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What’s Next For Oscar Rivas?

January 25, 2019January 27, 2019 Zachary Alapi 0 Comments Anthony Joshua, Bryant Jennings, Carlos Takam, Deontay Wilder, Dereck Chisora, Kubrat Pulev, Oscar "Kaboom" Rivas, Oscar Rivas, Tyson Fury, Yvon Michel

The pro career of Oscar Rivas has been one beset with as many frustrations and delays as it has enjoyed

Big Boy Battles

July 29, 2018February 14, 2021 Neil Crane 1 Comment Carlos Takam, Chisora vs Takam, Christopher Diaz, Dereck Chisora, Dillian Whyte, heavyweights, Jeff Lockhart, Joseph Parker, Masayuki Ito, Whyte vs Parker

While no serious boxing fan is ready just yet to argue that we’re in a Golden Age for the heavyweight

Anthony Joshua: Far From Invincible

October 31, 2017November 2, 2017 Sean Crose 2 Comments Anthony Joshua, Boxing, Carlos Takam, Deontay Wilder, heavyweights, Joshua vs Wilder, Tyson Fury, Wilder vs Joshua, Wladimir Klitschko

First, make no mistake: heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is one hell of a fighter. The guy’s not only defeated every

May 13, 1989: Chavez vs Mayweather II

May 13, 2021May 15, 2021 Jamie Rebner 2

Seldom does a boxing match with a definitive and resounding conclusion result in a rematch. There’s an obvious reason why

Feb. 20, 1993: Chavez vs Haugen

February 20, 2021February 22, 2021 David Como 0

When Joe Cortez stopped the fight, even Haugen must have felt like things were in their right place. He took

Sept. 10, 1973: Ali vs Norton II

September 10, 2021September 12, 2021 Michael Carbert 16

It had been years since Muhammad Ali worked with such intensity and purpose, years since he had forced his body

May 15, 1953: Marciano vs Walcott II

May 16, 2021May 18, 2021 Michael Carbert 2

An immediate return match after a tough loss can be a risky proposition. There is no physical reason for this;