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Giorgio Bambini and the False Myth of His “Surrender” to George Foreman

Sometimes a made-up story, fabricated from scratch to spark curiosity and controversy, gets repeated so many times that it becomes, in the eyes of many, an undeniable truth, damaging the…

Interview with Tulkin Kilichev, Coach of the Outstanding Uzbekistan National Team

Spectacular performances, prodigious technical skills, top-level opponents dominated with apparent ease, and gold medals collected at a furious pace: the Uzbekistan national boxing team, led by its head coach Tulkin…

“Boxing Lesson”: 10 Stunning Humiliations in the Ring

When fighters of clearly different levels face each other, it’s not unusual for the bout to turn into a true boxing lesson, with the more skilled athlete completely dismantling his…

Titanium jaws: The 10 Best Chins in Boxing History

Genetic factors, physical structure, mental toughness, tolerance to pain—these and other ingredients can amplify a boxer’s ability to withstand punches without hitting the canvas. But who are the best chins…

Not only Canelo: here are the most anticipated undercard fights this Saturday

The clash between Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Terence “Bud” Crawford won’t be the only bout worth watching at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas this Saturday. The undercard, which will…

Canelo vs Crawford: Predictions from Italian Boxing Champions

We’ve entered fight week for the highly anticipated clash between Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Terence “Bud” Crawford, set to take place on September 13 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.…

Tommy Fury finishes the triathlon but… it’s a fraud!

The video is going viral. Tommy Fury, British boxer and TV personality, bursts into a powerful final sprint and crosses the finish line. Then comes the Instagram post, in which…

Out of the Ring! 10 Boxers Thrown Through the Ropes!

Not everyone knows that in addition to the traditional 10-second count, boxing rules also allow for a much longer one—20 seconds—for a fighter who gets knocked out of the ring.…

The Tragedy of Carla, Daughter of the Great Fortunato Manca

Fortunato Manca was a Sardinian boxer of exceptional caliber—generous, determined, aggressive, and solid as a rock. Over his career, he fought 83 professional bouts, tallying 70 wins, 8 losses, 4…

Shame in Brooklyn: Violent, Unregulated Sparring Sponsored by The Ring

“Kill or be killed.” It sounds like a tagline from a horror movie, but instead it’s a promotional motto used by “Sparring Club,” a name that may be new to…