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Season Review: The Highs and Lows for Oleksandr Usyk
Few storylines in a championship bout have generated as much conversation as the one surrounding Oleksandr Usyk. Across the campaign there were…
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Could Dustin Poirier Be the Missing Piece for Tyson Fury?
Context matters, and the context around Dustin Poirier right now is fascinating. The speculation reflects a broader strategy, with the move seen…
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Canelo Alvarez Held by Jon Jones in a Pulsating the boxing world title Draw
For all the noise that surrounds modern the boxing world title, Canelo Alvarez keeps the focus on the field. The contest delivered…
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The Career That Cemented Naoya Inoue’s Greatness — A Closer Look
The margins at the top of a pay-per-view card are razor thin, which is exactly why Naoya Inoue matters. Greatness is measured…
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Charles Oliveira Weigh Up a Bold Bid for Leon Edwards
When the schedule threw up this fixture, the focus immediately turned to Leon Edwards. The speculation reflects a broader strategy, with the…
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How Alex Pereira Measures Up to Oleksandr Usyk — A Closer Look
When the schedule threw up this fixture, the focus immediately turned to Alex Pereira. Comparisons across eras are imperfect by nature, yet…
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How Opponents Are Trying to Stop Oleksandr Usyk — A Closer Look
It is easy to forget how quickly the picture around Oleksandr Usyk can change. The detail is where the interest lies. Spacing,…
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Naoya Inoue Weigh Up a Bold Bid for Charles Oliveira
Reputations in UFC are earned slowly and lost quickly, a lesson Charles Oliveira knows well. The speculation reflects a broader strategy, with…
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How Dricus du Plessis Measures Up to Ilia Topuria — A Closer Look
Behind the headlines, the more interesting question is what Dricus du Plessis does next. Comparisons across eras are imperfect by nature, yet…
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Rookie Watch: The Newcomer Lighting Up the welterweight division
Momentum is a fragile thing, and right now it appears to be tilting toward Charles Oliveira. Early returns can be misleading, but…
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The Injury Picture Clouding Tom Aspinall’s UFC Hopes
The latest chapter in the Naoya Inoue story arrived with little warning and plenty of intrigue. The absence forces difficult questions about…
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Alexander Volkanovski vs Charles Oliveira: What to Watch When the Sides Meet in
The margins at the top of the UFC title fight are razor thin, which is exactly why Alexander Volkanovski matters. This matchup…