Gary Elbert

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  The Only Decision To Make

  It remains unforgettable: Roberto Duran, arguably the greatest boxer, pound-for-pound, on the planet, stops fighting, turns his back on his opponent, and tells the referee: “No mas.” Sugar ...

  On December 16, 2020 / By Gary Elbert
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  Why Rigondeaux Will Win

  Back in 2011 this writer travelled to Dublin, Ireland to support Willie “Big Bang” Casey’s unexpected and premature world title tilt. The venue was the City West Hotel and ...

  On December 6, 2017 / By Gary Elbert
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  Return Of The Rebel

  “I love boxing. I love hitting people. I love hurting people.” So says Mike ‘ The Rebel ‘ Perez in a recent promotional video for his World Boxing ...

  On September 29, 2017 / By Gary Elbert
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  Saunders vs Monroe: The Other Middleweight Title Fight

  Two long years have elapsed since Billy Joe Saunders last had a fight of substance. That was when he took a close decision over Andy Lee to win ...

  On September 15, 2017 / By Gary Elbert
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  Mayweather vs McGregor: Back To Reality

  According to retired MMA journeyman Brendan Schaub, there exists “no chance” of Floyd Mayweather knocking out Conor McGregor. This reasoning requires the kind of suspension of common sense ...

  On August 24, 2017 / By Gary Elbert
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  Joshua Stops Klitschko: The World Needs The Rematch

  With the dust now settled on a truly epic heavyweight battle, it is the loser of the contest who emerges with his reputation enhanced. Wladimir Klitschko, the man ...

  On April 30, 2017 / By Gary Elbert
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  Klitschko vs Joshua: A Fascinating Duel

  Abnormally tall, muscular and dangerous, it can be argued that Anthony Joshua is the upgraded version of the man he must face on Saturday night, Wladimir Klitschko. But ...

  On April 26, 2017 / By Gary Elbert
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  Mere Anarchy: The Sad Plight Of The Jackal

  Turning and turning in the widening gyre The falcon cannot hear the falconer; Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold; Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world, The ...

  On March 15, 2017 / By Gary Elbert