News

Martinez vs. Arroyo Called Off Again – This Time Due to a Hand Injury 📰

The anticipated co-headliner for Saturday’s Canelo/Yildirim card has once again hit a snag. Word is coming in that WBC Flyweight Champion 🇲🇽Julio Cesar Martinez (17-1-0, 13KO👊) was forced to back out of his bout with 🇵🇷McWilliams Arroyo (20-4-0, 15KO👊) two days prior to the fight due to suffering a hand injury that had occurred during a training drill. Naturally Martinez is gutted over this setback. Continue reading “Martinez vs. Arroyo Called Off Again – This Time Due to a Hand Injury 📰” →

Fights, This Weeks Fights

Canelo Looking to Keep Sharp for Future Bouts, While Yildirim Takes on the Opportunity of His Life

P4P cloaked reigning Super-Middleweight Champion of the World 👑🇲🇽Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (54-1-2, 36KO👊) stated for the record that he wanted to fight 5 fights in the year 2021. Certainly not ALL 5 fights will be of the major variety, though he does have his far-sight set on a couple of Unification matches down the line. His first fight of 2021 will be him taking up his WBC obligations by facing Turkish mandatory #1 challenger 🇹🇷Avni Yildirim (21-2-0, 12KO👊) on Saturday, February 27th at the Hardrock Stadium, in Miami, Florida.  Continue reading “Canelo Looking to Keep Sharp for Future Bouts, While Yildirim Takes on the Opportunity of His Life” →

Fights, Weekly Wrap

Oscar’s Arrival – Oscar Valdez Puts Together Pinnacle Performance of Career to Knockout Miguel Berchelt at the End of the 10th in a Firefight

Written by Tré Berry III🖊️ | 02/20/2021

What an explosive finish to a fight that we all anticipated, and manifested as such. A showcase of true Mexican warriors, it was  🇲🇽Oscar Valdez (29-0-0, 23KO👊) that won the war of attrition over 🇲🇽Miguel “El Alacran” Berchelt (37-2-0, 33KO👊) by a 10th round knockout of savagery, to become the brand new 🟢WBC Super-Featherweight World Titlist, ending Berchelt’s entertaining 6 defense title reign.  As Valdez put forth by far the greatest performance of his career, Berchelt’s health became the focal point, as he was rendered to the canvas in seemingly dire straits. Continue reading “Oscar’s Arrival – Oscar Valdez Puts Together Pinnacle Performance of Career to Knockout Miguel Berchelt at the End of the 10th in a Firefight” →

Fights, This Weeks Fights

The Art of War – Berchelt & Valdez to Wear the Prideful Cloak of Mexico On Their Backs Coming Into Their Super-Featherweight Showdown 🔥

Playing out every single scenario in our heads, we can’t find a conceivable reason for why we shouldn’t get the type of fight that I’m sure we are ALL expecting, and that of course is an all-out Mexican war due to their locked in styles and mindset, that may reflect past legendary Mexican encounters. On Saturday, 🇲🇽Miguel “El Alacran” Berchelt (37-1-0, 33KO👊) will put his WBC Super-Featherweight, and his RING #1 contender ranking on the line, against fellow war-minded, former WBO Featherweight World Titlist 🇲🇽Oscar Valdez (28-0-0, 22KO👊), who is looking upward to take on the major gamble. Continue reading “The Art of War – Berchelt & Valdez to Wear the Prideful Cloak of Mexico On Their Backs Coming Into Their Super-Featherweight Showdown 🔥” →

Fights, Weekly Wrap

Castaño Easily Cruises, Wins the WBO Super-Welterweight Title by Shutting Out Teixeira in 12

Argentinian skilled pugilist 🇦🇷Brian Carlos Castaño (17-0-1, 22KO👊) might be the best fighter in boxing that no one ever talks about.  Well after tonight, that narrative will be forced to change, as he defeated 🇧🇷Patrick Teixeira (31-2-0, 22KO👊) to become the new WBO Super-Welterweight belt holder, bolstering his position towards getting the biggest fights in the division. Continue reading “Castaño Easily Cruises, Wins the WBO Super-Welterweight Title by Shutting Out Teixeira in 12” →

Fights, Weekly Wrap

Mauricio Lara Scores 9th Round KO Over Josh Warrington, to Put in His Bid For Early 2021 Upset of the Year

