Otto Wallin’s journey in the boxing world took an unexpected turn when he faced off against former heavyweight titlist Anthony Joshua in Riyadh. Despite showing early promise, Wallin was unable to withstand Joshua’s power and the fight was stopped between the fifth and sixth rounds. This defeat undoubtedly left Wallin reeling and looking for a
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One of the most significant moments in the history of Atlantic City Boxing took place in June of 1988, when Mike Tyson faced Michael Spinks in what was dubbed the “90 Second Massacre”. Tyson, the undefeated heavyweight champion of the world, decimated Spinks in a mere minute and a half into the first round. This
Writing about the sport of boxing can present unique challenges for journalists, particularly when it comes to maintaining objectivity. In a landscape where many fans seek out journalists to validate their own opinions, staying neutral can be difficult. The era of objective reporting in boxing seems to be fading, making it even more challenging for
Naoya Inoue, also known as the “Monster,” is set to defend his undisputed super bantamweight title on September 3rd in Japan. With an impressive record of 27-0, Inoue has built a reputation as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world. His last fight in May against Luis Nery showcased his dominance in the
Jake Paul is not one to shy away from a challenge. Despite a major bout with Mike Tyson being postponed, he decided to keep himself busy by taking on another opponent. His upcoming fight with bare knuckle attraction Mike Perry shows that Paul is not afraid to test his skills and push himself to the
Jaron “Boots” Ennis, the IBF welterweight champion, showcased his talent and power in a hometown showdown against David Avanesyan. From the opening bell, Ennis established his dominance with a sharp jab and accurate shots that had Avanesyan on the defensive. Despite the challenger’s resilience, it was evident that Ennis was in a league of his
Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez, a four-division champion, entered the ring for his bantamweight debut at 37 years old. Despite concerns about his age and whether he was past his prime, Gonzalez showed that he still had plenty of fight left in him. From the very first round, it was evident that Gonzalez came prepared to win
The middleweight division has a rich history in boxing, with legendary champions like Bob Fitzsimons, Harry Greb, and Marvin Hagler dominating the scene. However, in recent years, the division has not garnered the same level of attention from the public. Zhanibek Alimkhanuly’s Success While Zhanibek Alimkhanuly may not have the same level of fame as
Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez, once hailed as the best boxer in the world, is now facing a different reality at 37 years old. With two consecutive losses to Juan Francisco Estrada in late 2022, Gonzalez’s reputation has taken a hit, leading many to believe that he is past his prime. However, he remains determined to prove
Shakur Stevenson, the WBC lightweight champion, recently faced Artem Harutyunyan in a hometown battle at the Prudential Center in Newark. While Stevenson clearly dominated the fight, he failed to excite the audience and had to endure boos from some spectators. Despite his impressive record of 22-0, Stevenson’s lack of power and inability to thrill fans
WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson recently defended his title and undefeated record in a lackluster performance against Artem Harutyunyan. The fight took place in Newark, New Jersey, and was the main event of an ESPN Top Rank card. Despite Stevenson’s impressive 21-0 record, fans were left wanting more as the fight failed to deliver the
The winter of 2017 witnessed a showdown between Genady Golovkin and Daniel Jacobs in a highly anticipated middleweight title fight. Golovkin, the defending champion, was considered to be at his peak, eagerly awaiting a major clash with Canelo Alvarez. On the other hand, Jacobs, hailing from New York, was seen as a formidable opponent, with