Browsing Tag Wladimir Klitschko

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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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  Joshua vs Klitschko: The Fight City Picks

  On the surface, Anthony Joshua-Wladimir Klitschko — which will be contested for the WBA, IBF, and IBO titles in front of a record-breaking 90,000 rabid fans at London’s ...

  On April 29, 2017 / By Robert Portis
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  Joshua vs Klitschko: It Could Be Cinematic

  The narrative has never been easier. This Saturday, London’s Anthony Joshua will fight Wladimir Klitschko at Wembley Stadium for a triumvirate of heavyweight titles. He will draw over ...

  On April 28, 2017 / By Eliott McCormick
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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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  An Epidemic Of Gutlessness

  “That fight,” says Floyd Mayweather Jr. at the recent celebration for his 40th birthday, “makes a lot of sense.” Interesting statement. The “fight” Floyd refers to is the ...

  On February 27, 2017 / By Robert Portis
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  Five Big Fights For The Big Men

  At the time Tyson Fury dethroned Wladimir Klitschko in November of 2015, there was just one match needed to determine the undisputed, number one heavyweight on the planet: ...

  On February 4, 2017 / By Ronnie McCluskey
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  2016: The Nominees

  Another year is in the books and it’s time to weigh-in on the major accomplishments in boxing for 2016. In many respects this was not a great year ...

  On January 5, 2017 / By Robert Portis
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  The Fight City’s Holiday Wish List

  So today is Christmas Day and while not all of us celebrate it or sing praises to the babe in the manger, we can all get in the ...

  On December 25, 2016 / By Robert Portis
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  Drowning in Deep Water: Beterbiev Destroys Prieto

  Last night at Casino du Lac-Leamy in Gatineau, Quebec, Artur Beterbiev took one round to drown Isidro “El Guerrero” Prieto in some very deep water. What was meant to be a ...

  On December 24, 2016 / By Eliott McCormick
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  Manny’s Thoughts! No. 99

  Manny’s back with this week’s Manny’s Thoughts! Check it out: Thanks to my sponsor, Coin Du Metro. Twitter: MannyMtl Facebook: Manny Montreal No copyright infringement intended. All content ...

  On October 11, 2016 / By Manny Montreal
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  His Own Worst Enemy

  I think it’s safe to say that Tyson Fury was not taking his rematch with Wladimir Klitschko as seriously as he should have. As we now all know, ...

  On October 2, 2016 / By Sean Crose
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  The Doctors Are Wrong

  Nothing will kill boxing and nothing can save it.    — Larry Merchant The doctors shake their heads as they look over the unconscious patient. No question, he ...

  On September 30, 2016 / By Robert Portis
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  The Weekend That Was

  On Friday night, ShoBox: The New Generation featured four matches from Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, Oklahoma. In the main event, Radivoje “Hot Rod” Kalajdzic (22-1), making his ...

  On September 26, 2016 / By Fight Fan.com
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  Why Have So Many Turned Their Back On Boxing?

  I became interested in boxing in the late 70s, if memory serves. That’s quite a while ago. Indeed, the first major fight I remember being truly invested in, ...

  On June 1, 2016 / By Sean Crose
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  Bellew Bidding For Goodison Glory

  In boxing, football stadium fights have a certain dizzying appeal. Funnelling an army of 20 000 or more diehard fight fans into an open-air stadium creates an electrifying ...

  On May 27, 2016 / By Ronnie McCluskey
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  “I Want To Be A Superstar!”

  With news that Alexander Povetkin had failed a drug test ahead of his May 21 challenge of WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, boxing fans, and fans of the ...

  On May 19, 2016 / By Chris Connor
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  Is Luis Ortiz For Real?

  As crazy as it may sound, Luis Ortiz reminds me of former heavyweight champion Riddick Bowe. No, the two men don’t exactly have similar rings styles, but they look ...

  On March 10, 2016 / By Sean Crose
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  Destined For Domination?

  Win or lose tonight, Luis “King Kong” Ortiz is a major reason why the heavyweight division has, after a long, dreary period of general pointlessness, finally become exciting ...

  On March 5, 2016 / By Manny Montreal
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  Dawn Of A New Era

  Boxing is a cyclical sport. No matter how dominant, fearsome or skilled a reigning champion may seem at the height of his powers, sooner or later, the old ...

  On February 5, 2016 / By Matt O'Brien
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  Canuck Style: Heavyweights Ready To Rumble At Montreal Casino

  Let’s face it, the phrase “Canadian Heavyweight Championship” is not one that’s likely to increase your average boxing fan’s pulse rate. In fact, it’s unlikely your average sports ...

  On January 19, 2016 / By Robert Portis
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  Manny’s Thoughts! No. 59

  Welcome back to Manny’s Thoughts! Boxing, MMA, thoughts and news from Manny Montreal! This week: Quick shoutout to www.angelodibellakickboxing.com , also check out what’s on www.TheFightCity.com this week! ...

  On January 11, 2016 / By Manny Montreal
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  2015 Performance & Upset of the Year

  Upset of the Year Nominations: Tyson Fury W12 Wladimir Klitschko Adrian Granados TKO8 Amir Iman Daniel Jacobs TKO1 Peter Quillin Aron Martinez W10 Devon Alexander Krzysztof Glowacki KO11 ...

  On January 7, 2016 / By Michael Carbert
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  The Heavyweight King

  Showtime’s Brian Custer recently referred to Deontay Wilder as the “world heavyweight champion” and so contributed to the mass confusion in boxing. Would-be fans —precisely the demographic the ...

  On December 25, 2015 / By TBRB
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  Manny’s Thoughts! No. 56

  Welcome back to Manny’s Thoughts! Boxing, MMA, thoughts and news from Manny Montreal! This week: King Kong swats By-By like a bi-plane, plus lousy judging for Markos and ...

  On December 21, 2015 / By Manny Montreal
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  Jennings vs Ortiz: Crossroads Collision

  A heavyweight match of serious implication goes down at the Turning Stone Casino in Verona, New York tomorrow when Luis “King Kong” Ortiz faces Bryant “Bye Bye” Jennings. The winner ...

  On December 18, 2015 / By Eliott McCormick
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  London Feud: Joshua vs Whyte

  In Essex, just outside of London, there lives a boxing promoter prone to the most fantastic commentary. The scion of a sports empire forged in billowy snooker halls, ...

  On December 9, 2015 / By Eliott McCormick
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  Can Klitschko Come Back?

  Okay, there’s been a change of plans. No longer are you to say that Wladimir Klitschko is an all-time great. I realize you may have been saying that ...

  On December 2, 2015 / By Sean Crose
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  Manny’s Thoughts! No. 54

  Welcome back to Manny’s Thoughts! Boxing, MMA, thoughts and news from Manny Montreal! This week: All hail the King: Tyson Fury dethrones Wlad! Tyson Cave wins new title! ...

  On November 30, 2015 / By Manny Montreal
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  Soft Landing: Klitschko Falls to Tyson Fury

  Tyson Fury is the new heavyweight champion of the world. This is not a fictional sentence, perhaps the lede in some speculative article imagining a post-Klitschko boxing future. ...

  On November 28, 2015 / By Eliott McCormick
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  Not A Lie If You Believe It

  In September Tyson Fury showed up late to a press conference with Wladimir Klitschko dressed as Batman. After circling the room to awkward laughs, he then scuffled with someone ...

  On November 26, 2015 / By Eliott McCormick