When the ‘0’ Matters More Than the Fight Let’s get this out of the way: I’m not against boxers staying undefeated. What I am against is the hollow obsession with protecting that record above all else. This ‘boxing undefeated obsession’ that promoters, broadcasters, and even fighters have leaned into is stalling the sport — and […]
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Boxing fans are used to surprises, but this one borders on the absurd: Manny Pacquiao is coming back. At 46 years old, and nearly four years since his last official bout, the Filipino legend is reportedly eyeing a return to the ring — and not just for a handshake and some shadowboxing. So the question
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Let’s be honest — I never really thought we’d be talking about Canelo Alvarez retirement anytime soon. For some reason, he’s always felt like one of those fighters who’d go on forever. A bit like Pacquiao, but slicker. Calmer. Like he’d just keep racking up wins, cashing massive cheques, and casually reminding us why he’s
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We all love a good redemption story. But let’s be honest — not every comeback screams must-watch. And that brings us to Dave Allen. The “White Rhino” is back. Again. After a stop-start career defined as much by his personality as his punch output, Allen is dusting off the gloves for another run. But is
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Boxing’s full of old-school wisdom. Keep your hands up. Protect yourself at all times. And if you’re not injured? Stay active. But in 2025, that last one’s started to wear thin. Because staying busy used to mean taking real fights — now, it often means padding your record, dodging risk, and boring the life out
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