Assault on the Giants: 10 “Little Guys” Who Challenged the Heavyweights
Tomorrow night’s highly anticipated bout in Riyadh will determine whether Oleksandr Usyk, the former undisputed cruiserweight champion, can be unequivocally recognized as the best heavyweight of the current era. Of…
Nino Benvenuti vs Sandro Mazzinghi 2: The Greatest Italian Derby of All Time
For years, it was spoken of only through hearsay and period accounts. Apart from the lucky few who were at the Palazzetto dello Sport in Rome on the night of…
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…
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…
Farewell to Israel Vazquez. “El Magnífico” leaves us at just 46 years old
Sadly, “El Magnífico” Israel Vazquez has passed away. The former Mexican boxer left us at the young age of 46 after battling cancer. A super bantamweight world champion, Vazquez thrilled…
Felix Trinidad vs. Fernando Vargas: Two Undefeated Warriors Face Off
When an upcoming match involves undefeated boxers, both known for their high KO percentages, anticipation among fans is often intense. The magnificent fight between Puerto Rican Felix “Tito” Trinidad and…
Ron Lyle: From Prison Drama to Epic Battles
When you’ve been sentenced to 15 years in prison in your youth and stabbed in the same prison to the point of being declared dead twice on the operating table…
Fantasy Fight: Jimmy Young vs. Deontay Wilder
Our series dedicated to imaginary matchups between fighters from different eras returns today with a special clash between two heavyweights whose professional careers began about 40 years apart. Jimmy Young…
Lethal Women: The 10 Best Knockouts in Women’s Boxing History
Women’s boxing continues to progress year after year: since becoming an Olympic sport, it has been expanding its audience by showcasing athletes who are increasingly skilled, fast, and powerful. Nowadays,…