Despite declaring his second retirement in 2015, and then returning for a one off fight in 2017 against UFC Lightweight champion Conor McGregor, an Instagram video recently surfaced on Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather’s Instagram account of him declaring his return to the ring against Phillipino fighter Manny Pacquiao. In the video, Pacquiao says “I have the belt”, to which Mayweather … [Read more...]
Daniel Jacobs vs. Serhiy Derevyanchenko Preview & Prediction
In an autumn loaded with high-profile fights, there is one more can’t-miss-event on the boxing calendar. The middleweight contender bout for the vacant IBF belt between Daniel Jacobs and Serhiy Derevyanchenko is scheduled for October 27th at 10 pm ET on HBO. Pay no attention to the articles online telling you that this fight is happening on November 10th; they are wrong. … [Read more...]
Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury: Big Talk, Bigger Fight
On December 1 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California the biggest, most important heavyweight title fight of the year takes place—and it doesn’t involve 3-belt world champion Anthony Joshua. WBC champ Deontay Wilder will be taking on former 3-belt titlist and lineal champ Tyson Fury in a bout that, in some circles, may determine who leapfrogs Joshua for the number one … [Read more...]
Boxing Training Will Help Conor McGregor at UFC 229
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC “If Conor lands in the first, really, it could be done in the first. Once he lands on the chin, you’ll all see it in Khabib’s face.” Those words, spoken by Conor McGregor’s striking coach Owen Roddy, may sound like the usual bluster that emanates from a training camp ahead of a big fight, but they underscore … [Read more...]
Famous athletes who had a successful career in boxing
Combat sports are like drugs, they are addictive. Whether you are a Boxer, Spectator, or even if you are in just for the risky business (betting), once you get the taste of it, it’s really hard to shake it off. No wonder why many athletes over the years have switched to boxing. Let us take a look at four famous athletes who had a successful career in boxing: Anthony … [Read more...]