Madison Square Gardens is gearing up to host the fight of the year between two of the world’s very best pound-for-pound boxers. Both men are amateur legends, both are world champions and both have two Olympic gold medals to their names. The winner could well be named as the world’s best pound-for-pound boxer, so there is everything at stake when Vasyl Lomachenko and Guillermo … [Read more...]
What We’ll Learn From The Next Big Fight
We've learned a lot in the world of boxing lately. We learned that Wilder needs some better competition (we all hope it's Anthony Joshua). We learned that UFC fighters can –seemingly—crossover. We learned that Canelo doesn’t lose in Vegas. But we are eager to learn more … So, what's next on the horizon for the boxing world? Top Upcoming Fights: Daniel Jacobs vs. Luis … [Read more...]
An Insider’s Guide To Betting on a Boxing Upset
In this modern boxing era, with more careful matchmaking and promoters/networks looking to protect their multi-million dollar investments, it’s getting increasingly difficult to predict a big fight upset. Those fans who bet on boxing are finding it harder and harder to score big on an underdog victory. But some boxing truths are universal and there are still plenty of … [Read more...]
Vasyl Lomachenko’s Road to Superstardom
If boxing superstardom were based solely on talent, Vasyl Lomachenko would already be a high-end, crossover superstar. The Ukraine native has one of the most entertaining ring styles in the sport at the moment-- a fan-friendly style that mixes supreme athleticism and aggression with an eye-catching creative flair. And, in terms of boxing "street cred," you couldn't get much … [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...]