Evidence of competitive Boxing can be traced back to ancient civilisations in Rome, Greece and Egypt. Professional Boxing however was formed in the early twentieth century and is now an Olympic sport. Some of sport’s most iconic figures have come from professional Boxing, none more illustrious than Mohammed Ali, who arguably became the most significant figure in Boxing history. Other important Boxing fighters include Mike Tyson, Carlos Monzon, Roberto Duran, Marvin Hagler and Oscar De La Hoya.
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Daniel Geale to face English opponent Darren Barker
by John Davidson, 22 May 2013
Daniel Geale’s US debut will be against Londoner ‘Dazzling’ Darren Barker, a fighter similar to the Tassie tyro, as he maps out a path to Sergio Martinez. With the on-off-on-off bout with fellow Aussie Sam Soliman seemingly sidelined for now, as Soliman’s drugs dispute with the IBF and the Felix Sturm camp continues, Geale will [...]
Will Mayweather vs Pacquiao happen?
by Aiver Ilaya, 17 May 2013
He’s still got it. Despite an infamous incarceration and a year off from the sport, Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather Jr (44-0-0-26 KOs) effortlessly schooled a younger, bigger Robert ‘The Ghost’ Guerrero (31–2-1-18 KOs) on May 5th. If there was any sign Mayweather, now 36, was losing his touch, it didn’t show up at the bout against [...]
‘Wild’ Will willing: Tomlinson targets American assault
by John Davidson, 16 May 2013
“He’s going to bring a tough challenge on the night but history’s proven with me that every time I’m presented with a challenge, and a tough fight, I rise to the occasion and do what I have to do to win. And this will be no different.” It’s a long and hard road up the [...]
Can boxing great Pacquiao return to his former self?
by Aiver Ilaya, 16 May 2013 
Manny Pacquiao (54–3–2–38 KOs) will attempt to break his two-loss streak on November 24, 2013, when he squares off against American-light welterweight Brandon Rios (33–1–1–23 KOs) at The Venetian, Macau (China). Pacquiao had either Mike Alvarado or Brandon Rios as options, but ultimately chose Rios for his aggressive style. It’s a perfect match-up for southpaw [...]
Heavyweight boxing in dire straights as UFC circles
by Liam Maguire, 6 May 2013
Who knew today Wladimir Klitchsko defends his heavyweight title against Italian Francesco Pianeta? Nobody. Who cares? Nobody. Gone are the days when heavyweight boxers were household names. Gone are the days when the heavyweight championship was one of the most prestigious titles in the world of sport. Unless you follow boxing, you wouldn’t even know [...]
Maestro Mayweather defeats gallant Guerrero
by Brendan Bradford, 6 May 2013
It’s a pleasure to watch Floyd Mayweather box. In a brutal sport often known purely for its violence, Mayweather is an artist. Undefeated in 43 bouts, Mayweather, who hadn’t stepped into the ring almost a year, had spent time prison since his last fight and there were rumours that his renowned speed had faded. It [...]
Mayweather vs Guerrero: Boxing live updates, blog
by Adam Santarossa, 5 May 2013 
Most men who leave jail worry where their next pay cheque will come from, but Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather is not like most men. Mayweather walked from a two month spell in prison into a $100 million dollar four fight deal with Showtime, which makes him the highest paid athlete in sports. The 36-year-old plans for [...]
Floyd Mayweather’s legacy and its impact on this era of boxing
by Andre Cristiano, 2 May 2013
Floyd Mayweather’s 30-month contract with CBS/Showtime marks not only the probable retirement of the greatest fighter of the current boxing generation but the end of an era in the sport. With this point drawing closer it is clear that the legacy of the current period will be largely determined by how Floyd Mayweather, its best [...]
Top 10 sporting rivalries of all time
by Harsh Sinha, 1 May 2013
Some rivalries are born in a single era, others stretch over generations. However, true legends of the game need not be present at the same time to for the rivalry to flourish. The battle just commences on its own. Before the scroll is unfurled, let’s take a look at the parameters governing it: 1. Achievements [...]
Mayweather will be too good for Guerrero
by Brendan Bradford, 30 Apr 2013
Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather will beat Robert ‘The Ghost’ Guerrero at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas this weekend. I’m fairly certain of that. It might not seem like such a bold statement considering one of them is among the greatest pound-for-pound boxers ever, is the world’s highest paid athlete, is undefeated in 43 fights with [...]
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