Now that the dog days of summer are almost behind us, it's time for boxing to transition to the part of the year where we more often than not get the fights we've been waiting the entire year to see. While the calendar as of this moment hasn't quite started to populate, here are a few ideas that will make the rest of our boxing year a highly memorable one. Some of these fights … [Read more...]
Howard’s End: Levels of Doneness
Despite the difference in outcomes, Andre Berto and Sergey Kovalev are passengers on the same boat. While Berto was able to edge out Devon Alexander by way of an extremely dodgy decision, he was able to end the fight on his feet and had his hand raised as a result; the same couldn't be said for Kovalev who was dropped three times and stopped at the hands of Eleider … [Read more...]
Howard’s End: Mikey Garcia’s Suicide Run
At first glance, it is very easy to believe Mikey Garcia has lost his mind after hearing how serious he is about making a fight with IBF Welterweight champion Errol Spence. There is a sense of purpose and conviction in his challenge, not like the will they/won't they garbage we're in the midst of between Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder, but Garcia wants to climb two divisions … [Read more...]
Who Wins and Loses in the Manny Pacquiao/Bob Arum Cold War
"I, through MP Promotions, will be handling any and all negotiations for my next fight. Nobody is authorized to speak on my behalf." With one statement, the long partnership between Manny Pacquiao and Bob Arum is seemingly over. The boxer-promoter duo had been a vital contributor for the sport for this era, but with Pacquiao in the midst of the final act of his legendary … [Read more...]
4 Benefits Of Boxing For Both Body and Mind
Boxing is more than just a sport that involves beating your opponent based on how many hits you can get in to take them down. It requires so much more than how strong you are physically, and whether you want to take up the sport for fitness or competition, it can help you develop a host of physical and mental strengths you never thought possible. Boxing is a sport that endures … [Read more...]