Fanspeak: boxing

Mixed Martial Arts is one of the world’s fastest-growing sports. The sport is currently and increasingly getting more attention from the media and there is now a lot of money involved. There are millions of people who want to become professional MMA fighters. This is evident in the number of people signing up for classes … More »

Canelo Alvarez further pushed himself into the picture as the current pound for pound number one in boxing. This is following his knockout stoppage of Russian, Kovalev. This victory meant Canelo picked up the WBO light heavyweight title, following stepping up two weight classes. He also became just the fourth fighter to capture world titles … More »

Mike Tyson and Parimatch have announced the beginning of exciting new cooperation. This year, this great boxer became the second world ambassador for the brand. Earlier this February, Connor McGregor signed a two-year deal with this betting company. Mike Tyson is an absolute world heavyweight champion, known for his fast knockouts; but he’s also the … More »

1️⃣ MONTH TO GO!! This has #FightOfTheYear written all over it. Don’t miss it!!! #SpencePorter #PBConFOX #Blessed #ThePorterWay pic.twitter.com/LtgF2u8y8w — ShowtimeShawn Porter (@ShowtimeShawnP) August 28, 2019 An all-American clash for welterweight unification takes place on Saturday 28th September at the iconic Staples Center in Los Angeles – as Shawn Porter (WBC welterweight champion) and Errol … More »

The Ukrainian boxer further cemented himself as the pound for pound best in the sport, with a ruthless display to beat Britain’s Luke Campbell on points. This meant he beat another Olympic Gold medallist and added the WBC lightweight title to his WBA and WBO belts. The 31 year old dropped his challenger in the … More »

When you’re the only eight-division world champion in the history of boxing, with 12 major titles to your name and a record of 62 wins in 71 fights, you’re going to be a man in quite high demand. We are, of course, talking about Manny Pacquiao, the 40-year-old who won the WBA (super) welterweight title … More »

Manny Pacquiao further enhanced his legacy with victory over the previously undefeated Keith Thurman. This also meant that at the age of 40, he became the oldest welterweight champion in the history of the sport by beating Keith Thurman via split decision in Las Vegas. The Filipino had been very well supported in the run … More »

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There’s no denying that Manny Pacquiao is one of the greatest boxers the world has ever seen. In the history of boxing, Pac Man is the only eight-division world champion, having won 12 major world titles. Next month he steps into the ring for his 71st professional bout, taking on Keith Thurman, who is unbeaten … More »

It takes hard work and determination to be a successful athlete, you need to hone your craft and keep practicing constantly to improve your skill. But if you compare the athletes from 100 years ago with the ones today, you’re going to see major differences. Some athletes take shortcuts to save time and give themselves … More »