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Still Learning: Canelo plans on delivering another lesson
By Norm Frauenheim-
Canelo Alvarez’ evolution continues, proceeding incrementally with stubborn attention to detail. He never quits learning, which helps to explain why he never...
Healed and Healthy, Jesse Hart Eyes Edgar Berlanga In June Return
By Kyle Kinder-
Just after midnight on January 13, 2020, in the center of the boxing ring inside the Hard Rock’s Etess Arena in...
FOLLOW RUIZ JR. – ARREOLA LIVE
Follow all the action as former heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr. Battles Chris Arreola in a Heavyweight showdown. Also on the card is...
No Heavyweight Rumor: Ruiz-Arreola, Parker-Chisora are for real
By Norm Frauenheim-
The heavyweight division, once revered, has been reduced to a rumor. Only Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua seems to matter, despite mounting doubts about...
Sometimes Down, Never Out: Landry Kore’s Journey To And Through The Sweet Science
By Kyle Kinder-
In late spring 2013, having spent his last eight months training with the Danish military, Landry Kore was mentally preparing for deployment...
Proven Power: Berlanga’s dilemma is to prove there’s more
By Norm Frauenheim-
It’s a powerful introduction. Edgar Berlanga’s intro is memorable because of power for which there’s been no time for a counter.
Hello-goodbye. That’s...
One last interview with the boxing writer by the boxing writer
By Bart Barry (For the final time)--
Editor’s note: After 16 years of boxing writing, Bart Barry now retires. As we’ve allowed him a space...
Fury-Joshua: Still waiting to hear on the when and where
By Norm Frauenheim-
Tyson Fury is in Las Vegas this week, but is he tuning up his vocal chords or his jab?
It’s hard to know,...
Joe Smith Jr. and a triumphant tiring
By Bart Barry-
Saturday on ESPN in an entertaining and honest title fight at an Oklahoma casino New York light heavyweight Joe Smith Jr. majority-decisioned...
FOLLOW SMITH JR.- VLASOV LIVE
Follow all the action as Joe Smith Jr. takes on Maxim Vlasov for the vacant WBO Light Heavyweight title. The action kicks off at...
Still On The Job: Joe Smith gets second shot at first title
By Norm Frauenheim-
He’s the Common Man with a common name. There are 4,791 people named Joe Smith, according to a web site that keeps...
The redemption enviable
By Bart Barry-
Saturday afternoon on ESPN+ in a match from Dubai junior lightweight titlist Jamel “Semper Fi” Herring beat-up Northern Ireland’s Carl “The Jackal”...
Location, Location, Location: Shopping for new ring real estate
By Norm Frauenheim-
History is easy to advertise. It’s harder to make. But some history is part of the promise attached to what otherwise would...
Dillian Whyte is a class act
By Bart Barry-
Saturday on DAZN in a heavyweight rematch for an interim title London’s Dillian “The Body Snatcher” Whyte snatched the remainder of Russian...
Tyson-Holyfield 3? Yes, no, only Tyson knows
By Norm Frauenheim-
Mike Tyson isn’t back in the news. He never left. He’s there this week with a swift succession of contradictory headlines that...
Y’all ain’t booing Mighty Mo no more
By Bart Barry-
Saturday in Fort Worth undefeated welterweight prospect Vergil Ortiz made an entertaining match with fellow Texan and former 140-pound titlist Maurice “Mighty...
Benavidez makes weight and statement, but is Canelo watching or listening?
By Norm Frauenheim-
On a couple of scales, David Benavidez has been hard at work. He’s turned up the volume. And he made weight. Both...
What we were looking for
By Bart Barry-
Saturday in a DAZN mainevent that went-off 90 minutes too late at American Airlines Center, in a match for The Ring super...
FOLLOW ESTRADA – CHOCOLATITO 2 LIVE
Follow all the action as Juan Francisco Estrada takes on Roman Gonzalez in a much anticipated rematch for the WBA/WBC Super Flyweight titles. The...
More Than A Little History: Gonzalez, Estrada have a chance at some on a...
By Norm Frauenheim-
Saturday is an anniversary. The calendar repeats itself. Maybe, history will too.
Roman Gonzalez and Juan Francisco Estrada meet in a fight featuring...
A fight that matters is all that matters
By Bart Barry-
Saturday on DAZN in maskless Dallas a match genuinely anticipated by our sport’s genuine aficionados happens for The Ring’s 115-pound championship. Mexican...
Waiting for May: Boxing hopes to get back to business as usual in a...
By Norm Frauenheim-
May is a month projected to be the new beginning, a comeback from business in a bubble.
First, Canelo Alvarez in a fight...
Dylan Price Documentary “7 on 7” Drops TODAY on Social Media
Sicklerville, NJ (March 4, 2021) - Today on various social media platforms, a very special and unique documentary series will premiere as Dylan Price "7...
Modelo nuevo de Canelo
By Bart Barry-
Saturday on DAZN super middleweight champion and world’s best prizefighter Saul “Canelo” Alvarez went through WBC mandatory challenger Avni “Turkey Wolf” Yildirim...
FOLLOW CANELO – YILDIRIM LIVE!!
Follow all of the action as Canelo Alvarez defends the WBA/WBC Super Middleweight titles against Avni Yildirim. The action kicks off at 7 PM...
From Oscar Valdez to Canelo: A learning corner
By Norm Frauenheim-
Oscar Valdez was motivated by a chance to shut mouths. He did that, including this one. But his compelling stoppage of Miguel...
Oscar, Eddy and the power of powerful questions
By Bart Barry-
Saturday in Las Vegas undefeated Mexican Oscar Valdez dropped Mexican titlist Miguel “El Alacran” Berchelt, The Ring’s number one super featherweight, thrice...
FOLLOW BERCHELT – VALDEZ LIVE
Follow all the action as Miguel Berchelt defends the WBC Super featherweight title against former Featherweight champion Oscar Valdez. the action starts at 10...
Harm’s Way: Oscar Valdez is back in a familiar place against Miguel Berchelt
By Norm Frauenheim-
Harm’s way is often the only way for Oscar Valdez. He has survived there. Prevailed there. Instinct has taken him there in...
Jo Jo can went went
By Bart Barry-
Saturday on DAZN in a non-title match, the fighting pride of Tajikistan, undefeated super featherweight Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov, settled for a majority draw...
