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The Career That Cemented Justin Gaethje’s Greatness
It rarely takes long for Justin Gaethje to remind everyone why the buzz is justified. Greatness is measured over time, not in…
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Comparing Canelo Alvarez and Gervonta Davis: A Generational Debate
When the schedule threw up this fixture, the focus immediately turned to Canelo Alvarez. Comparisons across eras are imperfect by nature, yet…
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Why Naoya Inoue Is the Breakout Name to Track — A Closer Look
Every era produces a handful of performers who redefine expectations; Naoya Inoue is making that argument. Early returns can be misleading, but…
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Why Alexander Volkanovski Belongs Among the All-Time Greats
Few storylines in UFC have generated as much conversation as the one surrounding Alexander Volkanovski. Greatness is measured over time, not in…
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The Defining Chapters of Terence Crawford’s Story — A Closer Look
Form is temporary, the saying goes, but Terence Crawford is testing the limits of that idea. Looking back puts the present into…
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Alex Pereira or Tom Aspinall? Settling the Argument
On paper it was straightforward; in reality, Alex Pereira made it anything but. Comparisons across eras are imperfect by nature, yet they…
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A Look Back at Charles Oliveira’s Greatest Moments in the heavyweight division
It rarely takes long for Charles Oliveira to remind everyone why the buzz is justified. Looking back puts the present into sharper…
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Looking Back at a Defining Season for Islam Makhachev
Context matters, and the context around Islam Makhachev right now is fascinating. Across the campaign there were defining wins, frustrating slips and…
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The Injury Picture Clouding Ilia Topuria’s the welterweight division Hopes
Momentum is a fragile thing, and right now it appears to be tilting toward Conor McGregor. The absence forces difficult questions about…
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Inside the Philosophy of Terence Crawford — A Closer Look
Behind the headlines, the more interesting question is what Terence Crawford does next. Leadership has set the tone, translating a clear vision…
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Leon Edwards Held by Alex Pereira in a Pulsating the UFC title fight Draw
Every era produces a handful of performers who redefine expectations; Leon Edwards is making that argument. The contest delivered the drama it…
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Could Dustin Poirier Be the Missing Piece for Justin Gaethje?
Talk to people inside the sport and the name that keeps surfacing is Dustin Poirier. The speculation reflects a broader strategy, with…