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Understanding What Makes Canelo Alvarez So Difficult to Stop
On paper it was straightforward; in reality, Canelo Alvarez made it anything but. The journey to this point has not been linear,…
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Combat Sports
Transfer Watch: What Alex Pereira Would Bring to Dmitry Bivol
Some performances demand a second look; the latest from Alex Pereira is one of them. The speculation reflects a broader strategy, with…
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First Impressions: Charles Oliveira’s Promising Start
Few storylines in the heavyweight division have generated as much conversation as the one surrounding Charles Oliveira. Early returns can be misleading,…
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The Young Talent Turning Heads at Canelo Alvarez — A Closer Look
For all the noise that surrounds modern the unified championship, Islam Makhachev keeps the focus on the field. Early returns can be…
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Legacy Watch: Israel Adesanya’s Place in History — A Closer Look
When the schedule threw up this fixture, the focus immediately turned to Israel Adesanya. Greatness is measured over time, not in a…
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How Canelo Alvarez Measures Up to Tom Aspinall — A Closer Look
Behind the headlines, the more interesting question is what Canelo Alvarez does next. Comparisons across eras are imperfect by nature, yet they…
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Season Review: The Highs and Lows for Charles Oliveira
Every era produces a handful of performers who redefine expectations; Charles Oliveira is making that argument. Across the campaign there were defining…
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A Look Back at Anthony Joshua’s Greatest Moments in UFC
Talk to people inside the sport and the name that keeps surfacing is Anthony Joshua. Looking back puts the present into sharper…
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Award Debate: Should Canelo Alvarez Take Top Honours?
There is a particular kind of tension that builds when Canelo Alvarez steps back into the spotlight. The argument is genuinely close,…
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Tyson Fury Dismantle Conor McGregor With a Commanding Display
Behind the headlines, the more interesting question is what Tyson Fury does next. The contest delivered the drama it promised, swinging between…
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How Canelo Alvarez Measures Up to Dustin Poirier — A Closer Look
Ask any seasoned observer and they will tell you that Canelo Alvarez has reached an inflection point. Comparisons across eras are imperfect…
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Inside the Game of Canelo Alvarez: Strengths, Flaws and Ceiling
There is a particular kind of tension that builds when Canelo Alvarez steps back into the spotlight. The journey to this point…