Hulu Theater, Madison Square Garden: Boy, Triller truly dropped the ball on this one. After snagging the IBF mandatory fight between Teofimo Lopez and George Kambosos Jr it was Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing that comes out with a well; “triller” of a fight. Over the course of just 13-months the 135-pound straps have gone […]
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Michelob Ultra Arena, Las Vegas: A lot of questions were answered when Terence Crawford became the first person to stop Shawn Porter and hold onto his WBO welterweight strap. Then again, some questions still have no answer to them. However, one thing was clear from the minute Kenny Porter asked that the fight be waived […]
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UFC Vegas 43: UFC Apex: Las Vegas: The UFC’s women’s bantamweight division has another hard charging fighter with dynamite in both her hands. Ketlen Vieira went toe-to-toe with former champion Miesha Tate to grab a unanimous decision win 48-47 2x, 49-46. However, in a battle of Brazilians; could Ketlen corral Nunes. The 30-year old Black […]
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In all we do on Earth, WE get to choose the path we walk. Picking opponents isn’t new in any non-team sport. But for all choices there are consequences. And in sports, that is nonstop Monday morning quarterbacking. Canelo Avarez along with his team led by Eddy Reynoso have chosen the path they want to […]
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The British, Russian, Brazilian, and Irish are all known for their fighting pride. But between Mexican’s it’s truly something deep and special. And two GOATs of the combat sports world share a lot there. The Cejudo Canelo Connection is as strong as a mighty Californian oak. Both fighters took losses they desperately needed, to reach […]
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Fighters come and fighters go. And the answer to the question of “who’s the GOAT” changes like a thirteen-year old girls taste in music. But GOAT status is long term and that can only truly and honestly be discussed post-career. However, one thing that is undeniable is ones resume. Did you go down a murderer’s […]
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PBC on Showtime: Footprint Center, Phoenix, Arizona: Everyone understood that Kyrone Davis was climbing an uphill battle. Taking on the undefeated David Benavidez is tough enough, but doing it on two weeks notice is tougher. Especially for someone normally at 160. But the Delaware native has a monstrous heart, and he absolutely showcased that in […]
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UFC Vegas 42: UFC Apex; Las Vegas: On a high action pace card, UFC Vegas 42 saw nine of eleven fights end in finishes. And most of the highlight reel variety. But it ended where two featherweight warriors collide for a possibility of fighting champion Alexander Volkanovski. “The Great” is on a 20-fight win streak […]
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Bellator 271: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino; Hollywood, Florida For the 20th time in 28 fights during her incredible MMA career, a Cristiane Justino fight ends with a knockout finish. She also brought in Antonio McKee to help fine tune her wrestling, but that was not needed. Cyborg blitzed and exchanged from the get […]
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Well, UFC 269 has suffered it’s first battle wound. The December 11th card set for the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas will go on without an anticipated welterweight fight. That’s because Jorge Masvidal off UFC 269 due to an undisclosed injury right now. The fight between Leon Edwards and Jorge Masvidal has been brewing since […]
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There’s the saying, “you can’t go home again”. Maybe someday we’ll see if that’s true or not for one of the GOATS of MMA. After being asked by long time coach and friend, Michael Winkeljohn to stay away from his long time home, JW; Jon Jones has made a decision. He will not be returning […]
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UFC 268: Every yin needs its yang. Whether you like the “in cage persona” of Colby Covington or not is inconsequential. He and Kamaru Usman are as close as mirror images can be. And before the sun sets on their careers, although Usman is up 2-0, they will trilogy. And maybe even do it a […]
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MGM Grand Arena, Las Vegas: If he wasn’t already on the Mount Rushmore of the “sweet science”, Canelo Alvarez boxrec.com/en/proboxer/ is there now. So move over Muhammad Ali, Manny Pacquaio, and whoever your personal third man is; you have company. The 31-year old Mexican is now the first undisputed four-belt super middleweight champion after disposing […]
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UFC 267: Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi: The UFC now has it’s 14th light heavyweight champion. And in it, has the 2nd oldest champion at the age of 42-years old and two days. With Glover Teixeira upsetting Jan Blachowicz, it’s safe to say; Glover shocks the world. The Danbury Connecticut native knew his second crack at […]
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