1. Why Are We so Sure Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez Is Boxing's Next Superstar?

    Historically, boxing has consistently had captivating fighters with crossover appeal. Whether related to in-ring prowess, engaging personalities or confusing behavior, names like ...

    Zachary Alapi Written by Zachary Alapi about 3 days ago 9,019 reads 101 comments

  2. Why Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Timothy Bradley Is Guaranteed to Disappoint

    In terms of talent and championship pedigree, the October 12 fight between Juan Manuel Marquez and Timothy Bradley is worthy and intriguing...

    Zachary Alapi Written by Zachary Alapi about 6 days ago 7,912 reads 61 comments

  3. Ricky Burns' Struggles Justify Adrien Broner's Move to Welterweight

    Last Saturday, Ricky Burns was a heavy favorite entering his WBO lightweight title defense against untested Puerto Rican Jose Gonzalez...

    Zachary Alapi Written by Zachary Alapi about 9 days ago 2,583 reads 7 comments

  4. Will Andre Ward Ever Be Mentioned in the Same Breath as Floyd Mayweather?

    Of the generation of elite boxers approaching their late 30s, Floyd Mayweather ’s career is the standard to which all must be held and measured...

    Zachary Alapi Written by Zachary Alapi about 11 days ago 3,654 reads 45 comments

  5. What's Next for Jean Pascal After Lucian Bute Injury Derails Canadian Showdown?

    When terms to a fight between former lineal light heavyweight champion Jean Pascal and one-time IBF super middleweight titlist Lucian Bute were agreed on, all boxing fans had a compelling and significant fight to eagerly anticipate...

    Zachary Alapi Written by Zachary Alapi about 18 days ago 1,201 reads 0 comments

  6. J'Leon Love vs. Gabriel Rosado: Preview and Predictions

    Undercard bouts on major pay-per-view boxing cards are often derided because they more commonly serve the interests of the event’s controlling promoter than complement the evening’s principal fight...

    Zachary Alapi Written by Zachary Alapi about 23 days ago 3,623 reads 6 comments

  7. Where Would Robert Guerrero Sit in P4P Rankings with Win vs. Floyd Mayweather?

    Pound-for-pound rankings are extremely nerdish , which speaks to both the passion and desperation of boxing fans...

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  8. Steve Cunningham Shows Class and Toughness Despite KO Loss to Fury

    Intensity, high punch volume and brutal in-fighting aren ’t typical of the average heavyweight bout...

    Zachary Alapi Written by Zachary Alapi about 1 month ago 2,291 reads 18 comments

  9. Guillermo Rigondeaux: Punch Stats Reinforce Comprehensive Win over Donaire

    To appreciate Guillermo Rigondeaux is as much about acknowledging what he negates in his opponents as it is about marveling at his precise and explosive counter-punching ability...

    Zachary Alapi Written by Zachary Alapi about 1 month ago 2,677 reads 25 comments

  10. Brian Viloria: Former Champion Deserves Respect After Upset Loss to Estrada

    The 2000 United States Olympic team produced three world champions: Jermain Taylor, Jeff Lacy and Brian Viloria...

    Zachary Alapi Written by Zachary Alapi about 1 month ago 1,223 reads 1 comments

  11. Can Zou Shiming Mimic Guillermo Rigondeaux's Path to a World Title?

    When three-time Chinese Olympic boxing medalist Zou Shiming entered the Cotai Arena at the Venetian Resort in Macao, China, it was a spectacle worthy of an established champion...

    Zachary Alapi Written by Zachary Alapi about 1 month ago 2,598 reads 14 comments

  12. Who Should Mikey Garcia Fight Next: Orlando Cruz or Juan Manuel Lopez?

    It’s easy to forget that Mikey Garcia’s dominant, title-winning dismantling of rugged former champion Orlando Salido was the first genuinely significant fight of 2013...

    Zachary Alapi Written by Zachary Alapi about 1 month ago 2,347 reads 11 comments

  13. Why Heavyweight Boxing Needs Dereck Chisora Back in the Ring

    To anticipate the return of a boxer who has lost four out of his last five bouts is unusual. And yet, it is impossible to ignore the news that British heavyweight contender and resident ...

