Hertzko Haft: From “Jewish Beast” in Nazi Camps to Rocky Marciano’s Rival
Many prisoners in Nazi concentration camps were forced to fight each other barehanded for the amusement of the officers. Often, these were weak and malnourished men who risked their lives;…
Carlos De Leon vs. Massimiliano Duran: The Triumph Under a Shower of Spaghetti!
The history of boxing is full of bizarre events that have happened in the ring. Sometimes an unusual episode, no matter how insignificant, ends up being so amusing or surprising…
It’s Official: Canelo vs. Berlanga and Lara vs. Garcia on September 14 in Las Vegas
As anticipated a couple of days ago, the negotiations were nearing completion. Now the official confirmation has arrived: Saul “Canelo” Alvarez will face Puerto Rican Edgar “The Chosen One” Berlanga…
Usyk Rates His British Opponents: Here’s Who Is the Best in Each Department!
World heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has defeated many of the best British boxers of this generation, facing almost all of them in the UK. Joe Joyce (during the World Series…
Usyk and Lomachenko: Two Different Twins. What Made the Difference?
Oleksandr Usyk and Vasyl Lomachenko, in addition to the deep friendship that binds them, have a lot in common: both Ukrainian, both southpaws, both extraordinarily technical, both Olympic champions as…
Saul “Canelo” Alvarez vs Edgar Berlanga on September 14th in Las Vegas?
The official announcement is still pending, but according to renowned American journalist Mike Coppinger, who is usually well-informed about behind-the-scenes happenings in international boxing, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez has finally chosen…
Fight of the Week: Joe Joyce vs. Dereck Chisora
This Saturday at the O2 Arena in Greenwich (London), the anticipated showdown between British heavyweights Joe “Juggernaut” Joyce (16-2-0, 15 KOs) and Dereck “Del Boy” Chisora (34-13-0, 23 KOs) will…
Fantasy Fight: Ricky Hatton vs. Timothy Bradley
Our journey into the fascinating world of boxing “fantasy fights” continues with a showdown between two of the best super lightweights of recent decades. On one side, the relentless Manchester…
Gene Fullmer, the Indestructible Cyclone of Utah
Rough, ungraceful, at times even a bit clumsy in his movements, but extraordinarily effective: “Cyclone” Gene Fullmer wasn’t an example of boxing elegance or impeccable style, but in the ring,…
One Punch is Enough for Nakatani: Astrolabio KO’d in the First Round!
It took less than three minutes for the powerful Japanese boxer Junto Nakatani (28-0-0, 21 KOs) to defeat Filipino Vincent “Asero” Astrolabio (19-5-0, 14 KOs) and reaffirm his WBC bantamweight…