Italian Disaster in Germany: Hermi and Brito Heavily Defeated
The Italian expedition to Germany for the WBC’s annual convention turned out to be a complete disaster. Yassin Hermi and Davide Brito, both competing at the boxing event held at…
The Arab Turn in Boxing: A Blessing or a Potential Catastrophe?
Saudi Arabia and boxing: a partnership that emerged recently but already seems unbreakable. The influx of Arab capital into the boxing world has brought significant changes, encountering few obstacles along…
Amir Khan vs Marcos Maidana: A Battle of Heart and Resilience
If Amir “King” Khan and Marcos “El Chino” Maidana had never faced each other, and someone were to ask boxing fans today who would have won, the question might draw…
A Breath Away from Paradise: The Unfinished Fairytale of Yvon Durelle
In sports, as in life, there are moments when one comes within inches of a victory that could redefine their entire existence. Those few inches mark the difference between eternal…
Fights of the week from December 9 to 15
A busy week for both Italian and international boxing kicks off today. In our usual Monday summary, we bring you a list of must-watch events, focusing on world and European…
Navarrete annihilates Valdez in a one-sided and pointless rematch
The brave Mexican boxer Oscar Valdez faced a true massacre in a desperate attempt to avenge his defeat from August of last year against his compatriot Emanuel Navarrete. This time,…
Ramirez lacks the heart of a champion: Espinoza forces him to quit in the sixth round
Boxing is a peculiar sport. Superior technical skills often prove insufficient to dominate without an extraordinary capacity for endurance and resilience. Last night, Cuban fighter Robeisy Ramirez lacked the heart…
Muhammad Ali vs. Oscar Bonavena: When “Ringo” Challenged “The Greatest”
Fifty-four years have passed since the fearless Argentine heavyweight Oscar “Ringo” Bonavena sought to make history by challenging the legendary Muhammad Ali, “The Greatest” of all time, as Ali famously…
The Utopian Proposals of Andrea Sarritzu for the Next Federal President
The Olympic cycle has ended, and the election for the new President of the Italian Boxing Federation is approaching. What can be done to improve? How can we bring Italian…
Fight of the Week: Rafael Espinoza vs. Robeisy Ramirez 2
Boxing fans have been waiting a year for this: the long-anticipated rematch between Rafael Espinoza and Robeisy Ramirez is finally here. The two will face off this Saturday at the…