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Rocky-inspired illustration of Sergio Mendoza celebrating his WBA and WBC flyweight world titles, with his knockout defeat in Japan depicted behind him.

Sergio Mendoza’s Rocky Moment: From Knockout Defeat to Unified World Champion

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Six months after a devastating knockout defeat in Japan, Sergio Mendoza stunned Ricardo Sandoval to become unified WBA and WBC flyweight world champion. A late replacement, a personal tragedy and an extraordinary comeback make this a genuine Rocky story.

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A powerful boxing illustration celebrating Tony Bellew as one of Britain’s greatest fighters. A victorious boxer stands in the ring, holding a championship belt high under bright stadium lights, with a cheering crowd in the background, symbolizing his legendary status in British boxing."

Tony Bellew: One of Britain’s Greatest Ever?

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When Tony Bellew walked to the ring for the final time on 10th November 2018, it didn’t end in a fairytale. Usyk knocked him out, the Z-Cars theme faded, and the curtain came down on one of the most emotionally charged careers in British boxing. But one loss doesn’t define a legacy — and Bellew’s

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