WBO Heavyweight champion Joseph Parker and Hughie Fury took almost an eternity to finally get in the ring with each other, but neither man was able to claim victory as the two fought in an uneventful bout in Manchester. Two scores of 118-110 overrode a more appropriate 114-114 card in which neither fighter did much of anything. The majority of their bout had the … [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...]
Contenders or Champions?
Right now, Britain has more high-quality heavyweights than at any time in recent memory. Aside from current IBF Champion Anthony Joshua, all the other leading British heavyweights have shadows hanging over them. Just how much can they achieve in the future? 2017 could be a massive year for British boxing if Anthony Joshua can beat Wladimir Klitschko. That would be a massive … [Read more...]
Tyson Fury’s Uncle, Hughie Fury Passes Away
Over the weekend it was announced that Tyson Fury's uncle, Hughie Fury, passed away due to complications of a blood clot in his leg. According to the Fury family, Hughie had spent eleven weeks in intensive care after an effort to repair a damaged knee with a pin resulted in a blood clot that left Fury fighting for his life. Hughie's turn for the worse forced Tyson to … [Read more...]