At first glance, it is very easy to believe Mikey Garcia has lost his mind after hearing how serious he is about making a fight with IBF Welterweight champion Errol Spence. There is a sense of purpose and conviction in his challenge, not like the will they/won't they garbage we're in the midst of between Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder, but Garcia wants to climb two divisions … [Read more...]
Out of Surgery, Lomachenko Eyes December Return
WBA Lightweight champion Vasyl Lomachenko confirmed via his Instagram that his shoulder surgery that kept him off of a proposed August 25 return to the ring was successful and is looking to return as soon as possible. The pound for pound star was intending on returning next month after stopping long reigning champion Jorge Linares to face off against fellow Top Rank champion … [Read more...]
Lomachenko vs. Rigondeaux: War of Elites
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...]