Throughout his illustrious career, Tommy Farr engaged in 140 professional fights, an impressive feat by any standard. What sets Farr apart is his remarkable ability to withstand punches, being stopped just 6 times in his entire career. Notable opponents such as Max Baer, Jimmy Braddock, and Lou Nova all failed to knock him out, with
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George Foreman and Larry Holmes, two legendary boxers from the heavyweight division, had contrasting paths in their careers. While George achieved early success with an Olympic gold medal and victories over renowned fighters like Joe Frazier in the early 1970s, Larry Holmes took a slower approach to his boxing career, turning pro in 1973 after
Julio Cesar Chavez is undeniably one of the greatest boxers in Mexican history, with an impressive legacy that includes world titles in three weight divisions. His epic battles against fellow boxing legends such as Edwin Rosario, Meldrick Taylor, and Oscar De La Hoya have solidified his status as an all-time great in the sport. However,
Trainer Brian ‘BoMac’ McIntyre believes that Terence Crawford received less praise than expected for his victory against WBA junior middleweight champion Israil Madrimov due to fans comparing it to his performance against Errol Spence. There was an anticipation for Crawford to ‘annihilate’ Madrimov, creating disappointment among fans when he failed to do so. Factors that
Diego Pacheco is set to take on veteran Maciej Sulecki in a 12-round super middleweight fight this Saturday at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Los Angeles. Matchroom is fast-tracking the 23-year-old Pacheco for a shot at the world title, with hopes of facing unified super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez before his retirement in a
Canelo Alvarez, one of the biggest names in boxing, is still fixated on avenging his loss to light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol from 2022. Despite having a remarkable record of 61-2-2 with 39 knockouts, Canelo sees a rematch with Bivol (23-0, 12 KOs) as a crucial step in cementing his legacy in the sport. The
In a highly anticipated rematch, junior bantamweights Fernando Martinez and Kazuto Ioka have agreed to face off again on December 31st in Tokyo, Japan. This rematch comes after Martinez claimed victory in their previous bout by taking Ioka’s WBA belt at 115 pounds while retaining his IBF title. The exciting news of this rematch has
The highly anticipated rematch between Floyd Mayweather and John Gotti III played out exactly as expected, with Mayweather completely dominating the less experienced Gotti. Mayweather managed to sweep all eight rounds, showcasing his superior skills and experience in the ring. Gotti, on the other hand, seemed to be outclassed throughout the fight, failing to mount
In a showcase of skill and power, lightweight prospect Curmel Moton put on an impressive performance against Victor Vazquez. With a record of 5-0 and 4 knockouts to his name, Moton proved to be a force to be reckoned with in the ring. At just 18 years old, his poise and dominance were on full
David Benavidez recently showcased his quick combination skills in an Instagram post, gearing up for his upcoming fight at 175 pounds on December 14th. While his speed appeared impressive in the video, there are concerns about his power in this weight class. To be a legitimate threat to the winner of the upcoming fight between
Promoter Eddie Hearn has expressed his concerns about Devin Haney’s future in boxing and believes that a drastic change in his training team is necessary. Hearn feels that Haney’s father, Bill Haney, may not be the right person to guide his son to success in the ring after his loss to Ryan Garcia. Haney, a
Terence Crawford, according to promoter Eddie Hearn, seems to be holding out for the opportunity to fight Canelo Alvarez. Hearn speculates that if the fight does not come to fruition, Crawford may decide to retire. This decision is based on the fact that Crawford has already made a considerable amount of money in his career,
Francis Ngannou, known for his impressive performances in MMA, is not ready to hang up his boxing gloves just yet. Despite facing setbacks in the boxing ring against Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, Ngannou expressed his interest in fighting Deontay Wilder next. However, he made it clear that he prefers a pure boxing match with
As the Mexican boxing star Canelo Alvarez prepares to face Edgar Berlanga on September 14 in Las Vegas, the inevitable question arises – who will be next for Canelo? It is a challenging question to answer as Canelo has made it clear that he will not be facing David Benavidez, despite fans clamoring for that
The upcoming September 21st fight between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois has garnered immense attention, with Wembley Stadium selling out for the event. Joshua’s star power is unquestionable, as he is accustomed to performing in front of massive crowds of 80,000 fight fans. However, for Dubois, who will be defending his IBF heavyweight belt against