By Graeme Barrow Sometimes good fortune comes in unlikely ways. Disappointing as Joseph Parker was in his WBO title defence against Razvan Cojanu at the weekend, it could possibly result in a financial bonanza. So ordinary was he that aspirant heavyweight contenders are now lining up to get a shot at his title. And why wouldn’t they? He is clearly perceived as an easier … [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...]
Wilder, Hurd, Breazeale Deliver KOs on PBC Triple-header
It may not have been easy, but Deontay Wilder successfully defended his WBC Heavyweight title after knocking out Gerald Washington in five rounds. Wilder was making his first appearance in the ring since last summer when he suffered hand and bicep injuries which required surgery, and looked slow to the trigger for the first four rounds of the fight. Washington, who took the … [Read more...]
Dream Fights
by Eddie Goldman Dreams, like most fights, usually occur at night. Unlike most fights, dreams are not real, but like many fights and much matchmaking, they are not entirely understood. Dreams take place when people are sleeping; too many fights put people to sleep. Listing a series of "dream fights" is thus only worthwhile if they can occur in the real world, and are real … [Read more...]
Klitschko starts training for Jennings test; brings in young KO artist for sparring
Heavyweight ring king Wladimir Klitschko, 38, is entering his first weekend of training camp having begun his preparations for the upcoming Bryant Jennings (19-0-0, 10ko) test yesterday, Thursday. An undefeated fighter, Jennings trades shots with a champion who has extensive experience in taking a man's 'zero'. Wladimir, after all, has been responsible for the debut blemish … [Read more...]