By: Hans Themistode For the better part of four years, WBO Super Middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders spent the vast majority of his time calling out Canelo Alvarez. After years of employing the same tactics, Saunders finally got his wish. A date with Alvarez on May 2nd with Saunders WBO …
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By: LV Boxing Reaching the Hall of Fame is the goal for every athlete. It doesn’t quite matter what sport you’re discussing, the end goal is always the same. In the sport of boxing, getting to the Hall of Fame is beyond important. Winning world titles and claiming a spot …
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By: LV Boxing Mike Tyson has always been misunderstood. He’s outspoken, brash, reserved, quiet and unapologetic about who he is. The first thing that comes to mind when reading those words that describe Mike Tyson is, how can someone be both quiet and outspoken? It doesn’t make sense. But Tyson …
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By: Sean Crose “It was bizarre to witness,” William Nack wrote, “so swift and devastating a collapse of a man’s name.” The Sports Illustrated writer was referring to a battle forever known by two single syllable words: No Mas. Whether or not Roberto Duran actually uttered those words in the eighth round …
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By: LV Boxing Fighting is second nature for boxers. After all, ducking and dodging punches while letting off a few shots of their own is what all fighters have been taught. Yet, during their fight against this global pandemic caused by the Coronavirus, many of them have found themselves on …
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By: LV Boxing Boxing has seen many faces. It’s also seen many of them leave as well. Much like every other sport, the story of boxing cannot be told without mentioning certain names. Names such as Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Lebron James, Larry Bird, Phil Jackson and countless others are …
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The entire sports world has been forced to take a backseat over the past few weeks thanks to the Coronavirus pandemic that has swept through virtually every part of the world. Medical officials predicted that it would be bad, but no one could have anticipated what has actually taken place. …
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By: Sean Crose “When I get into the ring to fight,” Roberto Duran said, “I always give the best.” There is little doubt that Duran gave “Sugar” Ray Leonard his best, and more, when the two met in Montreal on June 20th of 1980. Close to 50,000 people had gathered at Olympic Stadium to …
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By: LV Boxing Heavyweight contender Luis Ortiz is in search of a fight. Which isn’t exactly surprising considering his track record. The last time he was seen in the ring, Ortiz (31-2, 26 KOs) was seemingly just a few rounds away from becoming the first Cuban born Heavyweight world champion. …
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By: Sean Crose It what probably comes as a surprise to no one, ESPNs Dan Rafael is reporting that the third heavyweight title matchup between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury has been pushed back. Originally, the two men were tentatively set to meet July 18th, less than six months after their last battle. …
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