🚨Upset alert!, IBF world ranked Featherweight 🇲🇽Mauricio “Bronco” Lara (22-2-0, 15KO👊) put his all into this big opportunity, and dropped 🇬🇧Josh “Leeds Warrior” Warrington (30-1-0, 7KO👊) down twice, and eventually out in the 8th round, to be the first to beat the highly ranked Warrior from Leeds.  Lara’s victory, albeit early in the year, should certainly remain a relevant choice for 2021 Upset of the Year as the year continues to unfold. Continue reading “Mauricio Lara Scores 9th Round KO Over Josh Warrington, to Put in His Bid For Early 2021 Upset of the Year” →

Fights, This Weeks Fights

Warrington’s Bold, Commendable Move, and His Upcoming Bout as He Looks Upwards to Supremacy

Written by Tré Berry III🖊️ | 02/08/2021

As a notable boxer of upper-echelon ability and/or esteemed pedigree, if you aren’t willing to position yourself towards winning a 👑RING-MAGAZINE Title in your respective weight division, or to even vie for ♛TBRB recognition as the man in your weight class, then you are wasting both you, and your viewers time as spectators, as it indicates that you are not willing to venture out, to fight the best. Continue reading “Warrington’s Bold, Commendable Move, and His Upcoming Bout as He Looks Upwards to Supremacy” →

Fights, Weekly Wrap

Caleb Wins…Plant That Is, As He Shutout Truax to Defend His IBF Super-Middleweight Title Belt

A calculated, diversified performance, reigning IBF Super-Middleweight Titlist 🇺🇸Caleb “Sweethands” Plant (21-0-0, 12KO👊) soundly defeated former IBF Titlist 🇺🇸Caleb Truax (31-5-2, 19KO👊) by way of shutout victory.  Plant now has his eyes set on a potential major bout down the line, as he now becomes an interested spectator when it comes to other moving parts in the ⚖️168 lb. division. Continue reading “Caleb Wins…Plant That Is, As He Shutout Truax to Defend His IBF Super-Middleweight Title Belt” →

Classic Combat, History, vintage boxing

Radar Meets Hands of Stone, As Two Legends Collide for Combat 📼

Right after 👑🇵🇷Wilfred “El Radar” Benitez (45-1-0, 28KO👊) defeated future Titlist Carlos Santos, on this day, 🗓️January 30th, 1982, a  living legend was next up for Benitez, that being “Manos de Piedra” himself, 👑🇵🇦Roberto Duran (74-2-0, 56KO👊), who was vying for Benitez 2nd defense of his WBC Super-Welterweight World Title.  Duran was widely regarded as the greatest Lightweight Champion of all time, and after his reign, he continued up the ranks in weight, trying to become a 3-division Titlist himself. Continue reading “Radar Meets Hands of Stone, As Two Legends Collide for Combat 📼” →

Classic Combat, History, vintage boxing

Frankie Randall Wins Monumental Upset, Dethrones Julio Cesar Chavez to End His Unbeaten Streak 📼

Written by Tré Berry III🖊️ | 01/29/2021

All great things must come to an end, and what took place on this date, 🗓️January 29th, 1994, “El Gran Campeón” 👑🇲🇽Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. (89-0-1, 77KO👊) had his 89 win, unbeaten reign snapped as he lost his first fight to enigmatic, talented boxer 👑🇺🇸Frankie “The Surgeon” Randall (48-2-1, 39KO👊), who lifted the RING & WBC Junior-Welterweight Titles away from the mighty Mexican warrior. Continue reading “Frankie Randall Wins Monumental Upset, Dethrones Julio Cesar Chavez to End His Unbeaten Streak 📼” →

Fights, Weekly Wrap

A Strong Inside Fight Goes 12, and the WBO Super-Bantamweight Title Exchanges Hands to Fulton Jr.

