by Fox Doucette It's another Old Vs. New Night here at the Historical Fight Night Arena in San Dimas, as Keith “One Time” Thurman, awaiting Shawn Porter in our prime timeline, takes a moment for a blast from the past (temporal shenanigans, grandfather paradoxes, it's complicated) against Ike Quartey. Meanwhile, we've got another special involving a fighter from the 1990s, as … [Read more...]
Can Joshua go on to beat Fury?
"Nicola Adams & Anthony Joshua" (CC BY 2.0) by DancesWithLight Anthony Joshua recently stunned the world when he claimed the IBF World Heavyweight Championship by beating Charles Martin in what was only his 16th professional fight. Now there is speculation surrounding the 26-year-old as to how far he can go. Naturally, there has been talk of a potential bout with Tyson … [Read more...]
Why Tyson Fury will beat Wladimir Klitschko AGAIN this summer
Back in November, Tyson Fury did the unthinkable and beat world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko to dethrone the Ukrainian after a nine-year stint at the top of the sport. On that night, Fury was granted victory on a unanimous points decision and immediately granted Klitschko the opportunity to challenge for a rematch – which he duly accepted. According to reports, … [Read more...]
Can UK Pride Fuel Amir Khan To Upset Canelo Alvarez?
In the United States, the overwhelming reaction to the announcement of Amir Khan vs. Saul “Canelo” Alvarez was that of disbelief. The pundits saw a Canelo-slanted slaughter that would be lucky to last past the third round. In the UK, however, the opinions have been kinder when it comes to Khan’s chances. These differing takes on the catchweight 155 lb. bout for Alvarez’s WBC … [Read more...]
Generational Prejudice Is Running Amok
By Ted Sares “Whether he fights Klitschko again in the near future or takes on Wilder in the next year or two, Tyson Fury has put himself on the map in a big way. We’d best get used to him as the new face of heavyweight fighting.”—Boxing Tribune “Let’s not forget that it wasn’t a 6’2” 210lb fighter that dethroned Klitschko but a huge 6’9” modern day heavyweight who … [Read more...]