There is a certain type of Joe Louis opponent. He is not defined by the style with which he boxes, his size or his temperament. What...
The Sweet Science Rankings: Week of May 8th, 2023 John Ryder holds his ranking after a doomed but gutsy performance against the 168lbs divisional kingpin Canelo...
The fraternity of great athletes from the 1960s who shared a stage with Muhammad Ali keeps getting smaller. Ralph Boston, who died on April 30 at...
This Saturday night in the Stockton Arena in California a fascinating 118lb match will be fought between two of the world’s best bantamweights, Australia’s Jason Moloney,...
As he entered the ring for his 38th professional fight, veteran Philadelphia heavyweight Joey “Tank” Dawejko was clear about his current position in the sport. During...
On March 3, 2023, I posted an article on The Sweet Science entitled “DAZN: Charging More for Less”. The article criticized DAZN’s boxing programming, its decision...
Nestled in Southern California’s San Fernando Valley, Steve Springer, a former sportswriter who for nearly 35 years covered several sports including the world of boxing, is at...
A massive crowd in Guadalajara celebrated the return of their native son as Saul “Canelo” Alvarez battered but could not finish England’s strong John Ryder in...
Light heavyweight Joshua Buatsi, ranked #1 by the WBA, returned to the ring tonight after an absence of one year and scored a wide 10-round decision...
During the Covid-19 pandemic Saul “Canelo” Alvarez ruled the boxing world supremely like an Aztec emperor with super-human powers. Once the face masks requirements were lifted,...