A strong PBC main event it was on Showtime Championship Boxing, as 🇺🇸Stephen Fulton Jr. (19-0-0, 8KO👊) fought his way to a hard earned victory over 🇺🇸Angelo Leo (20-1-0, 9KO👊), taking the burgundy WBO Super-Bantamweight Title, and further proving his stature in an already talent-laden division that promises a lot of action to manifest. Continue reading “A Strong Inside Fight Goes 12, and the WBO Super-Bantamweight Title Exchanges Hands to Fulton Jr.” →

Classic Combat, History, vintage boxing

Demolition in Jamaica🏗️ – George Foreman Thoroughly Dismantles Joe Frazier to Become the Brand New Heavyweight Champion of the World

Written by Tré Berry III🖊️ | 01/22/2021

The legendary 👑🥇🇺🇸“Smokin'” Joe Frazier (29-0-0, 25KO) stood as the reigning Heavyweight World Champion for three years, flying high after delivering 👑🥇🇺🇸Muhammad Ali his 1st defeat and putting to rest who the man was in the division. 

On this date, 🗓️January 22nd, 1973, in Kingston, Jamaica, Joe entered his Title fight a 3½-to-1 favorite over young Olympic Gold-Medalist 👑🥇🇺🇸George Foreman (37-0-0, 34KO), who was making his first attempt at the big time, and damn did he deliver that day, frightening the boxing world and destroying one of it’s truly great Champions. Continue reading “Demolition in Jamaica🏗️ – George Foreman Thoroughly Dismantles Joe Frazier to Become the Brand New Heavyweight Champion of the World” →

News

Canelo Alvarez Elects to Fulfill His New Mandatory Obligations 📰

Current great 👑🇲🇽Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (54-1-2, 36KO👊) became the unequivocal World Champion of two divisions simultaneously when he last fought, and dominated former Super-Middleweight King 🇬🇧Callum Smith through 12 rounds a month ago on December 19th. Continue reading “Canelo Alvarez Elects to Fulfill His New Mandatory Obligations 📰” →

Classic Combat, History, vintage boxing

The Most Recognizable, Influential Athlete of All Time – And the Greater Legacy Beyond in Pop Culture

Bold, brash, and nicknamed “The Louisville Lip” in his early days, boxing’s only 3-time Lineal Heavyweight Champion of the World 👑🥇🇺🇸Muhammad Ali (56-5-0, 37KO👊) certainly had the stones to back up his words, and he did it all in style. Continue reading “The Most Recognizable, Influential Athlete of All Time – And the Greater Legacy Beyond in Pop Culture” →

Classic Combat, History, vintage boxing

Pundits, Laugh No More – Foreman On the Comeback Trail Destroys Cooney and Makes People Believers

DON’S COLLECTION 📚🗃️

(Memorabilia photos collected by Don Ankofski)

Written by Tré Berry III🖊️ | 01/15/2021

On this date, 🗓️January 15th, 1990, former World Heavyweight Champion 👑🥇🇺🇸“Big” George Foreman (64-2-0, 60KO👊👊) at the age of 41 cemented the serious nature of his comeback bid, as he obliterated well-respected Heavyweight 🇺🇸Gerry Cooney (28-2-0, 24KO👊) in devastating fashion inside of two rounds that was the start to a change of the narrative regarding George’s standing in what was a brand new era. Continue reading “Pundits, Laugh No More – Foreman On the Comeback Trail Destroys Cooney and Makes People Believers” →

Classic Combat, History, vintage boxing

Having a Second Crack At It – Johnny Famechon and Fighting Harada Go to Duel in Their 1970 Rematch

On this date, 🗓️January 6th, 1970, reigning RING/WBC World Featherweight Champion 👑🇫🇷🇦🇺Johnny Famechon (54-4-6, 20KO👊) of France (by way of Australia), would seek to defend his title against legendary Japanese former 2-division RING Champion, 👑🇯🇵Masahiko “Fighting” Harada (55-6-0, 22KO👊), seeking to become a true “Triple-Crown winner” after winning Titles at ⚖️112, and 118 lbs. Continue reading “Having a Second Crack At It – Johnny Famechon and Fighting Harada Go to Duel in Their 1970 Rematch” →

Fights, Weekly Wrap

Ryan Garcia Overcomes Adversity Via Early Knockdown, to Knock Out Luke Campbell With a Body Shot

Written by Tré Berry III🖊️ | 01/02/2021

The fight truly lived up to its expectations, and the rising star power is now officially warranted inside of the boxing ring, as 🇺🇸Ryan “KingRy” Garcia (21-0-0, 18KO👊) remains unbeaten, surviving getting knocked to the mat early, battling back, to cripple 🥇🇬🇧“Cool Hand” Luke Campbell (20-4-0, 16KO👊) with a devastating rib shot that took away the fervor, and legs from the decorated Brit.  The man nicknamed “KingRy” now possesses the 🟢WBC “Interim” Lightweight Title, and his star-power unlocks the doors towards all of the major fights that harbor out there in the division. Continue reading “Ryan Garcia Overcomes Adversity Via Early Knockdown, to Knock Out Luke Campbell With a Body Shot” →

