Is Boxing Governed by Murphy’s Law? Organizers of boxing events need a thick skin because the sport is governed by Murphy’s Law: anything that can go...
LOS ANGELES-Swilled in gentlemanly conduct Andy “The Destroyer” Ruiz was stymied by Luis “King Kong” Ortiz’s manners more than his blows but used his early knockdowns...
The Final Payday There comes a point in a boxer’s career when he needs to think about “what’s next?” Nonito Donaire, recently beaten badly by Naoya...
Avila Perspective, Chap. 195: Latino Heavyweights in L.A. and More Fight News Once upon a time the son of migrant working parents was selected at random...
Two grizzled heavyweights, Kubrat Pulev, 41, and Derek Chisora, 38, renewed acquaintances today in London. A shade more than six full years had passed since their...
The scene in London’s Wembley Stadium turned electric tonight when the loudspeakers blared Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline,” the sing-along that signals that the main event is...
Avila Perspective, Chap. 182: Fantasy Springs Fights and Tyson Fury vs. Dillian Whyte While a massive music festival takes place in Coachella, just down the street,...
Wrapping It Up What an honor to be able to write for The Sweet Science these many years, but all good things must come to an...
My first order of business when I get up in the morning — and I’m sure this is true of most boxing writers – is to...
Tyson Fury defeated Deontay Wilder so thoroughly in their second encounter that a third meeting seemed superfluous. An arbitrator, retired federal judge Daniel Weinstein, made it...