Boxing punch resistance can make a fighter seem almost indestructible, but a great chin does not make punches harmless. From George Chuvalo and Marvin Hagler to Gennady Golovkin and Carl Froch, we examine what creates extraordinary durability, why it eventually declines and whether boxing celebrates taking punishment too readily.
Why the Best Boxing Chin Eventually Stops Being Enough Read More »
Talent can make you a world champion, but what happens between fights can define your career. From Andy Ruiz Jr and Ricky Hatton to Floyd Mayweather and Carl Froch, the boxer lifestyle is about far more than training camp.
Living the Boxer Lifestyle: Talent Means Nothing If You Don’t Live the Life Read More »
Joe Calzaghe believes he would have destroyed Carl Froch, but the fight never happened. Was Froch the one super-middleweight who could have threatened Calzaghe’s unbeaten record?
Joe Calzaghe vs Carl Froch: It’s Easy to Win a Fight That Never Happened Read More »
First round boxing is about far more than landing punches. From training camp and the ring walk to the opening jab, fighters are constantly revealing and gathering information that could shape everything that follows.
What Does the First Round of a Boxing Match Actually Tell You? Read More »
Boxing atmosphere is usually associated with roaring crowds, chants and huge ring walks. But after attending more than 1,000 fights, some of the moments I remember most are when an entire arena suddenly fell silent. Why can silence be even more powerful than noise?
Why Does Boxing Have Such a Strange Relationship With Silence? Read More »