Being the smaller man in the ring is a challenge that many fighters face, including featherweight warrior Nick Ball. Standing at just 5’2″, Ball is often at a height and reach disadvantage when he steps into the ring. However, like Mike Tyson, Ball has found success by utilizing his speed, explosiveness, and defensive skills to
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Jack Catterall, the 140-pound British boxer, achieved a bittersweet victory in a thrilling match against Josh Taylor. Despite his win over Taylor in a unanimous decision, the outcome was not without controversy. Many critics, including boxing promoter Bob Arum, have criticized the wide scorecards. Although Catterall got his revenge for a previous disputed loss to
Josh Taylor’s recent bout against Jack Catterall showcased a different side of the “Tartan Tornado.” While he may have lost the fight, many argue that Taylor displayed a more impressive boxing performance in defeat compared to his controversial win against Catterall in February of 2022. It was evident that Taylor, now 33 years old, was
The recent rematch between Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall in a light welterweight fight ended in a 12-round unanimous decision in favor of Catterall. However, the judges’ scores of 117-111, 116-113, and 117-111 raised eyebrows and led to controversy. Taylor’s promoter, Bob Arum, was quick to express his dissatisfaction with the scorecards, calling them a
In a highly anticipated rematch in Leeds, Jack Catterall emerged victorious against Josh Taylor, seeking redemption from their previous bout. This time around, Catterall stunned both fans and critics with a commanding performance, securing the win with one-sided scores of 117-111 twice, and 116-113. The victory improved Catterall’s record to 28-1(13), while Taylor, the former
After Lawrence Okolie’s impressive victory over Lukasz Rozanski to claim the WBC bridgerweight title, the question arises about potential future opponents for the new champion. Okolie, known as “The Sauce,” has expressed his desire to remain in the bridgerweight division for the time being, with aspirations of eventually moving up to the heavyweight division in
The upcoming rematch between light welterweights Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall is set to take place tonight in Leeds, England. The fight, scheduled for 12 rounds, will be aired live on ESPN+ in the US and on DAZN in the UK. Despite Taylor no longer holding four titles, both fighters have much at stake in
The much-anticipated rematch between bitter rivals Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall kicked off with an intense weigh-in session. Both fighters managed to come in under the 140-pound limit, with Taylor weighing in at 139.6 pounds and Catterall at 139.8 pounds. The fighters appeared ripped and ready, showing no signs of cutting corners during their training
The British heavyweight boxer, Derek Chisora, known for his tough fighting style, has made bold predictions about the upcoming fight between Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang. Chisora, who is set to face Joe Joyce in his next bout, confidently stated that Wilder will be laid out by Zhang in their clash in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The fight between Batyrzhan Jukembayev and Ivan Redkach was nothing short of a one-sided beatdown. Jukembayev displayed a level of skill and efficiency that left Redkach looking like a mere amateur in comparison. The way Jukembayev systematically dismantled Redkach was reminiscent of a hitman carrying out a cold and calculated job. From the very beginning,
The upcoming heavyweight match between Olympic silver medalist Joe Joyce and veteran Derek Chisora has raised some eyebrows in the boxing world. While some may argue that the purpose of this fight is to rebuild Joyce’s confidence after his recent defeats, others see it as a business move to attract fans to the O2 Arena
The highly anticipated clash between British heavyweights Joe Joyce and Derek Chisora has finally been confirmed to take place in London on July 27th at The O2 arena, with TNT Sports set to broadcast the event. This matchup is expected to be a brutal showdown between two seasoned warriors looking to prove their worth in
The recent news of Oleksandr Usyk being stripped of the IBF heavyweight belt has sent shockwaves through the boxing world. This decision comes hot on the heels of Usyk’s historic victory over Tyson Fury, where he became the first four-belt heavyweight title holder in the sport’s history. The reason behind this stripping is due to
The rivalry between Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall has been nothing short of controversial. The tale began in February of 2022, when Taylor, the unified super-lightweight champion, faced off against the underdog Catterall. After 12 intense rounds, Catterall appeared to have pulled off a shocking victory. However, the decision went in favor of Taylor, sparking
Following Tyson Fury’s recent defeat at the hands of Oleksandr Usyk, controversy has erupted regarding the count administered to Fury in the ninth round. This is not the first time such controversy has surrounded a Fury fight, with previous instances of accusations of long or slow counts, bad decisions, and cheating allegations. Fury’s ability to