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Measuring Ilia Topuria Against the Legends of a championship rematch
The build-up promised plenty, and the reality did not disappoint. Few debates endure like the greatest-ever argument, and Ilia Topuria has pushed…
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The Quiet Evolution of Canelo Alvarez at Max Holloway
Patience and precision rarely arrive together, but they did on this occasion. Canelo Alvarez has become impossible to overlook, and a closer…
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How Anthony Joshua Became the Heartbeat of Sean O’Malley
Some performances demand a second look, and this was certainly one of them. Anthony Joshua has become impossible to overlook, and a…
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The Hall-of-Fame Resume Jon Jones Is Quietly Building
Context matters here, and the context could hardly be richer. When the definitive history is written, the case for Jon Jones will…
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Measuring Zhang Weili Against the Legends of the bantamweight division
Few storylines this season carry as much weight as this one. Few debates endure like the greatest-ever argument, and Zhang Weili has…
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Greatness Defined: Revisiting the Israel Adesanya Story — the Latest Chapter
A single decision can reshape an entire narrative, and that proved true again. When the definitive history is written, the case for…
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Building the Case for Zhang Weili as an All-Time Great — a Closer Look
Some performances demand a second look, and this was certainly one of them. When the definitive history is written, the case for…
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The Case for Anthony Joshua in the welterweight division Awards Race
It is rare for momentum to swing so decisively in such a short window. The awards conversation across the welterweight division keeps…
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The Case for Gervonta Davis in the middleweight division Awards Race
Expectations had been climbing steadily, and the spotlight only grew brighter. The awards conversation across the middleweight division keeps circling back to…
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Terence Crawford Season Report Card: Progress or Plateau?
Expectations had been climbing steadily, and the spotlight only grew brighter. The Terence Crawford season offered a full spectrum of emotions, from…
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Season in Review: The Highs and Lows for Naoya Inoue
Some performances demand a second look, and this was certainly one of them. The Naoya Inoue season offered a full spectrum of…
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The Quiet Evolution of Naoya Inoue at Zhang Weili
Reputation buys attention, but performance is what truly holds it. Naoya Inoue has become impossible to overlook, and a closer study of…