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Angelo Leo retains the belt by defeating Tomoki Kameda in Japan
This morning we witnessed the IBF featherweight title defense held in Osaka, Japan, between Angelo Leo, known as “El Chinito”, and local favorite Tomoki Kameda, “El Mexicanito”. Leo came into…
Marvin Hagler: in a word, “Marvelous”
On May 23, 1954, a child was born in Newark, New Jersey, destined to become one of the greatest middleweights of all time: “Marvelous” Marvin Hagler. Today we honor his…
Time’s Up: 10 Disappointing Performances by Champions in Decline
Knowing when to hang up the gloves is one of the hardest decisions a boxer can face. The training routine, the adrenaline of the fight, the roar of the crowd,…
Jean Pascal vs Bernard Hopkins 2: Foreman’s Record Broken!
Time is a relentless enemy for any athlete: from the most carefree amateur to the most gifted champion, everyone must eventually come to terms with the decline of their physical…
I, a “Mazzinghiano” at heart, mourn the passing of Nino Benvenuti
Nino Benvenuti has left us. The great champion from Istria passed away less than a month after turning 87, and in these hours the sense of emptiness that grips the…
This Saturday, Taylor vs Essuman: The Tartan Tornado’s Fresh Start!
The Tartan Tornado is set to begin a new chapter in his professional career. At 34 years of age, Josh Taylor will make his debut in the welterweight division, and…
A solid D’Addazio wins the Italian title, but what grit from Mauro Loli!
Last night, the Italian super lightweight title was up for grabs, a vacant belt contested by Edoardo “Hammer” D’Addazio and the southpaw from Rome, Mauro Loli. The evening, organized by…
Morello tames Hermi too: “Spartan” is the new Italian middleweight champion
In the end, even Yassin Hermi was caught in the net of Dario Morello’s unorthodox boxing style. The charismatic “Spartan” got up from a knockdown and won a razor-thin points…
Aouina clearly defeats Geografo in a confidently controlled fight
The ninth event organized by TAF, The Art of Fighting, took place last night at the Centro Pavesi in Milan. Among the main bouts was the clash between Mirko Geografo…
Sugar Ray Leonard: a Natural-Born Superstar
In sports, there are those who build their champion status day by day, starting from ordinary foundations and reaching greatness through hard work in the gym—and then there are those…