Bernard Hopkins vs Jermain Taylor 1: The End of the Executioner’s Reign
Even the longest and most glorious reigns in boxing history eventually come to an end. Sometimes it’s the champion who steps aside, sensing an imminent decline; more often, a young…
Hearn Warns Dubois: “If He Gets Hit by Joshua, He Will Have Serious Problems”
In just over two months, the highly anticipated English derby between Daniel Dubois, the fresh IBF heavyweight world champion after Oleksandr Usyk vacated the title, and Anthony Joshua, who will…
Samuel Nmomah Dominates Oleksandr Shytyi and Remains Undefeated
A one-sided challenge in the main event of the card organized yesterday by Mario Loreni in Sequals: Samuel Nmomah (20-0-0, 5 KOs) easily defeated Ukrainian Oleksandr Shytyi (8-2-2, 3 KOs),…
Humberto Gonzalez vs Saman Sorjaturong: The Last War of “Chiquita”
Some people follow only the heavy categories in international boxing, showing little interest in the “little guys.” However, the lighter divisions have often delivered unmatched levels of excitement. Those who…
Ennis Forces Avanesyan to Retire After Five Dominant Rounds
Jaron “Boots” Ennis (32-0-0, 29 KOs) successfully defended his IBF welterweight world title in front of the home crowd at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia as part of the…
Saad Muhammad vs Lopez 2: a Thrilling Comeback
At the end of each year, the prestigious American magazine The Ring awards the most spectacular fight of the last twelve months with the Fight of the Year recognition. Fortyfour…
De La Hoya Tries to Snatch Stevenson from Hearn: If He Wants Zepeda, He Must Sign with Us!
After fighting his last match with Top Rank last Saturday, Shakur Stevenson has officially become a free agent, thus starting the battle among the main promoters in the global scene…
Bitter Albania for Mauro Forte: Cristobal Lorente Snatches the European Title
A bitter experience in Albania for our Mauro Forte (20-1-2, 8 KO), who lost his European Featherweight Title to the Spaniard Cristobal Lorente (19-0-1, 8 KO) in an outdoor ring…
Joel Casamayor: A Champion with Prodigious Technique
On July 12, 1971, one of the many exquisite talents that the island of Cuba has given to the world of boxing in the last century was born in Guantanamo:…
Eddie Hearn Against the Grain: “Joshua Has a Great Chin”
Since being knocked out by Mexican roots puncher Andy Ruiz Jr., Anthony Joshua has carried the reputation of heaving a weak chin. However, his promoter Eddie Hearn has a different…