In a highly anticipated exhibition match, Jake Paul, the 6-1 cruiserweight, faced off against former UFC legend Nate Diaz at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. The contest was the main event of a pay-per-view card aired live on DAZN. While the fight was not taken seriously as a professional boxing match, it was seen
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Anthony Joshua’s journey back to the top seems to be fraught with challenges. After losing his heavyweight titles to Oleksandr Usyk two years ago and failing to regain them in a rematch last year, things haven’t been going well for the former titlist. His recent lackluster performance against Jermaine Franklin and the latest unfortunate news
After witnessing the spectacle that was Errol Spence’s clash with the exceptional Terence Crawford, it is challenging to shift our focus to an upcoming fight between Tyson Fury, the lineal and WBC heavyweight champion, and former UFC star Francis Ngannou. While hardcore boxing enthusiasts may have yearned for a showdown between Fury and Oleksandr Usyk,
As the highly anticipated showdown between Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr draws closer, tensions ran high during the final press conference in Las Vegas. The two welterweight fighters, known for their impressive skills and undefeated records, stepped onto the stage ready to verbally spar before they enter the ring on fight night. Crawford, sporting
Throughout his career, Terence Crawford has been known for his intense determination and drive to succeed. As the newly crowned undisputed welterweight champion of the world, Crawford showed his true character once again. Despite his resounding victory over opponent Errol Spence, Crawford remained humble, giving credit to God and expressing gratitude towards his opponent and
Errol Spence faced a tough defeat at the hands of Terence Crawford, the now undisputed welterweight champion. Losing his WBC, WBA, and IBF titles, Spence endured a one-sided battle that showcased Crawford’s superior skill. However, it is disheartening to see the disappointment and anger directed towards Spence as if he let his fans down. On
Nancy Yesenia Franco de Alba, popularly known as Nancy Franco or “Chatita,” has endured countless trials and triumphs throughout her remarkable boxing career. Hailing from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, Franco emerged from a family deeply ingrained in the sport of boxing, with her father and brother both competing as amateurs. With limited options on her horizon,
In a shocking turn of events, on Friday, former lightweight Felix Verdejo was found guilty of the murder of his pregnant girlfriend, Keishla Rodriguez, and their unborn child. This tragic incident unfolded in April 2021, when members of Rodriguez’s family alerted authorities about her plans to meet with Verdejo and inform him about her pregnancy.
In the realm of professional boxing, comebacks are not uncommon. However, few can match the resilience and determination displayed by Brooklynite Heather Hardy. Just a few years ago, it seemed like her promising career had come to an abrupt end after losing her world title. But now, Hardy finds herself on the cusp of an
Renowned lightweight boxer, Devin Haney, has recently found himself in legal trouble after being arrested in the early hours of Thursday for the possession of a semi-automatic gun in his car. Although Haney was not behind the wheel at the time of the incident, the vehicle was registered under his name, leading to his subsequent
The Huntington Center in Toledo, Ohio witnessed an electrifying ESPN/Top Rank card on Saturday night, headlined by former world titlist Charles Martin and local rising star Jared Anderson in a highly anticipated 10-round heavyweight bout. This fight proved to be a crucial test for Anderson’s career, while Martin faced a make-or-break moment. However, before the
In the era of pay-per-view (PPV) boxing, where viewers have grown accustomed to paying for every fight, it’s easy to forget that there was a time when boxing matches were televised for free. As the sport experienced a resurgence in the 1970s and 1980s, it relied on free television exposure to promote itself before moving