Fights, International Fights, Weekly Wrap

Ioka Scores the Biggest Victory of His Career, Knocking Tanaka Out in the 8th Round to Retain WBO Super-Flyweight Title in P4P Statement

Written by Tré Berry III🖊️ | 12/31/2020

Onlookers from the 🏟️OTA-City General Gymnasium in Tokyo, 🗾Japan was witness to a master performance authored up by Japanese boxing legend 🇯🇵Kazuto Ioka (26-2-0, 15KO👊), who retained his WBO Super-Flyweight Title after breaking down former unbeaten foe 🇯🇵Kosei Tanaka (15-1-0, 9KO👊), putting him down twice, and knocking him out on his feet midway through the 8th round to secure the crowning victory of his Hall-of-Fame bound career. Continue reading “Ioka Scores the Biggest Victory of His Career, Knocking Tanaka Out in the 8th Round to Retain WBO Super-Flyweight Title in P4P Statement” →

Fights, International Fights, This Weeks Fights

Japan, the Land of the Rising Sun to Host the Years Final Super-Fight (Kazuto Ioka vs. Kosei Tanaka)

Written by Tré Berry III🖊️ | 12/25/2020

Whatever you’re thinking, do not ✏️pencil in your 2020 yearly boxing awards just yet – boxing has one more “super-fight” scheduled on the last day of the year, and it will take place at the 🏟️Ota-City General Gymnasium in 🗾Tokyo, Japan.

Japan’s only ever 4-division World Titlist and reigning WBO Super-Flyweight belt holder 🇯🇵Kazuto Ioka (25-2-0, 14KO👊) will be up to take on the most talented fighter of his career, that being incredibly skilled 3-division Titlist 🇯🇵Kosei Tanaka (15-0-0, 9KO👊), who is moving up for what is also his biggest test as a professional, looking to cement himself into the record books in a multitude of ways. Continue reading “Japan, the Land of the Rising Sun to Host the Years Final Super-Fight (Kazuto Ioka vs. Kosei Tanaka)” →

Sparring Session

Sparring Session🥊🥊: (Week of December 27th)

By Tré Berry & Jon Uddin🖊️🖊️ | 12/23/2020

Combat Project authors Jon Uddin and Tré Berry hone in on last weeks match-ups.  We will take a deeper look into Canelo Alvarez domination over Callum Smith (is Canelo the smartest fighter in boxing today?), ⏳GGG’s seemingly youthful resurgence, and a 📍historic rematch on the way, in the Super-Flyweight division between Juan Francisco Estrada, and Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez. Continue reading “Sparring Session🥊🥊: (Week of December 27th)” →

News

A Great Champion From Japan Now Has a Platform For the World to See What He is Capable Of 📰

Sometimes what prevents the masses from seeing the best fighters in the world from an international perspective, is in not having a major network to tune into so that they can view their talents. As for 👑🇯🇵Hiroto Kyoguchi (14-0-0, 9KO👊), he is the reigning RING & WBA Light-Fly Continue reading “A Great Champion From Japan Now Has a Platform For the World to See What He is Capable Of 📰” →

Fights, Weekly Wrap

Canelo Alvarez Dominates Callum Smith Through 12 to Become Super-Middleweight King – Stakes His Claim in Boxing’s Current Climate

Written by Tré Berry III🖊️ | 12/20/2020

What we have all just seen on tonight’s main event was a master-class from 👑🇲🇽Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (54-1-2, 36KO👊), slowly, systematically taking apart previous unbeaten Brit 🇬🇧Callum “Mundo” Smith (27-1-0, 19KO👊), to become the new Super-Middleweight Champion of the World, walking away with the RING/WBA/WBC titles.  Canelo now sits as a simultaneous 2-division World Champion, holding 6 belts at the same time and 🚩strengthening his case for staking claim as P4P the leader in boxing today. Continue reading “Canelo Alvarez Dominates Callum Smith Through 12 to Become Super-Middleweight King – Stakes His Claim in Boxing’s Current Climate” →

