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  Naoya Inoue Scores ‘Monster’ Win

  Unbeaten sensation Naoya “Monster” Inoue of Japan, in only his eighth professional fight, last night scored a stunning knockout win over experienced two-division titlist Omar Narvaez. The Argentinian ...

  On December 30, 2014 / By Lee Wylie
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  The Five Ways of Attack

  Boxing and Bruce Lee: The Five Ways of Attack. Inspired by the great Bruce Lee, Lee Wylie illustrates in detail each of the time-tested Ways of Attack with ...

  On December 27, 2014 / By Lee Wylie
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  George Foreman: Master of Manipulation

  Most recall a prime George Foreman as a human wrecking machine, a heavyweight puncher of truly frightening power. But there was more to Foreman’s ring prowess than mere ...

  On December 23, 2014 / By Lee Wylie
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  Guillermo Rigondeaux: The Way of the Jackal

  Controlling distance; mastering timing; setting up the opponent; hitting and not getting hit: that is boxing. And it’s what Guillermo Rigondeaux, the finest pure boxer in the sport, ...

  On December 6, 2014 / By Lee Wylie
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  Lee Wylie On Pacquiao vs Algieri, Part 2

  Manny Pacquiao’s reputation and effective aggression belie his actual fighting style. Unlike Algieri’s last opponent, Ruslan Provodnikov,  Manny is not a pressure fighter, is not proficient at blocking ...

  On November 18, 2014 / By Lee Wylie
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  Lee Wylie On Pacquiao vs Algieri, Part 1

  November 22 is the next big date on the year’s boxing calendar as Manny Pacquiao will be back in action, defending his welterweight title against unheralded challenger Chris ...

  On November 17, 2014 / By Lee Wylie
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  Lee Wylie: Kovalev Seized The Initiative

  Whether it had something to do with those ridiculous knee-high socks, or if it was simply because Kovalev imposed himself and forced the older man to move much ...

  On November 10, 2014 / By Lee Wylie
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  Lee Wylie Analyzes Hopkins vs Kovalev

  The Strategist: Bernard Hopkins  Hopkins is perhaps the most astute strategist in the entire sport. It is my belief that no other fighter—or even trainer for that matter—comes close ...

  On November 4, 2014 / By Lee Wylie
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  Guillermo Rigondeaux Teaser

  Fencing. Rhythm. Gloria Estefan. And the art of the tease. That’s right. You heard me. Gloria Estefan. ...

  On October 25, 2014 / By Lee Wylie
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  Creative Punching With Canelo

  Saul “Canelo” Alvarez’s reputation took a serious hit after his less-than-impressive effort against Floyd Mayweather in 2013. But the fact remains the young Mexican champion is among boxing’s ...

  On September 15, 2014 / By Lee Wylie
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  Closing the Distance with Marcos Maidana

  Marcos Maidana used his improved left jab to close the distance and maneuver Floyd Mayweather into areas of the ring where he could maximize his strengths while cloaking ...

  On September 12, 2014 / By Lee Wylie
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  Anything Can Happen: Lee Wylie Analyzes “Mayhem”

  Not since Jose Luis Castillo in 2002 has anyone done enough to truly deserve a second chance against boxing’s consensus best, Floyd Mayweather. But last May Marcos Maidana ...

  On September 11, 2014 / By Lee Wylie
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  The Cerebrality of Miguel Cotto

  Miguel Cotto’s stunning domination of Sergio Martinez surprised almost everyone and re-established the Puerto Rican warrior as one of boxing’s elite champions. From the opening bell, Cotto’s footwork and ...

  On June 11, 2014 / By Lee Wylie
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  Floyd Mayweather vs Marcos Maidana: Food for Thought

  As we look ahead to Mayweather vs. Maidana, one pauses to wonder: is it possible that Floyd Mayweather and Adrien Broner are more alike than we realize? ...

  On May 29, 2014 / By Lee Wylie