Trevor McCumby’s analysis of Caleb Plant’s boxing career is scathing. According to McCumby, Plant’s recent successes, particularly his big payday from the fight against Canelo Alvarez, have gone to his head. McCumby believes that Plant overestimates his skill level and that he is not as good as he thinks he is. This assessment forms the
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The tension is high between Oscar De La Hoya and the upcoming fight between Canelo Alvarez and Edgar Berlanga. De La Hoya, once the promoter of Canelo, has publicly called the fight a “snoozefest” and predicted that it would not exceed 100k homes in terms of pay-per-view buys. His criticism of the fight has caused
After a bitter loss to Robson Conceicao earlier this year, O’Shaquie Foster is determined to win back his WBC super featherweight title in their upcoming rematch on November 2nd. Despite feeling like he was robbed of the victory in their last fight, Foster is eager to prove himself and showcase his skills once again in
As the highly anticipated fight between Canelo Alvarez and Edgar Berlanga approaches, there seems to be a clear division among fans and critics alike regarding the Mexican superstar. Questions regarding whether Canelo is still the fighter to admire and revere at the age of 34 have emerged. Furthermore, his decision to potentially “duck” David Benavidez
One cannot talk about the world of boxing without mentioning the dynamic and unpredictable career of Bertram Cooper, better known as “Smokin’ Bert.” Hailing from Philly, this fighter’s life was a rollercoaster of wins, losses, and everything in between. Trained and given his nickname by none other than the legendary Joe Frazier, Cooper burst onto
Recently, Anthony Joshua took to social media to share a quote from a self-help book, referencing “Law 15,” which states, “Crush your enemy totally.” This post gives insight into Joshua’s mindset as he gears up to face IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois on September 21st. It raises questions about Joshua’s mental state and his approach
Canelo Alvarez, the WBA, WBC, and WBO super middleweight champion, showcased his merciful side in his last fight against Jaime Munguia on May 4th. Despite having the opportunity to finish off Munguia early in the fight, Canelo chose to carry him through 12 one-sided rounds, hinting at a sense of mercy towards his opponent. This
Canelo Alvarez has made it clear that he is looking forward to facing off against Edgar Berlanga and giving him the “beating of his life” in their upcoming fight. The WBA, WBC, and WBO super middleweight champion has been fueled by the trash talk and arrogance exhibited by Berlanga during the lead-up to the match.
There are talks in progress for an exciting matchup between Israil Madrimov and Serhii Bohachuk to take place on the undercard of the Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk 2 event scheduled for December 21st in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The news of these negotiations was first reported by Fernando Sabatini, adding a dash of anticipation for
The anticipation for the British heavyweight clash between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua has reached fever pitch. Fans from all corners of the globe have been eagerly awaiting this epic showdown. The question on everyone’s mind is – will the fight finally happen? Top Rank’s Todd DuBoef is optimistic about the future of Fury vs
Roy Jones Jr. has highlighted the key strategy that Edgar Berlanga should adopt if he wants to stand a chance against Canelo Alvarez. According to Jones Jr., Berlanga’s best shot at winning is to go after Canelo right from the start and try to hurt him early in the fight. Jones Jr. believes that if
Boxing expert Paulie Malignaggi has expressed his frustration towards unified super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez for continuously choosing easier opponents over the more talented fighters in the division. The likes of David Benavidez and David Morrell have decided to move on from the super middleweight division due to being overlooked by Canelo. Instead of facing
In a thrilling boxing match held in Perth, Australia, the WBA strawweight champion Thammanoon Niyomtrong, also known as Knockout CP Freshmart, successfully defended his title for the twelfth time. The fight was a closely contested one, with Niyomtrong ultimately securing a 12-round majority decision victory over local fighter Alex Winwood. Despite the official scorecards reading
Stanley Ketchel was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Polish immigrants on September 14, 1886. Growing up, Ketchel faced a rough childhood where he ran away from home at the age of 12, preferring to run with a gang rather than attend school. Eventually, he found work as a bouncer in Butte, Montana, and started
Daniel Dubois, known as “Dynamite,” has expressed his desire for a rematch with Oleksandr Usyk after their initial bout more than a year ago. Dubois believes that he needs to “right that wrong,” referring to the knockdown that occurred during their first fight in Poland. Despite the punch being ruled as a low blow, Dubois