Fights, Weekly Wrap

GGG Destruction Overwhelms Kamil Szeremeta, Forces Ref Stoppage After the 7th For IBF Title Defense

Long layoffs for an aged fighter can work two different ways, historically speaking.  Either onset rust will be exhibited in their comeback bout, or they get a chance to rest the old body, refreshing themselves to put forth a performance to the best of their true capabilities.  For Middleweight legend / current IBF Middleweight World Titlist 🥈🇰🇿Gennady “GGG” Golovkin (41-1-1, 36KO👊👊), he was certainly the latter, as he looked how he used to look 4-5 years ago. Continue reading “GGG Destruction Overwhelms Kamil Szeremeta, Forces Ref Stoppage After the 7th For IBF Title Defense” →

Sparring Session

Sparring Session🥊🥊: (Week of December 20th)

By Jon Uddin & Tré Berry🖊️🖊️ | 12/16/2020

Tré Berry and Jon Uddin will discuss the recent Hall-of-Fame inductions of Floyd Mayweather, Andre Ward, and Wladimir Klitschko.  We also delve into who you could make a case for as being 🚫snubbed, also taking an in-depth look at the selection process.  Also on the docket, 📽️revisiting Continue reading “Sparring Session🥊🥊: (Week of December 20th)” →

News

Nakatani Orbital Fracture a Result of His Warrior Performance 📰

Top Japanese world Lightweight contender 🇯🇵Masayoshi Nakatani (19-1-0, 13KO👊) had to walk through hell (almost literally) to come back and conquer his touted Puerto Rican counterpart 🇵🇷Felix Verdejo. After Felix bludgeoned Nakatani twice to the canvas, and Verdejo fracturing Nakatani’s right orbital bone from incoming right hands, Continue reading “Nakatani Orbital Fracture a Result of His Warrior Performance 📰” →

Fights, Weekly Wrap

Shakur Stevenson Showcases Wide Array of Tactics to Shut Down and Dominate Toka Kahn Clary for UD

It appears that the sky is the limit for former Featherweight Titlist, and supremely gifted talent 🥈🇺🇸Shakur “Fearless” Stevenson (15-0-0, 8KO👊), as he pitched a masterclass performance of a wide variant of different skills to blank out quality pugilist 🇱🇷🇺🇸Toka Kahn Clary (28-3-0, 19KO👊) to cap off ESPN’S last fight card of the year. Continue reading “Shakur Stevenson Showcases Wide Array of Tactics to Shut Down and Dominate Toka Kahn Clary for UD” →

Fights, Weekly Wrap

Nakatani Steals Verdejo’s Thunder, Survives Early Danger to Crush Felix’s Dream of Superstardom

What started out as a sharp performance by 🇵🇷Felix Verdejo (27-2-0, 17KO👊) quickly faded, and turned to a nightmare, as Japanese top-contender 🇯🇵Masayoshi Nakatani (19-1-0, 13KO👊) turned the tides on him, knocking Verdejo out, for the biggest moment of his pro career. Continue reading “Nakatani Steals Verdejo’s Thunder, Survives Early Danger to Crush Felix’s Dream of Superstardom” →

Fights, Prospects, Weekly Wrap

Edgar Berlanga Goes Into Monster Mode, Once Again Gets 1st Round Stoppage, Over Ulises Sierra

Raw power is something that can’t truly be taught.  What you see out of 🇵🇷Edgar “The Chosen One” Berlanda (16-0-0, 16KO👊👊) is the rare ability of raw power and accuracy, and he showed it again as he stopped 🇺🇸Ulises Sierra (15-2-2, 9KO👊) late in the first round to keep the streak alive, which will continue to galvanize, and bring in new fans for his growing brand as a quickly rising prospect. Continue reading “Edgar Berlanga Goes Into Monster Mode, Once Again Gets 1st Round Stoppage, Over Ulises Sierra” →

Fights, Weekly Wrap

Anthony Joshua Emphatically Ends Kubrat Pulev’s Night With Right Hand for 9th Round Knockout

A reset, vintage performance was put forth by 🥇🇬🇧Anthony “AJ” Joshua (24-1-0, 22KO👊), of old wrinkles that won him his Gold-Medal, and new wrinkles he seemed to pick up after his lone defeat.  Joshua tonight retained his WBA, WBO and IBF Heavyweight Titles after putting 🇧🇬Kubrat “The Cobra” Pulev (28-2-0, 14KO👊) down four times in the fight, and out, putting a nail in the coffin to end his night in style, including getting closer to “The Mega Bout”. Continue reading “Anthony Joshua Emphatically Ends Kubrat Pulev’s Night With Right Hand for 9th Round Knockout” →

