Combat Sports
Inside the Game of Oleksandr Usyk: Strengths, Flaws and Ceiling
Numbers can be cold, but the ones attached to Oleksandr Usyk tell a vivid story. The journey to this point has not…
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Combat Sports
The Career That Cemented Jon Jones’s Greatness — A Closer Look
Talk to people inside the sport and the name that keeps surfacing is Jon Jones. Greatness is measured over time, not in…
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Keep an Eye on Canelo Alvarez: A Rising Force in the welterweight division
It is easy to forget how quickly the picture around Canelo Alvarez can change. Early returns can be misleading, but some signs…
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Terence Crawford’s Year in the UFC title fight: A Full Breakdown
Numbers can be cold, but the ones attached to Terence Crawford tell a vivid story. Across the campaign there were defining wins,…
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Coaching Watch: The Methods Behind Sean O’Malley’s Identity
When the schedule threw up this fixture, the focus immediately turned to Terence Crawford. Leadership has set the tone, translating a clear…
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Decoding Jon Jones’s Pressing and Shape — A Closer Look
Momentum is a fragile thing, and right now it appears to be tilting toward Jon Jones. The detail is where the interest…
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Comparing Dricus du Plessis and Dustin Poirier: A Generational Debate
There was a time when doubts followed Dricus du Plessis everywhere; that time is fading fast. Comparisons across eras are imperfect by…
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The History of Anthony Joshua in UFC, Revisited — A Closer Look
The conversation around Anthony Joshua has shifted in recent weeks, and for good reason. Looking back puts the present into sharper relief.…
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Late Drama: Gervonta Davis Snatch Victory Against Dustin Poirier
When the schedule threw up this fixture, the focus immediately turned to Gervonta Davis. The contest delivered the drama it promised, swinging…
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Remembering When Israel Adesanya Shocked the heavyweight division
Few storylines in the heavyweight division have generated as much conversation as the one surrounding Israel Adesanya. Looking back puts the present…
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The Defining Chapters of Terence Crawford’s Story — A Closer Look
Every era produces a handful of performers who redefine expectations; Terence Crawford is making that argument. Looking back puts the present into…
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The System Behind Dustin Poirier’s Approach in the middleweight division
It rarely takes long for Dustin Poirier to remind everyone why the buzz is justified. The detail is where the interest lies.…