This Saturday, Janibek Alimkhanuly steps back into the ring to defend his unified IBF and WBO middleweight titles against Andi Ngamissengue, streaming live on ESPN+. Substantial anticipation surrounds this bout, yet it’s tempered by the weighty reality that the middleweight division feels more like a ghost town than a vibrant battleground. Alimkhanuly, with an impressive
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The boxing industry has long been a battleground of egos, alliances, and shifting allegiances. However, the recent move by Turki Alalshikh, owner of The Ring Magazine, heralds a daring new era that leaves conventional norms gasping for breath. Rather than simply adapting to the ever-changing realm of boxing journalism, Alalshikh is redefining it with calculated
Eddie Hearn, the ever-controversial boxing promoter, has once again ignited the flames of debate in the boxing world. Ahead of Joe Joyce’s crucial matchup against Filip Hrgovic, Hearn has publicly dissected Joyce’s career in a manner that few would call supportive. Instead of buoying the boxer’s confidence or drawing on any recent positives, Hearn has
When it comes to the world of boxing, very few figures elicit as much fervor as Teddy Atlas. A connoisseur of the sport, not only does he carry the badge of a trainer, commentator, and writer, but he’s entrenched in the emotional fabric of boxing itself. Atlas doesn’t hold back, and his latest episode on
As fight fans gear up for Canelo Alvarez’s impending showdown against William Scull on May 3, there’s an ongoing debate in the community about the nature of this matchup. For many, it seems like another routine victory for Alvarez, a dominant Mexican fighter who has solidified his status as one of boxing’s greats. Yet, this
The inexorable rise and fall of Deontay Wilder is a tragic story that echoes through the annals of boxing. Once heralded as a towering figure in the heavyweight division, his recent trajectory resembles more of a slow spiral into mediocrity than a compelling comeback narrative. With talks swirling around his next bout against Tyrrell Herndon
DAZN has made waves that are being felt throughout the boxing world, and for good reason. Gone are the days of incessant promoter squabbles that led to fragmented schedules and disappointing matchups. In an audacious move, DAZN has united major promotional companies under its banner, such as Queensberry Promotions and Matchroom Boxing, to deliver an
The boxing world is still reeling from the shocking loss of George Foreman, a heavyweight icon whose career left indelible marks on the sport. As fans and fellow athletes alike pay tribute, the conversation inevitably turns to what Foreman’s presence would mean for today’s heavyweight landscape. Noted fighters like Carl Froch have openly speculated about
As the boxing world buzzes with the excitement surrounding the highly-anticipated matchup between Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez, one can’t help but feel a palpable tension in the air. Dmitry Bivol, an expert with firsthand experience against Alvarez, isn’t dismissing Crawford’s chances outright. With this showdown scheduled for September in Las Vegas, the stakes are
The world of boxing has always thrived on anticipation, and the upcoming showdown between Richardson Hitchins and George Kambosos Jr. epitomizes that thrill. With the impending match set for June 21st, there’s palpable excitement over whether Kambosos can shake off the cobwebs of injury and emerge as a formidable contender once again. While Eddie Hearn,