Sparring Session

Sparring Session🥊🥊: (Week of December 5th)

Written by Tré Berry & Jon Uddin🖊️ | 12/09/2020

Jon Uddin and Tré Berry this week are set to discuss Spence’s strong comeback performance, Trainer talk regarding Angel Garcia’s presence, and whether or not Danny Garcia is now a ⛩️gate-keeper for the Welterweight division. Continue reading “Sparring Session🥊🥊: (Week of December 5th)” →

Classic Combat, History, vintage boxing

Promising Ghanaian Boxer Forces Himself Into the Conversation Against One of the True Greats (Wilfredo Gomez vs. Azumah Nelson)

DON’S COLLECTION 📚🗃️

(Memorabilia photo collected by Don Ankofski)

On this day, 🗓️December 8th, 1984, Hall-of-Fame standouts 👑🇵🇷Wilfredo “Bazooka” Gomez, and 👑🇬🇭Azumah Nelson squared off in San Juan, Puerto Rico with the World WBC Featherweight title on the line. Coming into this bout, Gomez was the Champion, while “Zoom” would have his second crack at the WBC title, after losing the first time around to late-great legend 👑🇲🇽Salvador Sanchez, though his performance did officially put Nelson on the map. Continue reading “Promising Ghanaian Boxer Forces Himself Into the Conversation Against One of the True Greats (Wilfredo Gomez vs. Azumah Nelson)” →

In Depth, Their Stories

Their Stories: Second Chances, And a Life Spared (Errol Spence Jr.) 🇺🇸

Written by Tré Berry III🖊️ | 11/06/2020

What a 🎢rollercoaster ride it has been for 🇺🇸Errol Spence (the Dallas native in the last 15 months).  Riding high last year off of his September 28th hard-earned victory over 🇺🇸Shawn Porter, Errol was sitting on ⛰️top of the world, that is until his world came crashing down, in both a figurative, and literal sense. Continue reading “Their Stories: Second Chances, And a Life Spared (Errol Spence Jr.) 🇺🇸” →

Fights, Weekly Wrap

Same Ol’ Spence – Errol Looked Like Himself As He Dominated Danny Garcia For a Unanimous Decision

Written by Tré Berry III🖊️ | 12/06/2020

“Tell them I’m back man” was the words immediately that was stated after 🇺🇸Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr’s (27-0-0, 21KO👊) comeback victory over 🇺🇸Danny “Swift” Garcia (36-3-0, 21KO👊) to successfully secure the 5th defense of his WBC and IBF World Welterweight Titles.  The fight was tactical, and went the distance, which left no doubts to whom the 🔝superior fighter was this night, and in general. Continue reading “Same Ol’ Spence – Errol Looked Like Himself As He Dominated Danny Garcia For a Unanimous Decision” →

Fights, Weekly Wrap

Joe Juggernaut Joyce Slowly Breaks Dubois Down, Works Battered Eye to Win by 10th Round Count-Out

Tonight made up for a terrible main-event last night for what amounted to a solid Heavyweight scrap.  Upon its conclusion, 🥈🇬🇧Joe “Juggernaut” Joyce (12-0-0, 11KO👊) scored a 10th round Knockout victory over 🇬🇧Daniel “DDD” Dubois (15-1-0, 14KO👊), due to a shotgun jab to Dubois left eye that was rendered completely closed due to ongoing punishment to elevate himself as the new domestic British Commonwealth and European Heavyweight Champion.  Up to that point, the action in the bout was on relatively even terms. Continue reading “Joe Juggernaut Joyce Slowly Breaks Dubois Down, Works Battered Eye to Win by 10th Round Count-Out” →

Classic Combat, History, vintage boxing

Looking for Payback, the Sugar Man Does the Unthinkable and Makes Him Quit (Leonard vs. Duran II)

