TOP HEAVYWEIGHT LUIS ORTIZ STOPS FORMER CHAMPION CHARLES MARTIN IN SIXTH ROUND

TOP HEAVYWEIGHT LUIS ORTIZ STOPS FORMER CHAMPION CHARLES MARTIN IN SIXTH ROUND Top heavyweight Luis “King Kong” Ortiz scored a sixth-round TKO of former heavyweight champion Charles Martin in a dramatic IBF Heavyweight Title Eliminator showdown that headlined a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Saturday night from Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & … Continue reading TOP HEAVYWEIGHT LUIS ORTIZ STOPS FORMER CHAMPION CHARLES MARTIN IN SIXTH ROUND →

The Four Kings: Leonard, Hagler, Duran & Hearns

The Four Kings: Leonard, Hagler, Duran & Hearns It was an almost mythical time, perhaps only now do we truly appreciate what we had. They were called the four kings for a reason. They fought in an era where avoidance was a crime. They didn't build their reputations by avoiding each other. They built it … Continue reading The Four Kings: Leonard, Hagler, Duran & Hearns →

Ebanie Bridges: 2021 & Beyond

Ebanie Bridges: 2021 & Beyond “When it is dark enough, you can see the stars.” Ralph Waldo Emerson Ebanie Bridges had many dark times in her early life. But in many ways, it made her the person and the fighter that she is today. “I experienced some really traumatic events throughout high school where I was … Continue reading Ebanie Bridges: 2021 & Beyond →

One Year, Six Fighters & Three Incredible Fights

One Year, Six Fighters & Three Incredible Fights Remember the days when women’s boxing was struggling for acceptance. There was apathy, indifference and in truth, very little mainstream coverage or interest. But times have changed, and then some. Many will argue the upward trajectory started long before, but last year's Fight Camp for me was … Continue reading One Year, Six Fighters & Three Incredible Fights →

BAUMGARDNER PENS PROMOTIONAL DEAL WITH MATCHROOM

BAUMGARDNER PENS PROMOTIONAL DEAL WITH MATCHROOM WBC and IBO Super-Featherweight champion eyes undisputed in 2022Alycia Baumgardner has signed a multi-fight promotional deal with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom. Baumgardner (11-1 7 KOs) burst onto the World scene with a stunning KO win over Terri Harper in Sheffield, England in November, ripping the WBC and IBO World … Continue reading BAUMGARDNER PENS PROMOTIONAL DEAL WITH MATCHROOM →

Natasha Jonas: One Final Push?

Natasha Jonas: One Final Push? You could put Katie Taylor and Natasha Jonas in a ring a hundred times and you would likely get what we got back in May. The only difference might be who wins each time. But the likelihood is every fight would be decided by a wafer-thin margin. The fight in … Continue reading Natasha Jonas: One Final Push? →

Leonard vs Duran 3: A Rivalry That Deserved Better

Leonard vs Duran 3: A Rivalry That Deserved Better If ever a rivalry deserved a better send-off, it was the one that featured Sugar Ray Leonard and Roberto Duran. Montreal gave us one of the greatest fights in history, New Orleans served up one of the most controversial. But we went from 'No Mas' to … Continue reading Leonard vs Duran 3: A Rivalry That Deserved Better →

Women’s Boxing in 2021 & What Lies Ahead in 2022

Women’s Boxing in 2021 & What Lies Ahead in 2022 What was started previously continued in 2021. Despite a heavily restrictive boxing calendar to you know what, women's boxing has continued its upward surge. And with some force. Since I decided to focus more on women's boxing two years ago I have lost count of … Continue reading Women’s Boxing in 2021 & What Lies Ahead in 2022 →

Nicola Barke: The Burmese Python Documentary Review

Nicola Barke: The Burmese Python Documentary Review I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Nicola Barke for FightPost. When you interview fighters for the first time there is always some trepidation. You are never quite sure what you are going to get. With Barke, I got plenty. In many ways, she is an inspiration, although … Continue reading Nicola Barke: The Burmese Python Documentary Review →

A Boxing Memory: Matthew Saad Muhammad

A Boxing Memory: Matthew Saad Muhammad Inside the ring, the ability to absorb punches, and many of them, was his biggest strength. When the gloves were cast aside, Matthew Saad Muhammad would pay a heavy price for what made him the fighter he once was. That rare and special kind of durability at one time … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Matthew Saad Muhammad →