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...]
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...]
Howard’s End: HBO Boxing Almost Down For The Count
If there was any better indicator as to the health of HBO Boxing, one should look no further than their upcoming slate of programming which has been promoted seemingly under near anonymity. “Superfly” features three critical matches in the Super Flyweight division, which has long been under the radar to casual fight fans because nobody knows who fights there and the fighters … [Read more...]