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Buster Douglas: The Night Fear Died

February 11, 2025Scott Kelly
On February 11, 1990, in the Tokyo Dome, James “Buster” Douglas stepped into the ring against Mike Tyson, the most feared fighter in boxing history. He was not just an...

Buster Douglas: The Night Fear Died

February 11, 2025Scott Kelly
On February 11, 1990, in the Tokyo Dome, James “Buster” Douglas stepped into the ring against Mike Tyson, the most feared fighter in boxing history. He was not just an...
ALEXANDER POVETKIN HIT WITH FOUR-YEAR BAN AS 20...

February 5, 2025Scott Kelly
Retired heavyweight Alexander Povetkin is currently serving a four-year period of ineligibility after an investigation uncovered the previously unreported presence of the banned substance ostarine in a sample he provided...

ALEXANDER POVETKIN HIT WITH FOUR-YEAR BAN AS 20...

February 5, 2025Scott Kelly
Retired heavyweight Alexander Povetkin is currently serving a four-year period of ineligibility after an investigation uncovered the previously unreported presence of the banned substance ostarine in a sample he provided...
The Jab - The Most Important Punch In Boxing.

February 3, 2025Scott Kelly
Boxing is often referred to as the “sweet science,” and one of the most critical aspects of this science is the jab. At first glance, it might seem like a...

The Jab - The Most Important Punch In Boxing.

February 3, 2025Scott Kelly
Boxing is often referred to as the “sweet science,” and one of the most critical aspects of this science is the jab. At first glance, it might seem like a...
The Fight to Keep Boxing in the Olympics: Can W...

January 19, 2025Scott Kelly
Boxing, a sport deeply embedded in Olympic history since 1904, is confronting an existential crisis regarding its inclusion in future Games. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has raised significant concerns...
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The Fight to Keep Boxing in the Olympics: Can W...

January 19, 2025Scott Kelly
Boxing, a sport deeply embedded in Olympic history since 1904, is confronting an existential crisis regarding its inclusion in future Games. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has raised significant concerns...
1 comment