Sports Journalist · 3 articles
A Huge Challenge Awaits On June 4, 2005, Ricky Hatton produced the defining performance of his career by defeating Kostya Tszyu at the MEN Arena in Manchester, England. Heading into the contest, Tszyu was widely regarded as one of the finest pound-for-pound fighters in the world and had ruled the light-welterweight division for years. The […]
For decades, American heavyweight boxing and the world title were virtually inseparable. From Joe Louis and Muhammad Ali to Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield during the sport’s golden eras, the heavyweight division was often dominated by fighters from the United States. Today, that picture has changed dramatically. According to the latest BoxRec heavyweight ratings, there […]
On May 30 in Ekaterinburg, Russia, Dmitry Bivol vs Michael Eifert is the fight that brings the champion back to the ring to defend his light heavyweight world titles in a contest that could shape the next chapter of the division. On paper, many will see this as a routine defence for Bivol. But boxing […]