Floyd Mayweather versus Conor McGregor is quite simply the most highly anticipated and talked about match-up in the history of boxing. It’s got all of the crowd-pulling appeal imaginable, with unbeaten Mayweather taking on one of UFCs all-time greats in a boxing ring. We have yet to hear the full lineup for the event, which is confirmed to be taking place on Wednesday, August … [Read more...]
Andre Ward vs Anthony Joshua: A Possible Heavyweight Bout
The two-weight world champion, Andre Ward has stated that he would consider moving up to the heavyweight category with the intention of securing a bout against the world champion Anthony Joshua. The rematch between Andre Ward and Sergey Kovalev on Saturday extended the unbeaten run of the American after a stoppage not only ensured an effortless victory, but also ensured he … [Read more...]
When Deep Acknowledges Deep – Mike Tyson Talks Up the Impact of Joshua Vs Klitschko Fight
In every profession, the best always know the best when they see them. That is why you will see legends in different fields of sports choosing to identify with a select few. Most of them are those they feel are in the same league or level with them. It was on the 3rd of May 2015 that the full of bravado Floyd Mayweather, who is nicknamed the Money Man, defeated Manny … [Read more...]
The King is Dead, Long Live the King! Anthony Joshua Stops Wladimir Klitschko in Heavyweight Thriller
In a pivotal bout that had implications far beyond titles and trinkets, Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko engaged in one of the best Heavyweight battles in years and left it all in the ring, leaving no doubt the legitimacy and toughness of both competitors. The back and forth bout featured four knockdowns, constant drama and a finish for the ages as Joshua had to go through … [Read more...]
Anthony Joshua vs. Wladimir Klitschko: The Boxing Tribune Preview
When Larry Holmes faced off against Mike Tyson in 1988, it was the moment where one era truly came to an end to give way to the new. A nearly decade long run at the top of the division during one of its darkest times, Holmes was as dominant as a Heavyweight champion as anybody ever had been in the division with 20 title defenses and running roughshod of a Heavyweight division … [Read more...]