On this date, 🗓️November 25th, 1980, immeasurably gifted talent 👑🥇🇺🇸“Sugar” Ray Leonard (27-1-0, 18KO) and legendary Panamanian LINEAL/WBC World Welterweight Champion 👑🇵🇦Roberto Duran (72-1-0, 56KO) met for their worldly anticipated rematch that took place at the Superdome in 🏟️New Orleans, Louisiana. Continue reading “Looking for Payback, the Sugar Man Does the Unthinkable and Makes Him Quit (Leonard vs. Duran II)” →

Classic Combat, History, vintage boxing

History Was Made, Expectations Met, and a Champion’s Legs Were Taken Away (Tyson vs. Berbick)

On this date, 🗓️November 22nd, 1986, Heavyweight boxing legend 👑🇺🇸“Iron” Mike Tyson (27-0-0, 25KO) began his legend by becoming the youngest of all time to win a version of a Heavyweight world title at age 20, destroying tough WBC Heavyweight titlist 🇯🇲Trevor Berbick (31-4-1, 23KO) in devastating fashion, and sending a terrifying message to the rest of the boxing world. Continue reading “History Was Made, Expectations Met, and a Champion’s Legs Were Taken Away (Tyson vs. Berbick)” →

Classic Combat, History, vintage boxing

Two Great Champions, and Amnesia Take Place in Front of Michigan Audience (Frazier vs. Foster)

On this date, 🗓️November 18th, 1970, hard-nose Light-Heavyweight King 👑🇺🇸Bob Foster (41-4-0, 35KO) tried his hand at the Heavyweight Champion of the World, that being the relentless 👑🥇🇺🇸“Smokin” Joe Frazier (25-0-0, 23KO) for the RING/WBA/WBC World Titles. Continue reading “Two Great Champions, and Amnesia Take Place in Front of Michigan Audience (Frazier vs. Foster)” →

Sparring Session

Sparring Session🥊🥊: (Week of November 15th)

By Jon Uddin & Tré Berry🖊️🖊️ | 11/18/2020

Jon Uddin and Tré Berry dig deep on this segment to talk about the debacle that happened in Moloney and Franco’s rematch, and how the system can be amended.  We also talk about the uprising of women’s boxing, the momentum they are carrying forward in their favor, also where Kell Brook can go from this point forward, and Terence “Bud” Crawford’s placement at the top of the sport. Continue reading “Sparring Session🥊🥊: (Week of November 15th)” →

Classic Combat, History, vintage boxing

Revenge By a Couple Sledgehammers (Lennox Lewis vs. Hasim Rahman II)

On this date, 🗓️November 17th, 2001, Heavyweight boxing legend 👑🥇🇬🇧Lennox Lewis (39-2-1, 30KO) regained the ♛RING/WBC/IBF Championship of the World by avenging his loss to 🇺🇸Hasim “The Rock” Rahman (35-3-0, 29KO) that he suffered earlier within the year, to get his sweet revenge, to ascend back to the top of the division. Continue reading “Revenge By a Couple Sledgehammers (Lennox Lewis vs. Hasim Rahman II)” →

Respect in Combat

Respect in Combat (Terence “Bud” Crawford | Kell “Special K” Brook)

Both ♛🇺🇸Terence “Bud” Crawford and 🇬🇧Kell Brook were class acts after their 4-round fight yesterday.  Brook was humble in defeat, and honest in his assessment when talking to the WBO Champion, specifying that he (Bud) has very good timing, and a good deal of punching power – to where Crawford replied 🗣️ “I told you so” regarding the power.  Bud respected Brook and his efforts as well, and just like that, two proud prizefighters could go home healthy to their families.

Fights, Weekly Wrap

Bud Crawford’s Countering Ability Forces An Impressive 4th Round Stoppage Over Game Kell Brook

By Tré Berry III🖊️ | 11/15/2020

It was a rather good, interesting chess-match of a fight while it lasted, but the best-of-the-best seem to take control of the moment in the blink of an eye.  That is exactly what Pound-4-Pound WBO World Welterweight Titlist ♛🇺🇸Terence “Bud” Crawford (37-0-0, 28KO👊) was able to do tonight in taking out 🇬🇧Kell “Special K” Brook (39-3-0, 27KO👊) with the onslaught started by a check-right hook, culminating in a 4th round stoppage for Nebraska’s finest. Continue reading “Bud Crawford’s Countering Ability Forces An Impressive 4th Round Stoppage Over Game Kell Brook” →

Fights, Weekly Wrap

Taylor Especially Sharp Tonight, Dominates Gutierrez for 9th Lightweight Title Defense

