With his 6’6” frame, punishing jab, and disciplined style, Wladimir Klitschko became the most dominant heavyweight of the 2000s. But in 1998, he was still a prospect – and one about to get a harsh lesson. Klitschko entered a bout in Kyiv against Ross Puritty, a journeyman from the US with a record full of […]
Manny Pacquiao is one of boxing’s all-time greats – a champion in eight weight divisions known for his relentless speed, power, and humility. Among his fiercest rivals was Mexican legend Juan Manuel Marquez. Their first three bouts – one draw and two close wins for Pacquiao – were hotly contested and full of drama. By […]
is the only man to win the heavyweight championship on two occasions nearly two decades apart. In his first reign, the late, great Foreman was an intimidating force of nature. In his second, he was the ultimate underdog – a middle-aged man in a sport dominated by youth. But in 1994, he achieved the unthinkable. […]
was one of the most dominant heavyweights of the modern era. A physically imposing boxer with refined skills, a powerful jab, and ring IQ, Lewis became undisputed champion and beat nearly every top contender of his time. But even the best can be vulnerable – especially when they underestimate their opponent. In April 2001, Lewis […]
Mike Tyson is one of boxing’s most iconic and feared heavyweights. Known for his explosive power, blistering hand speed, and intimidating aura, ‘Iron’ Mike became the youngest heavyweight champion in history at age 20 and unified the division in his prime. But by the mid-2000s, years of personal struggles, prison time, and battles with addiction […]
had a sensational win-to-knockout ratio which sent shockwaves through the sport during his prime. ‘Iron’ Mike burst onto the heavyweight scene during the mid 80’s, making his professional debut in the spring of 1985 when he was just 18-years-old. He won his first 19 career outings via stoppage, with 12 of these coming in the […]
A former long-reigning WBC heavyweight champion has vowed to take the division by storm when he returns this year. is on the verge of making his return to the ring after suffering back-to-back defeats at the hands of former WBO heavyweight champion and the hard-hitting Zhilei ‘Big Bang’ Zhang. The 39-year-old from Tuscaloosa, Alabama reigned […]
is undeniably one of boxing’s greatest ever heavyweights. Known as ‘The Easton Assassin’, Holmes had an impressive professional career which culminated in him reigning as the world heavyweight champion for seven years between 1978 and 1985. During his reign as champion, Holmes prevailed against a number of that era’s best heavyweights including Earnie Shavers, Tim […]
believes there is just one fighter within the sport’s current era that will go down as one of the greatest ever. Atlas worked with a number of great fighters during his years as a trainer, including the likes of former world heavyweight champion Michael Moorer, and former world light heavyweight champion Oleksandr Gvozdyk to name […]
is bidding to become a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion. The 38-year-old from Ukraine defeated Tyson Fury last May to become the first undisputed champion of the ‘four belt era’, although he was forced to vacate his IBF crown just over 1-month later. Usyk went on to defeat ‘The Gypsy King’ for the second time in […]
is unquestionably one of the greatest heavyweights of the last four decades. Known more commonly as ‘The Real Deal’, Holyfield became the first fighter in boxing history to win the undisputed championship at both cruiserweight and heavyweight in 1990. He also remains the only fighter in boxing history to win the world heavyweight championship on […]
is undoubtedly one of the greatest fighters of the last 30-years. Known more commonly as ‘The Executioner’, Hopkins had a professional boxing career to remember, which began back in 1988, The American great actually suffered defeat in his debut, but bounced back to write his name deep into the sport’s history books. He rose to […]
A retired heavyweight champion once admitted his regret in facing . At the peak of his powers, Tyson was the most feared and formidable heavyweight on the planet. His explosive style earned him 19 consecutive knockout victories in his first 19 professional fights, with 12 of those coming inside the very first round. His crowning […]
has weighed in on the upcoming welterweight showdown between and . Garcia is set to face Romero for the vacant WBA ‘regular’ world welterweight title at the iconic Times Square in the heart of New York City on May 2. It will be ‘King Ry’s first ring appearance in over 12 months after he was […]
has urged a former heavyweight champion to draw the curtain on his professional career. The British-Canadian legend enjoyed an incredible professional career, which began a short while after he captured an Olympic Gold Medal at the 1988 games in Seoul. He entered the professional ranks in the summer of 1989 and would make a name […]