and solitude. So much so that, at his burial site…

Fight of the Week: Denys Berinchyk vs. Keyshawn Davis

For the Tokyo Olympic silver medalist, the moment of truth is fast approaching. This Friday, Keyshawn Davis will have the opportunity to fight for the WBO lightweight world title against…

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…