Headlining boxing’s first ever all-woman main fight card, unblemished acclaimed Undisputed Lightweight Champion of the World 👑🥇🇮🇪“Irish” Katie Taylor (17-0-0, 6KO👊) made easy work of a tough, but outgunned challenger 🇪🇸Miriam Gutierrez (13-1-0, 5KO👊), with Katie putting together her most complete outing in her last 5 fights. Continue reading “Taylor Especially Sharp Tonight, Dominates Gutierrez for 9th Lightweight Title Defense” →

In Depth, Things We've Noticed

Things We’ve Noticed:🤔 How Boxing Deliberately Turned its Back on One of Their Risk Takers (Kell Brook)

By Tré Berry III🖊️ | 11/10/2020

Boxing needs to apologize to 🇬🇧Kell Brook (39-2-0, 27KO👊).  Yes, you have just read that correctly…..boxing itself needs to apologize, and I specify that as bluntly as possible.  After some readers may have an immediate jarring response to the initial sentence of this 📜column, many will wonder exactly in which capacity I am speaking upon when it comes to the homegrown product of Sheffield, England. Continue reading “Things We’ve Noticed:🤔 How Boxing Deliberately Turned its Back on One of Their Risk Takers (Kell Brook)” →

Sparring Session

Sparring Session🥊🥊: (Week of November 7th)

By Tré Berry & Jon Uddin🖊️🖊️ | 11/04/2020

Jon Uddin and Tré Berry looks to give in-depth analysis of the news surrounding the boxing world, including Deontay Wilder’s wildest claims, Naoya Inoue’s further exposure on a global scale, Gervonta Davis maturation process, and where he currently stands in the big picture. Continue reading “Sparring Session🥊🥊: (Week of November 7th)” →

Fights, Weekly Wrap

The Takeover Has Officially Begun – Teofimo Lopez Lives Out His Dream, Becomes Undisputed Lightweight Champion of the World

By Tré Berry III🖊️ | 10/18/2020

A tale of two halves – is what instantly comes to mind in regards to this contest that featured 12 highly tactical skillful rounds.  The three judges went on to favor the younger fighter, as 👑🇺🇸Teofimo “Takeover” Lopez (16-0-0, 12KO👊) lives up to the meaning of his nickname, now in possession of all RING/WBA/WBO/IBF/WBC “Franchise” Lightweight World Title Belts in what is a scenario where he is now living the pinnacle of his dream in live time. Continue reading “The Takeover Has Officially Begun – Teofimo Lopez Lives Out His Dream, Becomes Undisputed Lightweight Champion of the World” →

Fights, Weekly Wrap

Eight Knockdowns in an All-Time Fight – Zepeda Lands Devastating One Punch KO, Sparks Major Concerns for Baranchyk’s Health

By Tré Berry III🖊️ | 10/04/2020

The full gambit of emotions ran its course tonight for all involved (fighters, trainers, viewers), as 🇺🇸Jose “Chon” Zepeda (33-2-0, 26KO) and 🇷🇺🇧🇾Ivan “The Beast” Baranchyk (20-2-0, 13KO) went to full war, delivering all-out combat.  Every round featured a knockdown, and each boxer was dropped 4 times for a total of 8 times in which they combined touched the canvas, but only 7 times did Continue reading “Eight Knockdowns in an All-Time Fight – Zepeda Lands Devastating One Punch KO, Sparks Major Concerns for Baranchyk’s Health” →

Fights, This Weeks Fights

The Mexico vs. Puerto Rico Rivalry Revisited – “El Rey” Julio Cesar Martinez to Defend WBC Title Against McWilliams Arroyo

Reigning WBC World Flyweight Titlist & #2 RING contender 🇲🇽Julio Cesar Martinez (17-1-0, 13KO👊) has quickly become one of the most exciting, explosive fighters in all of boxing. Through a focused lens, his way of operating is a comparable style to that of a young 🇵🇭Manny Pacquiao, fused together with the skill and tenacity of a 🇲🇽Marco Antonio Barrera, creating a whirlwind of problems against other top notch Flyweights on his ascension to the top. Continue reading “The Mexico vs. Puerto Rico Rivalry Revisited – “El Rey” Julio Cesar Martinez to Defend WBC Title Against McWilliams Arroyo” →