‘Fighting Words’ — Jamel Herring opens three doors, slams Frampton’s shut
The ending was the result of more than one punch. The ending and then the aftermath, those were the products...
read more‘Fighting Words’ — Alexander Povetkin: In with a Bang, out with a whimper
If this is indeed the end of Alexander Povetkin’s career, then this was not at all what he envisioned —...
read more‘Fighting Words’ — Proud But Premature: Vergil Ortiz Calls Out Terence Crawford
It’s hard to criticize Vergil Ortiz for calling out Terence Crawford on Saturday night, even if it has little chance...
read more‘Fighting Words’ — Chocolatito and Estrada got almost everything they desired
They were drawn together by destiny as much as gravity. Like two celestial bodies who had collided long ago, Roman “Chocolatito”...
read more‘Fighting Words’ — Another year without boxing’s best weekend
Our sport has its share of traditional weekends, the dates when we can expect big fights that coincide with certain...
read more‘Fighting Words’ — Over before it began: Canelo uses Yildirim as an infomercial
If Canelo Alvarez is on the road to becoming the undisputed super middleweight champion, then Avni Yildirim was merely roadkill. That...
read more‘Fighting Words’ — Oscar Valdez reinvigorates while Adrien Broner resuscitates
Describing Oscar Valdez and Adrien Broner as very different is among the most obvious statements that could be made within...
read more‘Fighting Words’ — Two opportunities dramatically squandered, one emphatically seized
He paced in place, consumed by a mix of anticipation and anxiety, listening as three sets of numbers were announced,...
read more‘Fighting Words’ — The WBA Is The Cause, Don King Was Just The Symptom
The fact that Bermane Stiverne was in a "title fight" in the year of our lord 2021 could best be...
read more‘Fighting Words’ — Pondering Pacquiao-Ryan Garcia (A Polarizing Proposal)
The fight seemed like it came out of left field. It was unexpected — a rising lightweight moving up two weight...
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