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Harry Greb Vs. Mickey Walker: The Lost Classic With No Surviving Fight Film
10+ hour, 1+ min ago (351+ words) Harry Greb and Mickey Walker produced one of the fiercest title fights of their era when they met for the world middleweight championship at New York's Polo Grounds on July 2, 1925. Greb retained his title with a unanimous decision after 15 exhausting…...
Junto Nakatani Says Naoya Inoue Fight Proved He Can Win A World Title At 122
11+ hour ago (320+ words) Junto Nakatani believes his first professional defeat answered an important question about his future. Rather than damaging his confidence, the former three-division world champion says facing Naoya Inoue convinced him he has what it takes to capture a title at…...
Oleksander Usyk Realized After Verhoeven That He Had Declined
20+ hour, 3+ min ago (366+ words) Paul Smith believes Oleksandr Usyk's decision to vacate his heavyweight world titles was driven by what he saw in his last performance against Rico Verhoeven rather than simply his age or accomplishments. Smith argued that the unbeaten Ukrainian recognized signs…...
Ryan Garcia Fires Back At Critics Questioning His Mexican Heritage
15+ hour, 10+ min ago (268+ words) Ryan Garcia has hit back at critics questioning his Mexican heritage, saying he's tired of hearing attacks from people within his own community over not speaking Spanish fluently. "It's actually really frustrating being Mexican American and having to hear from…...
Emiliano Vargas Is Now One Fight Away From Shakur Stevenson
19+ hour, 18+ min ago (335+ words) Emiliano Vargas" rapid climb through the junior welterweight division has reached another milestone. The unbeaten 22-year-old has moved into the No. 1 spot in the WBO"s 140-pound rankings, making him the highest-ranked available challenger in the WBO. The latest rankings…...
Tyson Fury's Media Blackout Before Anthony Joshua Fight May Be A Genius Move
1+ day, 16+ min ago (618+ words) Heavyweight tune-up fights are usually public auditions. Fans, media and future opponents watch closely, looking for signs of sharpness, vulnerability or decline before a major showdown. Tyson Fury has chosen a very different approach. The former heavyweight champion confirmed that…...
Richardson Hitchins Explains Why He Left Matchroom For Zuffa Boxing
20+ hour, 40+ min ago (430+ words) Richardson Hitchins says money wasn't the only factor behind his decision to leave Matchroom Boxing, revealing he considered offers from several major promoters before deciding to sign with Zuffa. "I had deals from different people. I had deals from DAZN,…...
When Julian Jackson's Legendary Power Ended Terry Norris' Perfect Game Plan
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (692+ words) On July 30, 1989, one of boxing's most devastating punchers reminded the sport why no lead against him was ever safe. At the Convention Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey, WBA junior middleweight champion Julian "The Hawk" Jackson defended his title against…...
Tim Tszyu Believes Errol Spence's Comeback Will End In Retirement: 'This Is His Last Goodbye"
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (369+ words) Errol Spence Jr. has admitted his boxing career could end on July 25. Tim Tszyu believes that's exactly what's going to happen. The former WBO junior middleweight champion didn't mince words when asked about facing Spence on July 25 in Sydney, predicting…...
Claressa Shields Says 20-Pound Weight Cut Won't Cost Her Power Against Kaye Scott
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (384+ words) Claressa Shields isn't worried that dropping 20 pounds for her Aug. 15 fight with Kaye Scott will leave her weaker when the opening bell rings. The undisputed heavyweight champion addressed concerns Tuesday about returning to 160 pounds for her Aug. 15 showdown with unified…...