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Fight Preview: Ramirez vs. Hooker, Farmer vs. Frenois

By: Robert Aaron Contreras This Saturday, on DAZN, a unification is at hand between WBC beltholder Jose Carlos Ramirez and WBO claimant Maurice “Mighty Mo” Hooker. This despite the the heavy criticism both men faced for not joining the World Boxing Super Series (WBSS). So while the WBSS finale between …

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Boxing vs MMA: Is There A Difference In Striking?

By: LV Boxing The world’s of boxing and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) have always been kept separate. Although they are combat sports, they are considered to be extremely different. Jiu Jitsu, Muay thai, grappling and so on are big parts of MMA. Boxing on the other hand is strictly stand …

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Here We Go Again? Mayweather And Pacquiao Publicly Trade Gibes

By: Sean Crose It all started when Floyd Mayweather was spotted in the ring, looking dapper as always, just before last Saturday’s WBA weterweight title showdown between Keith Thuman and Mayweather’s arch rival, Manny Pacquiao. One couldn’t help but feel like talk of a second fight between Mayweather and Pacquiao …

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Maxim Dadashev Tragically Passes Away

By: Sean Crose It wasn’t supposed to end this way, because it’s never supposed to end this way. What those who condemn boxing on moral grounds are apt to misunderstand is the fact that boxing isn’t designed to maim and kill. It’s there to showcase competition in it’s purest form, …

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Blessings and Lessons: Pacquaio vs. Thurman

By: Kirk Jackson “This is a beautiful night of boxing, Manny Pacquiao is a truly great legendary champion, he got the victory over me. I wish I have a little more output to go toe-to-toe,” said Keith Thurman (29-1, 22 KO’s) in a post-fight conference after suffering his first professional …

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Dillian Whyte: Patience is a Virtue

By: LV Boxing With 16 wins in his first 16 fights as a professional, British Heavyweight contender Dillian Whyte was on the right track. His 17th pro fight however, did not go as planned. Anthony Joshua, was being lined up as boxing’s next big star. Whyte, who was viewed as …

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What’s Next For Manny Pacquiao?

By: LV Boxing There have been plenty of fans and reporters who have thrown dirt on the grave of Manny Pacquiao (62-7-2, 39 KOs). It’s about time that has came to an end. After picking up a decision victory over former champion Keith Thurman (29-1, 22 KOs) on July 20th, …

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Defeat Can Propel, Not Define Thurman

By: Ste Rowen At the weekend 40-year-old, all-time great Manny Pacquiao added yet another name to his ridiculous resume. Keith ‘One Time’ Thurman was dropped en route to a split decision loss – Glenn Feldman, try watching the fight – but defeat to the Filipino veteran shouldn’t mean the end …

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What’s Next For Keith Thurman?

By: LV Boxing The fans at the MGM Grand arena in Las Vegas, Nevada got everything they were looking for on Saturday night. Both Keith Thurman (29-1, 22 KOs) and Manny Pacquiao (62-7-2, 39 KOs) put on a show. Thurman came up just short in his quest to dethrone the …

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