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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,…

Nigel Benn vs Chris Eubank: The Derby of Discord

Certain rivalries are destined to leave a profound mark on a sporting era. The clash between British boxers Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank captivated an entire nation, though not necessarily…

Lennox Lewis vs David Tua: The English Lion’s Perfect Fight

One of the bouts that best showcased the talent and class of the legendary Lennox Lewis was his domination over the fearsome Samoan puncher David Tua, who lost by unanimous…

Protected or Invincible? 10 World Champions Who Retired Undefeated

Keeping an unblemished record over time is no easy feat, especially for a world champion, who must face fierce challengers willing to do anything to strip them of their title.…

Evander Holyfield vs Riddick Bowe: a Magnificent Trilogy

Today marks the anniversary of the final chapter in one of heavyweight boxing’s most thrilling trilogies. On November 4, 1995, Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield and Riddick “Big Daddy” Bowe…

Interview with Emiliano Marsili, the Eternal Boy from Civitavecchia

Some boxers are stronger than the passage of time, able to freeze it like magicians, staying incredibly competitive despite their age. To achieve this, you need a willingness to sacrifice…

Sandro Mazzinghi: Remembering an Indomitable Italian Warrior

“It’s not strength to never fall, but to rise again after every fall.” A phrase often heard, sometimes referring to boxing, sometimes to life itself. Many champions, both past and…

“Thrilla in Manila”: All the Thrills of the Third Fight Between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier

Among the great trilogies in boxing history, the one between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier undoubtedly holds a prominent place. These two heavyweight legends battled for an astonishing total of…

Getting up at least three times and… winning! 10 incredibly overturned fights

Getting knocked down and getting back in the fight is no easy feat: the crowd is deafening, your game plan is thrown out the window, and your opponent is aggressively…