Controversial rulings are among the most heartbreaking aspects of boxing because they force spectators to accept one conclusion when they felt they witness another. You can argue that judges made mistakes, turn away from allegations of corruption, or find pleasure in recreating the murky regions that enrich the history of the sweet science. Controversial decisions also … [Read more...]
Three defining fights of Tyson Fury’s career
The highs and lows of Tyson Fury’s personal life have been well documented. Boasting an unbeaten record over 30 fights, beating 20 opponents by knockout and the only blip a draw against Deontay Wilder, the Gypsy King was previously the unified heavyweight world champion. Relinquishing his titles amid a personal battle, but overcoming his demons and having dabbled in a WWE … [Read more...]
Was GGG robbed in his recent clash with Canelo and what next for each fighter?
Following the first bout between Gennady Golovkin and Canelo Alvarez, it was clear it was a close fight, but Golovkin looked to get the upper hand. So when one of the judges, Adalaide Byrd, gave a score of 118-110 in favour of Canelo, it led to outrage. She was stood down from future major fights and the question was then, when is the rematch? The pair met again most … [Read more...]
The Best Fights Left to Make For 2018
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...]
So Speak The Experts: Saul Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin
This weekend, Saul Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin finally face off for Middleweight supremacy. Here's what some of the sport's brightest have to say about this weekend's critical showdown. Danny Howard (The Boxing Tribune): It's a mix of Canelo peaking at the right time and Golovkin starting to show wrinkles in his game that suggests some wear and tear, but shouldn't matter … [Read more...]