In 2017, Anthony Joshua went from exciting young heavyweight titlist to bonafide star with his thrilling eleven-round TKO victory over former champ and future Hall of Famer Wladimir Klitschko. And the 28-year-old may finish off the best year of his career thus far with official acknowledgement of his ascension to superstar status by winning the BBC’s coveted Sports Personality … [Read more...]
Can Anthony Joshua Become an All-Time Great?
There's no doubt that the boxing world has fallen in love with the UK's Anthony Joshua and, quite likely, that love will spread to casual fans as well as the curious non-fight fan. The 27-year-old is just THAT charismatic and has THAT much high-end prizefighting potential. The question, however, is whether he can become a truly respected elite fighter with the kind of legacy … [Read more...]
Fall Brawls: Boxing Promises a Scorching Autumn
After a sizzling summer, boxing is not planning on slowing down in the fall. Here’s a look at this autumn’s best and most compelling match-ups: September 23 Joseph Parker vs. Hughie Fury, 12 rounds, for Parker's WBO heavyweight title While it’s true that this battle of big men is for the most paper of paper titles, the reality is that it’s still going to be a … [Read more...]
Joseph Parker vs. Hughie Fury and The Future of Heavyweight Boxing
The upcoming September 23 WBO heavyweight title fight between 25-year-old defending titlist Joseph Parker and 22-year-old challenger Hughie Fury may be far from an elite-level showdown, but it could very well make a big impact on the future of the heavyweight division. With Anthony Joshua becoming the "next big thing" in the division and a small roster of big men, such as … [Read more...]
When Will We See a Heavyweight Superfight?
Unbeaten heavyweight champions Anthony 'AJ' Joshua (19-0) and Deontay 'The Bronze Bomber' Wilder (38-0) look set for a collision at some point in the future, but there's still not much clarity on when that will actually be. There is plenty of desire for the bout to happen, but politics and money often get in the way. Firstly, Joshua must adhere to his IBF world title … [Read more...]