    Zachary Alapi Written by Zachary Alapi about 2 months ago 4,200 reads 14 comments

  14. Will Jean Pascal vs. Lucian Bute Live Up to Its Lofty Billing?

    Recently, the respective teams of former lineal light heavyweight champion Jean Pascal and ex-IBF super middleweight titlist Lucian Bute agreed to terms that will pit the two Quebec-based fighters in a historic bout...

    Zachary Alapi Written by Zachary Alapi about 2 months ago 2,136 reads 6 comments

  15. How David Price Can Keep Loss to Tony Thompson From Derailing His Career

    One of the few things that can eclipse a modern heavyweight’s actual physical stature is the hype surrounding a big man with legitimate skills and pedigree...

    Zachary Alapi Written by Zachary Alapi about 3 months ago 1,594 reads 2 comments

  16. Tavoris Cloud vs. Bernard Hopkins: Biggest Keys for Each Boxer in Title Fight

    This Saturday’s Tavoris Cloud-Bernard Hopkins IBF light heavyweight title fight is hardly a bout boxing fans were clamoring for...

    Zachary Alapi Written by Zachary Alapi about 3 months ago 2,540 reads 7 comments

  17. Why Jean Pascal Needs to Delay Chad Dawson Rematch to Fight Lucian Bute

    The violent and ruthless nature of boxing leads to a survivalist mindset. In a sport where one loss—one punch, even—can lead to the swift decline of a fighter’s ...

    Zachary Alapi Written by Zachary Alapi about 3 months ago 1,707 reads 2 comments

  18. How Ishe Smith Can Get the Best of Cornelius Bundrage in IBF Title Fight

    Junior middleweight contender Ishe Smith has always been a mercurial talent. Despite being an elite defensive fighter with natural boxing ability, Smith’s often lazy offensive ...

    Zachary Alapi Written by Zachary Alapi about 3 months ago 2,058 reads 5 comments

  19. Gavin Rees' Blueprint for Upsetting Adrien Broner in WBC Title Fight

    The very notion of a blueprint implies the plotting of an ideal—something that makes sense after meticulous deliberation and planning...

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  20. What Is at Stake for Adrien Broner in His Showdown with Gavin Rees?

    When Adrien Broner defends his WBC lightweight title against Gavin Rees this coming Saturday, the prospect of the brash Cincinnati fighter losing almost seems laughable...

    Zachary Alapi Written by Zachary Alapi about 3 months ago 3,970 reads 16 comments

  21. Is Gennady Golovkin Ready to Fight Sergio Martinez?

    Being a victim of one’s own success is perhaps boxing’s most frustrating clich é. And considering that the sport is mired in an era where sanctioning bodies crown ...

    Zachary Alapi Written by Zachary Alapi about 4 months ago 5,749 reads 35 comments

  22. Will David Price Be Ready to Fight Wladimir Klitschko If He Beats Tony Thompson?

    Simply put, 2012 was a massive year for heavyweight prospect David Price. Within the calendar year, Price went 4-0 with each win coming via spectacular or brutal knockout, and he ...

    Zachary Alapi Written by Zachary Alapi about 4 months ago 2,230 reads 9 comments

  23. 4 Reasons Mikey Garcia Can Beat Orlando Salido in Featherweight Battle

    When Miguel Angel “Mikey” Garcia challenges reigning WBO featherweight champion Orlando Salido this Saturday at Madison Square Garden in New York, it could mark the culmination of what has seemed inevitable...

    Zachary Alapi Written by Zachary Alapi about 4 months ago 1,074 reads 7 comments

  24. Is Golden Boy Preparing Adrien Broner to Take Floyd Mayweather's Spot?

    Adrien Broner’s steady ascent toward boxing’s elite pantheon of fighters has almost seemed preordained...

    Zachary Alapi Written by Zachary Alapi about 4 months ago 9,454 reads 18 comments

  25. Bernard Hopkins: Best Strategy for 47-Year-Old to Beat Tavoris Cloud

    On March 9, Bernard Hopkins will attempt to break his own record of being boxing’s oldest ever world champion when he challenges IBF light heavyweight belt-holder Tavoris Cloud...

    Zachary Alapi Written by Zachary Alapi about 5 months ago 4,916 reads 12 comments