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...]
Tyson Fury: Unorthodox but hungry for glory
"boxing ring" (CC BY-SA 2.0) by leyla.a Tyson Fury just doesn’t look like a boxer. The 27-year-old is unorthodox in every way; from preparing for upcoming bouts to his actions during press conferences but these traits are what makes him an incredible athlete. Last year, he defeated the legendary Wladimir Klitschko to become the world heavyweight champion but offered the … [Read more...]
Historical Fight Night: Keith Thurman vs. Ike Quartey
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...]