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...]
Heavyweight Showdown! Joshua/Pulev, Wilder/Ortiz Nearly Set
WBA and IBF Heavyweight champion Anthony Johsua has nearly finalized terms with mandatory opponent Kubrat Pulev who will serve as his first of two mandatory foes the UK star must address after beating Wladmir Klitschko earlier this year. Pulev, who is best known for his knockout loss to Klitschko in 2014, had set some doubt that he would not be able to proceed with the title … [Read more...]
Three Great on Paper Boxers
There are the all-time greats. Those undisputed champions who’s dominance admits no question. Then, there are those who “on paper” look great but who may not even cast a shadow of a doubt. While we all know who the first are, it’s rather more interesting to flesh out which fighters may be nothing more than hot-air filled balloons, simply because they’ve never been really … [Read more...]